We use our WEN 2000 watt inverter generators to act as our emergency backup power to our RV fifth wheel.  We also use them for boondocking and dry camping off the grid.  In combination, our two portable Wen 2000 watt inverter generators can run in parallel; providing up to 4000 watts and 30 amp electrical output for half the price as other leading portable generator competitors! 

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WEN 2000 Watt Inverter Generator – Product Review

Why did we opt for portable generators?

The main reason we opted not to get the onboard generator in our fifth wheel is cost. A pre-installed Onan propane powered generator costs upwards to $5000.

Another reason is, we’d have to either get a certified Onan generator service repair technician come to our site or physically take our entire fifth wheel in for service to get it serviced which adds to cost and inconvenience.

So, instead, we chose two portable 2000 watt inverter generators AND a 30-Amp 3600-Watt Parallel Connection Kit for Inverter Generators.

Why Inverter Generators as opposed to standard contractor grade generators?

We chose inverter generators because they produce cleaner, more consistent voltage. Let’s add in the fact that typically, inverter generators are much quieter with lower decibels. Combined, makes them perfect for RV boondocking and dispersed camping off the grid. But also, should a campground or RV park electricity fail, they are more quiet to run without bothering our neighbors.

Why the WEN brand?

Dan did extensive research as well as read others’ reviews on which portable inverter generator would be suit our needs. While there are other competitors out there with equally proficient products, he chose our WEN 2000 watt inverter generators because of the company’s product reputation as well as EPA compliance.

But another cool reason is these portable inverter generators cost less than half of their leading competitors (Honda, Yamaha, etc.). Each WEN inverter generator comes backed by a 2-year warranty, a nationwide network of skilled service technicians and a friendly customer helpline.

Additionally, we can easily link up two generators using a parallel kit in order to share wattage amongst multiple units. Each WEN has a low-oil and low-fuel automatic shutdown with indication lights along with overload protection safeguard both our generator and electronics from damage.

Finally, their lightweight design makes for easy portability while the ultra-efficient one-gallon tank provides over six (6) hours of half-load run time.

About the WEN 2000 Watt Inverter Generators

The WEN 2000 Watt Inverter Generator produces clean energy free of voltage spikes and drops. It produces clean energy free of voltage spikes and drops.

Designed to mirror a pure sine wave, these Wen inverter generators limit total harmonic distortion to under 0.3 percent at no load and under 1.2 percent at full load, making it safe enough to run laptops, cellphones, monitors, tablets and other vulnerable electronics. They generate 2000 surge watts and 1600 rated watts of power.

These Wen portable generators weigh about 50 pounds each and measure approximately 18″ x 11″ x 18″. So, they are easy to lift, hook up and manage.

Each has a noise level of 51 decibels, quieter than a window air conditioner or the average conversation. They are EPA III and CARB compliant 79.7 cc 4-stroke OHV engines that produce 2000 surge watts and 1600 rated watts. 

Each WEN inverter generator comes with a fully-packed panel equipped with two three-prong 120V receptacles, one 12V DC receptacle and one 5V USB port.

And, each maximizes fuel economy by engaging the WEN 2000 Watt Inverter Generator’s Eco Mode. This feature allows the generator’s motor to automatically adjust its fuel consumption as items are plugged and unplugged from the panel, preventing the usage of unnecessary gasoline.

But, you’ll have to take my word for it when I say they are incredibly quiet! So, they are perfect for campgrounds, boondocking off the grid, tailgating and power outages.

Setting up our Wen 2000 Watt Inverter Generators:

After unboxing and inspecting our brand new portable generators, we added .37 quarts of 30W oil and one (1) gallon of 87 octane gasoline to each generator and start them to cycle the fluids through.