Champion 4500-Watt RV Ready Portable Open Frame Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology and CO Shield®
Champion 201320 3,650 W inverter portable generator — 4,500 W starting / 3,650 W running on gasoline, 64 dB(A) at 23 feet, 224cc, 22 hr at 1/4 load, CO Shield, 30 A RV receptacle, 78 lb.
Champion’s RV Ready Open Frame Inverter is 50% quieter and 20% lighter than an equally rated traditional 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, plus you can easily increase your power with the optional Parallel Kit.
Specifications
- Output. Gasoline: 4,500 W starting / 3,650 W running.
- Engine. 224cc.
- Fuel and run time. 4.02 gal tank, 22 hours at 1/4 load.
- Sound. 64 dB(A) at 23 feet.
- Starting. Recoil.
- Outlets. (1) 120V AC, 30A RV (NEMA TT-30R); (1) 120V AC, 20A (NEMA-5-20R); (1) 12V DC, 8A (Automotive).
- CO Shield®. Carbon monoxide auto shutoff — the unit shuts itself down if CO builds up around it.
- Size and weight. 20.9 in. L x 18.3 in. W x 19.4 in. H, 78 lb.
- Warranty. 3-year limited warranty.
- Emissions. EPA Certified: Yes; PGMA Compliant G300-2023 (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 2,975 W instead of 3,650 W.
- Colorado Springs, ~6,035 ft: about 21% off — roughly 2,879 W instead of 3,650 W.
- Monument / Palmer Divide, ~7,000 ft: about 24% off — roughly 2,756 W instead of 3,650 W.
- Leadville / high passes, ~9,000 ft: about 32% off — roughly 2,500 W instead of 3,650 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 100713414, for carburetor code 100153290. 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: 201320 operator’s manual (PDF).
Champion’s RV Ready Open Frame Inverter is 50% quieter and 20% lighter than an equally rated traditional 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, plus you can easily increase your power with the optional Parallel Kit.
- Advanced Design — 50% quieter and 20% lighter than an equally rated traditional generator, plus features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system
- Quiet Technology and Extended Run Time — 64 dBA is great for RVs, tailgating, your next project or home backup, with 4500 starting watts and 3650 running watts for up to 22 hours run time on gasoline
- Clean electricity for sensitive electronics — RV Ready with a 120V 30A RV, a 120V 20A household duplex outlet with clean power (less than 3% THD), plus a 12V automotive-style outlet.
- 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
- Champion Support — Includes 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts
The Champion Power Equipment 4500-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 224cc Champion engine produces 4500 starting watts and 3650 running watts, and runs for 22 hours at 25% load when the 4.02-gallon fuel tank is full. With a 0.6-quart oil capacity (included 10W-30) and a low oil shut-off sensor, this inverter operates at 64 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 30A RV (TT-30R), a 120V 20A household duplex outlet (5-20R) plus a 12V automotive-style outlet. The optional Parallel Kit (sold separately), with included standard 50-amp RV outlet, provides a clip-on connection which allows you to connect with another Parallel Ready Champion Inverter or Power Station for more power and longer run time. 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.