Champion 4500-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel RV Ready Portable Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology and CO Shield®
Champion 201319 3,500 W dual-fuel inverter portable generator — 4,500 W starting / 3,500 W running on gasoline, 3,150 W on LP, 61 dB(A) at 23 feet (appears in Champion marketing copy as 'from 23 feet'; the spec-table noise row itself does not repeat the distance -- see notes), 212cc, Gasoline up to 14 h.; Propane up to 21 h. at 1/4 load, CO Shield, 30 A RV receptacle, 99.2 lb.
Our 4500-watt dual fuel inverter generator features CO Shield®, the Carbon Monoxide auto shutoff system. The 212cc engine runs for up to 14 hours on gasoline or up to 21 hours with a 20-lb propane tank plus you can increase your power with the optional Parallel Kit.
Specifications
- Output. Gasoline: 4,500 W starting / 3,500 W running. Propane: 4,500 W starting / 3,150 W running.
- Engine. 212cc, Champion 4-stroke (no named series published).
- Fuel and run time. 2.25 gal tank, Gasoline up to 14 h.; Propane up to 21 h. at 1/4 load.
- Sound. 61 dB(A) at 23 feet (appears in Champion marketing copy as 'from 23 feet'; the spec-table noise row itself does not repeat the distance -- see notes).
- Starting. Recoil, electric.
- 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, 99.2 lb.
- Warranty. 3-year limited warranty.
- Emissions. EPA Certified: Yes; PGMA Compliant G300-2018.
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 16161-000031, for carburetor code 16100-000088. 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: 201319 operator’s manual (PDF).
Our 4500-watt dual fuel inverter generator features CO Shield®, the Carbon Monoxide auto shutoff system. The 212cc engine runs for up to 14 hours on gasoline or up to 21 hours with a 20-lb propane tank plus you can increase your power with the optional Parallel Kit.
- Dual Fuel — Operate your 4500-watt portable generator right out of the box on either gasoline or propane, plus features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system
- Quiet Technology and Extended Run Time — 61 dBA is great for RVs, tailgating, or camping with 4500 starting watts, 3500 running watts and up to 14 hours run time on gasoline, and 3150 running watts and up to 21 hours on propane
- Parallel Ready — The optional parallel kit (sold separately) enables this inverter to connect with another Champion inverter to increase your power output
- Intelligauge with Power Meter — Monitor voltage, frequency and operating hours with ease, plus the EZ Start Dial simplifies startup
- 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. This unit features Cold Start Technology, Extended Run Time, and an easy to read fuel gauge. With a 0.5-quart oil capacity (included 10W-30) and a low oil shut-off sensor, this inverter operates at an ultra-quiet 61dBA 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). Operate your Dual Fuel inverter right out of the box on gasoline or propane, and easily switch fuels with the EZ Start dial. When the 2.3-gallon tank of gasoline is full, the 212cc Champion engine produces 4500 starting watts and 3500 running watts and will run for up to 14 hours at 25% load. When using a 20-pound propane tank, it produces 4500 starting watts and 3150 running watts and will run for up to 21 hours at 25% load. The covered outlets in this RV Ready inverter include a 120V 30A RV (TT-30R), a 120V 20A household duplex outlet (5-20R), and a 12V regulated automotive outlet. The optional Parallel Kit (sold separately), with included standard 50-amp RV outlet, allows you to increase output by connecting up to two inverters. The never flat tires and fold-down handle make transport a cinch. 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.