I bought the champion compact generator to have for power back up. Primarily to recharge my solar generator if the solar panels cannot keep up. What I like best is that it can run on propane. I do not ever intend on putting gasoline in it but I do enjoy having that option if needed. Out of the box it was very easy to add oil and hook up to a 20 pound propane tank. The first time starting was very difficult. Instructions say to prime it with 3 to 5 slow pulls while on choke and then and then a firm pull with the switch on propane. The initial start required going through this routine repeatedly. It took at least 25 exhausting hard pulls before the unit finally started. and I am someone who regularly lifts up to 80lb bags of concrete. After finally, getting it started, I let it run for a total of five hours under varying light loads as advised for the initial break in and then changed the oil which was very simple to do. All starts after the first start up were a piece of cake. Even after the hose was completely disconnected from the unit and the propane tank, and then reconnected, it always started on the first pull after the prime/choke process. I'm absolutely thrilled to have this product and the peace of mind that it brings knowing that I will have power back up if needed.

If you need to recharge a solar power station and you don't have perfect solar conditions, (8 hrs of cloud fee sunlight) then you need an INVERTER style generator. Clean power without flucuations is safe for your sensative electronics. DUAL FUEL allows you to use Propane with its many advantages. This 2500W model is parallel ready so it's expandable. I GIVE IT 6 STARS OUT OF 5 BECAUSE I WAS ABLE TO CALL CUSTOMER SUPORT AND GET A-1 SERVICE. THATS WORTH A BOUS STAR!!!!!!

First out of the box usage of generator was week before Memorial weekend. We were staying at Mackerricher SP. Well...couldn't get it started using propane. Called Champion Support line and dealt with them for about 6 hours. Finally Champion Support give me the phone number to the closest Champion repair vendor to where I live. Well that was Sacramento. However, I'm over 4 hours drive away! So I wasn't going to do that... I then call the vendor and talked to them and told them my story... blah blah blah. I was advised that I need to prime the system. I said what...? That's not in the documentation that came with the generator. He stated have you ever cooked on a barbecue and sometimes you gotta let the air out? YES... The generator started right up and at lasted the whole time we were camping. I called the vendor back... left a message thanking him from the bottom of my heart as it really helped us enjoy our weekend...! At the time of the writing this review I'm currently camping at Westside Campground in Bodega Bay. Just perform my 5 hour oil change usage... it's just humming right along!!! Side note...I did get this strictly so that I could run on propane and not have to worry about carrying gas...

No problem starting the generator. It powered everything I expected. Instructions were easy to follow and I love that it came with an oil funnel and oil so that one had everything they needed sans fuel to start it up. The only issue I had is that the body of the generator was damaged in one location. It appeared that an object pierced through about a one half inch section of the body (See picture). Honestly, with the amount of quality bubble wrap used and the fact that the box was undamaged, it would seem that the damage was inflicted prior to the generator being boxed for shipment. Overall, happy with the operation, but I wish the body of the generator was undamaged.

Very easy to read instructions and initial set-up. Started-up and broke-in on propane with no issues. Machine runs flawlessly and is very quiet. Starts very easy, too! Really like the dual-fuel option in case I run out of one type of fuel. Using for elk/deer hunting and general camping. Great addion to camp.

This inverter is awesome, works everytime I need it. A++++

works great with propane, easy to start, very quiet

Very happy so far. Dual fuel option is great for rv camping.

I bought this generator almost a week ago, just tried it out for the first time today, as other reviewers have praised this generator, I have to agree so far, it appears to do everything that the description says it should do.

I purchased this generator for my detailing business I glad it turn out to be the best quite I would recommend this product, and most definitely purchase another champion equipment in the near future!!! Thank you champion you're the champ. Lol