Just received and took my Pulsar on it's first trip. Very pleased with the power/price and love the key fob remote start. Crank it up from inside my RV. I was bothered when I first unboxed. I learned that a plug was disconnected during assembly and simply had to open the panel and make the connection. Pulsar should have their dealers fix the connection.
Pulsar is budget friendly but they would have an absolute solid model lineup if they'd include a fuel gauge and visual display of some sorts especial power output remaining. Keep up the great videos Gavin!
Hey Gavin, that’s a beautiful generator inverter. The shell on the generator is just awesome. Love that the gas has a cut off. But I notice no gauges in the front. And no gas gauge. Thanks awesome. 🙏👍
@@sae1964 Every RV AC deserves a soft start not only does it help with the AC starting it also saves your compressor from that hard start I have two install on my RV
I have that one ..and I buy it for the control remote and the start botom because I dont have have power in my hands to pull the cord ... it moves my house so well, needs to have a transfer switch to do that and make a new extention with some things you can buy in Home Depot (have to turn off the 220 brakes) ..easy to pick up and store in my laundry .. ladies is great for us ..
Man I love how quiet it is. I'm in the market for a dual fuel inverter. I'd buy this unit if it were dual fuel. And that battery...wow! It looks like the same battery that I use for my power tools.
Thanks Bro... I was scared to pry the side plate off as I thought it might would break the clips off. Talking about something "HARD" to take apart is a MR. Buddy 18,000 btu Propane heater... I had a old one, glad I di because at least 6-7 plastic clips were broken off try to take this thing apart... I don't think they want you inside fixing them yourself...Lol... They want you to buy another one but I don't roll that way.. I fix everything I buy that breaks down.. Kept my Carrier Heating & Air Central Unit running from 21964 - 2013 when I sold that Home I had built new...Anyway, thanks again bro. keep well... & watch out for the "FOOLS" out there these days....
Nice lawn!!! good review!! I see the battery being an issue? It looks like portable drill battery only maybe a 12 or 214 volt one? Way to check is pull the battery out before you start it and put a meter across it. Typically those batteries aren't made for cranking as they will discharge quickly when the high amp starter turns on. Might be able to find one that matches if looking for a drill or portable drill battery on ebay? Another thing I noticed is it doesn't have a choke on it which would aid in it starting more quickly. But then you couldn't use the remote to start it unless it has a remote choke. I have a Wen 4500 open frame genny and it starts up right away with the choke on then turn off after about 15 seconds. Also it would be nice if it could be change into eco mode and back with the remote
Good evening Gavin! Thank you very much for another quality feature highlight of another generator! I'd have to say this one checks most of the boxes for us, if we were heading towards a 4500w generator-- RV ready plug, battery tender plug, fuel cutoff/carb emptier capability, relatively quiet, it's inverter held the loads well during your load test, remote start. I'll have to dive into the company website to see if it already has an hour meter for maintenance. My only box that it didn't check was being Pinellas Power Fuel extender ready; i.e. Paul over there has not made a kit for an extended fuel tank for this model. He does have one for the PG4000isr. Definitely an interesting battery! I do like the plug and play capability of what looks like a cordless drill battery. Though, I'd be curious as to how its charge holding capability is as compared to a traditional motorcycle battery. Safe travels sir!
Hey Gavin, opened up a brand new Pulsar 2 stroke 1200 /900 on 7-27-22. Plugged in a 2hp 120v 14.5 air compressor. The new 2 stroke fired off on the second pull, pretty amazing. The little jetski sounding gen revved right up to max, but the A/C comp would not turn on. No noise at all. I tried twice. Hope I didn't fry something in the compressor. Looking back, pretty dumb, huh. I should have looked at the specs on the compressor. No idea of the 'watts' it requires.
@@christinamoneyhan5688 ya it’s not a regular battery and replacement would definitely be a problem when its time but like you mentioned it does have a recoil pull rope if that happens
Mine came with a class 2 power unit and I have no idea what's for. I thought it was to charge the lithium battery for auto start the engine, but I really don't know what it's for.
Excellent video...did the screw in oil filler come with it? does it actually screw in because if you use the oil drain bolt it's a mess. I just bought one based in part to your review and will be shipped to me soon
Hello Gavin! really great review! I have had this PG4500ISR for almost a year now and I have issues with my battery do you know where I could get a replacement ? I have looked on ebay, amazon even on the pulsar website no luck :( even their support could help me... I have been using the pull start for past months to get it started and it sucks... thank you... been following you for a while now Great Job on the reviews 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I’m looking for a generator but I have no idea which one should I choose Champion 4500 Roby Or this What I need is more power and quietness Your advice please
I have an automatic back up system with solar and wind plus the Predator 9500 or Duromax 9000 dual fuel Trying to figure out between these two which one I keep🤔
@@GeneratorReviews Sounds like a nice set up. With your solar setup I suspect you have a bank of batteries .... similar to a Tesla system? I guess you would get a day or more if the outage was extensive? That's where you would have to rely on a generator. The Predator is a great machine, but if you can get a dual fuel generator you won't have to rely on storing and preserving fuel. Al least with propane tanks it's easier to store. I used a portable Power Horse 9000 from Northern Tools for 9 years. The wife and I finally installed a Generac 22kw unit with four 120 gallons propane tanks last March. Best thing we ever did. Good luck with your choice 😃
The pulsar 4500w has a better warranty more power and it’s pretty quiet you definitely be able to run your entire RV. The Predator 3500w is quiet and solid I would have to choose the one that can handle the A/C and other loads Choose the one that’s your favorite both are great choice 👍🏾
My thing is when it’s hot outside how do theses hold up far as getting hot because it’s so In closed! I figure if it’s not hot then you should be good but definitely got to get one still!
Inverter generators stay cool, because they use like a tunnel effect. The air is pulled in from the front go through the engine and pushed out the back.
I'd like to know if I can store one like this indoors in a closet away from my husband, without hurting it, or anything else, so I can roll it out on the porch when the power goes down and know he hasn't messed with it. Am quite serious. I keep looking at the little portable ones, and looking for best pure sine wave inverters in them, but I think now -- anyway, do you do tests of the sine wave of the inverters?
@@JWestCattleCo I think so with the handle and those 5.5 inch wheels you can almost roll it anywhere and not feel weight When you see it in person it just blows your mind away. Cleanest looking Generator I have to say
Mine's battery died, I would run it once a month for 5 minutes to get the oil going, and it turns out it used more power during the starting with the battery than it was able to recharge. There is some sort of cable that goes into the internal battery slot for charging it as it runs but I have no idea where to find that. lol
@@GeneratorReviews For some reason I don't have one, I don't recall ever getting one in my box, are there any keywords I can google to find it online? I tried Pulsar Trickle Charger but I just keep finding generic battery chargers that won't fit the slot. It's also nowhere in the manual I think. Also thanks for your help!
I am highly considering purchasing this unit, predicated on your answer to my question. Do you or did you have to use break in oil? Or you can go straight to the regular oil and let it rip? Do you have to let it run for a certain amount of hours to get it fully up to par? Thanks for your answer.
You don’t have to do all this fancy break in I have one simple break in, change your oil within the first hour. Then you can follow manufacturers oil changing schedule
@@sounddoctrine6159 i just uploaded my experience with this generator after a week of use for a mobile billboard service. I bought a champion to replace this one, i haven't received it but ill make another video about it if it works or not. these things are expensive and work right out of the box but after use they crap out.
i live off grid at 9200 ft up in the high rocky mt i have 3 pg4500 the bad is the battery's suck will not start cold and if you get them running cold the battery go's bad its the same as Westinghouse or Cummins same gen set
I just want to recheck what's the name of the generator that's gas or propane with a electric start or and a remote start that's small light weight under or around 100lbs ?
th-cam.com/video/LlPq--lrEDA/w-d-xo.html This generator probably has everything you mentioned plus that huge monitor with a handle and wheels so you don’t even have to carry it
I haven’t found anything wrong with this one the only one thing I question is the battery the fact that it’s not a conventional battery might be hard when it comes to replacing it.
Don’t let this get you down it’s just your first oil change on this unit, if you think I don’t make a big mess think again😅 the next oil change I promise you it’s going to be perfect just use the funnel that comes with a Generator and lean it to the side. If you want to clean the inside of the generator just get some parts cleaner spray in there and blow it off with some compressed air that cleans it right up. You got this👍🏾👍🏾
Gavin, I’m a mobile detailer and I’m in limbo at the moment with generators. As of now I have a predator 2000. I purchased a predator 3500 on offer up when I first started and got messed out of $600. But, I’ve been looking at the Honda 3000 right now or would you say the Pulsar is a better fit? What is your overall go to generator? Something to think about also for a video. Generators for Mobile Detailers. If you make the video just give me a shout out, LMD - Laury’sMobileDetailing on Dallas, Tx.
I bought this, it is a horrible generator. does not want to start cold start and the remote start never works on a cold start. I had to return the one i bought because i need a reliable generator for work.
I think the battery is to small for the generator and that’s why it has a hard time not getting enough power to crack up Sorry buddy I hate that you had to deal with a lemon
@@GeneratorReviews i bought 2 and the first one the electric start didn't work, the pull start did so i returned it and got a replacement. it fired up first time and was great for about a week. called and emailed customer service. no response. now the thing won't start. so it is a unreliable brand. I run a mobile billboard service and i need to make sure it works.
@@GeneratorReviews I ordered a champion to replace it because i didn't want to spend more money on a cheaper quiet generator. it hasn't come in yet but i just got the one without all the bells and whistles to make sure there isn't another chance of failure.
Just received and took my Pulsar on it's first trip. Very pleased with the power/price and love the key fob remote start. Crank it up from inside my RV. I was bothered when I first unboxed. I learned that a plug was disconnected during assembly and simply had to open the panel and make the connection. Pulsar should have their dealers fix the connection.
I like the fit and finish of this one.
This one takes the looks trophy for sure 👍🏾
Definitely looks nicer!
Very quiet, didn't expect that.
Thank you! I have been waiting for this video for a while. Great content 👍🏽. Hoping to see soon the load test.
Yessir
Thursday morning
Thanks 🙏🏾
Pulsar is budget friendly but they would have an absolute solid model lineup if they'd include a fuel gauge and visual display of some sorts especial power output remaining. Keep up the great videos Gavin!
You’re so right!! I guess they’ll have to raise the price.
Thanks Nathan!
Screw the generator. I want your lawn! Kidding of course. Almost seems these bigger gennys are quieter then the smaller 2kw ones.
Lol! yes the bigger ones are quieter because they run at a lower rpm under load
Hey Gavin, that’s a beautiful generator inverter. The shell on the generator is just awesome. Love that the gas has a cut off. But I notice no gauges in the front. And no gas gauge. Thanks awesome. 🙏👍
Thanks 👍
Briggs 4500 vs pulsar 4500 coming Thursday morning who wins?
@@GeneratorReviews hey Gavin. What do you know about softstart for the RV. ac?
@@GeneratorReviews will look forward for that comparison 👍.
@@sae1964 Every RV AC deserves a soft start not only does it help with the AC starting
it also saves your compressor from that hard start
I have two install on my RV
I have that one ..and I buy it for the control remote and the start botom because I dont have have power in my hands to pull the cord ... it moves my house so well, needs to have a transfer switch to do that and make a new extention with some things you can buy in Home Depot (have to turn off the 220 brakes) ..easy to pick up and store in my laundry .. ladies is great for us ..
Thanks for sharing this with us
Happy to see the ladies taking care of the backup power needs 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Man I love how quiet it is. I'm in the market for a dual fuel inverter. I'd buy this unit if it were dual fuel. And that battery...wow! It looks like the same battery that I use for my power tools.
It is the same lithium battery that’s in power tools but I got 6 dual fuel 4500w videos coming up so stay tune for that
Thanks
Thanks Bro... I was scared to pry the side plate off as I thought it might would break the clips off. Talking about something "HARD" to take apart is a MR. Buddy 18,000 btu Propane heater... I had a old one, glad I di because at least 6-7 plastic clips were broken off try to take this thing apart... I don't think they want you inside fixing them yourself...Lol... They want you to buy another one but I don't roll that way.. I fix everything I buy that breaks down.. Kept my Carrier Heating & Air Central Unit running from 21964 - 2013 when I sold that Home I had built new...Anyway, thanks again bro. keep well... & watch out for the "FOOLS" out there these days....
Thanks buddy thanks for watching
Nice lawn!!! good review!! I see the battery being an issue? It looks like portable drill battery only maybe a 12 or 214 volt one? Way to check is pull the battery out before you start it and put a meter across it. Typically those batteries aren't made for cranking as they will discharge quickly when the high amp starter turns on. Might be able to find one that matches if looking for a drill or portable drill battery on ebay? Another thing I noticed is it doesn't have a choke on it which would aid in it starting more quickly. But then you couldn't use the remote to start it unless it has a remote choke. I have a Wen 4500 open frame genny and it starts up right away with the choke on then turn off after about 15 seconds. Also it would be nice if it could be change into eco mode and back with the remote
I still like the Ryobi 4000W inverter generator. Their app has a lot of convenience. Bluetooth I believe.
I like that one. I'm from Philippines
Thanks for watching from the Philippines
Good evening Gavin! Thank you very much for another quality feature highlight of another generator! I'd have to say this one checks most of the boxes for us, if we were heading towards a 4500w generator-- RV ready plug, battery tender plug, fuel cutoff/carb emptier capability, relatively quiet, it's inverter held the loads well during your load test, remote start. I'll have to dive into the company website to see if it already has an hour meter for maintenance. My only box that it didn't check was being Pinellas Power Fuel extender ready; i.e. Paul over there has not made a kit for an extended fuel tank for this model. He does have one for the PG4000isr.
Definitely an interesting battery! I do like the plug and play capability of what looks like a cordless drill battery. Though, I'd be curious as to how its charge holding capability is as compared to a traditional motorcycle battery.
Safe travels sir!
Hey by chance do you know what kind of battery tender cable goes well with this?
Thanks for an informative review. Well done.
Hey Gavin, opened up a brand new Pulsar 2 stroke 1200 /900 on 7-27-22. Plugged in a 2hp 120v 14.5 air compressor. The new 2 stroke fired off on the second pull, pretty amazing. The little jetski sounding gen revved right up to max, but the A/C comp would not turn on. No noise at all.
I tried twice. Hope I didn't fry something in the compressor. Looking back, pretty dumb, huh. I should have looked at the specs on the compressor. No idea of the 'watts' it requires.
1200watts definitely not enough for any ac 3k is what I recommend.
Yeah thanks Gavin!
thank you 😊
Pulsar makes a 7250 dual fuel should get one review and test it?
Gavin, what do you do to replace the battery and at what cost? Your tests are spot on. Thank you.
The battery is available online, I’ve seen it for $99 and some places up to $119 They are a lithium battery so you shouldn’t have to replace it often
@@GeneratorReviews it is not a local item such as the other batteries. That does not bode well with me. I do know the Pulsar has a pull rope .
@@christinamoneyhan5688 ya it’s not a regular battery and replacement would definitely be a problem when its time but like you mentioned it does have a recoil pull rope if that happens
Please let us know the weight? I watch you because you're consistent and so informative. This time you forgot to mention weight? Thank You
I need to get a list for the next vid
This one comes in right at 102 pounds
Have you tested the Generac IQ3500? I bet it’s probably one of the quietest.
Coming soon
Wouldn’t be surprising because the Generac IQ3000 it’s pretty quiet as well
Mine came with a class 2 power unit and I have no idea what's for. I thought it was to charge the lithium battery for auto start the engine, but I really don't know what it's for.
Niceee
i think the Pulsar is ready for the drag strip it almost pulled a wheelie on start
Yep 😂
Excellent video...did the screw in oil filler come with it? does it actually screw in because if you use the oil drain bolt it's a mess. I just bought one based in part to your review and will be shipped to me soon
I think it did But I honestly cannot remember if I took it out of the box usually I try not to mix the oil funnels
Hello Gavin! really great review! I have had this PG4500ISR for almost a year now and I have issues with my battery do you know where I could get a replacement ? I have looked on ebay, amazon even on the pulsar website no luck :( even their support could help me... I have been using the pull start for past months to get it started and it sucks... thank you... been following you for a while now Great Job on the reviews 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I think you can find the batteries on Google I’ve seen them before but yes the batteries are crappie.
Gavin, have you gotten your hands on the Pulsar Products GD400BN? I would love to see a load test on one or even two running parallel. 😇
Not yet should be getting it soon, thanks for letting me know 👍🏾
@@GeneratorReviews, thanks... appreciate your reply and the thorough reviews.
I need a video on oil change for this one. Haven't seen one that is done right
I will do it for you 👌🏾
I’m looking for a generator but I have no idea which one should I choose
Champion 4500
Roby
Or this
What I need is more power and quietness
Your advice please
What type of generator do you use to power your house during an outage? Thanks and keep up the great work.👍👍😄😄
I have an automatic back up system with solar and wind plus the Predator 9500 or Duromax 9000 dual fuel
Trying to figure out between these two which one I keep🤔
@@GeneratorReviews Sounds like a nice set up. With your solar setup I suspect you have a bank of batteries .... similar to a Tesla system? I guess you would get a day or more if the outage was extensive? That's where you would have to rely on a generator. The Predator is a great machine, but if you can get a dual fuel generator you won't have to rely on storing and preserving fuel. Al least with propane tanks it's easier to store. I used a portable Power Horse 9000 from Northern Tools for 9 years. The wife and I finally installed a Generac 22kw unit with four 120 gallons propane tanks last March. Best thing we ever did. Good luck with your choice 😃
Hey! Love the videos. I can’t decide between the Predator 3500 and the pulsar 4500. Using for travel trailer. Thoughts?
The pulsar 4500w has a better warranty more power and it’s pretty quiet you definitely be able to run your entire RV.
The Predator 3500w is quiet and solid
I would have to choose the one that can handle the A/C and other loads
Choose the one that’s your favorite both are great choice 👍🏾
@@GeneratorReviews thank you!
My thing is when it’s hot outside how do theses hold up far as getting hot because it’s so In closed! I figure if it’s not hot then you should be good but definitely got to get one still!
Inverter generators stay cool, because they use like a tunnel effect. The air is pulled in from the front go through the engine and pushed out the back.
I’m sold! Lol
👍🏾💯Thanks for watching
Can you do vid for long term storage on a generator?
I think you might be a mind reader 😵💫😅 that’s crazy
Please I love the video ideas 💡 keep em coming 👍🏾
Love your videos. Very informative. Keep up the good work 🤙🏼
I'd like to know if I can store one like this indoors in a closet away from my husband, without hurting it, or anything else, so I can roll it out on the porch when the power goes down and know he hasn't messed with it. Am quite serious. I keep looking at the little portable ones, and looking for best pure sine wave inverters in them, but I think now -- anyway, do you do tests of the sine wave of the inverters?
@@JWestCattleCo I think so with the handle and those 5.5 inch wheels you can almost roll it anywhere and not feel weight
When you see it in person it just blows your mind away. Cleanest looking Generator I have to say
Mine's battery died, I would run it once a month for 5 minutes to get the oil going, and it turns out it used more power during the starting with the battery than it was able to recharge. There is some sort of cable that goes into the internal battery slot for charging it as it runs but I have no idea where to find that. lol
It should’ve came with a trickle charger that plugs into the front battery tender port
@@GeneratorReviews For some reason I don't have one, I don't recall ever getting one in my box, are there any keywords I can google to find it online? I tried Pulsar Trickle Charger but I just keep finding generic battery chargers that won't fit the slot. It's also nowhere in the manual I think. Also thanks for your help!
I’m running this same generator for my trailer and with the AC running after a while it will pop the AC breaker , especially if it’s hot outside
An RV AC?
@@2hotscottproyes
I am highly considering purchasing this unit, predicated on your answer to my question. Do you or did you have to use break in oil? Or you can go straight to the regular oil and let it rip? Do you have to let it run for a certain amount of hours to get it fully up to par? Thanks for your answer.
You don’t have to do all this fancy break in
I have one simple break in, change your oil within the first hour. Then you can follow manufacturers oil changing schedule
@@GeneratorReviews Thanks a lot!
don't buy this!
@@rmarsmedia828 Why? What do you suggest?
@@sounddoctrine6159 i just uploaded my experience with this generator after a week of use for a mobile billboard service.
I bought a champion to replace this one, i haven't received it but ill make another video about it if it works or not. these things are expensive and work right out of the box but after use they crap out.
i live off grid at 9200 ft up in the high rocky mt i have 3 pg4500 the bad is the battery's suck will not start cold and if you get them running cold the battery go's bad its the same as Westinghouse or Cummins same gen set
Thanks for watching
Yes same setup with different battery option I prefer the regular ones
Mi maquina es nueva y no puedo prenderla. ¿Que puede ser?. Hago todo el procedimiento.
I just want to recheck what's the name of the generator that's gas or propane with a electric start or and a remote start that's small light weight under or around 100lbs ?
th-cam.com/video/LlPq--lrEDA/w-d-xo.html
This generator probably has everything you mentioned plus that huge monitor with a handle and wheels so you don’t even have to carry it
@@GeneratorReviews ok do I have to hook the battery to the generator ?
Can you give me a link to buy it's air filter?
Sorry I don’t have a part number for it
Hows it holding up?
I haven’t found anything wrong with this one the only one thing I question is the battery the fact that it’s not a conventional battery might be hard when it comes to replacing it.
@@GeneratorReviews So the company don't carry them?
From all of the generator wich one do you recomend to use in a bilge of a boat ?
It would definitely be one I can easily carry on the boat but most marine generator have exhaust that is piped outside in the water
No choke?
The choke is automatic
Do you keep these generators. Of sell them after the review
I don’t keep them
I just bought one but I can't turn on can you help me.
Sure! What’s up with it?
I had the first oil change today on this and its a mess. Pulsar ready messed up.
What happened??
@@GeneratorReviews i did the oil change. And the oil went everywhere on the bottom. EVERYWHERE.
Noooooo!!
Did you use your screw on funnel to drain the oil 🤔
Don’t let this get you down it’s just your first oil change on this unit, if you think I don’t make a big mess think again😅 the next oil change I promise you it’s going to be perfect just use the funnel that comes with a Generator and lean it to the side.
If you want to clean the inside of the generator just get some parts cleaner spray in there and blow it off with some compressed air that cleans it right up.
You got this👍🏾👍🏾
Avoid this one at all costs. Changing the oil is a mess. Don't know what the designer was thinking.
Yes the oil drain is buried in there you have to use the special funnel that screws on the engine oil fill and tilt it to drain the oil.
Where the fuel level
It doesn’t have one, I know that’s crazy
Gavin, I’m a mobile detailer and I’m in limbo at the moment with generators. As of now I have a predator 2000. I purchased a predator 3500 on offer up when I first started and got messed out of $600. But, I’ve been looking at the Honda 3000 right now or would you say the Pulsar is a better fit? What is your overall go to generator? Something to think about also for a video. Generators for Mobile Detailers. If you make the video just give me a shout out, LMD - Laury’sMobileDetailing on Dallas, Tx.
Hey thanks for watching
I think you should definitely consider a 4500w as your starting point for generator.
@@GeneratorReviews does that generator show the hours used on it?
@@GeneratorReviews I think the pulsar is similar to the Cummings and Westinghouse right? Out of all 3 which would you consider better long term?
@@alaury13 I think it does show runtime
don't do it, it is not reliable. I run a business also and this generator does not start easily.
I bought this, it is a horrible generator. does not want to start cold start and the remote start never works on a cold start. I had to return the one i bought because i need a reliable generator for work.
I think the battery is to small for the generator and that’s why it has a hard time not getting enough power to crack up
Sorry buddy I hate that you had to deal with a lemon
Did you get something better if so which one?
@@GeneratorReviews i bought 2 and the first one the electric start didn't work, the pull start did so i returned it and got a replacement. it fired up first time and was great for about a week. called and emailed customer service. no response. now the thing won't start. so it is a unreliable brand. I run a mobile billboard service and i need to make sure it works.
@@GeneratorReviews I ordered a champion to replace it because i didn't want to spend more money on a cheaper quiet generator. it hasn't come in yet but i just got the one without all the bells and whistles to make sure there isn't another chance of failure.
@@rmarsmedia828 Awesome
If I can help don’t hesitate to reach out you can also email me if you have questions.