Pulsar PGD40ISCO
#13 in Mid-sizeFull review
A light, inexpensive 4,000 W inverter for RV owners who need to start a rooftop air conditioner without hauling a heavy generator. Expect frequent refueling.
Amazon $450.07$450.07
2.7/5
For RV owners who want a quiet, carry-able Honda that can start a rooftop air conditioner on its own. Shoppers who may want to parallel later should look elsewhere.
- 2,600 / 3,200 WRunning / starting
- GasolineFuel
- 8.6 hr at 25% loadRun time
- 54 dBA at light loadNoise
- 59.1 lbWeight
- $0.92Price / W
Check price at Amazon$2,799Check price at Amazon (50-state EU3200IAC)$2,899Check price at Camping World$2,399
Price checked October 22, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Runs a 13,500 BTU RV air conditioner, per Honda, while staying under 60 pounds
- Fuel injection means no choke and fewer stale-fuel carburetor problems
- Shuts itself off if carbon monoxide builds up nearby
- Built-in 30A outlet for RV hookups
Cons
- Can’t be paired with a second unit for more power
- Expensive for its output compared with other brands
- Small tank for its size; expect to refuel during long heavy-load runs
How it scores
The rating comes from 7 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | EU3200IAN (49-state) / EU3200IAC (50-state) |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Gasoline | 2,600 W running, 3,200 W starting |
| Outlets | 2 × 120 V, L5-30 |
| Parallel capable | No |
| Price per watt | $0.92 |
| Fuel and run time | |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Tank | 1.2 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 8.6 hr at 25% load |
| Engine | 130 cc |
| Noise and safety | |
| Rated noise (light load) | 54 dBA |
| CO shutoff | Yes |
| CARB compliant | Yes |
| Build | |
| Starting | Recoil (pull) |
| App | Yes |
| Wheels | No |
| Dimensions | 22.5 x 12.0 x 17.8 in |
| Weight | 59.1 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Released | 2022-06 |
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