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4.1 out of 5stars
(21 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
03/21/2021
Exceeded expectations
Starts every time. Easy to maintain. Ran for days during recent outages. Note that the bigger plug is 120 for RVs, not a 220 for your house. Its durable, heavy, and its not quiet, but it gets the job done for a good price.
Andy

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
10/31/2018
wired wrong
This generator has reverse polarity. I found out after using my G-N bonding plug to eliminate the "no ground" fault with my Progressive EMS50X. Then the reverse polarity showed up and I found the gold lines hooked to the silver neutrals and it ends up wrong on the 30 amp rv plug. A simple 180* rotation of the rv plug lets you hook the wires correctly and also lets you plug in an rv cable a lot easier than having the bar in the way. I sent emails to the manufacturer and they did reply but nobody seemed to care. Buyer beware if you have sensitive electronics in your rv
Steve
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  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/04/2023
    Good generator !
    Second Sportsman generator. I used it for about 18 hours and it ran perfectly. I sold the first one (2000 watt) in 2 minutes after a storm knocked out the power overnight. I bought the 4000 watt generator to replace it. For what you pay, you get a lot! I put a double-dose of Marine Sta-Bil in the fuel and broke it in for a half-hour with no load, let it cool down, then ran it for another 30 minutes with a light load to seat the rings and brushes. The 3rd time was warm-up for 5 minutes then a 3000 watt intermittent load. It's easy to start and runs good. Recommended A !
    Robert
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/27/2023
    seems to work and test ok, have yet to utilize during power outage for any length of time, took a little tweeking to get propane to work initially, like dual fuel option
    Stephen
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/05/2023
    Very disappointed. Price was very low.
    Made with extremely poor materials. Had it about a month and metal pieces are already failing. Pot metal attachment points have broken in two places.
    William
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/30/2023
    A Dual-Fuel Generator with an Affordable Price
    I like this generator a lot with its many uses. And the fact that it is dual-fuel, makes it that much better. This is a Sportsman Generator that is made very well, at a price I can afford. Follow all the instructions, and wear ear protection when it is being use! Because it is a loud generator. But it is one that works for me.
    Charles
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/10/2023
    Generator is actually almost 19" high, not 16.5" H like the description says. Doesn't fit in my generator box on my enclosed trailer. UGH! Now I have 2 days to figure out something else before we leave on our trip. Generator seems like it would work great if I can find another larger box in time.
    Anita
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/12/2023
    purchased twice regret for both times
    I thought the first one I got must have just been bad luck made the mistake of ordering a second when have not got too much use between the two of them warranty was not validated on the first one I didn't bother getting the warranty on the second one just to get screwed on it too and my entire home runs on a generator so here I am with no power again thanks for making the mistake of buying the same generator would not recommend it if your life depended on it as mine literally does and it has certainly no good only repurchased due to price and being a low income single mother price was just beyond what i could afford for a better one
    Unknown
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/26/2023
    Works great!
    We had a power outage last night so I actually got to test it. I added the oil, hooked up the propane bottle, set the choke to start, turned on the fuel petcock, pushed the button to ON, and pulled the cord.... Bam! It started right up and ran smooth while I plugged in my fridge, a light, the computer, and cooked a steak and some rice for supper. I also had my guitar amplifier on and I had my phone charging. I have no complaints at all. As a safety precaution it urges you to buy a ground rod and connect it via wire to the grounding nut on the unit. I bought all that for when I go camping, but I have no place to drive the rod in where I am, so I just ran it without. I didn't mess with it after I started it. The next time I touched it was to turn the unit off- just being cautious - but I didn't really need to touch it until my power got restored. I'm really happy with this product.
    Charles
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/04/2022
    A great Generator for the price
    The Generator was shipped very quickly it was packed really good it Started rite up after i figured out how to work it. Now when the electric goes out we will be ready.
    Unknown
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/29/2022
    Happy with this 4000 generator!
    This was much more generator than I originally wanted but the on sale price was actually a bit lower than the unit I was considering so I chose this 4000 series. I'm fully satisfied with my purchase. Unboxing and setting it up was easy, the instructions are thorough and make sense. It only took 15-20 minutes to get it ready to start up, including the wheel kit. Since it's quite heavy I'd suggest spending the few more bucks for that and I also got the cover it's only $20.
    Richard
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/04/2022
    Definitely a good solution for my purposes.
    Because generators are often used infrequently, it is very common for the gasoline to go stale in them. I intend never to put gasoline in mine. LP gas (propane) works fine and in fact it starts uncommonly easy, which I attribute to its LP fuel source. Because it's not an inverter generator the quality of the electricity it produces is not good for charging electronics, but it will certainly charge a battery that will then charge your electronics. I instructed my daughter to buy one as a backup for their home, and just send a link to a buddy who is looking for a generator. LP is less energy dense than gasoline, so it consumes it a bit faster than it would if you were running gasoline, but I'm totally fine with that. I also bought a corrugated stainless steel hose off Amazon ($14) that slipped over the end of the exhaust so I can run it all the way out of my bus. I run common tools in building outta my Skooley and this is just the right KW size. Wouldn't cover the surge required to start a 3hp tablesaw, but does fine for my homeowner quality Rigid tablesaw.
    OtherBruce
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/11/2021
    Great generator for the price
    This generator works great and is a great price! It's made very well and should last many years if used properly. I use it to take to deer camp, because we don't have power there. I can fill it up with gas and it will run all night and about half a day using the air conditioner or heat. I definitely recommend this product.
    BlackburnFamily
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/11/2021
    very capable
    the dual fuel is great. ran on one tank of propane forever 11 hours. found that ring time differs by the amount of load. plus propane is cheaper than gasoline. I was able to get more propane even with the gas pumps down without electricity. will buy another. must have for all.
    Todd
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/05/2021
    This GenSet Is By Far The Best Bang! For Your Buck
    By Far The Best Bang For Your Buck... It Runs All Our RV's Electrical Including The Air Conditioning Which Was A MUST!!! It Is A Touch On The Loud Side Though, But It's Not Nearly As Loud As Others... I Shopped Around Quite A Bit, And Have Read Countless Reviews On All Of Them, And This GenSet Had By Far The Best Reviews Out Of Them All, Not To Mention It Being Several Hundred Cheaper Than GenSets With Equal Wattage... Extremely Fast Shipping... Buy It! Buy It! Buy It!
    Michael
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/21/2021
    Exceeded expectations
    Starts every time. Easy to maintain. Ran for days during recent outages. Note that the bigger plug is 120 for RVs, not a 220 for your house. Its durable, heavy, and its not quiet, but it gets the job done for a good price.
    Andy
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/08/2018
    Off to a good start.
    So far so good. This was the only portable generator that I could find that had electric start, RV 30amp plug in, dual fuel capability, four 120 volt receptacles, and a 12 volt battery charger. I saw this exact same unit on another website for double the price! I guess that one was meant for people who do not shop and compare. The unit was shipped to my house in half the time they estimated it would take. Shipper communicated well to ensure that I would be at home to sign for it. I could tell that it was well taken care during all handling. Instructions for assembly were clear except for the type of oil required. A call to customer service took care of that. It takes SAE 10W-30 non-synthetic. Once assembled and filled with oil it was very easy to move it around. I bought a motorcycle battery for it, cost $50.00. The size fit right into place. The battery connectors that came with the generator did not fit the battery posts but I modified it easily. Every battery post is a little different. Once in place, the generator seriously started up within 2 seconds! It wasn't as loud as I thought it was going to be. All of the big generators are going to be around 68db anyway. I went ahead and tested the receptacles and they all worked. So I'm happy so far. I wanted this thing for my 30amp RV and for the frequent power outages that occur at my house. I feel very prepared now. An electrician is scheduled to come here and prepare my home circuit breaker box so I can plug it right in when needed. I'm hopeful that it will give me years of good service. It has gotten off to a great start.
    Flip
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/31/2018
    wired wrong
    This generator has reverse polarity. I found out after using my G-N bonding plug to eliminate the "no ground" fault with my Progressive EMS50X. Then the reverse polarity showed up and I found the gold lines hooked to the silver neutrals and it ends up wrong on the 30 amp rv plug. A simple 180* rotation of the rv plug lets you hook the wires correctly and also lets you plug in an rv cable a lot easier than having the bar in the way. I sent emails to the manufacturer and they did reply but nobody seemed to care. Buyer beware if you have sensitive electronics in your rv
    EZ
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/31/2018
    wired wrong
    This generator has reverse polarity. I found out after using my G-N bonding plug to eliminate the "no ground" fault with my Progressive EMS50X. Then the reverse polarity showed up and I found the gold lines hooked to the silver neutrals and it ends up wrong on the 30 amp rv plug. A simple 180* rotation of the rv plug lets you hook the wires correctly and also lets you plug in an rv cable a lot easier than having the bar in the way. I sent emails to the manufacturer and they did reply but nobody seemed to care. Buyer beware if you have sensitive electronics in your rv
    Steve
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/02/2018
    My husband happy!
    I purchased this generator for my husband. He has no complaints so far! Would recommend.
    AnnaK
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/17/2018
    Great Product for the Price
    I am extremely pleased with my purchase of the Sportsman Sandstorm 4000. Started right up on the 2nd pull. It runs my 5th wheel with no problems. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a generator. VERY AWESOME it runs on propane or gas.
    TimW
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/04/2016
    Sportsman Dual Fual 4000W generator.
    Shopped for a long time. Looked at the DuroMax and found this Sportsman was available. Dual Fuel, plan to run it on Propane and never put Gas into it if I can. This is not a BONDED NEUTRAL generator. Meaning the ground and neutral wires are NOT connected as it is in your house wiring. Sportsman's hot line recommends at least a 2 foot ground rod. Added Oil and propane. Started in 3 pulls. Currently I run it an hour or so a day while breaking-in. After that I'll change the oil after 10 hours and wait for my first outage. Sportsman's hot line recommends 20 hours then change the oil.
    RobertBC