I was at the race track (dry camping). I had an issue with my solar charging system and it would not maintain a charge overnight. Luckily I had a friendly neighbor who shared & connected me to his Champion 3100 Generator. It worked great running his AC and powering my Class B - that's why I chose Champion. After seeing his 3100, I felt a 2500/1850 would suit my needs and thus I chose this model.
This unit has a small [dare I say "tiny"] footprint & is lightweight (it's hard to believe it's a 2500/1850). Most importantly, it's very quiet (even under a load) - it sounds like a white noise machine (it won't disturb you OR your neighbors).
I haven't yet run it out of gas, so I cannot attend to the run time.
I bought a quart of Royal Purple Break-in Oil {for the initial 5-hour break-in period) and I also bought a magnetic dipstick that I leave in full-time (to remove potential residual metal shavings inside the engine during break-in & as a safety measure after break-in).
My only slight negative: the pull-start recoil is initially a bit finicky. The instructions say to pull it a couple of times until you feel resistance. What it doesn't say - once you feel resistance you cannot release any slack - you must immediately pull it hard to start. After a couple of tries, I realized what I was doing wrong and it started-up immediately.
Overall, I'm extremely happy. IF my opinion changes, I'll come back and update my review.
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Since 2003 Champion Power Equipment has earned a reputation for designing and producing the finest power equipment. From our headquarters in California Champion has expanded its North American footprint to include facilities in Tennessee, Wisconsin and Canada.
Champion’s product line has expanded to include portable generators, home standby generators, inverter generators, engines, winches and more. With over 2.5 million generators sold, Champion is a leader in the power equipment field.
2500-Watt Ultralight Portable Inverter Generator
Power Your Life
Champion's 2500-watt inverter generator is one of the lightest in the industry, making portable power easier than ever. Rely on the 79cc engine with a quiet 53 dBA for up to 11.5 hours of run time. The Parallel Kit (sold separately) with RV Ready outlet doubles your output.
- Starting Wattage: 2500W
- Running Wattage: 1850W
- Engine: 4-stroke 79cc OHV
- Fuel Tank: 1.1 Gallon
- Run Time: Up To 11.5 Hours
- Assembly Required: No
- Product Dimensions: 17.3" x 12" x 17.7"
- Included Items: USB Adapter, Engine Oil, Oil Funnel
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Champion SupportChampion Support and our nationwide network of service centers will back up your purchase with a 3-year limited and FREE lifetime technical support. |
Parallel ReadyThe optional parallel kit enables this inverter to connect with another 2500-watt Champion inverter to double your output power |
Covered OutletsIncluded are two covered 120V 20A household outlets (5-20R) plus a 12V automotive-style outlet, and a handy dual port USB adapter you can use to power your phone. |
USB ChargingHandy dual 2.1A ports USB adapter you can use to power your phone, laptop, tablet, or similar device. |
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| Price | $529.56 | — | — | $549.00 | — | $880.00 |
| Surge Wattage | 2000W | 2500W | 3400W | 4250W | 4500W | 6250W |
| Running Wattage | 1700W | 1850W | 3100W | 3500W | 3500W | 5000W |
| Start Type | Recoil | Recoil | Recoil, Electric | Recoil | Recoil | Recoil |
| Gasoline Capacity | 1.1 Gallon | 1.1 Gallon | 1.6 Gallon | 4 Gallon | 2.3 Gallon | 4.2 Gallon |
| Run Time at 25% Load | Up to 11.5 hr. | Up to 11.5 hr. | Up to 7.5 hr. (Gas), Up to 14.5 hr. (Propane) | Up to 22 hr. | Up to 14 hr. | Up to 13.5 hr. |
| Engine Displacement | 79cc | 79cc | 192cc | 224cc | 212cc | 301cc |
| Noise Level at 23 ft. | 53 dB(A) | 53 dB(A) | 59 dB(A) | 64 dB(A) | 61 dB(A) | 69dB(A) |
| Parallel Capability | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Outlets | Two 120V 20A Household Outlets (5-20R), 12V DC Automotive, Parallel | Two 120V 20A Household Outlets (5-20R), 12V DC Automotive, Parallel | 120V 30A RV Outlet (TT-30R), Two 120V 20A Household Outlets (5-20R), 12V DC Automotive, Parallel | 120V 30A RV Outlet (TT-30R), Two 120V 20A Household Outlets (5-20R), 12V DC Automotive, Parallel | 120V 30A RV Outlet (TT-30R), Two 120V 20A Household Outlets (5-20R), 12V DC Automotive, Parallel | 120/240V 30A Locking RV Outlet (L14-30R), Four GFCI 120V 20A Household Outlets (5-20R), 12V DC Automotive |
| Item Weight | 39 lb. | 39 lb. | 96 lb. | 75 lb. | 95 lb. | 121 lb. |
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| fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline, Propane (LPG) | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| power source | Gas Powered | gas-powered | Fuel Powered | Fuel Powered | Fuel Powered | Fuel Powered |
| engine type | 4 Stroke | 4 Stroke | 4 Stroke | 4 Stroke | 4 Stroke | 4 Stroke |
| output wattage | 2500 watts | 2000 watts | — | 4500 watts | — | — |
| runtime | 11.5 hours | 11.5 hours | 11.5 hours | 14 hours | 11.5 hours | 11.5 hours |
| tank volume | 1.1 gallons | 1.05 gallons | 1.05 gallons | 0.6 quarts | 2.3 gallons | 1.1 gallons |
| power outlets | — | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| wattage | 2500 watts | 2000 watts | 2000 watts | 4500 watts | 2500 watts | 2500 watts |
| voltage | 120 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts | — | 120 volts | 120 volts |
| engine displacement | 79 cubic centimeters | 79 cubic centimeters | 79 cubic centimeters | 212 cubic centimeters | 79 cubic centimeters | 79 cubic centimeters |
| ignition system type | Magneto | recoil | Electronic | electric start | Manual Recoil | Electronic |
A few breakin problems but still works great
I ordered the 2500 watt portable generator (Model 20095) from Amazon. It came, undamaged in about one week. After unpacking it, I found the unpacking instructions in the manual??? I added fresh fuel, purchases that morning, poured in the oil, and started it up, 3 or 4 pulls always needed. A few puffs of white smoke and it settled to a quite idle. No load voltage was 123 VAC and under any load, it was 119 VAC. I also checked the sine wave output, and it was identical to the AC power line. For the break-in, I used a toaster oven set to bake at 300 degrees. It cycled on/off at zero power, then 13 amps under load, close to the maximum load. The engine transitioned to full load with a few coughs but otherwise worked well. I shut it off, after six hours, and changed the oil as recommended (10W30). The next day, it ran our refrigerator for seven hours without a problem. Barely a speed change when the refrigerator cycled. Only used half tank of gas! I changed the oil again and noticed a few concerns. The engine still coughs when running, the rubber hose from the OHV valve cover to the carburetor, was kinked at a right angle. This completely closed the vent. Upon inspecting the spart plug, it was covered in black soot. The spark gap was clean, but the insulator was covered with a black power. Through the spark plug hole, I could see that the piston head was also covered with soot. I am replacing the spark plug with an NGK 6222 and replacing the breather hose. Both very minor repairs and not worth warranty trouble. I will determine if this caused the occasional engine coughing and the apparent rich mixture. Even with these functional user anomalies, I like the generator, and am look forward to using it in the next hurricane!
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