WEN 2350-Watt Inverter Generator, Portable and Super Quiet with Fuel Shut-Off (56235i)

So far I’m very pleased with the WEN 56235i portable inverter generator. I own a Champion 4000 watt framed generator that I use to haul with me when boon docking with my 32’ travel trailer. Most of the time I would not need this generator, running off of solar power and the lithium battery bank I’ve installed in my trailer. The big problem of course is that if I wanted to run the A/C I would have to start up the big generator, which is plenty loud and weighs a ton. Loading it into the back of my Avalanche and unloading it really got to be a pain. The lithium battery bank inverter also didn’t have the capacity to start the A/C. I ended up purchasing a Micro-Air EasyStart 364. If you don’t have one of these on you RV A/C then you need to look into them. They electronic unit soft start the A/C on much less surge than normally required. I was even able to start the A/C on the lithium batteries with a 3000 watt (6000 surge) inverter. However, an A/C sucks the power so I still needed an alternative generator – but wasn’t sure if the WEN generator or any other inverter generator would be able to start and run my RV A/C (an older Dometic Duo Therm 13,500 BTU ducted A/C). With the Micro-Air EasyStart 364 I checked the running amps for the A/C. The meter showed about an 8 amp pull during normal run. That’s a hair of half of what the WEN 56235i can provide, so good to go there. The highest level I’ve seen the A/C pull on start up with the Micro-Air EasyStart 364 was 11 amps. That’ still within the running and well within the surge of the WEN 56235i generator. However, reading through the comments, some people mentioned that the WEN still wouldn’t start their RV A/C units. More searching around only told me that many many people are happy with this little generator and that next to a Honda, there wasn’t much better on the market. I placed my order and the generator came in yesterday. Today I read the instructions, followed them for start up and in short order had the generator running. Unlike many reports though, it took a few pulls to get the generator to kick over – nothing excessive or unexpected, but more than one pull. Not a complaint, just an observation. The pull start was very easy to pull with little resistance. I let the generator run for a few minutes to warm up as the instructions say to do. I shut all power off at the RV breaker panel, then plugged in the RV to the generator. When I flipped the circuit breakers back on the generator slowed down but only for a second and picked right back up. I was running with ECO mode off. Now the moment of truth, will the WEN 56235i start this older Dometic RV A/C? I flipped the thermostat to cool and lowered the temp. The Micro-Air EasyStart 364 did its part by firing up the A/C fan first. After about 30 seconds the EasyStart kicked on the compressor. The WEN grunted for a second and returned to normal running! Yahoo! It’s working! Out of curiosity I shut off the A/C and put the WEN into ECO mode. The little generator gets very quite when there’s just the normal RV power requirements on it. I do mean really quiet. I flipped the switch to turn on the A/C. The fan kicked in and the generator grunted then ran up to a higher RPM, but still fairly quiet. A 30 seconds later the EasyStart kicked in the A/C compressor. Amazingly the little WEN grunted, jumped up to speed, grunted slightly again and then leveled off actually running at a lower RPM than when on normal run mode instead of ECO. I flipped the ECO switch off and the generator increased in RPM. This means that the generator has more than enough power, not even running at full RPM to run my RV A/C. This is very pleasing to know. I’m very happy with the purchase. Instead of lugging my open frame generator around I can now use this little WEN generator, and still have most of the benefits. Of course the larger generator provided much more power, meaning I could run everything in the travel trailer on it. The noise and weight of that generator are simply not worth hauling around compared to the WEN. No I can’t run my RV A/C and microwave oven at the same time, but that’s a very small thing to give up for the light weight and quietness of the WEN generator. The only concern now is testing was done at 430ft ASL. Real use will be at 7,000ft ASL. Will the little WEN do the job up that high? I'll find out over the 4th of July and update my review soon after.

This WEN generator is truly a game-changer with its powerful, ultra-quiet, and fuel-efficient performance. It is easy to transport, making it perfect for various outdoor activities like camping. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a reliable solution during power outages or outdoor adventures.

I purchased a new camper that has a microwave oven. Unfortunately, my little Yamaha was too small to work the oven so I needed at least 2200 Watts. After considerable research, I decided to go with the WEN. I really didn't want to spend a ton of money for a higher wattage Yamaha. I've had ZERO issues with this generator. Its actually not much heavier than the 1100 Yamaha I had. It's just as quiet and it starts on the first pull! If you don't need full power it has an "echo" setting and it will run for a very long time. I recently did a winter camping trip and the temp fell as low as 16 deg F or more, the generator sat outside sheltered by the camper. The next morning I went to start it, first pull, bingo! She started right up! I just don't see how you can go wrong to use this as an RV generator and in addition to the microwave, I also ran an electric heater too without any issues. If you want to keep the gen looking good, don't toss the box and air bubble liner, use it to store and transport the gen. Cut small openings near the top of the box on the ends to insert your hands to carry it. Overall, I am very satisfied to have purchased this generator at a bargain deal! Also, another thing that sold me was talking to friends who owned other WEN tools/equipment and were very satisfied with the quality.

After being disappointed with noisy and fuel-guzzling generators, I searched for a more efficient option for post-storm power needs. This model eliminates the need for excessive gasoline storage and performs comparably to top brands like Honda. Highly recommend for essential appliances!

Absolutely love the WEN 56235i! Incredibly quiet, lightweight, and packs serious power. Fuel shut-off and CARB compliance make it eco-friendly. Perfect for camping or emergencies. A reliable, user-friendly investment!