Generac GP3300i Power Rush Quiet Inverter Generator Review

GENERAC GP SERIES 3300I PORTABLE GENERATOR
The GP3300i inverter featuring advanced PowerRush™ technology delivers over 50 percent more starting capacity so you can do more with less.*

PowerRush™ Advanced Technology delivers over 50% more starting capacity allowing you to do more with less*.

Quiet Inverter Power reduces sound emissions and provides optimal performance.

True Power™ Technology provides clean, stable power ideal for sensitive electronics, tools and appliances.

Easy to Carry compact & lightweight design with built-in handle makes transportation easy.

PowerDial™ Choke, Run, Off: three operation settings integrated into one simple-to-use dial.

Economy Mode automatically adjusts engine speed to save fuel and reduce sound emissions.

USB Ports to charge mobile devices including smart phones and tablets.

Parallel-Ready Capability Allows for connection of two inverter generators for twice the power (3000W and above). (Parallel kit sold separately.)

Generator Status Lights visual alerts when unit is low on oil, overloaded or ready to use.

[gvotes]

I have one and they are awesome!! It will run my a/c unit on the boat. And the 30 amp twist lock is nice, don’t need any additional adapters to connect to the 30 amp cord for the boat.

[davidpotter]

Okay, I think I will get one in October. That's just about what I need to run a 75 amps inverter DC welder. It has to have a 20 amp receptacle. If I set the welder on 75 amps, it will use about 2350 watts. The battery charger function of the Aims inverter / charger takes 830 watts. So that's about 30% of full load. So A pint of gas will give me a winter time charge up on the Twenty batteries. If it comes a blizzard that might be a pretty good thing to have. I will save up for one of these. Thanks for the review. I will feel a lot more prepared for winter after I have it here. And I can put it and the welder in the pickup and weld about anywhere. I can get one in about 6 weeks I think. I want to get one as soon as I can before the winter comes and everybody wants one. This will be a great addition to my off grid solar in case it needs a little help this winter. I've been looking at generators for a year, but this seems to have about everything it needs to. Handy and portable. That is a help sometimes. I think it will be nice to have. One less thing to worry about, which one. My uncle is going to say, "that's a nice generator...how much was it? "

[utubetjc]

I would like to see your comparison review for this model and the new Honda EU3200i when it is available. Regards...

[kirkwd]

Very well done. Truly apprecite your in depth and honest reviews.

[jonjohnson]

Nice comparison. After watching this and some of your other videos, I bought the GP3300.. thank you.

[Tom-In-Ga]

Oh no! Another generator up for contention on which one to buy in the spring. I was pretty much all decided upon buying another igen2200 to go with my other one when I needed the extra power. But, for $800 and only 60 pounds, this may be for me. Can't wait for you to test it out so I can decide what to do.

[props-model-shop]

The unit looks nice and compact. But, I wish these Gen Co's would drop this 1/4 power nonsense when giving out fuel capacity. Very few people intend to run these units at 1/4 power.

[FirstSuiGeneris]

I would like to see you do a test with any of these generators at full power or close to full power! Check fuel consumption, how loud [Db], and power peak at the beginning/ middle and the end of the run. And how long they can run at full power on a tank of fuel.

[jasoncole]

Gavin, your channel is the best, bar none, when it comes to generators. Have you reached out to the thousands of RVing community channels? Maybe do some collaborations with them? Just thinking about your growth. You give great presentations!

[davidpotter]

Well I bought a Winco Lil Dog, 2400 running, 3000 surge single phase, with a GC 160 Honda engine. I got to wondering about running an inverter welder off an inverter generator. The store where I bought it was slow that week so he marked it down from $940 to $778. I said, load it in my pickup. The amps are 17.5 running, and 20 surge. It starts really easily, I'll be breaking it in tomorrow. It weighs 68 pounds.

[MrNedsaabdickerson]

Power went out last night, still out, it is 9 pm and I have light, fan, and portable AC running.

[Thatdamdroneguy]

I’ve got the iq3500 around the 5000 hour mark .. it’s been awesome only problem I’ve had was the original battery went dead sitting and it wouldn’t recharge the next session… I would love to see the gp3300 side by side with the iq3500 thinking I’ll go to the 3300 as I never use the whole potential from my 3500 that 3300 looks way nicer to move around

[TheRealBiggerAl]

Thanks and looking forward to the complete review and load test. Question, do you recommend using a magnetic oil plug with these generators and which one will fit the 3000i and this newer 3300i?

[larryhenry]

My surge protector says the generator has an open ground. Am I still good to plug in my 30amp plug from my travel trailer using my surge protector?

[kevinbongard]

I have a 30 amp plug for my horse noticed it says 20.3a max

Will this run a trailer with 30a service from that outlet

[shanew]

At only 1 gallon of fuel capacity that is to small for any long duration at full load. I've also heard people complaining about the rear exhaust port melting the plastic grate and the carbon getting all over the back.

[NeverTakeNoCut-offs]

I'm the Imelda Marcos of generators. If you actually plan to use a generator, and not just look at it and play with it, do yourself a HUGE favor and get a Honda. They are not the cheapest, but when you need them, they run AND you can get them repaired. The low cost is quickly forgotten when your generator will no longer start and you can't get it repaired.

[Lakeridg]

What do you do with all these generator after the videos? Do you send them back? Great videos very informative, keep up the good work!

[shgdds]

Thanks for the great review! Just wondering why the large price difference on Amazon??? Generac G0071540 GP3300i (~$810) VS Generac G0071290 GP3000i Inverter Generator (~$1, 200). Your thoughts??

[burnedpixel]

Man, may u check the diameter of an exhaust pipe please? Can't find this info...