Champion 4000-Watt Dual Fuel RV Ready Portable Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology and CO Shield®
Champion 201050 3,000 W dual-fuel inverter portable generator — 4,000 W starting / 3,000 W running on gasoline, 2,700 W on LP, 64 dB(A) at 23 feet, 149cc, up to 10 hours on gasoline; up to 25 hours on propane at 1/4 load, CO Shield, 30 A RV receptacle, 51.8 lb.
Our 4000-watt inverter is one of the lightest in the industry and features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system. The Dual Fuel feature allows the 149cc engine to run on gasoline or propane. Enjoy the quiet 64 dBA for up to 10 hours on gasoline or up to 25 hours with a 20-lb propane tank and increase your power with the optional Parallel Kit.
Specifications
- Output. Gasoline: 4,000 W starting / 3,000 W running. Propane: 4,000 W starting / 2,700 W running.
- Engine. 149cc, Champion.
- Fuel and run time. 1.54 gal tank, up to 10 hours on gasoline; up to 25 hours on propane at 1/4 load.
- Sound. 64 dB(A) at 23 feet.
- Starting. Recoil.
- Outlets. (1) 120V Duplex (5-20R); (1) 120V (TT-30R); (1) 12V DC Automotive; Parallel.
- CO Shield®. Carbon monoxide auto shutoff — the unit shuts itself down if CO builds up around it.
- Size and weight. 17.9 in. L x 11.7 in. W x 19.7 in. H, 51.8 lb.
- Warranty. 3-year limited warranty.
- Emissions. EPA Certified. 49-state vs CARB not stated on Champion's page.
Altitude — this matters more than the sticker suggests
Champion's own operator's manual for this machine states that engine power and generator output are reduced by about 3.5% for every 1,000 ft of elevation above sea level. That sentence is in the manual, not on the product page, and it is the number that decides whether this generator does what you bought it for.
- Denver, ~5,280 ft: about 18% off — roughly 2,446 W instead of 3,000 W.
- Colorado Springs, ~6,035 ft: about 21% off — roughly 2,366 W instead of 3,000 W.
- Monument / Palmer Divide, ~7,000 ft: about 24% off — roughly 2,265 W instead of 3,000 W.
- Leadville / high passes, ~9,000 ft: about 32% off — roughly 2,055 W instead of 3,000 W.
Read this before you buy it for the Front Range. Champion publishes a high-altitude main jet for this model, but it covers 3000 ft. - 6000 ft. (914 m - 1829 m) — and Colorado Springs is 6,035 ft. Champion offers no jetting above that band for this particular unit. It will still run, with the power loss in the table above, but you would be outside the range Champion supports. If this generator is going to live above 6,000 ft, talk to us first: there are models in this same line that Champion does jet for your elevation, and we would rather sell you one of those.
One warning worth repeating. Champion is explicit that a high-altitude jet must not be run below its minimum altitude — “Operation using the alternative main jet at elevations lower than the recommended minimum altitude can damage the engine.” If you take the machine back down to sea level, the standard jet goes back in.
Manual. Champion publishes the full operator’s manual for this model, including the high-altitude section quoted above: 201050 operator’s manual (PDF).
Our 4000-watt inverter is one of the lightest in the industry and features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system. The Dual Fuel feature allows the 149cc engine to run on gasoline or propane. Enjoy the quiet 64 dBA for up to 10 hours on gasoline or up to 25 hours with a 20-lb propane tank and increase your power with the optional Parallel Kit.
- Dual Fuel — Operate your 4000-watt portable generator right out of the box on either gasoline or propane, plus features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system
- Quiet Operation — With an ultra-quiet 64 dBA from 23 feet, enjoy 4000 starting watts, 3000 running watts and up to 10 hours run time on gasoline, and 2700 running watts and up to 25 hours on propane
- Parallel Ready — The optional, sold-separately parallel kit enables this inverter to connect with another Parallel Ready Champion Inverter or Power Station for more power and longer run time
- Clean Power for Sensitive Electronics — Includes a 120V 25A TT-30R outlet, a 120V 20 A household duplex outlet (5-20R) with clean electricity (less than 3% THD), plus a 12V automotive-style outlet, and Parallel outlets
- Champion Support — Includes 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts
The Champion Power Equipment 201050 4000-Watt Portable Inverter Generator with CO Shield® is ideal for camping, tailgating, powering items around the RV or providing backup for a few basics. Weighing less than 55 pounds, this light model is one of the lightest 4000-watt inverters in the industry. Thanks to Champion’s innovative design, power on the go has never been easier. Champion’s EZ Start Dial makes getting started quick and easy. Power up with the reliable recoil start, plus Cold Start Technology ensures a quick start in cold weather. Included are a 120V 25A TT-30R outlet, a 120V 20 A household duplex outlet (5-20R), plus a 12V automotive-style outlet, and Parallel outlets. This inverter operates at 64 dBA from 23 feet. Just add oil (included 10W-30), and operate your Dual-Fuel generator right out of the box on gasoline or propane, and easily switch fuels with the EZ Start dial. When the 1.54-gallon tank of gasoline is full, the 149cc Champion engine produces 4000 starting watts and 3000 running watts and will run for up to 10 hours at 25% load. When using a 20-pound propane tank, it produces 4000 starting watts and 2700 running watts and will run for up to 25 hours at 25% load. Connect with another Parallel Ready Champion Inverter or Power Station for more power and longer run time. The optional parallel kit (sold separately) allows you to integrate two inverters, plus the kit has a standard 30A RV outlet and a 120V 30A locking outlet. Confidently connect your sensitive electronics since this inverter produces Clean Power (