I bought this generator for the tri-fuel capability after I had my natural gas converted to be able to access a quick connect. The generator itself seems very solid, started right off the bat after filling it with oil, and hasn't hiccuped one time. I have not tested it with fuel, only natural gas and propane, but is running strong through the break-in period. I do wish that it came with a 50amp outlet, especially since the running wattage is 8000 and the start up is 10,000 on gasoline (9000 starting 7000 running on natural gas). The 30amp outlet limits you on a few things, but it will do 95% of the house with no problems and I will just buy a window a/c unit or two for outages during the heat of the summer.

Lost power so started generator up. Ran for 10 minutes. Power came back so turned generator off. Lost power again 3 hours later. Went outside to start generator up and wouldn't start. Spent the next 2 days troubleshooting and couldn't fix it. Currently at a small engine repair shop. Not impressed.

We purchased this generator. And took a while to get. Somehow they got lost? Anyway we wanted for natural gas. We have never been successful getting it to work on natural gas. We were told to take it to several different places. First it weighs over 200 lbs. so not likely I could do that. It I called those places and they have zero ability to work on natural gas because none of them have natural gas to test issues. Not to mention the long (hours) on hold each time you call. Emails take a couple of weeks to get answered. And still no resolution how to get it to work.

Have gad a generac back up gasoline generator for over 20 years , never let me down but the convenience of a Champion natural gas generator allows me to move with the times, it has been very dependable, the noise level is less compared to my old generator, the push button makes very easy to start, l have it set up in a shed and because of the CO safety features had to improve ventilation, not a bad thing! installed an exhaust fan plugged into the generator itself for simultaneous operation and it solved the shut off problem, l get steady power to most of the home, just the AC is excluded! Usually lose power in my area in the winter so no AC is no problem , keep the house worm is more important! Don't miss the gas station trips nor the stocking up red gas containers, nor the filling up the gas tank everted 7 hours, running on NG is literally endless, love it

I am using this product for a back-up power source for my home.The tri fuel feature is very useful for me. I am replacing a 10 year old Champion generator that is still working. The reliability of the Champion is it's best asset. The battery start is very useful. No more pulling the starter. I notice very little increase in the noise even though I doubled my power out put. I would recommend buying this generator.

Power went out for nearly 24 hours during one of the coldest days of the year. Had two transfer switches and ran power to our furnace, well, hot water heater, two refrigerators, office and Internet. We unboxed this, attached the wheels, added oil and it started up the first time. It ran for over 5 hours and only used 1/2 a tank. The only issue that I had is that one wheel is very hard to get the pin in the axle, since there's no room to get your hand in there. Needs a redesign.

Running it on on natural gas worked amazing well. Ran it for about 300 hours supplying power to my house during Hurricane Ida. Just shut it off after each 100 hours to change the oil. My friends with gasoline generators spent hours in lines to buy fuel because most gas stations were closed due to power outage and those with power had extremely long lines.

After the recent hurricane Ida left us without power for a couple of weeks, and having to borrow a gasoline generator, I made it a family law that we would own a generator but a tri -fuel if at all possible. I found the Champion 8000 watt generator on-line from a major home improvement store. It was a bit more than I wanted to spend but it offered the most wattage from natural gas for that price range (other brands offer similar or more wattage for less money but the brand names were 'off the wall' and I didn't trust them). So far I haven't had to use it in an emergency but I'm glad it's there when I do need it, and unlike the gasoline type I borrowed after Ida, no more trips to the gas station. I keep gas on hand however just in case. I start Champion periodically and let it run for a while and it runs great. I even occasionally plug in my table saw to work on woodworking projects powered by the Champion part of that time. My model, the 100416 came with a 25 foot natural gas hose, a wheel kit, oil and a funnel for adding the oil-everything I needed for startup. It also came with fairly 'stupid proof' instructions for those of us who never owned a generator before. I invested in a 1200 lb Gorilla cart for the Champion to ride on because it weighs over 200 lbs and even though it came with a wheel kit, where I need to roll it to for connection is on the outside of my garage in the grass, so, through no fault of Champion, my wife could never handle that generator's weight. Now she can if she needs to. Great purchase thus far!

Although I have not had the occasion to employ this generator, I was excited to find a tri-fuel generator for a great price. The instructions are clear. It came with break-in oil, a filler spout, and hoses and connectors for propane and natural gas sources. I'm impressed with the completeness of the packaging. The tool-free number for support is on a prominently attached label so you don't have to search for it.

I'm a 64 year old lady that lives alone & has never used a generator. After going through Hurricane Harvey in 2017, I knew I needed a generator & after a lot of research, decided on this Champion. I had an electrician install an Interlock & an inlet at my panel. After putting oil in the generator & hooking up the hose to my natural gas, it started immediately & easily. It was absolutely thrilling to use the important breakers I would need in a crisis & have power coming into my house. The electricians that installed the inlet said it was a beast of a generator -- it was carrying the load of a 3 ton A/C, my fridge, freezer, and multiple other (smaller) things like my modem, lights (LED), etc. I've now completed the 5 hour burn in, and changed the oil (another first for me!) and have everything ready should it be needed. I sleep better knowing I have a great back up if the need arises.