Predator 3500 Generator Unboxing, Start Up, Setup, Oil Change, Review | Is it Super Quiet?
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2020
- We're Olivia and Nathan 👋🏽 Our first ever generator - The Predator 3500W Super Quiet Inverter 💥Unboxing, Start Up, Setup, Oil Change, Review | Is it Super Quiet?
In this video we share with you our process of following the Predator's "Set-Up" guide.
Unboxing it, starting it, breaking it in, changing the oil...and also answer one of Harbor Freight's most asked questions: is it in fact, SUPER QUIET?? Is it worth the price? How does the Predator 3500 compare to the Honda 300? Is it hard to do an oil change?
NOTE: the Predator Generator comes with a "Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions" and with a "Set-Up" guide card. For the initial Set-Up process, we followed that card. That card does not have the Electric Starter Battery Connection instructions on it. So we missed that in this video. But we connected it after and it's all good.
We're new to the RV world - just purchased a used travel trailer and are touring the US for the next 12 months. We've spent weeks researching the best options for electricity, wifi, tools, products, and everything else people swear-by for the new RVer. 🤪 We considered solar but after more research it made sense for us to use a generator.
We needed something that could run our AC (3000W) and most importantly, be quiet enough for campsites...as well as fit inside our budget! This was our choice (and so far we are SO happy with how it's performing!) Are two final choices were the "Champion 3500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter Portable Generator" and this "Predator 3500W Super Quiet Inverter" - we chose this one because it was cheaper by a few hundred dollars and we actually read more positive reviews about it.
Over the next year we will also be providing updates on how well it's operating and if there's any maintenance needed.
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Thanks for watching! This was our first time ever buying/using a generator.
NOTE: ELECTRIC STARTER - the Predator Generator comes with an "Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions" booklet and with a "Set-Up" guide card (shown in the video). For the initial Set-Up process, we followed that card, as instructed by the Harbour Freight employee. That set-up card does not have the Electric Starter Battery Connection instructions on it (it's mentioned only in the manual). So we missed that in this video. But we connected it after and it's all good. (for any comments asking about the electric starter)
We’ll give you an update in 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months on how this generator does! And if we missed anything please let us know. And don’t hesitate to hit us up in the comments if you have any other questions! 👍🏽
Please watch this video about generator safety ruclips.net/video/I1jT3ANENvI/видео.html everyone should agree. Thank you
Also as a good tip in hot weather please change your oil to 10w40 it will make it last longer
Also as a good tip in hot weather please change your oil to 10w40 it will make it last longer
Great to know about the Electric Start battery connection--- my wife and I just purchased this inverter generator today as the Northeast is preparing for Hurricane Henri. Really hoping we won't have to use it but better safe than sorry.
⚠️Please make sure you follow all the generator safety tips whenever you use your portable generator. This is just a reminder for your safety when using generators. All generator safety instructions need to be followed carefully.
Here are the safety tips:
1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Children often get curious about anything so we should keep an eye on them to also make sure they’re not wandering towards the generator.
2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house.
3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules.
4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords.
Hope this helps.
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Perfect video! Thanks for including the mistakes. So many videos are posted by folks that are already knowledgeable. Watching yours helps everyone see common mistakes and learn. Again, perfect video!
We appreciate you Shannon. :) yes! That was the point. To show a newbie's experience. How easy and maybe a little confusing it was for us as newbs lol it's not an 'expert's guide' by any means. Thanks for the love!
Just bought this generator and excited to use it! Thanks for the great video
That was an awesome tutorial! I just bought the same generator at Harbor Freight today and this answered all my questions.
So glad to hear that Maximus! So far ours has performs really well for us! 👍🏽
dude. you two are fantastic! like, personality, editing, sfx, content. thanks for killer vids!
Thanks again!!
Hey great start! Y’all reminded us of our grand youngens when they first started with their Predator generator! Keep everyone informed and don’t pay attention to smart remarks y’all are young couple an go enjoy life! With kind regards we are!
Haha yep, we’re still figuring it all out. 😅 thanks for your kind comment Henry! We appreciate it!
Best video I watched !! Great Job, helped me out 100%
thank you guys so much for this vid! i just got mine home this weekend and me and mrs. set it up using your video for tips..thanks again! :-)
Great video. Hope the travels are going well. There is a door on the front that opens and has a battery inside it. You can connect the battery and the start button will then function. And you can pick up a “crush washer” for the oil drain plug at any auto parts/hardware store to help it from leaking... keep us posted!
Thanks Nathan!! Great tips, appreciate the help! Cheers!
Cool segment! We have had ours sitting for quite some time. I came across your video and it was helpful. Thanks! Happy travels!
That’s awesome, all the best!
Thanks for the video. I wasn't planning to drian the oil or run it for awhile but now I will. 😎
that's what the manual said to do after running for the first 8 hours. Hope it works out for ya!
We all young once learning. This is actually very simple to do as you will find out in time. I watched the whole video cus love the enthusiasm and excitement for you guys going camping. Safe travels . 😬
Thanks Mark! We appreciate your kindness 🙏🏼
I can't tell you how hard I laughed watching her hold the starter button down in total silence while she counted to 3. Great video. We bought one of these yesterday, and I'm just watching other peoples videos before I unbox ours. Thanks for posting.
Hey it’s our first generator - didn’t know you had to 🤷🏼♀️😂 the startup guide doesn’t mention connecting the battery at all! Happy it gave you a chuckle Doug 👍🏼
@@ONWorldTravel I wonder how many other people did the same thing, lol! Loved the video, I'll be watching more of your adventures.
Oh my gosh. I love this video!! Ty for sharing your experience with the world!
Thanks for sharing your journey. We are purchasing an RV next year so I’m in research mode. You all have great energy. Good Luck!
How exciting! Good luck! & Thanks Thrice :)
You guys are awesome! Cant wait to see your travels around the US
Thanks Deandra!! Appreciate it! 🙌🏽
Great video and great energy! I needed this nube information as well!
Awesome, glad it helped! Cheers!
You just got a new sub from us too..wishing you guys a safe and happy trip. Me and my wife is doing the same thing round trips to anywhere. watching this is helping us out
Ah Yes Kou! So happy to hear that :) enjoy your trips!
You did a great job !!! Bought one yesterday will start it tomorrow. Happy RV
Clever ways to show all the things that you shouldn’t do while trying to tell everyone what to do. Well done. Hard to pull off.
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GREAT REVIEW!! Thanks so much!!
Our pleasure Kelly, thanks for that, hoped it helped! :)
Setting mine up now. One thing to keep in mind is that I've been told to keep a loose grip on the pull handle. Supposedly engines can yank it and break arms. I just use the ends of two fingers on lawnmowers
Good to know James, thanks for the heads up! Cheers!
...few suggestions: First, do buy a bicycle chain and chain the inverter generator onto something solid before someone’s walks away with it in the middle of the night.
Second, you really don’t need a fuel stabilizer if you’re using the gasoline whole. Fuel stabilizer is intended in case you want to save it for a long period of time such as 7 or 8 months or so. Possibly see if you can find marine gasoline for the inverter generator ( without ethanol).
Third, change the oil periodically (specially when it was in use)
Fourth: find a cover for it to use the generator while it rains. Wet generators are dangerous - water and electricity not the best friends!
Fifth: kudos to the girl, she’s awesome! As a first timer she kept on going and never gave up👍 Keep up the good work and you’ll be a prepped yourself🤗 Thank you for the video👍
Hey Fulvio! Thanks so much for taking the time to write this out. We really appreciate it :) and thanks for your fifth point - we're trying our best! It can be intimidating trying to tackle mechanical stuff for the first time. We appreciate you.
@@ONWorldTravel Thank you guys for the video👍 Trust me, you guys will be fine, life is a learning experience 🤗
very good advices thank you for letting me knows.
How important is the 8 hr run rule before load? We have anew one in a box waiting for a heatwave in CA this week and power may go off. If that happens, we are running it right away to save our fridge in our house.
Excellent job on the video very informative. Thank you both for sharing. 💯✌🏻🇺🇲🇺🇲
Enjoyed your video. Very informative.
Thanks David! Appreciate it!
Excellent video, purchasing that unit today.
Nice, it’s doing it’s job well for us! 👍🏽
To get the push to start to work there is an access panel on the front of the generator. The battery comes out of the box disconnected, you will have to open the access panel and connect the terminals to the battery so you can use the push starter. Great video all around!
14:15, oil is checked without screwing the stick back in. At the start of the video it was done correctly. If you check it by screwing it in and also allowing the oil level to reach the lower part of the stick, you’ll actually be around 8oz low on oil.
Awesome video. Thank you for sharing this
Awesome video! Thank you. 👍
Thanks John, hope it was helpful!
We just bought the same generator for our trailer! Thanks for the video. I’m running the lead on this so it’s nice to see another female doing it!
Oh and I subscribed!
Aw sweet Claire! Girl powaaaaa 🌸💪🏽 thanks for subbing! Happy to have ya! Safe travels!
1) gotta love when a women is excited about a generator
2) love it more when she can pull start it 2x’s and have it start both times (celebratory dance👍🏻)
Great video guys!
Haha thanks for the kind words!
ThankYou for making this. !!!!
No worries Christa, glad it helped!
Thank you so much this was very helpful.
Lol you guys are hilarious. Great video.
Lol thanks Ron! :)
Great video of what it’s like being new at something and opening the box as you try to interpret sometimes poorly written instructions. I like that your video wasn’t overly scripted. One recommendation as I purchased the same generator yesterday. To use the electric start you must remove the battery cover and attach the battery. The instructions say hook up the red (positive) cable first. I’ve never done that with a car battery, but, I will follow Harbor Freight’s guidance. All the best and enjoy your journey!
Solid tip Michael! Thanks for the kind words! 👍🏽
You always hook up the red (positive) cable first . The black (negative) cable is the ground cable; it is always connected to the frame or body metal and can safely be connected last or disconnected first with no chance of causing sparks.
The best part of the video was when you forgot what an extention cord was ! Hahha love that yall are living your dreams out. Heck ya
Appreciate it!! We’re newbs at a lot of things but learning as we go! Cheers!
Great. Idea! Way to go girl!👊🏻
As a fellow newb, this was fantastic- thank you!
Fellow newbs UNITE! haha you're welcome. And YOU GOT THIS.
Thank you for posting
THank you guys!
Thanks!
Thanks, just got one!
Nice Nicolas, hope you enjoy it! Let us know how it goes!
Good video! Best wishes on your journey!
Y'all are great!
Thanks Vic! Cheers!
Great job!!
There is a battery under the starter button. You will need to remove the cover. You need to connect the leads to the battery, then the starter will work.
crazymk6 Noice, thanks so much for sharing that with us you’re awesome! 👌🏽
I was just about to say that but then I was looking to see if anybody said it first about the battery you got to connect it. 😤I wasn't the first to say it 😖
Lol
thanks so much i finally found out why the stat button does not work ! user eror i return them 4times thinking it was defective units
@@thanateteppaard7869 wait, really?...🤦
I had bought the same generator...and went through all the steps but found this video(I just wanted to see if I missed something) and watched all the way through....why? CAuse it was fun to watch. Safe travels on your journey
Thanks Tim, all the best! Cheers!
Really great everyman, or everywoman I should say review. 😁Thanks!
Appreciate that David!!
Good video! Make big things happen!
stan the man, thanks!!
Thank you great video I don’t have to read the whole thing lol thanks
Great video
Thank you for taking us along with your unpacking and setting up your generator. I’m glad that it was slow enough so that I could envision doing the same with mine. I do have a question now if you’re in a park or a campground how do you secure your generator so it’s not stolen?
With a shotgun. Or a lock and chain wrapped around it, and secured to your RV.
Olivia, you’ve always been the brains of this operation! Good work as usual!
🤔 I don’t know about that, this USA tour has def been a team effort! But thank you for the support! Cheers!
Well good I see you caught up with the directions the battery lol always try to mix your stabilizer good and thorough and don’t let it sit with gas for too long fire it up once a month let it run for a few it’ll never let you down happy traveling I love mine
yep! We got it down :) Was a little confusing that it said nothing about the battery operation in the "set up" guide. It was in the other manual. Anyway, we're loving it too. Thanks for your comment!
Thanks we just bought one!
That's awesome, let us know how it goes! Ours is still doing great so far! :)
@@ONWorldTravel Will do!
I did the same thing! I tried the electric start and nothing happened! Can’t believe I just realized now (a year after buying it and using it a few times) from watching another video after watching this one, that I never knew to connect the battery 😂
I noticed on another video the “connect battery” written on the back and was like hmmmmm. I figured it just didn’t work!
😅😅😅 hate when that happens
Thank you!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching, hope it helped ;)
I honestly tried to start mine today without the battery hooked up as well. Then I looked and it was unhooked. The door is the hardest thing to hook back up .
Great instructional video, don't let Kim see this or she'll be all over me to get a generator for the house! No doubt you probably have a funnel for pouring the gas by now. Can't wait to follow you guys...have fun!!
scott frank Haha yea we got one! We’ll let you know how this generator holds up!
I believe you may have forgotten to connect your battery. In the future if you warm it up before draining the oil it will put some of metal and carbon in suspension and will also drain faster. If you mix the stabilizer with the gas in the can you only have to do it once and the gas in the can will last. Tipping engines all the way over is not a great idea as a rule. Great video lots energy and personality.
All around great tips David, thanks for that! And yes, we won't be tipping anymore...Thanks for watching! :)
Good set up and review
Thanks 👍
Got to give her props for tackling it.
thank you for this great video ( now I gotta put my grown up pants on and try this before SHTF )
If you’re going to be using it steadily, you can skip the stabilizer, unless you determine you might not use it for a month. I would suggest using Sta-bil 360 Marine ethanol treatment though.
You won't need the stabilizer unless you're not using the generator for several months.
Sounds good, thanks for the tip!! Yea we haven't used it in a while so we definitely needed to add some! :)
Also, the stabilizer should be added to the gas can, then the gas and finally the tank for a good mix.
Fun people 😊 best of luck 😎
Sit it on a couple of blocks to raise it then change oil and get an oil drain pan ( lot easier) battery needs connecting in front compartment
Helps if you wire the battery before using the switch. On the front panel it tells you with a sticker.
Thanks for the tip Mark! 👍🏽
When you turn it to start your actually choking it which makes it very rich and that’s why it runs kind of rough. You can also started on run which does not turn on the choke and then run smoother when it’s warm. If you run it on start too long you will foul the spark plug.
Thanks for sharing this video.
1. Just buy a 6dl oil bottle and you not need to mesure how much oil you adding.
2. The auto start wont work the first time because the battery in it have not been used/charged.
3. I have never heard or seen anyone change the oil after 8 hours. That have to be bro sience ? 😊 you not need to do this on a car or anyting that use oil imo.
But again thanks for sharing. Fun to see how you both did this together 🙏
Going out camping got to have that AC😂
I can’t believe the instructions didn’t mention connecting the battery. Also, try to find 100% gasoline with no ethanol. Ethanol is the devil to small engines.
Thanks John, great tips!
I buy gasoline all over America never paying attention to ethanol. I've never had a problem with any engine, large or small.
@@jerryferrell517f you let a carbourated engine sit for 6+ months with ethanol fuel inside, the ethanol fuel can turn into a gel and clog the small passages inside the carb.
Lol I was like connect the battery duuuh
Read the instructions!!! The quick start guide is not a substitute for the owners manual. Hooking up the battery and new generator break in times are all in the owners manual
Olivia is adorable :-) So I have the same generator, only used it once so far and works great but yeah, those instructions could have mentioned connecting the battery. Amazing how much better the start button works WITH it connected.
I'm sorry but you can tell when people have grown up with a silver spoon not knowing how to use tools and common sense. That being said I'm super impressed that you guys are trying. Good for you guys. I might be really late on commenting on this sorry
Get a socket wrench with a 10mm socket and an extension for changing the oil. I may be mistaken, but it looked like when you put the oil plug back in the 1st time it looked like the washer was missing on the plug. It may have fallen off when you removed it the 1st time. Also, it’s better to put the generator on some kind of blocks to change the oil. Gives you room for the drain pan, removing and replacing the rubber bottom flange without tilting the generator on its side. Also look into buying a magnetic dip stick. It helps to collect metal shavings in the oil to protect engine life. Couldn’t help but laugh when you held the electric start button for 3 seconds without connecting the battery! Lol
Hey Bill! Wow you are a wealth of information. Thanks for this. We just saw your other comment too. Will look into the oil plug and dipstick. Cheers!
Do you find that you guys use the generator much for boondocking? Can you run everything with it at one time?
We don’t boondock all that often but on the few occasions we did we used it a few times. It would pretty well but is too loud next to other campers
This is great but watching you guys try the start button without connecting the included battery made it funny to watch. Either way still a great review and I love mine as well it’s so quiet
Cheers Jim!
Nice video. How many feet from camper do you put generator? Also where do you store it when youre not using it?
Hey Doug! We have the generator hooked up right next to our power cord... so maybe 1-2 feet from the trailer. And it stays in the back of our Escalade. We removed the backseats so it fits!
@@ONWorldTravel awesome how many hours do you have on it now and is it still holding up good with no issues?
Did you happen to read page 7 of the instructions that mention "Electric Starter Battery Connection"? Generators, if they come with a battery will ship disconnected. Great video for anyone new to generators.
We missed it at first but after filming & posting the video, we connected it! It wasn't mentioned in the "set-up guide." Thanks Rich!
Hi guys, just a friendly fyi. You may have already figured this out but .. when the knob is in start position that activates the choke. This cuts the air flow almost completely off so the engine gets extra gas for the startup however, if it continues to run on choke mode it will file the spark plug and clog up the spark arrestor Etc. Also, I am no stranger to engine & equipment maintenance and rebuilds open to questions. Happy camping 😃
So when do you run the generator? Just when your not hooked up at the campsite? My fiancé and I are going to be traveling in the next 6 months so these videos are incredibly useful
Yea that’s right! When you’re dry camping or boondocking! We don’t use ours all that often because we mostly stay at campgrounds, but when we’re off grid that’s when we use it! Hope that helps!! Enjoy the 6 months on the road, that’s awesome!! 🤘🏽
@@ONWorldTravel I see we’re looking for a class c motor home or would probably only use it while on the road driving
Hook up the battery and the push button starter will work as well.
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I am just now watching your video and you have had the generator for two years now. Are you still happy with it? Also how many BTU is your air conditioner. Thanks!!
A ratchet and extension and socket best tool for drain plug
Nice video guys. If your gonna rv you better get yourself a decent set of quality tools. (Proper tools for the job). Start with a good socket set, plier set and a multi meter. Add from there. You will end up with what you need as jobs come up. Ps throw away that multi socket monstrosity. They are more trouble than they're worth unless you need a paperweight! Good luck.
Thanks Kevin! Great tips man. Appreciate it!
It says connect battery right on the front panel...They don't connect the battery from the factory....Great video....
Thanks Pete! Cheers!
After the 1st oil change you can use synthetic 10/30 . The seals have seeded.
Thanks for the info! 🤘🏽
Came across this video after buying one. The only think that made me cringe was when you said you were gonna hose down that spilled oil. Hope you wiped it up or used cat litter first. 🙏🏽♥️ Other than that very informative.
Wow
12:26 Ohhh I feel it........she said.
I went back and watched the video again. You definitely lost the oil plug washer. When you held it up it was gone. It helps seal the oil plug and keeps it from vibrating loose. It more than likely fell into the oil but If your lucky, it might have fallen into the bottom tray inside your generator . Might want to check! 👍
oh wow. You mean there's a washer to the actual plug?? Or to the door that leads to the oil? We didn't even see a washer for the oil plug. Our door, however, has been falling off lol thanks so much for taking the time to watch and let us know
@@ONWorldTravel Most oil plugs have a soft metal washer (copper or brass) that goes over the threads and compresses when the bolt is tightened to the engine block (not the door but the actual 10mm oil plug that has the threads. The washer will prevent leaks. Also, make sure you tighten the plug sufficiently as a generator has a lot of vibration and a loosely tightened plug will vibrate off and dump all your oil ruining your engine. If you have to remove the plug with a wrench and screwdriver as a lever you should install it the same way.
It does not have one. Mine didn't come with one either.
Hi guys, lm new new in all this travel camper world...lol so l have the same generator but still on the box ,but l would like if that generator you can run everything on your travel camper? I mean like a a/c and the tv?
Yes, everything can run on this generator like a/c and tv...
Thank you for replying guys!!
if available in your area it is HIGHLY recommended NOT to use gas with ethanol in it, I noticed you did because the pump said 87 octane, non-ethanol would be 89 octane.
Nubes are fun to watch!
Nice video- any new update worth mentioning? There's a learning curve but it's all pretty basic once you have a bit of experience.
It’s doing really well David! Just always make sure to run it every 6-8 weeks! 🤘🏽
FYI, stabilizer is only needed if you plan on storing it, If not, not needed.
Seems to be a nice unit. Can’t do the review for the free bonus item.
Hello, waiting for a update. How do you like using the generator ?
We enjoy it Frank, so far it’s done it’s job well! We don’t use it all that often, like once every 6 weeks or so but it runs well and is not too loud! Hope that helps! Cheers!