The Duromax XP4400E portable generator has created a lot of mixed reviews. It has some really good points for a generator that is priced pretty low but some people have had a dream run with it and like it very much, while others can’t stand the thing and have had lots of trouble.
The XP4400E generates 4400 watts from its 7 horsepower four cycle engine (but make that 3500 continuous watts). It has two 120 volt DC outlets and is reasonably lightweight at 116 pounds, so it’s portable enough to transport in your RV and with 3500 watts it will power a lot of appliances in your home. However, users of this generator report that it’s at its happiest at about 2500 watts.
At $405 delivered free to your door, that’s a fairly good price considering they include its wheel kit (many don’t and charge extra for this).Customers do say that it has a good noise level and hasn’t worried them if its sitting outside and they are in their house. This would naturally mean that it would seem acceptable to be run at camping grounds too, which is a huge bonus.
If you intend running the Duromax XP4400E a lot at your home, I’d recommend installing a transfer switch so you can easily connect the generator to your home’s main breaker panel. You should be able to install it yourself and the switch will cost you about $265. This transfer switch is recommended for all portable generators used for home use as it does away with having untidy and dangerous cords lying everywhere.
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Other customers have had problems though but most have been through delivery problems where items have been broken en route. Others have complained that the service is not great, Duromax not having service centre’s in most States, so warranties are back to base. The Duromax is rated to handle 30 amps, but there have been complaints that anything approaching 20 amps will trip the unit. Others haven’t complained about this at all.
- Continual 3500 watts
- Electric start and recoild start
- Comes with wheel kit
- 36″ x 24″ x 24″7 hp / 4 cycle engine
- One year warranty
Pros of the Duromax XP4400E:
- Excellent price of $405 delivered free to your door
- Electric start
- Reasonably lightweight and portable
- Very quiet
- Comes complete with wheel kit
Cons:
- Some have complained about build quality
- Some complaints about tripping out at 20 amps
- Does not arrive with oilIs not CARB complaint, therefore unable to use it in California, but can be used in all other States
So the Duromax XP4400E portable generator is a bit of a dilemma. As I said some love it some hate it, but the people that really like it are around 80%, so, if you interested concerns that it may be faulty or not run right are limited. We would say its perfect for an RV and not bad as a back up portable generator for home use as well.
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