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WEN DF360iX

Dual-fuel RV-ready inverter: 2,900 W rated / 3,600 W surge on gasoline (2,600/3,500 W on propane), a true TT-30R RV receptacle, Watchdog CO shutdown, numeric THD, and 5 h (gas) / 14 h (20-lb propane tank) half-load runtimes at 22.5 kg.

brand: WEN family: DF dual-fuel inverter fuel: Gasoline + Propane (LPG) confidence: high updated: Jul 8, 2026

Outdoor use only. Fuel-burning generators produce carbon monoxide and must never run indoors, in garages, or near openings — regardless of CO-shutdown features. This unit: automatic co shutdown present (Watchdog CO Shutdown Sensor). Home-circuit connection requires a proper transfer switch installed by an electrician; never backfeed an outlet. Follow the manufacturer's manual.

Machine summary · generator · wen-df360ix

brand
WEN
model_name
DF360iX
generator_type
inverter_portable
fuel
gasoline+propane
running_watts
2900
starting_watts
3600
voltage
120V
co_shutdown
present
rv_outlet_present
true
weight_kg
22.5
confidence_level
high
source_last_checked
2026-07-08
json_export
/generators/wen-df360ix.json

Overview

The DF360iX is WEN's dual-fuel inverter with genuine RV receptacle evidence: a TT-30R on the panel, not just 'RV ready' marketing. Its 149 cc engine produces 2,900 W rated / 3,600 W surge on gasoline and 2,600 W rated / 3,500 W surge on propane — per-fuel figures straight from the manual's spec table, never blended. Half-load runtime is 5 hours on the 1.53 gal gasoline tank or 14 hours on a 20-lb propane tank; Auto Fuel Selection prioritizes propane when connected. THD is numerically published (under 1.2% at full load), and the Watchdog CO monitor automatically shuts the unit down at dangerous levels, refusing to run if bypassed. 65 dBA at quarter load makes it audibly a class above the suitcase units.

Variant note: Base DF360iX only; high-altitude kit, LPG quick-connector, parallel kit, and cover are separately sold accessories, not part of this entity. Smaller DF280iX sibling exists — not conflated.

Data note: THD normalized to 1.2 (full-load figure); no-load figure preserved in provenance. Conflicts resolved to the manual: tank capacity (page '1.5-gallon' vs manual '1.53 Gallons (5.80 L)') and weight (page '49-pound' vs manual '49.60 Pounds (22.5 kg)'). Weight dry/wet not specified; treated as dry. EPA/CARB: only a generic SORE compliance notice exists — both fields honestly null; the CO-shutdown safety gate is fully documented. Propane runtime basis includes the tank size (20 lb) since propane runtime is tank-dependent.

Specifications

Running and starting watts are never collapsed; every runtime figure carries its fuel and load basis; THD is shown only when officially stated numerically. Core values' original claims and sources are in the provenance table. The final group is computed from the fields above and marked as derived.

Output
AttributeValue
Running (rated) watts 2,900 W
Starting (peak) watts 3,600 W
Running watts by fuel Gasoline: 2,900 W · Propane (LPG): 2,600 W
Starting watts by fuel Gasoline: 3,600 W · Propane (LPG): 3,500 W
Voltage 120V
Frequency 60Hz
Total harmonic distortion ≤1.2%
240V support No
Fuel & runtime
AttributeValue
Fuel Gasoline + Propane (LPG)
Fuel tank (gasoline) 1.53 gal
Runtime — Gasoline, 50% load 5 h
Runtime — Propane (LPG), 50% load 14 h
Fuel notes Propane half-load runtime (14 h) is on a 20-lb LPG tank (not included). Auto Fuel Selection prioritizes LPG when connected; disconnect the regulator hose to switch to gasoline. Eco-Mode for loads under 2,000 W (3,000 RPM vs 4,000). No noise measurement distance published.
Engine & operation
AttributeValue
Engine displacement 149 cc
Noise 65 dBA (at 1/4 load)
Start method recoil
Parallel capable Yes
Inverter technology Yes
Receptacles
AttributeValue
Receptacles 2 × 5-20R (duplex), 1 × TT-30R (120V RV receptacle), 1 × 12V DC (cigarette-style), 2 × USB-A (5V, 1A + 2.1A)
RV outlet (30A RV receptacle) Yes
TT-30R present Yes
L14-30R present No
GFCI outlets No
Safety & compliance
AttributeValue
CO shutdown Automatic CO shutdown present (Watchdog CO Shutdown Sensor)
Low-oil shutdown Yes
Overload protection Yes
Physical
AttributeValue
Weight (dry) 22.5 kg (49.6 lb)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 455 × 296 × 500 mm
Wheel kit included No
Handle fixed
Type Inverter (portable) · Enclosed / suitcase
Derived (computed, not sourced)
AttributeValue
Watts per kg 128.9 W/kg
Runtime per gallon @ 50% load 3.3 h/gal
Portability band compact

Use cases

  • RV power with a true TT-30R receptacle and 2,900 W rated on gasoline
  • Extended off-grid running: 14 h half-load on a 20-lb propane tank
  • Camping where dual-fuel flexibility beats absolute quiet
  • Sensitive electronics — numeric THD under 1.2% at full load

Cross-category fit flags (stored for future battery-vs-generator pages, not yet used for ranking): RV suitable · camping suitable · home backup not suitable · apartment use: no · sensitive electronics: high · noise class: moderate.

Strengths and weaknesses

Strengths

  • TT-30R RV receptacle — receptacle evidence, not marketing
  • Per-fuel watts and runtimes officially published and stored separately
  • Watchdog CO shutdown documented with anti-bypass behavior
  • Numeric THD (<1.2% full load)
  • 22.5 kg is light for a 2,900 W dual-fuel inverter; 3-year warranty

Weaknesses

  • 65 dBA at quarter load — noticeably louder than suitcase-class units
  • EPA/CARB/listing statuses not model-specifically documented (stored as null)
  • No 25% load runtime published
  • 120 V only; no electric or remote start
  • High-altitude operation requires a separately sold kit

Comparisons featuring this generator

RV-Ready Generators: WEN DF360iX vs Champion 201531 vs Westinghouse iGen5000DFc vs Firman WT05571 vs Honda EU2200i Companion

Five generators with genuine RV receptacle evidence — a TT-30R (or, for the Honda, a Honda-marketed L5-30R) on the panel, not just 'RV Ready' marketing. They span 1,800–5,500 W running, single- to tri-fuel, and 21.5–59.6 kg, all with documented CO-shutdown.

Where to buy

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Sources and provenance

Core specifications — including all safety fields — come from official manufacturer sources only, with the exact claim text preserved per field. Safety-related fields carry the strictest rules: CO-shutdown status is never inferred from marketing. See the methodology for the full policy.

Field-level provenance (17 entries, checked 2026-07-08)
FieldNormalized valueRaw claimSourceConfidence
runningWatts 2900 Rated (Running) Wattage: Gasoline: 2900W, LPG: 2600W Official manual (PDF) — Headline uses the gasoline (primary fuel) figure per policy. high
startingWatts 3600 Surge (Starting) Wattage: Gasoline: 3600W, LPG: 3500W Official manual (PDF) high
runningWattsByFuel {"gasoline":2900,"propane":2600} Produce up to 3600 surge watts and 2900 rated watts of power on gasoline, or connect a propane tank...for up to 3500 surge watts and 2600 rated watts of power on LPG Official product page — Corroborated by the manual spec and wattage tables ('Gasoline: 2900W / LPG: 2600W'). high
startingWattsByFuel {"gasoline":3600,"propane":3500} GENERATOR STARTING (SURGE) WATTS: Gasoline: 3600W, LPG: 3500W Official manual (PDF) high
voltage 120V Rated Voltage: 120V; Rated Amperage: 24.1A; Phase: Single; Frequency: 60 Hz Official manual (PDF) — 120 V only; no 240 V output. high
receptacleSummary {"5-20R":2,"TT-30R":1,"12V DC":1,"USB-A":2} AC 120V NEMA 5-20R Duplex Receptacles... AC 120V NEMA TT-30R RV Receptacle - Standard RV connector... 12V DC Outlet... 5V USB Port - 1A & 2.1A Official manual (PDF) — TT-30R present → rvOutletPresent=true on receptacle evidence. high
fuelTankCapacityGal 1.53 Fuel Tank Capacity: 1.53 Gallons (5.80 L) Official manual (PDF) — CONFLICT: page rounds to '1.5-gallon'; manual value used. high
runtimeAt50LoadHours 5 Half-Load Run Time: Gasoline: 5 Hours, LPG: 14 Hours (20-lb Tank) Official manual (PDF) — Headline uses the gasoline figure; propane figure stored per-fuel with its tank size. No 25% figure published. high
runtimeByFuelAndLoad {"gasoline":{"50":5},"propane":{"50":14}} Half-Load Run Time: Gasoline: 5 Hours, LPG: 14 Hours (20-lb Tank) Official manual (PDF) — Propane figure is per 20-lb tank (noted in fuelConsumptionNotes). high
noiseDb {"quarter_load":65} Our 149cc engine operates at a modest 65 decibels at quarter load. Official product page — Load basis stated; measurement distance not published. medium
totalHarmonicDistortion 1.2 Designed to mirror a pure sine wave, this generator limits total harmonic distortion to under 0.3 percent at no load and under 1.2 percent at full load Official product page — Full-load figure normalized; no-load figure preserved here. high
coShutdown present The CO Watchdog carbon monoxide monitoring system measures the accumulation of poisonous CO gas while the generator is running. If the level of CO gas gets too high, the CO Watchdog system will automatically shut down the generator. Official manual (PDF) — Sensor lifetime ~7 years; will not run with sensor disconnected/bypassed. high
weightKg 22.5 Product Weight: 49.60 Pounds (22.5 kg) Official manual (PDF) — Manual kg value; dry/wet not specified — treated as dry. medium
dimensionsMm {"l":455,"w":296,"h":500} Product Dimensions: 17.913 in. x 11.653 in. x 19.685 in. Official manual (PDF) — Inch values convert to exact metric (455 × 296 × 500 mm). high
engineSizeCc 149 Engine Displacement: 149cc Official manual (PDF) high
warrantyYears 3 this WEN consumer product will be free from defects in material or workmanship during personal use for a period of three (3) years from date of purchase or 500 hours of use; whichever comes first Official manual (PDF) — 3 years or 500 hours; labor covered 1 year. high
parallelCapable true WEN Parallel Connection Kit (sold separately) Official product page high

All sources used

entity: generator/wen-df360ix source_last_checked: 2026-07-08 confidence_level: high methodology: /methodology/