Champion 4500-Watt RV Ready Portable Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology and CO Shield®
Champion 201318 3,500 W inverter portable generator — 4,500 W starting / 3,500 W running on gasoline, 61 dB(A) at 23 feet, 212cc, 14 hr at 1/4 load, CO Shield, 30 A RV receptacle, 92.2 lb.
Champion's 4500-watt inverter generator features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system. The advanced technology and design will improve the way you power your life. Our feature-packed power solution includes Quiet Technology, Extended Run Time, Economy Mode and Clean Power, plus you can easily increase your power with the optional Parallel Kit.
Specifications
- Output. Gasoline: 4,500 W starting / 3,500 W running.
- Engine. 212cc, Champion 4-stroke, variable speed.
- Fuel and run time. 2.25 gal tank, 14 hours at 1/4 load.
- Sound. 61 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. 23.2 in. L x 17.7 in. W x 20.1 in. H, 92.2 lb.
- Warranty. 3-year limited warranty.
- Emissions. EPA Certified: Yes; PGMA Compliant G300-2018. 49-state vs CARB not stated.
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 6000 ft. (1829 m) — part 16161-000010, for carburetor code 16100-000021. 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.” 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: 201318 operator’s manual (PDF).
Champion's 4500-watt inverter generator features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system. The advanced technology and design will improve the way you power your life. Our feature-packed power solution includes Quiet Technology, Extended Run Time, Economy Mode and Clean Power, plus you can easily increase your power with the optional Parallel Kit.
- Quiet Technology and Extended Run Time — 61 dBA is great for RVs, tailgating, or camping with 4500 starting watts and 3500 running watts and up to 14 hours run time on only 2.3 gallons of gasoline
- Parallel Ready — The optional parallel kit (sold separately) enables this inverter to connect with another 2800-watt or higher Champion inverter to double your output power
- Intelligauge with Power Meter — Monitor voltage, frequency and operating hours with ease, plus features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system, and the EZ Start Dial simplifies startup while Economy Mode monitors power consumption in real time
- Clean Power for Sensitive Electronics — 120V 29.2A RV outlet, and a 120V 20A household duplex outlet with clean power (less than 3% THD)
- Champion Support — Includes 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts
The Champion Power Equipment 4500-Watt Inverter Generator with CO Shield® is ultra-quiet and ideal for camping, tailgating, powering items around the RV or providing backup for your essentials. Champion’s EZ Start Dial makes getting started quick and easy. Featuring Cold Start Technology, Extended Run Time, and an easy to read fuel gauge, the reliable 212cc Champion engine produces 4500 starting watts and 3500 running watts, and runs for 14 hours at 25% load when the 2.3-gallon fuel tank is full. With a 0.5-quart oil capacity (included 10W-30) and a low oil shut-off sensor, this inverter operates at an ultra-quiet 61 dBA from 23 feet, which is about as loud as normal speech. The no tool access panel and oil drain tube allow for easy maintenance. 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 engine wear and tear. As the electrical load is reduced, the inverter reduces engine speed, providing quieter operation, extended engine life and higher fuel economy. The covered outlets included are a 120V 29.2A RV outlet (TT-30R), a 120V 20A household duplex outlet (5-20R), and a 12V automotive-style outlet. The optional Parallel Kit (sold separately), with included standard 50-amp RV outlet, allows you to increase output by connecting up to two 2800-watt or higher inverters. The never flat tires and fold-down handle make transport a cinch. Buy this EPA certified inverter 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.