Genmax (GM3500iAED) 3500 Watt Inverter Generator - Initial Review
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- Опубліковано 8 сер 2022
- This Genmax GM3500iAED is one impressive, lightweight, and very usable inverter generator. Not only is it 40lbs lighter than comparable generators, but it also has remote start and dual fuel capability. This little machine is certainly impressive. Be sure to watch the video to see it run my 15kBTU RV AC on both gasoline and propane.
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There’s not many negatives about this generator. Now that i’ve had awhile. I run mine strictly on propane I just try to avoid gasoline don’t like the fumes. It’s perfect for our needs. Anyway appreciate your videos thanks
Damn, you have a great UA-cam voice. Good review. I think I'll get one of these for my Class B. Probably use propane only since it will be stored in the back of the van. Less gas fumes and the Sprinter (Sanctuary) comes with a propane hookup with the on-broad propane tank (24 lbs). That'll make a great backup since the propane is already there. Thanks.
great review, I would def love to see more videos, like you said this is uniques and I think a lot of RVers will adopt it
More to come!
this is exactly what I need for my rv. My 2000w is fine but really its really on its max output. thanks
The size and power output of these is impressive! The only downside is the smaller fuel tank, but it isn’t even that big of a deal :) thanks for watching! If you do buy, be sure to use the link in the description!!
To put things into context, I have two Honda EU 2000i generators in parallel. Each Honda EU2000i generator has a continuous running load rating of 1,600 watts so a pair in parallel is capable of 3,200 watts continuous. This one Genmax is on par with my pair of Honda generators as far as power output yet is in the same ballpark in size & weight as one Honda EU2000i generator. Add the fact the Genmax comes dual fuel ready, comes standard with a wheel kit, and comes with a 30 amp twistlock as well as an RV adapter right out of the box all while also having longer run times is just crazy. If I wasn't looking to upgrade to an inverter generator capable of outputting 220v I would seriously consider this Genmax generator to replace my two Honda generators. I do have to admit that I am not a fan of the looks of this generator (there are also too many stickers stuck all over it as well) plus the wheel kit doesn't look too sturdy. All in though, this is a very promising-looking generator.
So I will say, the shape of this generator is odd, but the stickers are all very useful. I can't find one sticker on it that doesn't have useful information about maintenance or use. I prefer this as I don't want to lug around the manual or google for information on how to use it.
The wheel kit looks small, but it is very good and better than most. The wheels themselves aren't rigid so they can move around based on the terrain they are on.
All in all, after 50 hours on this machine, I'm very impressed with the power output and the fuel consumption.
The Genmax is 145 cc's. The combined Honda's are 200 cc's. The Genmax will have to run at much higher rpm to put out the rated power. It will also be noisier...
@@rickbraden4272 Not too sure the one Genmax would be louder than two Honda EU2000i generators due to adding the 2nd Honda would increase the SPL by 3db which is the threshold of a noticeable increase of SPL in human hearing. So for the Genmax to be perceivably louder than two Honda EU200i then the Genmax would have to be a minimum of 6db louder than a single EU2000i generator. However, the Genmax GM3500iAED measures in around 60db @ 23' under half load so it is pretty much in line with what a single Honda EU2000i also measures at under load. This means a single Genmax GM3500i AED will not be louder than a pair of Honda EU2000i.
Great video, very well presented. Can you give a estimate on how long you're getting on a tank of fuel? I know load will play a big factor, but I just read some reviews that the gas consumption was terrible.
Gas consumption isn't terrible, with a 25% load I would say it would get about 12-16 hours of runtime. With a 50% load I got about 8 hours of runtime. The tank is small on it, which is why the runtime is lower than others like Wen which weigh about 30 pounds heavier.
Any information about warranty, I have seen this machine on some other videos but I can't find anything about their warranty. I like the weight to watts feature, I don't want to wrestle a 100+ lb machine into my truck and I love the dual fuel. Good video, thanks.
Thanks for the comment Russ! The warranty on this is 1 year parts and labor. The thing is in my experience with portable generator warranty is that it is very limited in what they cover as well as can have extensive wait times for service. I can say in the year I've owned this I've only had to perform normal maintenance and I'm at almost 200 hours on my unit. Proper maintenance and non-ethanol gas goes a long way :)
Thank you for the info. I'm in the hunt for a generator to run a 13500 btu generator and this is very appealing with the dual fuel and remote start. Are you still impressed with the unit after some run time? I don't think I have soft start on my ac unit but hoping this is still sufficient. I'm a noob when it comes to trailers!
Awesome, for a 13.5k BTU, this should do the job, but I would still suggest looking into a soft start. It makes a world of difference, and is only 4 wires to install. It looks daunting, but is only a 30 minute job.
As for my longer term impression of this unit, it is the only one I take camping now and has accumulated over 100 hours. It's a solid machine and I used it just this weekend on several cool mornings where it was sub 32 degrees F and it started up easily every time with the electric start. I only used it to top up my batteries this weekend so it didn't have to work too hard. A month ago I did use it to run my AC for 60 hours straight and it did great. Gave it a full synthetic oil change at the end of the weekend and it was ready to go again. Thanks for the watch and the comment! :)
I bought this model last year and it ran great. I started it 6 months later and the electric start does not work. Yes I made sure all the plugs were correctly plugged in. I unplugged the battery and plugged it back in and white electric smoke came out. I bought the charger made for this battery and it did not do a thing. I have tried to find a new battery and no joy. So no more electric start anymore. Made in China comes with it's issues. They make a charger to sell but not a new battery.
Thanks for sharing. It sounds like the starter fried, that stinks! Sorry to hear that! This machine worked well up to 120 hours for me, then I sold it to someone who put it on their houseboat. It’s up to 300 hours now without issue. Thanks for watching :)
Have you used your Genmax GM3500Iaed in high elevation areas ? And if so did you have to replace the jet and did you run it on propane or fuel ?
Just a few weeks ago we were at 9,000 feet in Colorado. I did not adjust the carb or jetting and it did fine on 87 octane gasoline. You could tell it was working a little harder, but it still did everything I needed without overloading. Thanks for watching :)
I just bought this and the only disappointment is that the propane hose and reg came with a 10lb and not a 20lb tank connector. So now I have to order the adapter cuz no one local has it.
Interesting, mine had the right connection and could be hooked up to a 20lb tank no problem!
Mine wouldnt electric start due to battery wires switched at plug. Started by hand easily ..but it had a gas leak at the tank fitting as well.
Darn, sounds like you got a machine that didn’t do too well on QA. Sorry to hear that, but it does happen. Hope it’s all sorted now :) thanks for watching!
Do you remember where the 30 amp adapter was located inside the box? I think mine did not come with the adapter; I can not find it.
Hey Javier, mine was directly on top of the packing material, next to the spark plug wrench and screw driver. Genmax support has been great to me, so I would suggest reaching out to them via email and give them about 24 hours to reply. I'm guessing they will be happy to get it straightened out for you.
@@theconnectedcamper Thank you, yeah, I got 2, and none of them came with the adapter. I will contact them. Their support has been great to me too.
Has anyone changed the jets to high altitude jets? we live at 5k feet and camp at 9k+ feet.
I haven’t, but it may be worth reaching out to their support to see what jetting they would recommend! Thanks for watching!
The maxspeedingrods 3500 dual fuel is the exact same generator
It absolutely is! There is also another brand out there on the same platform called Poxiuro as well :) thanks for watching :)
@@theconnectedcamper I recently bought one and I'm very happy with it, the remote starter sealed the deal.
I have to wonder, is this the same as the MaxSpeedingRods 3500W Dual fuel? They're the same shape and have similar specs.
That is a great point. I believe the MaxSpeedingRods are made by Genmax, just rebranded.
I think it's the same minus the remote start.
Have you changed the oil yet? I saw a video once where it leaked gas.
I have changed the oil. I'm at about 200 hours and have used a magnetic dipstick for the entire life. I haven't had any issues with it leaking gas or anything like that at all :)
@@rob21 Oh no, I change it every 50 hours. I have 200 total.
Will it start the ac.
It should! This started a 15k with a soft start, but it should be able to without. Thanks for watching :)
It isn't so much as to pick up an existing load, have the generator running on LP and then let the A/C kick in, IF you don't have an easystart on your A/C unit, I'd be willing to bet that the initial amp draw may stall the generator...
I do have a soft start installed and it does not stall the generator. Without the soft start, I would wager the amperage on starting would overload the generator.
A lot quieter on propane
It may sound like that in the video, but it is actually about the same :) thanks for watching!
It's too bad the Genmax didn't have time to warm up before it started running your air conditioner.
Good point! I can assure you these Genmax machines can handle anything you throw at them. They are pretty solid! Thanks for watching :)
You run this at Walmart?
Great question, if it’s just a stopover on a travel day I try to avoid generator use and use my batteries down to 0%. If I do have to run it, I will run it under the tonneau cover of my truck bed with the tail gate down. Thanks for watching :)
@@theconnectedcamper that’s a great answer thanks
It sounded very loud
It actually isn't loud at all, just the microphone. At a tailgate this past weekend, we had several people stop to ask if it was even running! Here is a video comparing the sound to another generator: ua-cam.com/video/ydoL6anuRqA/v-deo.html
Bro...the idiots who made this generator reversed the paralell ports!....probably a factory screw up!...The female paralell ports are supposed to be on the generator....they have the male plugs on the generator!....so you can't find a cord or kit that works with this generator...(just so you know)
You know, I wanted to doubt your comment, but I did just go check this myself with a parallel kit between generators and you are 100% correct. No parallel kits will work with this. That is something pretty critical to note! Fortunately I don't have large enough loads to need to parallel, but you are absolutely right!
@@theconnectedcamperdo you still like this generator? Have you tried starting it with a dead battery? I am wondering if gas or propane will fire up without a battery, my Champion only does propane when the battery is dead
@@bobcade I actually just sold it and agonized over getting rid of it because I liked it so much. It had a tiny lithium battery so it would be unlikely it would die. I did test it running without the battery and it would start on both. Thats because the fuel system is gravity fed and your champion may rely on a small fuel pump. Thanks for watching :)
On mine the red and black battery to generator wires were switched at the battery plug as well. Factory fubar