Champion 3500-Watt Wireless Remote Start RV Ready Portable Generator with CO Shield®
Champion 201489 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, 116 lb.
Our 3500-watt generator features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system. The remote key fob allows you to start and stop your generator from up to 80 feet away. The 212cc Champion engine with electric start and included battery features Intelligauge and has the power you need for your RV, home outage backup or your next project.
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, electric, wireless remote.
- Outlets. (1) 120V 30A Locking (L5-30R); (1) 120V 30A (TT-30R); (1) 120V 20A Duplex (5-20R).
- CO Shield®. Carbon monoxide auto shutoff — the unit shuts itself down if CO builds up around it.
- Size and weight. 24.8 in. L x 23.6 in. W x 22.4 in. H, 116 lb.
- Warranty. 3-year limited warranty.
- Emissions. EPA Certified; 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 2,853 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 3,280-9,842 ft. (1,000 - 3,000 m) — part 100005754, for carburetor code 100753438. 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: 201489 operator’s manual (PDF).
Our 3500-watt generator features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system. The remote key fob allows you to start and stop your generator from up to 80 feet away. The 212cc Champion engine with electric start and included battery features Intelligauge and has the power you need for your RV, home outage backup or your next project.
- Wireless Remote Start — Start and stop with ease from up to 80 feet away with the included wireless remote key fob – push-button power and convenience like never before
- Intelligauge — monitors voltage, frequency and operating hours, plus features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system
- Reliable and Powerful — At 4375 starting watts and 3500 running watts, 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 duplex outlet; the Volt Guard™ built-in surge protector prevents overloads and keeps your appliances and equipment safe
- Champion Support — Includes 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts
Champion Power Equipment makes powering your life easier than ever with the 201489 3500-Watt RV Ready Portable Generator with CO Shield® and Wireless Remote Start. With enough power to start and run a 15,000 BTU RV air conditioner, you can also use this feature-packed generator to power the essentials in your home the next time there’s an outage. For projects, the 212cc Champion single-cylinder OHV engine has what it takes to handle the power tools you need. Champion’s got convenience covered. Starting and stopping your generator from up to 80 feet away with the wireless remote key fob is a snap. The convenient electric start includes a battery, plus Cold Start Technology ensures a quick start in cold weather. Champion’s Intelligauge monitors voltage, frequency and operating hours. The foldaway easy-grip handle and included wheel kit with never-flat tires make it a cinch to move your power where you need it. At 4375 starting watts and 3500 running watts, this unit can handle your essentials during an outage, plus it’s the perfect companion for your next camping trip or weekend project. Not only that, but 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). Fill up the 4.7-gallon tank of gasoline, run at 50% and enjoy up to 12 hours of power. From 23 feet, the noise level is 68 dBA, about as loud as a vacuum cleaner. Designed for safety with a low oil shut-off sensor plus an included oil funnel, this unit has a 0.5-quart oil capacity (recommended 10W-30). 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.