Champion 4500W Dual Fuel RV Ready Portable Inverter Generator, Electric Start. Full Load Test 

*100% best **Generater.Systems** I have used. A test for hurricane prep here in Louisiana: three AC units, 5000, 5000 & 8000, 3 fridges, 2 device power setups, 4 flat screens....AND I had 40% of the power meter to spare.*

Bought my 200988 last year and I've only run Propane through it. I have 3 20lb tanks and will only switch to gas if we have a long outage and I run out of propane. Love this thing.

Bro, your technical analysis 👍 spot on! That's the kind of data I want when I'm looking for a review! Thank you

I have this generator but with the remote start. Tested my rv with fridge, all lights, battery charger, a 13.5k and 15k AC unit, the generator ran it all and never went to the red 100 percent except briefly when kicking on the compressor on the second ac unit. So far very pleased. Not as quiet as the Generac iq3500 I had before but really wanted power to run a second AC.

I have this generator (model 200988) and my only regret is that i didnt know about the the 5500 watt model that was only available from Cabelas. This genny is light and quiet . so far I have not run it on gas and dont intend to unless i get in a situation where my four 20lb propane tanks are empty . The next step for Champion would be to come out with a 7000 - 9000 watt quiet dual fuel inverter generator that produces both 240v and 120v. Throw in bluetooth load monitoring and it would sell like gangbusters

Excelente video 🎉

I just purchased a Champion 8500 Duel Fuel Inverter Generator Model 201175, and it will not support the advertised load. It's suppose to have 7000 running watts, but it overloads and shuts down at anything over 6.2kw. I'm so disappointed. I can't run both AC's (both 15,0000BTU), the water heater and the microwave at the same time without it shutting down. Maybe a got a bad one but this is unexceptable. My 5500 Onan can support these loads on propane, so why can't this Champion on gas? Sucks!

I bought this 4500w Champion now. I think it's going to be just what I want and need for my use camping as well as some tool use and welding at home. Thanks for the review and appreciated information.

Thanks for this video! I've got this model and love it!

Still jealous of your lawn. I have Bermuda grass and it's just now starting to green up after this horrible winter. Feels like this has been the coldest winter since moving to Georgia in 2005. Another well done video. Believe it or not, I can run one 15k A/C in my RV with my little Westinghouse iGen2200. Yeah, I know many of you will say I'm full of poo-tin. But, if I turn everything off, including the battery charger, it will run. It does struggle when the compressor comes on but it does run. Before y'all get too excited, I've only done this a couple of times when the heat was just unbearable after a long hike and only because I didn't have my 2nd genny to parallel with. That 1st genny I bought 3 years ago still runs great and starts every time I need it. I tell you, good maintenance is the key. Change the oil even more often then you should, spark plug once a year, and drain the gas when not being used. I bet it'll last as long as a Honda. Oh boy, I'm gonna hear it from Honda owners. 😁

I like how the closed framed inverter generators are quieter. However the open frame inverter generators have better terrain wheels and since there open framed they allow air to cool the engine better in extreme heat. Both are great. Awesome videos.

Like this model and have several of the older generation champion 2000 watt stackable model. Sure curious about that Genmax 5500. Can't wait to see the full on test of that unit. Wish it was available in my area. Agree champion needs a 5500 5000 watt 120/240 unit....

Great video. Would love to see a head to head comparison with the WEN DF400i Super Quiet 4000-Watt Dual Fuel

Would a 30a Surge Protector be good enough for this 4500? They seem pricey $200.-$300.?

I don’t know if a pure sign wave is needed, although nice to have. Most electronic equipment operates just fine with PWM signwave.

Excellent review, just what i was looking for. Liked!

Please leave a link of where to buy the item…..

You hooked up the oscilloscope to the power? Did you use adapters? I’d like to test mine. Thanks great video.

Thank you for making this video and doing all the rv test with the digital screen with the wave .

Nice test, nice generator, NICER motor home!!

Great review as always..... Nice Job!

Gavin, I bought a champion power inverter #201154. During our first dry run with our new 30 amp travel trailer, the champion inverter would power up the microwave, fire place and a/c but none out the outlets. Checked the gfci and wouldn’t trip. Before we left our camp site I place my Powsafe 30 amp surge protector to a full hook up and everything was green, went inside and tripped the gfci. When I place the surge protector on the champion one light is bouncing. What does that mean? I’m not happy. I should have two consistent green lights, one is all over the place and I think it’s tripping the gfci. Please help

A plethora of information. Thank you and well done sir!

Bro you went over and beyond anyone else's reviews on this generator. I just bought this generator from someone for half price because they thought it wouldn't run their 50amp camper. I have a 30amp camper and thought it's a good deal and works for me very well. Im probably going to be that friend and send them this video after the holidays of course...

Thank you for making this!!

The voltage drop at 30 amps was right at 115 volts which can be dangerous for sensitive electrical equipment

Do you think this will run everything including my AC in my 2008 keystone Laredo 315rl AC is 13,500btu

What is a soft start? And who installs that?

Thanks! Watching from Central Texas.

Is your RV 30 amp or 50 amp? Will this generator run a 50amp rv?

I don’t know how I’m going to do it but I’m going to embark on the mission of putting a remote start on this dual fuel version. Tips on how to do this from anyone would be very much appreciated.

Hey Gavin, your videos are great, thank you for your efforts! I just purchased a Champion 5500 from Bass Pro Shop. My question for you is my RV has 1- 15,000btu A/C and 1- 13, 500 btu A/C. Will I need a soft start on 1 or both of my A/Cs to operate them? Living in Texas, the A/Cs are a must. Looking forward to your response...thank you!

Is there a Propane review on 4500 like your 2500 review? Wondering how much power we lose when using Propane versus Gas as you stated in older Champion 2500 review video? Please recommend a “Wattage Meter” like your Grey box that I can use to test the power load for my outdoor Pro Audio Speakers and Laser Lighting without buying a Load Bank machine.

👍👍👍

Great info on all the generators Gavin, thank you. I have narrowed my search down to the Champion 4500 duel fuel and the WEN df400i. Which of these might you choose if you had to pick just between these two? Build quality, reliability, and life of the unit being important, all other features being similar. Thank you very much for your input and thanks again for all the great information.

The Champion 4650-Watt Wireless Remote Start Generator 200993 is no longer sold by Home Depot or Lowes. Anyone know what's going on with that?

Hi Gavin. It looks like you have a TT-30 RV 30 amp to L14-30 connector with a 90 degree bend. That looks like it would reduce the strain on the plug on the generator. Can you please give me a link to this? I'm new, just moved to Florida, and trying to get set up for the upcoming hurricane season.

Thank again for the video good information Question What is soft start is that a separate attachment?

Does this generator switch from propane to gas automatically?

I enjoyed your test. Just sold my 40' 5th wheel, I'm 74 and it wore me out. Now I need to get my older Champion generator cleaned up for winter.

The question I have does it matter if your rv is hooked up to this generator first then you start it with the remote control starter? I was under the impression that you should always start your generator first then plug in your rv

What is a bonding plug and where can I get one thanks great video by the way I just got my 4,500 can't wait to start using it.

Great video, thank you!

Well done. Thank you

Ty

You are awesome man good job!

Excellent presentation!!

Dónde la conpro en puerto rico

I have this generator. Do you think this will run a new coleman mach 13.5k without a softstart and not cause the a/c to overwork on startup? The T.T. is a brand new unit and the dealer said a softstart may void the a/c warranty. So im hesitant on installing it or may go with the softstart built into the surge protector but it had mixed reviews. What do you think?

👍🏾👍🏾

Can you use the propane connections to run natural gas with the appropriate connections of course.

which one is quieter this generator or predator 3500 thanks

Great test! Thank you.

For the break-in process, did you follow the manual exactly or did you do your own version?

What Watt reader are using in your videos? Love the videos 👍

Great video!

What kind of fuel are you running the octane? Is there ethanol in it? I tried to run a break in on mine first 5 hours with non-ethanol fuel. It almost doesn't seem to like it.

Love to see the LPG load test!

Hey Gavin.....can you run this generator if I use a 3 pong to 4 pong (240 volt) adapter? If I run parallel and I cinnect to my food truck?

Nice champion. Well done my friend. Keep doing a great job. Hope no one copies you again. Lol

when running on propane does the fuel gauge work like it does when running on gas

El precio y donde la conpro

Great job bro thanks

Not a good test. Says it's 4500. Lets see that. I don't think so. If you look at the parts list the inverter inside is rated at 3.8 surge and 3.3 running. Where they got 4500 is beyond me and I assure you nothing will start at 4500 surge. Lets see you test that. It will fail. It's all BS marketing crap talk. They're new 4650 has the same inverter with the same specs. Every single manufacturer is listing BS about their generators. If it could possible do 3.3 or even 4.7 it would have a much larger RV plug, not just a 30 amp. So, lets see you stress that thing at 4500!!!!

very interesting test. I haven't seen a test like this on You tube yet. I have this gen set and like it so far. I bought it mainly for power outages at home. thank you for doing this and sharing it with us

Great test. Thanks for the vid