|
|
07-28-2017, 10:47 AM
|
#1
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Arizona
Posts: 2,324
|
Predator 3500 Inverter Generator
Anybody have this generator that runs a 15000 AC unit?Also any pros or cons? Thanks
|
|
|
08-03-2017, 10:29 PM
|
#2
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Newburgh
Posts: 31
|
No....but I just bought one today for my 13,500. It is ultra quiet and works great so far. Can't beat the price
|
|
|
08-03-2017, 10:47 PM
|
#3
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Alpharetta
Posts: 74
|
Just a heads up, there's a "power coupon" or whatever its called on this from 8/4 - 8/6, dropping the price to $649 instead of $699.
__________________
2017 Jayco 23BHM
2017 F150 SCrew 4x2 3.5EB w/max trailer tow
|
|
|
08-03-2017, 10:57 PM
|
#4
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Newburgh
Posts: 31
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by gravedgr
Just a heads up, there's a "power coupon" or whatever its called on this from 8/4 - 8/6, dropping the price to $649 instead of $699.
|
I got a deal that is unbelievable! I paid $735 after tax including the 2 year extended warranty. I guess it pays to buy it in the store vs on-line.
|
|
|
08-04-2017, 06:02 AM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Central
Posts: 219
|
How much does the extended warranty cost? I don't usually go for those but in this case the regular warranty is only 90 days!
|
|
|
08-04-2017, 06:22 AM
|
#6
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Alpharetta
Posts: 74
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wingman
I got a deal that is unbelievable! I paid $735 after tax including the 2 year extended warranty. I guess it pays to buy it in the store vs on-line.
|
Did they just offer that, or did you ask for a lower price?
__________________
2017 Jayco 23BHM
2017 F150 SCrew 4x2 3.5EB w/max trailer tow
|
|
|
08-04-2017, 07:08 AM
|
#7
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Newburgh
Posts: 31
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by gravedgr
Did they just offer that, or did you ask for a lower price?
|
The price was $699 but with coupon it was $649. They offered the 2 year warranty at $129. I declined and they said, "What if we take more money off the generator, would you buy the plan?" I asked how much off and they said $100.00. So basically I paid $29 for the 2 year plan.
|
|
|
08-04-2017, 07:10 AM
|
#8
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Newburgh
Posts: 31
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BrentB
How much does the extended warranty cost? I don't usually go for those but in this case the regular warranty is only 90 days!
|
$129 for 2 years
|
|
|
08-04-2017, 07:56 AM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Newburgh
Posts: 6,307
|
That's an awesome deal - proof that it pays to deal in person...
__________________
2022 33RBTS
Progressive Industries EMS - Hardwired
Equalizer 4 Point WDH
2021 Ford F350 7.3
Air Lift Rear Bags w/ On Board Compressor (Pending)
2016 28BHBE - (Traded and Missed already)
|
|
|
08-04-2017, 09:15 AM
|
#10
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Saskatoon Sask Canada
Posts: 10,726
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by gravedgr
Just a heads up, there's a "power coupon" or whatever its called on this from 8/4 - 8/6, dropping the price to $649 instead of $699.
|
Instead of using the power coupon use the 20% off coupon.. it takes the price down to about 599
__________________
Seann
2004 Chev Silverado Duramax optioned past the max. 2009 Jayco Eagle 308 RLS 900watts of solar, Lithium batteries (400amp hour), 2000 watt (4000 surge) whole house inverter.
145days /2023 2022/151 2021[/COLOR]
93/2020,157/2019219/2018 206/2017,215/2016, 211/2015, 196/14, 247/13, 193/12
|
|
|
08-04-2017, 09:32 AM
|
#11
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Kingman AZ and where our Seneca is today.
Posts: 3,118
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Seann45
Instead of using the power coupon use the 20% off coupon.. it takes the price down to about 599
|
The 20% off coupon has exclusions in the fine print. Predator is listed.
On another topic... my friend that we camp with a lot - and next week - bought this two weeks ago. He has already tested it out in the driveway and powered up their FW with AC and all the stuff running except Microwave. It handled the load and quietly.
__________________
Steve & Stacy with Jasper (Australian Cattle dog)
2015 Seneca 36FK
Custom 27' flatbed trailer hauling:
07 Toyota FJC & Yamaha Kodiak 400 ATV
|
|
|
08-04-2017, 11:11 AM
|
#12
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Arizona
Posts: 2,324
|
I think in the coupon fine print which takes a magnifying glass to read.They do not include generators.That 20% would be awesome!Any body run 15000 ac on that unit?
|
|
|
08-04-2017, 12:02 PM
|
#13
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Alpharetta
Posts: 74
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by bdreinv
I think in the coupon fine print which takes a magnifying glass to read.They do not include generators.That 20% would be awesome!Any body run 15000 ac on that unit?
|
That's our plan. We pick up our TT tomorrow and plan to get a Predator from HF on the way. Sunday we'll go work on cleaning and stocking the TT and will use the Predator to power the 15k AC.
__________________
2017 Jayco 23BHM
2017 F150 SCrew 4x2 3.5EB w/max trailer tow
|
|
|
08-04-2017, 01:15 PM
|
#14
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: CENTRAL NEW YORK
Posts: 984
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by gravedgr
That's our plan. We pick up our TT tomorrow and plan to get a Predator from HF on the way. Sunday we'll go work on cleaning and stocking the TT and will use the Predator to power the 15k AC.
|
Keep in mind some generators have break in periods so make sure you don't over work it
__________________
2013 33 RLDS
2004 Chevy Avalanche 2500 8.1
2019 Jeep Cherokee Limited 3.2
2016 CTS 4 2.0T
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0
2015 Chrysler 200C AWD
|
|
|
08-04-2017, 09:01 PM
|
#15
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Newburgh
Posts: 6,307
|
Well a nasty storm came through tonight and killed power to the campground and surrounding town. I took the opportunity to head over to the closest HF and grabbed one of these. Have to say it is doing fine running my 13k AC. I'm not pushing it all to hard as manual states. A 25 hour break in period.
Thanks to the OP for the post. I never would have known about these if not for the post!
I will say it is a lot heavier then I expected....
__________________
2022 33RBTS
Progressive Industries EMS - Hardwired
Equalizer 4 Point WDH
2021 Ford F350 7.3
Air Lift Rear Bags w/ On Board Compressor (Pending)
2016 28BHBE - (Traded and Missed already)
|
|
|
08-05-2017, 02:21 AM
|
#16
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Mechanicsville
Posts: 1,479
|
If I didn't already have my twin Honda's I'd seriously look at the Predator. However the heaviness of a 3500 would probably keep me from getting it.
I'd have to opt for two 2k models, assuming they can be twined, and I could fit an extended run tank to them.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Marcm157
... I took the opportunity to head over to the closest HF and grabbed one of these. Have to say it is doing fine running my 13k AC. I'm not pushing it all to hard as manual states. A 25 hour break in period.
Thanks to the OP for the post. I never would have known about these if not for the post!
I will say it is a lot heavier then I expected....
|
__________________
Erroll and Mary Doss and Duffy (RIP)
2018 Jayco Redhawk 22J
2014 F150 SC, 4x4, HD Pkg, Sterling Gray
|
|
|
08-06-2017, 01:50 PM
|
#17
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Arizona
Posts: 2,324
|
Can you let us know how it worked 15k AC. I have my Honda 2000 on Craig's list.What to make a change! Thanks
|
|
|
08-06-2017, 01:56 PM
|
#18
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Newburgh
Posts: 6,307
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by bdreinv
Can you let us know how it worked 15k AC. I have my Honda 2000 on Craig's list.What to make a change! Thanks
|
I only have a 13.5 AC unit but it handled that without any issue. Didn't even bog down on startup. The only negative like I said is the weight of 100 pounds...
|
|
|
08-06-2017, 02:01 PM
|
#19
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Arizona
Posts: 2,324
|
Yep its heavy just hate too spend another grand on a second 2000.Thanks
|
|
|
08-06-2017, 02:15 PM
|
#20
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Sheep Creek, ID
Posts: 119
|
going to Harbor freight next Wednesday to purchase one, does anyone need a slightly used Champion 4000 for cheap? 8^).
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|