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Champion Power Equipment 4250-Watt RV Ready Open Frame Inverter Generator
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Mar 13, 2021
Kaub
5 out of 5 stars review

Was very impressed with this product model 200954

Bought model 200954 4250/3500 watt and it ran the ac's in my 5 wheel trailer and all the other appliances with no issues. It has started on no more than 2 pulls every time. Easy to move around at 75# well balanced and handle make a big difference. Would highly recommend this one.

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Mar 27, 2023
Stoyan
5 out of 5 stars review

Starts at single pull right off the shipping box!

Bought this generator for some extra backup power for my house. It starts super easy at single pull and runs quiet as advertised - measured around 64db 23 feet away from it! Unit is not light to carry unless you lift weights daily and can carry ~100lbs(with gas) easily. Wheel kit is a great idea. MAKE SURE you follow included instructions and unscrew and remove orange shipping inserts on the bottom before gunning it. I can see people leaving those in and running the generator, then complain about its performance of damaging it.

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Jan 27, 2022
boyroy
4 out of 5 stars review

I would buy this Generator again

I like the fact that this generator has an economy mode that saves fuel plus wear on the motor. I have just unpacked and got this generator running. It was sold without wheels but I bought a wheel kit which I may regret. upon starting the engine I noticed that the generator moved around on concrete due to the vibration (vibration is not excessive). I placed a couple of bricks at each wheel and that seemed to stop the movement. The generator did start the first time I pulled the recoil starter and pulling it fast was not difficult. The generator ran well and after a few minutes of running I shut it off and started it again without the choke the first pull. I will have to use it quite a while before I can determine how well I like it but my first impression is good.

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Mar 7, 2022
SMcCaffrey2
4 out of 5 stars review

Solid Piece of Equipment

Bought this generator in preparation of the possibility of having a winter storm in central Texas. Purpose of this equipment was to be able to hook up to a transfer switch on my smaller house since most of my major utilities are gas. I liked that this inverter was ready to use right out of the box, coming with oil and funnel, makes going to the store one less trip. Followed the recommend starting instructions and after 5 hours of use, changed the oil. Texas didn't end up having a winter storm this year yet, so I utilized it in building a shed, running my saws and all power off of it. Worked as it should and didn't lag power. Will be looking to upgrade with a parallel kit when my power needs increase.

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Jun 5, 2023
Greenhouse Man
5 out of 5 stars review

Good looking inverter

Just got this today, Have not run it yet but the thing looks good and well built. I got the wheel kit with it and makes it easier to move around. You can still carry it up and down stairs (if fit enough) I will update later when I put it through trials. I use a generator about 15 hours a week so I will know soon the quality of this unit. The box arrived beat up pretty bad but the gen inside did not have a scratch or dent on it.

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Jun 27, 2023
WalkerJ
5 out of 5 stars review

Easy Set-Up and Start

I purchased this generator ahead of the upcoming hurricane season. The Quick Start directions included made set-up and test run easy. The funnel included also made filling with oil a breeze. The generator started on the third pull, and ran great. The noise level was as expected, much quieter than my older Yamaha model. I hope I don't need it this storm season, but I am confident knowing I have it and it is ready to run.

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Oct 23, 2021
UnearthlyAudio
5 out of 5 stars review

100% Exactly as Advertised

I bought for emergency use only. So after I received the generator I figured I would fire it up and make sure it starts and nothing is odd. I pulled it from the box and liked the feel of the unit from the quality of the build to the nice shiny paint, read the the quick start guide, made sure all included parts were included, skimmed over the manual, removed the shipping stabilizers, filled the oil, gave it some gas and started it up. It started on the first pull... errr... ummm.... after I turned the fuel line valve to the on position... duh. I have never owned a generator so I wanted to see if It would fired up a full size kitchen refrigerator/freezer and how much faster would the engine kick up to run it. Well I plugged the fridge and the engine kicked up the rpm for less then a second and went back to idle and my fridge was running fine. So that was all I needed. I plan to use this for extreme emergency - running a few refrigerators at a time for a few hours to keep them cold then shut it down to save gas. Then maybe run a small window A/C unit at night for a few hours to cool down one family sleep room. So all in all, it was a great price for the power and I will only need for my emergency scenario. Hopefully I don't ever need to use it. In this case I did buy a little piece of mind.

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Jun 3, 2024
NativTxn
4 out of 5 stars review

Runs everything, Small issues

I got this for my 30-amp travel trailer. It runs everything, including the AC in hot and humid weather. Got almost 12 hours on a 20# propane bottle and about 10 hours on 1/2 tank of gas. It is louder than a full inverter but quieter than a full open frame generator. It does vibrate a bit and the recessed area for the outlets made it hard for the 30 amp plug to stay in. Ended up having to use a ratchet strap to hold plug in place. I got the wheel kit to add to it. It helps in moving it around a LOT. The handle could be just a little longer so you don't catch your heel on it. Easy to crank on just a couple pulls. It's just a little heavy for me to lift into the truck, but I can usually find help. With the wheels, I can move it all around fairly easily. The dual fuel was a big selling point.

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Jul 4, 2022
JohnOregon
5 out of 5 stars review

Exactly what I needed

I bought this generator in order to have enough power to run all the electrical equipment in my Coleman Light trailer. It does the job in spades; is easy to operate, lighter than I expected, and incredibly quiet for such a powerful generator. Love it!

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Mar 21, 2021
SBarden
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent Customer Service

I ordered the generator from a big-box store, it was delivered with a broken air intake cover so I called customer service on a Saturday early morning and someone answered immediately, registered my generator and sent me a replacement cover. Great customer experience. And the generator works exactly as advertised.

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