thanks for the review, and explanation, I just bought two to parallel for my Trailer with Air Condition, I bought because of the weight, I can't lift more than 50lbs and my Dad always liked this company too, thanks again
Just got my Champion 2500W Dual Fuel from Amazon and absolutely love it! Fired up on 2nd pull. Great quality for about 1/2 the price of a Honda. I'll go yellow any day over red :)
This was a decision I agonized over for more than a week. -Honda 2200 or Champion 2500W. I live in Panama and recently there were massive protests with main Hwy blocked. First thing to get whacked in the supply chain was gasoline. No problem getting propane. For that reason I needed dual fuel and the Honda with dual fuel kit was $1,465. Since I expect to use it very little I did not need the quality of a Honda and went for the Champion.
Honda and Yamaha are the best and reliable I've had my Yamaha 21 years use it all the almost every weekend still running like a champ only changed oil and spark plug.
I was lucky to get 7 hrs running LED lights a couple hrs of electric space heater, 1000 watt microwave for 15 min, coffee perculator once, and a tv for 8 hrs and a counter top ice maker for 8hrs....use only unleaded gas with NO alcohol and gas was months old without draining carb, started first pull everytime
I get 6-8 hours on a tank. My toy hauler has Lifepo4 batteries so the converter draws a lot to charge the batteries so eco mode is off and it’s running a little higher rpm’s. But I put 70 or so hours a year on it or more and I change the oil, clean the filter and it’s good to go
I own this generator and also have a 2015 30 foot Grey Wolf Toy Hauler Travel Trailer with Ducted Roof Air Conditioning and this generator runs it fine, just make sure it's not in economy mode!
@@mannyahles1161 Make sure your generator is not in econo mode. Otherwise, you could get two Champions and hook them together which is easier that moving around a 100LB 4000 watt generator.
I am using this Champion 2500 dual fuel with my Dometic Brisk II Air Conditioner thats 13,500btu.. I installed a Softstart that brought the Peak Power to around 15.5 amps - 17.01amps (1,860W - 2,041W) 2500 Champion works great!
@@mannyahles1161 I have the 3500 version of this and yes even the predator gen is more quiet than the champion.. Honda is $1k.. i'll deal with the noise.
@@GettingthruLife it will DEFINITELY without a doubt run a 5000 BTU AC unit . It should run a 10,000 BTU AC unit also. 13,500 BTU is stretching it, but possible , with a hard start kit
My Champion model number 100900 2000 watt duel fuel inverter generator will run my 12000 BTU window A C unit on propane it just can't be on economy mode.
What's the names of the gas generators that can use gas/propane with a remote/electric start and the battery is already attached with a gas meter and oil meter ?
How often should the oil be changed? And what's your storage routine, and getting it ready for the season routine after it has been sitting a few months?
The Champion is running like a champion! Haha I will add I maintain it regularly and have zero issues. For me, it struggles to run my toy hauler converter to charge the lifepo4 batteries, all the lights and TVs and the huge frig on ac. So I have to run my frig on propane.
I have used it every trip at the dunes. Most trips are 5-7 days and I fill it up in the afternoon and run it all evening until it runs out of gas. That way my 2 lithium batteries are fully charged when we go to bed. So I have had a good experience with this generator. I would guess I have use it more than 50 hours so far reliably .
Hello I have a question about using gas or the propane part of the generator can I use only the propane part of it and when I do want to use the gas part of it do I have to let it run dry so that way there is no way of corrosion inside the tank and by using only the propane will that mess up the generator and anyway and how to store it also have you had any problems with that yet
@@richarddegen6184 I would say that storing non ethanol gas that you should use gas stabilizer for it if you do it for a period of time. Even regular fuel will go bad after a while.
@@mannyahles1161 not true! I am running my 12000 BTU window A C unit on a 2000 watt generator plus a intertainment center and portable refrigerator, it just can't be on economy mode.
Check the filler cap. There is an off and on red switch. It needs to be set to "ON". Otherwise, drain oil and install fresh oil. Take air filter off and clean the box and filter and try again.
Check the wattage of your unit. Depending on which standard they’re talking about, your window/portable ac could be 10k btu or 7k btu. Easier to reference the wattage..
That's mainly why I got it! To charge my 1200 Oupes solar generators when the sun didn't come out. But it can do way more. I got a Champion 2000 watt duel fuel inverter generator.
Don't waste your money, I purchased one on 6-11-21,it's run about 3 days since I purchased it, took it in for warranty repair and they will not honor the warranty, say it's only a 30 day warranty, Honda may cost more, but at least they run
I have had it for the past fine season and I used it for 12 nights at Campland in July. Fired right up everytime and topped of my batteries before we went to bed. Anyone else have any problems with their Champion generator?
@@mannyahles1161 nope, have two and a third on the way. As long as you use ethanol free gas or run the unit dry and drain the carb you won’t have problems. All the people that say “it don’t start anymore” left gas in it and don’t remember or don’t want to admit it.
I know a few people that never got a full two day's use out of a Honda ! They eneded up getting a refund after four or five trips back to be " fixed " and fighting Honda for the refund !
thanks for the review, and explanation, I just bought two to parallel for my Trailer with Air Condition, I bought because of the weight, I can't lift more than 50lbs and my Dad always liked this company too, thanks again
I agree ! If you purchase a 4000 watt generator they are too heavy to pick up!
Just got my Champion 2500W Dual Fuel from Amazon and absolutely love it! Fired up on 2nd pull. Great quality for about 1/2 the price of a Honda. I'll go yellow any day over red :)
Have one coming this week. Keep us posted.
@@colecole3352 Just did my first "monthly warm-up" started on first pull......very pleased with it.
This was a decision I agonized over for more than a week. -Honda 2200 or Champion 2500W. I live in Panama and recently there were massive protests with main Hwy blocked. First thing to get whacked in the supply chain was gasoline. No problem getting propane. For that reason I needed dual fuel and the Honda with dual fuel kit was $1,465. Since I expect to use it very little I did not need the quality of a Honda and went for the Champion.
Good review and explanation. We have a Honda generator. They definitely come in handy.
Honda and Yamaha are the best and reliable I've had my Yamaha 21 years use it all the almost every weekend still running like a champ only changed oil and spark plug.
I was lucky to get 7 hrs running LED lights a couple hrs of electric space heater, 1000 watt microwave for 15 min, coffee perculator once, and a tv for 8 hrs and a counter top ice maker for 8hrs....use only unleaded gas with NO alcohol and gas was months old without draining carb, started first pull everytime
I get 6-8 hours on a tank. My toy hauler has Lifepo4 batteries so the converter draws a lot to charge the batteries so eco mode is off and it’s running a little higher rpm’s. But I put 70 or so hours a year on it or more and I change the oil, clean the filter and it’s good to go
I own this generator and also have a 2015 30 foot Grey Wolf Toy Hauler Travel Trailer with Ducted Roof Air Conditioning and this generator runs it fine, just make sure it's not in economy mode!
My roof ac’s are 15000 BTU so yours must be smaller. My Champion will not run any of my ac units.
@@mannyahles1161 Make sure your generator is not in econo mode. Otherwise, you could get two Champions and hook them together which is easier that moving around a 100LB 4000 watt generator.
@@mannyahles1161 What is the running amps, starting amps and engine cc size? Thanks
I am using this Champion 2500 dual fuel with my Dometic Brisk II Air Conditioner thats 13,500btu.. I installed a Softstart that brought the Peak Power to around 15.5 amps - 17.01amps (1,860W - 2,041W) 2500 Champion works great!
Champion works fine...little too loud for my liking. If quiet is what you are wanting, then buy a Honda.
@@mannyahles1161 I have the 3500 version of this and yes even the predator gen is more quiet than the champion.. Honda is $1k.. i'll deal with the noise.
@@mannyahles1161 Honda is not that much more quiet!
Nice video
Ok I will give it a try
They do take a half a quart! Maybe your pickup is not level?
Just an FYI, it will run a 5,000 BTU air conditioner.
Most toyhauler ac's are either 12.5BTU or 15 BTU
Most likely not.
@@GettingthruLife it will DEFINITELY without a doubt run a 5000 BTU AC unit . It should run a 10,000 BTU AC unit also. 13,500 BTU is stretching it, but possible , with a hard start kit
Predator 2000 can run a 10k btu (old standard) portable. Ive tried 2 brands.
My Champion model number 100900 2000 watt duel fuel inverter generator will run my 12000 BTU window A C unit on propane it just can't be on economy mode.
Are you going to be able to pick her up from work do I have to attach the battery ?
I run the AC on my travel trailer on this same unit no problem
What btu is your ac?
What kind of oil did you use
What's the names of the gas generators that can use gas/propane with a remote/electric start and the battery is already attached with a gas meter and oil meter ?
How often should the oil be changed? And what's your storage routine, and getting it ready for the season routine after it has been sitting a few months?
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I change the oil after every 50 hours once it is broken in. Quick job and doesn’t take much oil. It will help your generator last many many years.
@@mannyahles1161 What about gasoline? And does this have an hours counter?
@@mannyahles1161 do you change after the initial 5 hr break in period too or wait till 50 hrs
@@Zumadobie per the manual you’re supposed to change the oil after the 5 hour break in.
Did you purchase the generator off the shelf or had to have it shipped from online
I had it delivered to my house. And I ordered it online.
It's been 3 years, how is it holding up? Do you still like it?
Thanks for the video.
The Champion is running like a champion! Haha I will add I maintain it regularly and have zero issues. For me, it struggles to run my toy hauler converter to charge the lifepo4 batteries, all the lights and TVs and the huge frig on ac. So I have to run my frig on propane.
I'm a little nervous hearing all the feedback on the champion like it only work 10 hrs the some cable gave out and that was it
I have used it every trip at the dunes. Most trips are 5-7 days and I fill it up in the afternoon and run it all evening until it runs out of gas. That way my 2 lithium batteries are fully charged when we go to bed. So I have had a good experience with this generator. I would guess I have use it more than 50 hours so far reliably .
I haven't had any issue with my two champion inverter generators!
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Very helpful how often u change oil? What kind of oil?
Every 25 hours or so. Look in the manual for the type of oil to use. I don’t remember off hand.
Quality 10w30! You can also use synthetic oil after the break in. In hot weather, change it at 50 hours, normal weather change it every 100 hours.
You should change oil every 50 hrs, these little inverter generators run hot
I lokth your reviewth
Hello I have a question about using gas or the propane part of the generator can I use only the propane part of it and when I do want to use the gas part of it do I have to let it run dry so that way there is no way of corrosion inside the tank and by using only the propane will that mess up the generator and anyway and how to store it also have you had any problems with that yet
I have only used gasoline so I can’t help You with natural gas or propane
@@mannyahles1161 np ty
You should use gas stabilizer and it will be good for 2 years. Also you don't have to drain the gas unless you want to store it for awhile.
@@mrspin3315 if you run gas with no ethanol you don't have to drain it or use stabilzer at all
@@richarddegen6184 I would say that storing non ethanol gas that you should use gas stabilizer for it if you do it for a period of time. Even regular fuel will go bad after a while.
Was that on echo what us echo? Or does it get loud when u run a ac unit
Rv ac's are usually 12k or 15k and 2500 will not run it. I don't use eco ever :-)
@@mannyahles1161 a 5000 btu will lol
you need two to power an RV AC, I am going to use two to power my TT AC 30amp
Echo mode means it idles at a lower speed and pick up rpms when a load is placed on it. Saves fuel.
@@mannyahles1161 not true! I am running my 12000 BTU window A C unit on a 2000 watt generator plus a intertainment center and portable refrigerator, it just can't be on economy mode.
Mine has both oil and gas but it won’t start, the eco light keeps blinking. What’s the issue? Thanks!
Check the filler cap. There is an off and on red switch. It needs to be set to "ON".
Otherwise, drain oil and install fresh oil. Take air filter off and clean the box and filter and try again.
probably overloaded it and didn't reset it
Purchased it 2 days ago and after a few hours on it shutting off why?
Drain oil and fill. Maybe your oil level is low
oil change 4 sure
Make sure you have the gas vent cap open otherwise the fuel won’t flow correctly and it’ll shutdown after a short run time.
Check to see if your gas cap vent is on?
So this won’t power a 10,000 btu? Really?
I don't think so. I would go with at least a 3500 watt generator
It will, even 13500btu
Check the wattage of your unit. Depending on which standard they’re talking about, your window/portable ac could be 10k btu or 7k btu. Easier to reference the wattage..
BTU is NOT a measure of watts BUT of British thermal units ! Check the unit for wattage and if over 1750 watts it can't run it without over load.
I runs my 12000 window unit just fine off a 2000 watt duel fuel inverter generator.
Can it charge my jackery 1000 solar generator?
You need a generator to charge a generator??
If it is a solar station then the answer is yes!
Yes it can charge your battery pack ! Just like a house plug does !
That's mainly why I got it! To charge my 1200 Oupes solar generators when the sun didn't come out. But it can do way more. I got a Champion 2000 watt duel fuel inverter generator.
Don't waste your money, I purchased one on 6-11-21,it's run about 3 days since I purchased it, took it in for warranty repair and they will not honor the warranty, say it's only a 30 day warranty, Honda may cost more, but at least they run
I have had it for the past fine season and I used it for 12 nights at Campland in July. Fired right up everytime and topped of my batteries before we went to bed. Anyone else have any problems with their Champion generator?
@@mannyahles1161 nope, have two and a third on the way. As long as you use ethanol free gas or run the unit dry and drain the carb you won’t have problems. All the people that say “it don’t start anymore” left gas in it and don’t remember or don’t want to admit it.
I know a few people that never got a full two day's use out of a Honda ! They eneded up getting a refund after four or five trips back to be " fixed " and fighting Honda for the refund !
I think 2500 surge should start and run an ac
It doesn’t have a 30 amp breaker or plug... only a 15 amp service and that won’t run an ac.
@@mannyahles1161 should still pull it if not running other loads
A window type ac unit runs about 800-1500 watts depending on btu’s. So yes it can handle it.
@@BigDaddysPlati ya proper adapter plug and bingo
@@spudhead8489 they have regular 110 plugs on window ac’s so no need for an adapter. They run off of 8-12amps
That thing should have had 1900 running watts should have bought the WEN which is better.