I bought this generator a few years ago but never needed it until now, I have been running it all night and all day until the afternoon around 19 hours a day the last couple of days since our power went out for Hurricane Beryl in Southeast Houston. Still out of power right now. The generator has been running a 8000 btu window unit, refrigerator and several lights, a 65” led tv, ceiling fan, and garage door, water cooler and a few other things. Plugged into my 50 Amp house outlet with interlock. And it is so much quieter than my westinghouse 9500, which i use for a few hours in the evening just to run my pool pump since the champion can’t run it. Then i change over to this inverter around 9pm and run it all night again until the afternoon. So much quieter than a regular generator and great on gas. So far I love this generator and your videos.

Just completed the break-in period and so far the unit is operating perfectly kzfaq.infoUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y . I was amazed by just how quiet this little guy is. I kept having to walk down the driveway to the generator to make sure it was still running. In fact, the most annoying noise coming from the set-up is a high-pitched chirping coming from the pressure regulator on the propane line. I suppose it's possible my other propane-powered generator's pressure regulator is making the same noise, but the generator itself is so loud I've never noticed it. Build quality so far is excellent. My only nit is the service panel is a little tricky to remove. I feel like I might break off one of the plastic tabs when bending it back. I probably just need to work out the technique, so will not hold it against Champion.Next week I intend to fully load the unit to charge a large battery pack and will update this review if there's any problem (3000W continuous load vs a rated 3100W capacity while using propane). Absent any trouble there, I'm 100% pleased with this purchase.

One of the best demonstrations of this product I’ve ever seen!! Though many are good and I learn something from everyone. Gavin has it all together and gives this inverter generator to the full test plus I’ve never seen the added surge protector he brilliantly hooked up. Not one other person did that but him. Thanks Gavin!!!

Gavin, thanks for all your great videos, I watched most of them over the past 2 months. I finally decided on this generator sold at Cabela's. On propane, I ran both my RV AC units (15k/13.5k w/ soft starts) I am very happy with my purchase and a sincere thank you to you for posting all your reviews...

I bought the smaller 4500 Champion dual fuel a month ago because I didnt know about this genny. I love that carb drain feature on this unit!

My champion 5500 was delivered today. In about 20 minutes I had it running and starting the 5-Hour break-in. This is one very nice generator. It will be perfect for what I needed to do

Gavin, thank you for this review. After watching this, I purchased this exact unit from Bass Pro Shop in Grapevine, TX. This product works great and is super easy to operate. I really like the full-size maintenance panel on the backside of the unit. You turn 2 90° speed nuts, and the panel lifts out, no screwdriver necessary. I have been running mine on propane only up to now, but I will eventually get some gasoline into the mix as well. Thanks again, you're a difference maker with what you do!!!

I would like to see you run more generators off propane. I see a lot of review comments of people have troubles getting generators started on propane. Especially when they're small and only have a pull start. I like the choice of using the dual fuel.

Would be nice to run it compared to igen4500 I have that now and I'm looking for just a little more power so I'm interested in that champion so that would be helpful thanks for your time you invest in these reviews very helpful

Very nice! I reviewed the 4500w dual fuel. They are great units. Nice rig you have there too! -Ed

Once again great review. You test these generators under medium and heavy loads, that's the way it should be done. I really like the Champion. Looks great and sounds very quiet for the wattage. Thank you.

Gaven, you did a fantastic job on this review. I just purchased this inverter as well. It is a little larger than I expected, but for the power, it’s worth it. I also have the Duromax 12000EX and a Honda eu2200i. My wife thinks I need too see someone about generator envy 😂

I made one today and it took care of the problem.

Hi Gavin, great video. i just discovered your channel a few days ago and have been watching several videos. Great job and thanks for posting these reviews. I just subbed to your channel too.

Excellent video. Appreciate the load tests. Quick comment on the 2xAC + Microwave: realistically a microwave gets used for 5 minutes or less. So it's really not a big deal to turn one or even both ACs off for a few minutes.

Would love to see two of these in parallel. BTW, I have this one and the 2000watt champion.

Recent sub. I really appreciate the way you detail your videos. You are an excellent presenter and I look forward to more content. Great job!

Got mine yesterday!

Great review thanks. I have a new one setting in my shop in a box. Just wanted to see some video on running it before digging into it.

Good morning Gavin! Thank you for taking the time to do this review! All of your reviews are so consistent and easy to follow and compare! This generator is bigger than what we desire, but it looks to be a great set up. I am always disappointed with Champion that they don't put remote starts on their dual fuels. Aside from that, and the bigger size, it looks awesome! Safe travels!

I own this model which is specific to Bass Pro/Cabelas only, I love it w/40 hrs on it thus far, great value for the $, IMHO.

Just a heads up for everyone. I bought one of these brand new in January of 2022. Did all the oil changes, checked and cleaned the air filter etc at the correct times. In the last month it started running rough/surging and suddenly it couldn't handle the previous load I'd run on it. Did a oil change, checked the air filter (clean) and put a new spark plug in. It'd either surge really low and struggle to stay running or die. I had it running today powering about 350 watts worth of lights in a trailer and while I was away it apparently died. Generator will no longer start at all. I know guys who run generators and never change the oil or rarely and they stay going for years. Just a heads up to anyone looking at this unit. Hopefully, Champion will stand behind their product and make it right. I noticed most of the reviews are right when a person buys the unit new and no one is giving updates down the road for long term reliability.

Mr Gaven thank you for your time and effort you put into this video this was very helpful 👍🏽👍🏽

Food for thought the Honda EU 7000i will run 7200 watts while maintaining proper voltage without an overload light as proven by your 240 volt heater video when it is only rated at a spike load of 7000 watts, that speaks to a quality build and why the prices are so high on them.

Great review man. I have a couple champion generators now but it looks like I’ll be getting this one too to upgrade the 4250watt I have on my rv now. Thanks for the demonstration.

Thank you, I am considering one for back up essential power needs when we lose main power.

Amazing reviews Gavin, you do such a great job.

Thank you so much for this video, I looking to buy this generator, your video is very clear, thanks again

just bought mine online cant wait to get it

This review helped me out, Thank you.

Another OUTSTANDING video Sir, I thank you for Time and Effort!!!!!!

I think you're at the point where if the town ever had a power outage, they'd be coming to you to fire up all your generators to keep the town going. Gotta say that little light can come in real handy when filling up at night. Downside is, being so close to the filler, it's bound to get killed by spilling some gas on it.

Hey Gavin,I just recently purchased this exact champion 5500, I have a lacrosse 3399se with two A/C units, camper is a 50 amp setup, I was told I could only run 1 A/C unit but I see you running two with no problem? I just tested it yesterday on my RV and it ran everything with one a/c on with no problem, I’m tempted to try both a/c without the microwave on, I didn’t think it was enough to run both but you have proved that

I bought one of these beast last hurricane season. It ran fine but now it will run on gasoline but will not start on propane!

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS GALVIN, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK BROTHER !

I know you get this a lot but, DUDE THAT LAWN is amazing! I’m green with envy:)

Excellent 👍. Thank you ... Can you do an update on how it runs now ? Ty 😊

I wish more of their generators had eco mode to help keep the noise down when possible

Was gonna get the 4650 but after see this I'll be looking at getting this one instead!

I am curious about load handling and which is noisier under load that's why I was wondering about the Westinghouse comparison

Thanks again! Watching from central TX 👍

Thank you! BE BLESSED!! 🙏🏻

Excellent review. Thank you!

Thank you for the review. I am considering this generator as well as the Westinghouse Dual Fuel 4500. I would appreciate your thoughts on the two.

Nice genny with a lot of good features. Love the fold down handle. When you go to RV parks is it noisy with all the generators running or does it not really matter as everyone is running one? Or is everyone spaced far enough apart ?

Dude, your grass looks amazing!! Just had to tell you that lol

Nice generator. Love the lights to help at night with filling up the gas. Where did you buy from and what was the price? Thanks 🙏 Gavin great review. 👍

Great video

Thank you for the review

Great review!

I have the exact same generator, haven't used it yet at a camp site. I have 2 dometic AC units without soft starts and it stumbled when trying to run both. I assume you have soft start units on both your AC units? I like the generator, one thing I do wish it had was a "real amp meter" instead of just a five bar graph....

Oh i was running it on Propane. Which only puts out 3600 running Watts. It does have the same start up watts of 5500 as gas. I wouldn’t think 400 watts would make a difference

Think I’ll get this over the predator 5000

You take the noise on the opposite side of the muffler...so taking the noise front of the muffler or on the front of the machine will give you the average real noise level....Of course taking the level on the opposite side will give you a lower noise level...

I like it too. May buy it soon.

Nice and simple

Nice review, like you videos

Great Video Gavin

Can you plug in the propane tank run it on that and when that runs out it automatically switches to gasoline mode?

Have to have soft starts to run 2 AC. Otherwise 1 AC plus a few other things

I never saw your meter show 4kw without it tripping off. Isn't that what the continuous rated load is?

Great video! I just ordered one of these today. I plan to use it as a home backup (not hard wired in) in case of emergencies, to run a fridge and freezer. Let me know if you ever do a review using propane, as I won't be using this much I most likely wont be using it gas powered. Awesome split screen with the digital in the corner. One more thing....do you happen to do a video for newbies about generators? I'd like to learn the inside info on things like how to break it in properly, maintain, and store it, etc.....Again awesome video...Thanks!

Woul like to see a review on the champion 8750 open frame inverter generator too

THANKS

Great review great generator wish it had 240v Have your seen anyone join 2 together and take 120 from each and join to get 240v to the home?

I'm guessing it's not hot outside if two ac units running & you're only drawing 21-22 amps. This doesn't seem like a very realistic test.

Pretty quiet for such a large generator

Dont kill me if this question sounds dumb, why would anyone go with any other inverter besides this one in terms of price. And its give of way more wattage. Im purchusing a 2021 38dbq 5th wheel, would this generator do the work i need it to? Yes its 50amp hook up.

Nice reviews of all of your generators. I bought this exact model, did all of the required set up, and hooked up my propane tank. Won't start with the ignition switch. Pull starts fine. I tested the battery myself,and had it tested at an auto parts store. Both tests said the battery is good. I made sure that all of the cables were connected. I'm waiting on a response from Champion. I bought it new a month ago. I haven't tried starting it with gas, but I wouldn't think that it would make a difference as far as the electric start. Any ideas? I know nothing mechanically about small engines.

Thanks again for another test. Can you add a muffler extension on this unit, say you want to put it in a shed?

Hi Gavin, love your channel. I'm about to buy this unit as a backup for power outages. my concern is it dropped to 98V when it was overload even though it wasn't close to 4000w load. could that damage my new expensive refrigerator and television ? I usually run my fridge, freezer , a 1500w space heater , the blower of my propane fireplace , internet and 55" tv . I currently do it all with my good old Briggs 3850 with a small ups to protect my fridge and tv. I just want a quieter unit. keep up the great work!

I just picked up a new champion 5500 dual fuel. My camper is a 50amp. When I plug in my 30 to 50 with serge protector I get an open ground reading on my protector. Is it sake to run the camper or what’s the fix? Thanks

I just spoke with champion and unfortunately neither of the two 5500 units duel fuel or gas are currently being produced. There factory that is tooled to make them was destroyed by a tornado. Any recommendations on the next best duel fuel for a 30amp travel trail, I would like to use propane as my primary source.

Huh, rated at 5500/4000 watts but it went into overload before that. The Westinghouse 4500 was able to power more than that. Do you think its performance is due to the RV plug since its rated less than the overall machine (30A plug)? Maybe running the RV plug and a standard plug at the same time, would get the 4000watts? It shut off around 3500 watts. In any case, it looks like the Westinghouse, eventhough rated less, can power more....at least from that one plug.

I need buy one

I just bought a 37ft couger on trailer hitch, towing, it said i need at least 50 amp for it to have everything running, im really liking the champion generator, but im not to familiar with watts, amps, or voltage, u have any champion suggestions that i can research, i want to be able to run the camper with no problem using the nessesities but dont want to overload, or not have enough power, any suggestions?

Hello Gavin. Can the 120V 30A RV outlet, be used with a 30 A cord with 110 female ends. I don't know anything about generators and will be running cords into the house. Your channel has been a big help!

How does it compare in size(physical) to the Champion 4500?

I am trying to find the best generator similar to this. What options are there besides the predator? This doesn't seem to hit stated running watts

Great review Gavin--thank you! Folks, are the battery terminals on this easily accessible to hook up a trickle charger, if you wish to do so?

do you air conditioners have a soft start?

Great Video! Was it running on Eco mode? Also what adapter did you use for 30 amp to 50 amp?

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 ?

Would you recommend this model generator over the new 5500 watt predator dual fuel model? I’m looking for a dual fuel that will run my camper that has 1 small window AC unit and 1 mini fridge, plus one tv at about 1/4 load total to keep noise levels way down during quiet hours at campgrounds. I like that the predator has remote start and supposedly is a little quieter. Do you have an opinion on either? Or on the sound differences? Thanks!

Basically I need a genset for once a year boondocking to run a 50 amp Rv with one ac at a time and minimal appliance use would this a better option than going with a larger unit? Plus the dual fuel I wouldn’t need any pump gas. Your thoughts?

Nice review Gavin. I’m in the market for a new generator and was thinking of purchasing the Westinghouse 3,700/4,500 dual fuel. I think this one has a little more power and only $100-200 more but the problem is that I can’t find it anywhere. Can you please tell me where you purchased yours or direct me to a store. Thanks

Great video! Is the running watt the same if you use either propane or gasoline too?

Is it safe to add 3 gallons of gas in the generator while it's running so I don't have to turn the generator back on ?

Great informative video! Did you have a soft start on your A/Cs for these tests? Thanks.

Great video Gavin...is there a visual gauge for gas ?

I’m looking at the Champion 4500 duel fuel inverter (200988). Are there any distinctive differences other than the output?

Is Al of those stuffs included the connectors wires and all others? If not where can I buy all of those? Please give me some details thank you

Hi Gavin Wanted to buy a deep fryer with these specifications: Connection Electrical connection: 1N/PE / N / PE 230V volts / 50 Hz Power: 3.50 kW Could I use this generator?

What the main difference between the 5500 and the 4500 I’m looking at buying one and would love your opinion in which one you’d purchase I’m going to purchase a dual fuel thank you

Gavin, do you recommend this one for the new 50 amps RVs. Or Genmax 5500? What is your opinion?

Hey Gavin. Love the review. I just bought the exact same one yesterday. I did a test on my 42’ Fifth Wheel that’s 50mp service. It has 3 A/C Units. I tested it trying to start just 2 of them one at a time with nothing else running. I was only able to get 2 AC units to start and run only one time. Every other time it would kick it off. All 3 of my AC units are 13.5 BTU. I couldn’t run 2 AC’s and my Refrigerator at all. Question? I’m assuming your Coach is a 50amp service as well. So do you have soft starts on your AC’s? How are you able to run 2 AC’s and at least your fridge? I was actually thinking of buying another 5500 and get the 50 amp parallel kit. What’s your thoughts? Thank you.

That unit fits my needs, Question, how much would it be to install Remote start?

Hello Gavin, I could really use your expertise. My parents purchased a 50 amp, 33ft travel trailer with dual ac.,15k and 13.5k. They bought the same generator you’re load testing. The break-in has been done, but I’m curious to know your ac btu’s and why we can’t get both ac’s to run. The only other appliance that is powered on, is the 12v fridge. Help! If you have time, thanks!

:O First time I see this one... I guess not available to Canada right?

What adapter you need for a home transfer switch