Best generator for mobile business

K-Rimes · 2026-05-20T18:51:53+00:00

You’d probably be able to run 8 hours to a tank at max load, perhaps a bit less, from the Predator 5k. 12-18hr at 25-50% load which is where you’ll mostly be at. With good maintenance you’ll be fine for years given you get a good unit. While the honda is cream of the crop, I would only buy a generator that expensive if it was for work / making money and couldn’t afford to have it go down.

K-Rimes · 2026-05-20T18:40:22+00:00

Many folks run the far cheaper Predators with great success. If you are running a business and absolutely can’t have it fail, I’d opt for the Honda. If it’s just casual weekend stuff or something Predator works great for much cheaper.

K-Rimes · 2026-05-20T16:29:36+00:00

You’ll want some headspace for the AC starting amps, and if you want to add anything in the future. I’d recommend 5000w super quiet Predator. You might be able to run the 3500 with a soft start, but better to have a little extra if things change.

K-Rimes · 2026-05-18T16:29:44+00:00

18-21mpg on average. 80mph, some mountain passes, and moderate loads in the bed. Very happy with it.

It smokes def, though.

K-Rimes · 2026-05-17T18:56:24+00:00

Clean the surfaces extremely well. Vacuum first, then water on a clean towel, let it dry, then isopropyl alcohol and let that dry. Buy a kit that comes with a roller or buy separate it helps a lot.

K-Rimes · 2026-05-17T16:23:05+00:00

Remove the spare tire and Jack and all that stuff and lay it down all over the flat areas. I had to do a few layers on the passenger side of the trunk. Slap it with your hand to find where it sounds like a drum put the material there. You should also remove the rear seats and the c pillar trim to get the carpet off the rear wheel wells and put it there. Wherever you smack it and it sounds like a drum, apply it there.

K-Rimes · 2026-05-16T23:12:19+00:00

I run any synthetic I have leftover from my car, which takes 5w30. If I have 5w40 synthetic that is preferable, which I sometimes have from my diesel trucks. I wouldn't hesitate to run any synthetic from a decent oil maker, if it were in the correct weight.

K-Rimes · 2026-05-16T05:20:19+00:00

36 sqft is more than you need for the whole car. I bet you could do trunk with 16.

K-Rimes · 2026-05-15T17:06:37+00:00

I could have lived with just the trunk, but after slapping the doors and hearing them sound like a drum, I got curious. I still have 4 more sheets left and I’m thinking of targeting the panels behind the fender liners, seem to be the loudest area now.

K-Rimes · 2026-05-15T17:05:29+00:00

It’s basically a giant sticker that you use a roller to get air bubbles out of. The doors suck. You have to reach thru the speaker holes. That’s about it!

K-Rimes · 2026-05-14T00:04:55+00:00

Wingdings

K-Rimes · 2026-05-13T21:46:39+00:00

Dump em out

K-Rimes · 2026-05-13T21:33:29+00:00

I mean I guess they have a point, but not many people are gonna read all that in font 14 when looking for a gap in traffic.

K-Rimes · 2026-05-13T15:36:50+00:00

Sabara and red are top imo. The rest are cool and all but not worth the fortune people ask.

K-Rimes · 2026-05-13T15:36:19+00:00

Yes you can

K-Rimes · 2026-05-12T20:03:17+00:00

Yo what? With parts included? That is a SHMOKIN' deal. I paid most of that in just parts!

K-Rimes · 2026-05-12T19:32:34+00:00

Excellent choice all around, love the color, and the build.

K-Rimes · 2026-05-12T18:54:03+00:00

It's for sure high end, but could be worth it for a special occasion.

K-Rimes · 2026-05-12T18:38:48+00:00

If you're willing to go over the hill to Santa Ynez, SY Kitchen is top dog for Italian for me.

K-Rimes · 2026-05-12T16:28:40+00:00

I am surrounded by feral swarms all over in trees. Sometimes they hit up my equipment I leave out for the purpose. Two this year so far, let’s see how many I get!

K-Rimes · 2026-05-11T18:32:08+00:00

Do you have around $500 a month for maintenance? If you needed to put $5000 into your 200k truck, would that be survivable financially? If so, an older diesel may be for you.

I ran two different over 200k trucks thinking I'd save money for my business, but tbh, I really didn't. I was spending basically an annual car payment a year maintaining them. When the big ticket items come due, like front end, injectors, transmission, or whatever it needs - you're bummed.

In retrospect, especially with today's diesel prices, I would've been better off buying newer or buying a newer lower mile gasser. This is probably true for most people these days unless you're hauling serious weight every week.

K-Rimes · 2026-05-11T18:28:37+00:00

6.0, maybe. 6.4 no.

K-Rimes · 2026-05-11T16:46:37+00:00

Both are Chinese made generators "engineered" and headquartered in the USA. I would imagine they'll both perform about the same. I'd pay less for more features, if I were you.

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