Gas vs Propane Generator

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Should you get a gas generator or a propane generator for your overlanding adventures? Well, that’s a bit of a complicated question! Both types of generators have their benefits, but they also have distinct disadvantages. In today’s video, I’ll discuss my real-life experiences with gas and propane generators, shed some light on their pros and cons, and explain which type of generator I most often use on my outdoor adventures. Tune in, learn a little something, and get informed before you invest in a generator!
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@user-tj3yi9zj4m 2 года назад

i got a propane generator after watching your video. absolutely love it!

@4wdTALK 2 года назад

These generators are game changers!

@johnwick8736 2 года назад

We were just talking about getting a small generator, we live in Florida and during hurricane season we see power outages. Few years ago we invested into solar and have battery power for days when we scale back certain things. But for certain things that we want to use or just to take a little strain off things, propane seems like a good option. Honestly had no idea there was 100% propane options. We had been looking on Amazon at eco friendly generators, but those are hybrid gas/propane, which I was told are no good and can be problematic. We didn't want gas (trying to stay eco friendly), which is why we didn't buy anything. So good timing on this video.

@4wdTALK 2 года назад

I know people who live in Florida, that is one area you want to have some redundancy in your power setup!

@Zkpe02 Год назад

I use ethanol free gasoline which doesn’t absorb water like ethanol does and it also lasts longer, on average 6 months…I just rotate my gasoline to my vehicles, no problem👍

@zombieguitar 8 месяцев назад

Hey what kind of gas do you get, and also how do you transfer it into your vehicles? I know the old siphon with your mouth trick...but I'd rather not do that if I don't have to 🤣

@Zkpe02 8 месяцев назад

@@zombieguitar Really? The ethanol gas is stored in gas cans not in the generator. I run the generators on propane, the gas is just a backup if I run out of propane😂😂

@minnievalle5003 2 года назад

When you run those things in parallel are you able to use off one 20lb tank with some sort of splitter?

@4wdTALK 2 года назад

Yes that is correct, they have a splitter you can pick up and run two generators from one 20lb (or what ever) tank.

@alexhagan4321 2 года назад

I feel your pain on the heat, it's been warm here too. Great video Alex. I'm one of those people who was storing my generator with fuel in it, and thought I was ready. Mine was worse though, it had been sitting for nearly 2 years and my carb was all messed up. Is that Alp have electric start like your generac?

@4wdTALK 2 года назад

Hey Alex, welcome to the channel! Alp 1000W generator right now today is pull start. However I know they have electric prototypes in the real world. I've seen one and it's pretty awesome. As I understand this could be something we might see in 2023! But then again, it's not a big deal for me because during the last couple years of owning mine, I've never had it take more than 2 pulls to start. Actually for me, darn thing starts most of the time on the first pull.

@PatrickPrice-ny2ie 9 месяцев назад

Im thinking with LP you'd have less oil changes & or you'd have allot less trash / particulates in the oil. Thanks for the info because I'm doing a Van Conversion-Build & in the market for a generator.

@Locotropic Год назад

So much talking I forgot why I opened the video for and ended skipping it.

@DadMoves Год назад

If you have a duel fuel generator and it refuses to start because gas is stale, will the generator still start with propane? Lots of info. Well put together video. Thanks.

@chadwilson5912 2 года назад

Too hot to head outdoors to shoot a video? 4wdTalk - "Hold my beer!". ha ha ha Just found your channel, and subscribed! BTW I don't do overlanding, I'm in construction and use generators on job sites.

@4wdTALK 2 года назад

Hey Chad, good to meet you. You rock, thank you for stopping by today!

@PatrickPrice-ny2ie 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video. Just bought the Honda EU3200I at $3200 on-line. Strictly LP only. The money wasn't a factor for me because I just wanted a Honda anything & because it's my first generator.

@4wdTALK 9 месяцев назад

Good choice!

@PatrickPrice-ny2ie 9 месяцев назад

New Sub! First time caller, long time listener!

@4wdTALK 9 месяцев назад

Welcome aboard!

@Flipper20 Год назад

Just wanted to make a comment on your math 20 pound tank does not have 20 pounds of propane when purchased as an exchange it's only 15 pounds when taken down and filled at a propane place they put 4 gallons which is approximately 17 pounds of propane So in reality you're not gonna get the 60 hours out of a 20 pound tank because they base that off of 3 hours on a one pound bottle

@quadatvdrifterguy5434 6 месяцев назад

Just picked up 3000 watt 3500 max propane generator of marketplace with only 5 hrs. Got it for $240. I think it should handle rv needs running ac.

@robertlivingston360 7 месяцев назад

You can top-off a gasolene generator to last a complete night of operation, but you can't top-off a propane bottle. You will want to run-off a bottle to get it re-filled at the store (fixed price per bottle). To ensure not running out mid night, you need to keep multiple bottles and keep track of how much remains in each. But if you are running off grid with a BBQ house outlet you don't need to top-off ever. You just get the big truck delivery now and then. But you will need to check the big tank now and then as you probably will use as much as the rest of the house, extra. And yes, its much cheaper and burns cleaner. Just get a model where the "demand regulator" is internal to the unit and not hanging off the side of a BBQ bottle.

@wes326 Месяц назад

Get an automatic propane change over regulator like they have for RVs. They use two tanks and automatically switch when one becomes empty.

@Jer-me7pj 2 месяца назад

this guy ran a propane generator and he got moisture in his carb Is that true can you gat moisture from propane?

@rw9737 2 месяца назад

I was using 3 years old gasoline and my 2 Stroke grass cutter was still running flawlessly...

@NateHanley 3 месяца назад

ik this video is older is there a better version that came out since this video was made?

@4wdTALK 2 месяца назад

He bud, the Alp is what I still use today, it's a workhorse.

@rw9737 2 месяца назад

When They will bann gasoline the LPG will also wanish or will be very expensive because the LPG is a "waste" in production of diesel, gasoline, kerosyne etc....

@BigSki-47 Месяц назад

Soon as he said “I bought it to…” yea im out of here

@leodanryan966 Месяц назад

In an emergency "propane " hands down. In every other case propane is more reliable than propane.

@4wdTALK Месяц назад

I think you are saying "Gas" is more reliable?

@Jason-ku5fs 2 года назад

Killer video

@4wdTALK 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@jarret1969 Год назад

The propane runs hotter so life last is shorter

@PasqualeMartino-h9d Месяц назад

Get to the fn point

@4wdTALK 28 дней назад

LOL awe pumpkin not happy?

@stbernard1966 10 месяцев назад

You have good info when you get to the point you just talk too much

@4wdTALK 10 месяцев назад

Hey friend, thank you for the honest feedback. Yeah I'm a talker!

@PatrickPrice-ny2ie 9 месяцев назад

I thought the guy was well spoken & very editorial. The reason why he spoke as long as he did was so that the vlog wouldn't have 50 unanswered questions. Psychology 101. Look at other RU-vidrs that are too SHORT & you'll see 50-100 questions. What's this, what's that & how come??? You don't see that here at only 25 comments because his verbiage was well spoken & done in good faith / taste. RVers getting ready to spend $1,000s on a generator so information is valuable. Me? I'm a retired electrician, retired helicopter pilot, certified water walker, womanizer, chick magnet & all around good guy just like him.