BENVOL Small Inverter Generator Cover, in Operation, All-Weather Use, Waterproof, Snow Resistant, Foldable Storage, 420D Waterproof Oxford Cloth, for Honda and Most 1000~2300 Watt Generators, Gray

I find that the enclosure is well made. And fits my generator perfectly. This is a work in progress. I have a request out for some sound proofing material that is also heat and fire proof. Those panels will be cut to fit the walls of the enclosure so to further dampen the sound from the operating generator.

I bought this to protect my medium size solar generator, a Jackery 2000 Pro, from rain or snow. I am not a camper and do not use a generator in that way. However, I keep it ouside 24-7 to run the sump pump on my outdoor drainage system. The idea of the tent cover is quite clever, however there are many design flaws which should be fixed in my opinion.THE GOOD AND THE ALMOST GOOD1. It is waterproof. Recently it rained for 36 hours straight. At times the rain was a heavy down pour, other times light drizzle. When the rain finally let up, there was not a drop of rain inside. However, that is not the full story as you will find out later in this review.2.. The cover allows the generator to be run in the rain by means of zipping the window closed so only the wire to whatever is being charged is exposed. This is a nice feature but it comes with a price in cold weather.3. Benvol thoughtfully provides a set of stakes to keep the tent cover from blowing away which is useful for those putting their generator on the ground. Useful when the cover is empty. But not necessary when there is a generator inside as the weight of any generator would keep the tent from blowing away which it certainly would do if it were empty. I keep mine on a table so I cannot use the stakes but when there a generator inside the cover is immoble and not going anywhere,4. Set up out of the bag is relatively easy. The tent partially springs open but to completely open it you need to open some of the zippers. This is not entirely intuitive and the instructions are not completely clear. On the plus side is the fact that it requires no assembly.THE LESS GOOD1. The size of the tent. Benvol calls it a "Small inverter generator cover." It can handle small generators, but it is not small. It is 25 inches wide and 25 inches long and 26 inches high. This makes the cover big enough to protect most large solar generators. I could fit 2 medium sized generators like mine into the cover except the windows do not allow it. There is no point in have a cover this wide and long for a small generator. If they really wanted to make it for small generators, they should have reduced the length and width as well as the height.2 The windows are only 13 inches wide which makes it a hassle to get the medium sized generators in. You can squeeze it in just. The videos show that you can unzip the tent from the base and that would be what you probably should do The problem could be solved if the windows were wider, which obviously they could be since the cover is 25 inches long and wide. See the photo.3. The cover is extremely light and somewhat flimsy and if empty could easily blow away. Mine did as I went to pick up my generator off the ground to put it into the cover. While I was reaching for the genrator, it flew up into the air like a kite. Not a problem once the genrator is inside. However, since the tent is relatively big even for a medium sized generator, if you need to move the generator while it is inside the cover or plug things in you cannot do so holding onto the tent walls for support as they are too flimsy. You are forced to hold on to the back of the generator.4. The windows. There are four of plastic windows , one on each side of the tent, but you cannot really see through them because they are not smooth but sort of bubbly. They open via zippers which are stiff and occasionally get stuck around the curves. These problems could easily be eliminated if the windows were rectanglular and the plastic was smooth rather than bubbled. They must have their reasons for curved windows and bubbly plastic but I do not know what they are.5. It is pain to cinch the windows, that is to keep them up once they are fully opened. Benvol proves a tent-like solution, however, when the windows are rolled up, unless you do them up very tightly, they cannot be held up as they are too thick to be cinched. Two pieces of properly placed velco would eliminate this problem which is a real nuicance if you want to work or reach inside the cover, for example hooking up things to the generator.6.Condensation. Yes, the cover is waterproof. However, for this to happen, all of the windows have to be zipped shut to keep the rain out. If you do this there will be considerable condensation which forms on the inside of the windows when the temperature is below 50 F caused by the heat of the generator and its cooling fan. Yes, you could leave the windows open a bit but then there is a good chance rain might get in. They need to come up with a venting system, perhaps very small mesh-like openings at the bottom. This is not a problem in milder temps.7. Storage. I do not plan to store my cover but to keep it over my generator at all times since my generator is outside all of the time and I never know when it might rain. However, for those who want to store the tent, folding it up and placing it into the provided travel bag with which it comes certainly does not look easy, judging from the instructions and videos I have watched. What's more, I am not sure the cover could withstand to too many times being stored without falling apart. Finally, though I have not tried it, judging from what I have seen, I think it would be easy to damage the tent if you did not fold it exactly the right way.UPDATE: Putting the cover into the travel bag is nearly impossible. There is one video on youtube which shows you how to do it. Without that video, I doubt anyone could figure out how to get the generator cover back into the bag in which it came. Upon arrival, when you open the bag, the cover springs open with metal rods supporting the fabric. These are not meant to be bent which they must be if you are going to put the cover back into the bag. Believe me, once this cover is open and set up, you are not ever going to want to try and squeeze it back into the bag. You need 4 hands to do it. If you travel with it, you will simply want to take it either as is or folded flat which is not hard to do but too large for the tarvel bag. Either Benvol should provide a bigger bag or back to the drawing board and some better engineering.

Able to run generator in rain without overheating. Unit remained dry. Folding the tent back into package can be challenging, but overall great product

I have an 1800 watt inverter generator and this tent should work well in inclement weather. Just what I wanted.

This is a great idea, but pay attention to the measurements and design. The listed measurements are 25" X 25" X 26"H. I have a Yamaha EF2000 that measures 19.3"L X 11"W X 17.9"H (slightly smaller than a Honda EU2200i). Sounds great, right? My generator fit with room to spare..... on the base. Due to the pyramid design, it tapers up and gets snug at the top of the generator. To run the generator, the flaps on opposite ends need to be open for air intake and exhaust flow. With the end flaps open (due to the design), there is no way the ends of generator will stay dry in the rain (with or without wind) and it's obvious water would fill the bottom of the cover. I really wanted to like this. We do a lot of camping with our trailer and I've struggled with make-shift tarp covers in the past. This is a perfect dust cover, or rain cover when the generator is not in use, but it's pricey if that's all you need. Also, the bend and twist unpack/repack design is brutal. The waterproof material and zippers are very good. I obviously had to return this, but if Benvol improves the design, I'd make another run at the product.

The media could not be loaded. I’m using this “off label” for muh cat, and it’s working out great so far. It hasn’t been weather-tested to the max yet, but the guts remained dry in moderate rain! It’s functioning well to keep my little dude safe and warmer than he’d be without it.It’s easy to unfurl and pack away; arrives with stakes for anchoring; each of the 4 zipper walls can be rolled up and secured. I imagine if it’s working beautifully for my cat it should work well for a generator?! xD

I don't think it's a good design. The sides lean in toward the top so when the side flaps are open rain/snow is getting in. And you need at least one side open for exhaust and probably another side for controls /extension cord. The zippered floor uses the weight of the generator from blowing away but also holds in the rain/snow.

Good fit for my Honda 2000. Used over a rainy weekend camping.