Question 1

Is this quiet enough to keep me from getting kicked out of a campground that prohibits generators (due to noise)?

Accepted Answer

This thing is far too loud for any campground. I also have a Honda 2000. If they are running side-by-side, the only thing you can here running is the Wen, you can't even tell the Honda is running at all.

If you want to camp at a CG that says, "No generators", you may find yourself kicked out if you run ANY generator.

Question 2

Will this run an 8000btu window air conditioner (best I found online is the ac is around 7amps), a 19" tv, and a dvd player?

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I have the 1700/2000 watt Wen 56203i inverter generator and it runs my 5000 Btu window AC at my cabin just fine MOST of the time.  The AC pulls 500-600 watts when running, but startup is quite a bit higher.  When I'm running your standard Walmart box fan, 32inch LCD TV, a laptop charger and a few led lights at the same time, I've had the generator overload a few times when the AC has cycled off and then starts back up.  That tells me that I'm right at it's surge capacity with the other devices running.  In 200+ generator hours of running the AC last summer and early fall, this happened 4-5 times.  It just required shutting off the ac and fan, and pushing the reset on the gen, then turning them on one at a time.  It seems like most of these comments are based on:  A)  starting watts from a generator sizing worksheet (where the answer is "no"), or B) from a calculation using only "running watts" and ignoring startup, where the answer is "yes".  I'd lean towards an answer from someone who's tried it with the setup you want.  As I mentioned, my 1700 running/2000surge inverter works for my 5000btu fine MOST of the time.  It's a new AC and moderately efficient, but imagine older ACs will have a higher starting watts, and would kick off mine more frequently if it could start the AC at all.

Question 3

Is this the proper oil? http://amzn.to/2l17UZs

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I personally would use Shell Rotella. I burned up a couple of Built-rite 4 stroke weed eater motors on Mobil 1 within a year.  I  am now on year 5 on the 3rd one I bought with Rotellla oil. Run it in my 4 stroke motorized bicycle  too.  Still runs like new with 15,000 miles on it.  I think some those synthetics have high heat problems when these air cooled  motors are shrouded.  Rotella had better specs, that's why I switched.

Question 4

Has anyone used this at high altitude?

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Just got mine. I am at 6k feet, and I put my Killawatt on mine and used a drill motor to deliver a variable load, and I get about 1450 watts. I will install the 3-6k altitude kit and see how that goes. Runs great, and starts on 1st pull so far.

ASIN	B07MN11GV8
Additional Features	Portable
Best Sellers Rank	#22,462 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #100 in Outdoor Generators
Brand Name	WEN
Color	Black
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (780)
Engine Displacement	79.7 cubic centimeters
Engine Power Maximum	2250 watts
Engine Type	4 Stroke
Frequency	60 hertz
Fuel Type	gas powered
Global Trade Identification Number	00044459562252
Ignition System Type	Electronic
Included Components	Inverter Generator
Item Dimensions L x W x H	19"L x 11.5"W x 18.2"H
Item Type Name	Inverter Generator
Item Weight	48.5 pounds
Manufacturer	WEN
Manufacturer Part Number	56225i
Material Type	Plastic and metal
Model Name	Inverter Generator
Model Number	56225i
Output Wattage	2250
Power Source	Gas Powered
Recommended Uses For Product	Camping
Running Wattage	1800 watts
Runtime	6 hours
Starting Wattage	2250 watts
Tank Volume	1 gallons
Total Power Outlets	4
UPC	044459562252
Unit Count	1 Count
Voltage	120 volts
Warranty Description	Two-year limited
Wattage	2250 watts

WEN 56225i 2250-Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Fuel Shut-Off, CARB Compliant , Black

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