Champion 7250-Watt RV Ready Portable Open Frame Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology and CO Shield®
Champion 201239 5,500 W inverter portable generator — 7,250 W starting / 5,500 W running on gasoline, 69 dB(A) at 23 feet, 302cc, 15 hr at 1/4 load, CO Shield, 30 A RV receptacle, 111.6 lb.
Champion’s RV Ready Open Frame Inverter is 50% quieter and 20% lighter than a traditional 5500-watt generator and features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system. Our advanced feature-packed power solution includes Quiet Technology, Extended Run Time, Economy Mode and Clean Power.
Specifications
- Output. Gasoline: 7,250 W starting / 5,500 W running.
- Engine. 302cc, Champion 4-stroke.
- Fuel and run time. 4.71 gal tank, 15 hours at 1/4 load.
- Sound. 69 dB(A) at 23 feet.
- Starting. Recoil.
- Outlets. (1) 120/240V AC 22.9A Locking (L14-30R); (1) 120V AC 22.9A RV (TT-30R); (2) 120V AC 20A GFCI Duplex (5-20R); (1) 12V DC Automotive.
- CO Shield®. Carbon monoxide auto shutoff — the unit shuts itself down if CO builds up around it.
- Size and weight. 26.2 in. L x 24.9 in. W x 21.8 in. H, 111.6 lb.
- Warranty. 3-year limited warranty.
- Emissions. EPA Certified: Yes; PGMA Compliant G300-2023.
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 4,484 W instead of 5,500 W.
- Colorado Springs, ~6,035 ft: about 21% off — roughly 4,338 W instead of 5,500 W.
- Monument / Palmer Divide, ~7,000 ft: about 24% off — roughly 4,152 W instead of 5,500 W.
- Leadville / high passes, ~9,000 ft: about 32% off — roughly 3,768 W instead of 5,500 W.
Read this before you buy it for the Front Range. Champion publishes a high-altitude main jet for this model, but it covers 3000-6000 ft. (914-1829 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. For operation at lower elevations, the originally supplied standard main jet must be used.” 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: 201239 operator’s manual (PDF).
Champion’s RV Ready Open Frame Inverter is 50% quieter and 20% lighter than a traditional 5500-watt generator and features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system. Our advanced feature-packed power solution includes Quiet Technology, Extended Run Time, Economy Mode and Clean Power.
- Advanced Design — 50% quieter and 20% lighter than a traditional 5500-watt generator, plus features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system
- Quiet Technology and Extended Run Time — 69 dBA is great for RVs, tailgating, your next project or home backup, with 7250 starting watts and 5500 running watts for up to 15 hours run time on gasoline
- Clean electricity for sensitive electronics — RV Ready with a 120V 22.9A RV, a 120/240V locking, two 120V 20A GFCI household duplex outlets with clean power (less than 3% THD), plus a 12V automotive-style outlet.
- Intelligauge with Power Meter — Monitor voltage, frequency and operating hours with ease.
- Champion Support — Includes 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts
The Champion Power Equipment 7250-Watt Open Frame Inverter Generator with CO Shield® is one of the most innovative products on the market. Our advanced technology and innovative design will improve the way you power your life. First, we cut the noise level in half by integrating Quiet Technology digital components used in more advanced inverters. Then, we created an efficient mechanical design to decrease the overall footprint and weight by 20 percent. A quiet, lightweight addition to your RV and a cost-effective power solution, this Open Frame Inverter is smaller, quieter, lighter…BETTER! Champion’s recoil start features Cold Start Technology, plus the reliable 302cc Champion engine produces 7250 starting watts and 5500 running watts, and runs for 15 hours at 25% load when the 4.71-gallon fuel tank is full. With a 0.8-quart oil capacity (included 10W-30) and a low oil shut-off sensor, this inverter operates at 69 dBA from 23 feet, which is a bit louder than normal speech. Confidently connect your sensitive electronics since this inverter produces Clean Power (less than 3% THD). Our Quick Touch Panel offers fast access to all your controls. The Intelligauge with Power Meter monitors voltage, frequency and operating hours with ease, while Economy Mode monitors power consumption in real time to reduce electrical load. As the electrical load is reduced, the engine idles lower, providing quieter operation, extended engine life and higher fuel economy. The covered outlets in this RV Ready inverter include a 120V 22.9A RV (TT-30R), a 120/240V 22.9A locking (L14-30R), two 120V 20A GFCI household duplex outlets (5-20R), plus a 12V automotive-style outlet. Buy this fully assembled EPA certified generator with confidence – Champion Support and our nationwide network of service centers will back up your purchase with a 3-year limited warranty and FREE lifetime technical support. CO Shield technology monitors the accumulation of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas produced by engine exhaust when the generator is running. If CO Shield detects unsafe elevated levels of CO gas, it automatically shuts off the engine. CO Shield is not a substitute for an indoor carbon monoxide alarm or for safe operation. DO NOT allow engine exhaust fumes to enter a confined area through windows, doors, vents or other openings. Generators must ALWAYS be used outdoors, far away from occupied buildings with engine exhaust pointed away from people and buildings. Meets the requirements of ANSI/PGMA G300.