Champion 3500-Watt RV Ready Portable Generator with CO Shield®
Champion 201286 3,500 W portable generator — 4,375 W starting / 3,500 W running on gasoline, 68 dB(A) at 23 feet, 212cc, 12 hr at 1/2 load, CO Shield, 30 A RV receptacle, 99.2 lb.
Convenient and versatile power is yours in the Champion 3500-watt RV Ready portable generator with CO Shield®. Rely on the Champion 212cc engine and enjoy up to 12 hours of run time at 50% load with a dBA of 68. This generator features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system, making it your perfect portable power solution.
Specifications
- Output. Gasoline: 4,375 W starting / 3,500 W running.
- Engine. 212cc.
- Fuel and run time. 4.7 gal tank, 12 hours at 1/2 load.
- Sound. 68 dB(A) at 23 feet.
- Starting. Recoil.
- Outlets. (1) 120V Duplex (5-20R); (1) 120V (TT-30R); (1) 120V Locking (L5-30R).
- CO Shield®. Carbon monoxide auto shutoff — the unit shuts itself down if CO builds up around it.
- Size and weight. 23.2 in. L x 18.3 in. W x 19.9 in. H, 99.2 lb.
- Warranty. 3-year limited warranty.
- Emissions. EPA Certified: Yes; PGMA Compliant G300-2018 (CARB status not published on product 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 2,853 W instead of 3,500 W.
- Colorado Springs, ~6,035 ft: about 21% off — roughly 2,761 W instead of 3,500 W.
- Monument / Palmer Divide, ~7,000 ft: about 24% off — roughly 2,642 W instead of 3,500 W.
- Leadville / high passes, ~9,000 ft: about 32% off — roughly 2,398 W instead of 3,500 W.
It needs a high-altitude jet here, and we can get it. Champion makes a high-altitude carburetor main jet for this model covering 3281 - 9843 ft. (1000 - 3000m) — part 100032769, for carburetor code 100790378. Colorado Springs is 6,035 ft, so on the Front Range this is not optional if you want the machine to run properly. Champion does not sell these jets on the shelf — the manual tells you to contact their technical support. Buy the generator from us and we will sort the jet out with it, matched to the carburetor code stamped on your actual unit.
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: 201286 operator’s manual (PDF).
Convenient and versatile power is yours in the Champion 3500-watt RV Ready portable generator with CO Shield®. Rely on the Champion 212cc engine and enjoy up to 12 hours of run time at 50% load with a dBA of 68. This generator features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system, making it your perfect portable power solution.
- Designed for Safety — Includes a low oil shut-off switch and holds 0.6-quarts of oil (recommended 10W-30)
- Reliable and Powerful — At 4375 starting watts and 3500 running wats, enjoy up to 12 hours of run time on a full tank of gasoline with a noise level of 68 dBA from 23 feet
- Covered Outlets — 120V 30A Locking, 120V 30A RV and a 120V 20A household duplex outlet – Volt Guard™ built-in surge protector prevents overloads and keeps your appliances and equipment safe
- Intelligauge — Monitor voltage, frequency and operating hours with ease, plus features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system
- Champion Support — Includes 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts
The Champion Power Equipment 201286 3500-Watt RV Ready Portable Generator with CO Shield® is the perfect combination of versatility and convenience. A powerful companion for your next camping trip or weekend project, this generator can also provide plenty of backup power for your essentials during an outage. For your RV, you’ll enjoy enough power to start and run a 15,000 BTU RV air conditioner. Power up with Champion’s reliable recoil start, plus Cold Start Technology ensures a quick start in cold weather. Champion also makes it easy to monitor voltage, frequency and operating hours with Intelligauge. Designed for safety with convenient push-to-reset circuit breakers, a low oil shut-off switch plus an included oil funnel for easy changes, this unit has a 0.6-quart oil capacity (recommended 10W-30). The reliable 212cc single-cylinder OHV Champion engine produces 4375 starting watts and 3500 running watts, and will run for up to 12 hours at 50% load when the 4.7-gallon tank of gasoline is full. With a noise level of 68 dBA from 23 feet, which is about as loud as a vacuum cleaner, this machine can handle most essentials in an outage, plus the Volt Guard™ built-in surge protector prevents overloads and keeps your equipment safe from spikes in voltage. All the outlets have covers for protection and include a 120V 30A (TT-30R) RV outlet as well as a 120V 30A locking outlet (L5-30R) and a 120V 20A household duplex outlet (5-20R). Champion’s thoughtful packaging and clear directions make setup hassle free. Buy this 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 G300-2018.