Our WEN DF400i RV Generator One Year Review - Super Quiet

We researched many generators in order to power our Travel Trailer while boondocking and decided on the WEN DF 400i because we have the option to use propane. There are many features this generator has that we like and wanted to share a review with you after using it for almost a year! Hope this video helps you decide when purchasing a generator!
If interested in the WEN DF 400i, here is the Amazon link: WEN DF400i Super Quiet 4000-Watt Dual Fuel RV-Ready Portable Inverter Generator, Black www.amazon.com/dp/B09585G57S/...
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  • @bytravel8591
    @bytravel85912 жыл бұрын

    You guys are amazing thanks for all the information that you guys provide to us .

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Yaniel Valdes Thank you for your kind feedback! We have so much fun making videos and glad to hear they are helpful! We love to give back to others! Thank you for watching our video and for your support! 🤩

  • @SquirrelDarling1
    @SquirrelDarling12 жыл бұрын

    Just bought the WEN. Waiting on delivery. Been wanting this generator for about a year now, but every time I thought about buying it-out of stock. Looked on Amazon today and low and behold in stock! Finally got it!

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Squirrel Darling So happy to hear you purchased the WEN! It’s a wonderful generator! Thank you for watching our video! 🤩

  • @greenthumb8563
    @greenthumb85632 жыл бұрын

    Great job on giving everyone a clear understanding of this generator. Thank you.

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    2 жыл бұрын

    @greenthumb We are so happy to hear our video has been helpful. Thank you for taking time to comment & hope you subscribe to our channel! 🤩

  • @bw4851
    @bw48512 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy the review. This convinced me to get the duel fuel over the straight gas. We are from Arkansas and go down to camp around Fredericksburg and Kerrville areas to see our son a couple times a year.

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    2 жыл бұрын

    @B W So happy to hear our review has helped your decision! The Fredericksburg & Kerrville are is so beautiful. We were just talking about going to Arkansas soon and camping. Do you have any recommendations of places you really like? Thank you for watching our video. We would appreciate your support by subscribing to our channel! 🤩

  • @John-ql5xj
    @John-ql5xj2 жыл бұрын

    Just Bought and Received mine because of your last video. Love the auto fuel switch over and ordered it from the wen site and two days later it arrived on my porch. The Wen site had the cheapest price other well known sites had it a $100 - $200 more. I do not RV but want to keep my sump pump and some other things power supplied during outages so my plan is to use this with a Bluetti AC 300 for night time running. Thanks for taking the time for the video and the yearly update, makes me feel good about my decision to purchase this unit.......Have a Good One!! John

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    2 жыл бұрын

    @John we are so happy to hear you have purchased a WEN and that our video has helped! We were hoping the one year review would be beneficial as well. Thanks so much for the feedback! If you haven’t already, we would appreciate your support by subscribing to our Channel! 🤩

  • @jaydunks
    @jaydunks2 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos! Own the same trailer which makes your page even more relatable.

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Michael Tagle Thank you so much for watching our videos and supporting our channel! How are you liking your trailer? We plan on doing a one year review soon! 🤩

  • @davidlewis9068
    @davidlewis9068 Жыл бұрын

    Have a DF 451I coming for my camper so your review was very informative.

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    Жыл бұрын

    @davidlewis9068 We are glad to hear our video has helped and please let us know how you like your generator. Thanks for watching! 🤩

  • @dougtouchette3630
    @dougtouchette36302 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review, I watched your first review and have watched and read lots of information about generators/inverters. Looks like a WEN is going to be in the future.

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Doug Touchette Thank you for watching our video! We have enjoyed the WEN and definitely recommend it! If you haven’t already, we would appreciate your support by subscribing to our channel! Thanks again! 🤩

  • @greenthumb8563

    @greenthumb8563

    2 жыл бұрын

    When I leave a comment it vanishes.

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@greenthumb8563 oh no! What were you trying to say? We are so sorry this is happening! We appreciate all comments! 😭

  • @briangaudet7661
    @briangaudet7661 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the advice very informative

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    Жыл бұрын

    @briangaudet7661 Thank you for watching! 🤩

  • @kickstandoutdoors1624
    @kickstandoutdoors16242 жыл бұрын

    Great video guy's I'm buying one asap.... Thank you

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    2 жыл бұрын

    @kick stand outdoors glad to hear you are wanting to purchase the WEN generator! Hope you enjoy yours and let us know if you have any questions! Thank you for watching & we would appreciate your support by subscribing to our channel! 🤩

  • @davva360
    @davva3609 ай бұрын

    I am probably going to buy one of the current models. I think you have convinced me dual fuel is the way to go and your experience with this one seems positive. Want it to be able to power our travel trailer while we work on developing our property. Not full time by any means just on the weekends during the winter here in Florida. Probably wont need AC so much in the winter but may need it from time to time.

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    9 ай бұрын

    @davva360 We definitely recommend this generator and we have not had any issues at all. You should be good for the weekends! Thanks for watching & congratulations on your property! 🤩

  • @therealheszha
    @therealheszha2 жыл бұрын

    Ugh Tanya and David. Y'all are my fav on KZread. Just bought a 30ft kz sportsmen. Maybe meet up with y'all someday!!!!

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Heather Gironda First & foremost, CONGRATULATIONS on your new trailer! Hope you enjoy it as much as we have! Sounds wonderful! Are you in Texas? Thank you for watching our video! We really appreciate your kind feedback! 🤩

  • @therealheszha

    @therealheszha

    2 жыл бұрын

    Boulder city, Nevada. But will be driving all around!

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@therealheszha that’s wonderful to hear! Please keep in touch & safe travels! 🤩

  • @adamchenowith3652
    @adamchenowith36528 ай бұрын

    I am pretty sure the link to amazon is not the correct model in both videos. Doesn’t seem to be the dual fuel version. Great videos! Thank you.

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    8 ай бұрын

    @adamchenowith3652 We will definitely check the links. Thanks for watching! 😀

  • @ramcummins1299
    @ramcummins12992 жыл бұрын

    You guys are awesome! I’m looking at purchasing this Wen DF400i for dry camping. Our travel trailer has the Coleman Mach 15,000 btu A/C. I’ll be adding the Easy Start/Soft Start to the A/C. I’m trying to get a feel for runtime on generator. Can you provide your fuel consumption seen when running your A/C? How many minutes will it run before refueling? Additionally, will it switch over from propane to gasoline while under A/C load? Thank you!

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Ram Cummins12 We can run it over night on a full tank of gas with AC on, specs say it will run 8.5 hours @ 50% load on a full tank of gas and 9 hours @ 50% load on 20 pound tank of propane. It will switch from propane to gas if the propane runs out but we haven’t tested it under ac load yet. The easy start is a great mod, especially since you are running the 15000 BTU AC. Thanks for watching our video and we would appreciate your support by subscribing to our channel if you haven’t already! 🤩

  • @FinCityFL
    @FinCityFL2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the videos! How many hours do get under about 50% load or more on Propane vs gas?

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    2 жыл бұрын

    @FinCityFL Thank you for watching & taking time to comment! Half load run time is 8.5 hours on gas & 9 hours on propane. Gas is 2.2 gallons, propane is a 20 pound tank. Please let us know if you have any additional questions! 🤩

  • @jimcavanaugh9121
    @jimcavanaugh91212 жыл бұрын

    Great review! I bought one on sale at Amazon for $659! Such a good deal and love the genny. Question: What hose did you buy for the low pressure quick connect? It looks like the LPG input is a 5/8" flare fitting, and I have not been able to find ANY quick connect hose with that fitting size. If you can tell me what you used, that would be awesome! Thank you!!

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Jim Cavanaugh We used the following hose that we purchased on Amazon: EXCELFU Propane Elbow Adapter Fitting with Extension Hose 12Ft RV Quick-Connect Kit for Blackstone 17"/22" Griddle Thanks for watching our video and we hope you have subscribed to our channel! 🤩

  • @michaelcisneros8557

    @michaelcisneros8557

    Жыл бұрын

    Why are the ones on Amazon now like $1000 plus I can’t find one for that price

  • @debbiedogs1

    @debbiedogs1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@michaelcisneros8557 - now it looks like the DF450i is $726 on Amazon and $677 on the Wen site, and the DF451i is $702 on the Wen site and has an electric start! But the model in this video is either sold out or much pricier, not sure why.

  • @kevinmartin4787
    @kevinmartin4787 Жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍👍

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    Жыл бұрын

    @kevinmartin4787 Thanks for supporting our channel!

  • @thejourney6437
    @thejourney64372 жыл бұрын

    great post thank you ...just a quick question ... any tips on moving this thing around ? seems pretty heave ? I know it has wheels but how about into truck ect ?

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Rob Smith Thank you for watching our video and taking time to comment! It weighs 100 lbs so it might take two people to get in the truck depending on your strength. It’s easy to move around with the handles outside. 🤩

  • @garrett7101

    @garrett7101

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@OutsidebySide is it possible to just run it from the bed of your truck?

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@garrett7101 Yes, that is what we do! We usually keep it in the bed of the truck when we are boondocking. 🤩

  • @jph7am1
    @jph7am1 Жыл бұрын

    How long do you run the generator when dry camping? Does it stay on all night without having to refuel?

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    Жыл бұрын

    @Jacob Hernandez Yes! We are able to get a full night without refueling. We notice each time we boondock that when we wake up, it starts getting low but we have always had a full night on one tank of gas! 🥳 Thank you for watching! 😄

  • @danray9744
    @danray9744 Жыл бұрын

    WEN is The Best Bargain In Inverter Generators , Generac & Champion are Just Way Over Priced There all 3 the same Generator with just different Names on them & Price Tag !

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    Жыл бұрын

    @danray9744 Yes, we agree! We also bought the WEN DF11000 for our home backup project! Thanks for watching our video! 🤩

  • @caseymaples19xx
    @caseymaples19xx Жыл бұрын

    Have you used this at high altitude running on propane?

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    Жыл бұрын

    @caseymaples19xx No we have only used it at high altitude with gas! Thanks for watching! 🤩

  • @caseymaples19xx

    @caseymaples19xx

    Жыл бұрын

    @@OutsidebySide did you change the jet or leave it factory?

  • @jamesakers8001
    @jamesakers80012 жыл бұрын

    What BTU ac does your camper have

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    2 жыл бұрын

    @James Akers Our BTU is 1350. Thanks for watching our video!

  • @StartVisit
    @StartVisit6 ай бұрын

    Wen currently selling DF425 4,500w not sure if any differ

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    6 ай бұрын

    @StartVisit Yes, there can be price changes periodically. Thanks for watching!

  • @StartVisit

    @StartVisit

    6 ай бұрын

    @@OutsidebySide price is one thing, new options, output power, etc

  • @rob21
    @rob21 Жыл бұрын

    Any idea how long a 20lb propane tank lasts at xx load?

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    Жыл бұрын

    @rob21 The half load run time is 9 hours on a 20 lb. tank. 🤩

  • @jwlindem1
    @jwlindem1 Жыл бұрын

    Does it have auto/remote start?

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    Жыл бұрын

    @John Lindem This generator does not have a remote start. Thank you for watching! 😄

  • @quadcomputers
    @quadcomputers2 жыл бұрын

    I purchased the 4000 W dual fuel they did not give a screw in type oil funnel, which other generator manufacturers give to you. To get to the spark plug you have to pull two tiny screws that you'll lose instead of some kind of a snap panel. The oil drain hose is pathetic. Godzilla must have put the spark plug in because their tool was bent trying to get it out. The propane operation is rather expensive for the few hours of operation, you would be better off sticking with the gas even at $5 a gallon. The big foldable handle is nice. Since it's electric start they should have included a FOB for remote start. But then the choke is manual via the switch. Now it will be put to the test running 12 hours a day everyday, month after month. If it holds up like my other two generators, than an update report will be given. Meanwhile it lacks the maintenance conveniences as mentioned. It is reasonably quiet and it could be even quieter.

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Robert Daddario Godzilla 😂 We agree about the propane but most of the time we use gas. Please let us know how it goes. Thanks for watching! 🤩

  • @quadcomputers

    @quadcomputers

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@OutsidebySide Roger...It will be put the test. There is also one other problem it doesn't have a gas gauge. If you don't measure the fuel or estimate what you need to top off the fuel tank, then you're going to spill fuel all over the place. Forget any warranty since what you will pay for labor, would be better to just go towards buying a new generator. My main concern is how long will it last.

  • @quadcomputers

    @quadcomputers

    2 жыл бұрын

    I got the spark plug out and it was pretty fouled for less than 100 hours operation. You should remind people they need to clean the spark plug and dump the oil every 50 hours. I recommend an oil which has a high heat range which will last a little longer.

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@quadcomputers The gas gauge is on the display but the problem is that you don’t know how much gas you have unless the engine is running! 😭

  • @OutsidebySide

    @OutsidebySide

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@quadcomputers Great advice on cleaning the spark plug! This is great information to have in the comments! We appreciate you taking time to help our community! 🤩