Champion Dual Fuel 4500 Watt Inverter Generator (Generator Review)
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- čas přidán 7. 11. 2021
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Champion 4500-watt inverter generator features Dual Fuel allowing the 212cc engine to run on gasoline or propane. The quiet 61 DBA for up to 14 hours on gasoline or up to 21 hours with a 20-lb propane tank - Věda a technologie
Am I the only one that continues to watch these generator reviews even though I’ve already bought one and have no intention of replacing it anytime soon?
😆 I appreciate you watching buddy
No your not. I live to watch the video even though I own 3 champion s already. Thanks Gavin for the videos. 🙏👍
@@sae1964 yessir 👏
You are not. I donit too.
Now I wish I had known about the next size up Champion genny that you can only get through Bass Pro Shop.
@@BradiKal61 wish you had not mentioned that. Now I have buyers remorse too. I don’t think I’ll need the extra wattage but the 3.7 gallon tank would’ve been nice. That said, it’s already a chore to get up into my truck by myself. I could do without the extra 25-30 lbs.
I just bought this generator...I was pleased with how quiet it was. Started right up on propane. Don't have any plans to put gasoline in the generator, unless in an emergency if I run out of propane. Thanks for the video!!
Thanks 🙏🏾
Thanks for the review. Worked without fail on my trip to Port Aransas TX for the 4th of July. Ran it day and night with A/C constantly on and kept her on gas only. Had to refill before sleep and when I woke up. Everyone who passed by remarked how quiet it was. Again, thanks Gavin.
Awesome 👏🏽
Outstanding tour of this unit. Best one to date. Exactly what we need to know to get it started. Thank you.
Thanks Gavin for the videos. I purchased the Champion model all black and yellow front last week on the web, $1,090 deliveryed, not delivered as yet. Your video will make it easier to get started. I also plan to use propane, but have gas incase I run out of propane. I live at 6,400 ft with lots of snow and power outages, so will run this unit for refrigerators and charging my Ecoflow River Pro power station. Already use my new Ecoflow to power lights and gas stand alone stove blower during last power outage, 14 hours, Need to build a little house around generator to keep snow and rain off.
Wow!! Rick sounds like you’re ready that’s a nice set up, I like it.
great idea about running just propane and gas just in case you run out that should keep your carburetor nice and clean for storage.
@@GeneratorReviews Gavin, keep the great vids, you explain everything so clearly and people without experience can understand and learn. God Bless.
thanks gavin, i bought one of these a few weeks ago based on some of your other reviews. Its pretty sweet thanks for all your help
Great unit. Love mine! Thanks for posting. -Ed
I love this champion I got one and it’s quite and works great. Had with me when I visited my buddy at his ranch. Took my Rockwood trailer, dual ac and this work great 👍. Can be connected to the quick connect from the rv with no trouble. Thanks 🙏 buddy
I think I forgot to mention the quick connect🤔
@@GeneratorReviews no you did mention it on your video. Which is something I liked because like I mentioned I can connect it to my rv quick connect also. Thanks 🙏
Nice job…. Convinced us to buy one. We did a review and mentioned your channel in our description. Keep up the good work
Thanks guys 👍🏾
Great review as always . Very through. Love your videos.👍👍👍
I agree great channel 👍
Thank you Kanye🙏🏼
I like the best the silence. Thank you for your good reviews, I look for your viedeos before make any buy.
Thanks for watching I appreciate that 👍🏾💯
Great review 🖐
Great Video as always Gavin. Will you ever do a video of your solar setup? Do you have grid tie? Or off grid?
I have both grid tie and off grid backup already made a video of it. Check out my videos you’ll see
Thanks Gavin, I have no idea how "quantify" this, but how do they lift/handle? Are the handles sturdy, will it fit under a truck bed cover? Ideally how well do the wheel locks work? Would love to see how much they might slide and roll around in the back of a truck. Trailer peasants such as myself would be very grateful that analysis.
The handles on this generator are pretty sturdy because they are mounted on both sides and it should fit underneath your truck cover when the generator is sitting flat its actually sits on four rubber legs and the wheels are actually lifted so it should not roll in the back of your truck.
I have the 4650 starting watts version and it just barely fits under my tonneau tri fold cover in an F150. Not sure if this model is any taller.
Good morning Gavin! Thank you very much for highlighting this model. If we went with the 100 pounder, I think it would be this or the Westinghouse 4500. I also think I would opt for the remote start model vice the dual fuel.
Safe travels!
Enjoy your video’s and information. A Question. I saw your RV Surge protector. Very cool. Can you use these with a Generator on your home?
Yep you can and should
Very Informative video however you should have mentioned the manufacturers recommendation for a 5 hour break in period, just SayN ✌️
Hi Gavin. Love your channel. It's been a great help to me as I try to select one for camping and emergencies at home. I'm down to this one and the wen 3800 gasser. This one is about 200 dollars more. Is it worth it? I'm only planning to use mine to power a sump pump, fridge and freezer in a power outage and my 15k btu AC in my camper on those once or twice a year boondocking trips to races. Would you recommend one over the other?
Hi Frank
Thanks for watching happy I was able to help. You should probably double check your sump pump make sure it’s not 240 volts. If it’s just 120 V the generator should be perfect for what you need to power
I’m doing the review on a 5500 W that has 5000 running and 240 V it should be perfect for a situation like that
The generator won’t necessarily overheat with a blocked intake. The intake isn’t for cooling, it’s for your air/fuel mixture. If it’s blocked it will simply stall or not start. If its on dirt, you risk small particles getting past the filter and damaging the engine.
The filter would catch dirt.
@@deibertmichael filters don’t catch everything.
@@jabroni6199 With every Generator.
@@deibertmichael right. I never said it’s limited to this one
Great reviews Gavin. Any ETA on the load decibel test for this generator?
I will test it soon
Can you replace the fuel cap on top so that it has a lower profile to be able to fit under a tonneau cover? Thanks for the great vid!
I’m sure you can find one that would work better.
First off, best gen reviews bar none!
I am considering a champion 4650 dual fuel & was hoping you could answer a question.
I don’t see a fuel source selector?
Obviously not an issue if switching from propane to gasoline. But if you’ve got a tank full of gasoline and then want to switch it to propane how is the gasoline cut off?
It also seems it’s unable to run the carburetor dry for storage with the all in one knob?
The price is definitely right on the champions but I’m afraid I’ll be unhappy with the lack of control.
Again, excellent work in my humble opinion.
Edit-- I decided to error on the side of caution & purchased the XP4500ih. Yes the champion was much less $ but considering this is a emergency genset I’d rather have a surplus of options/features.
Thanks for watching
You'll like the XP4500
I had the same question about a selector switch. Do you have to just run the gas tank dry???
@@justinlyon1050 I contacted Champion with a couple questions and they failed to answer the gasoline valve question. My other inquiry was the lack of a fuel selector valve, if your running gasoline and switch to propane how is the fuel transfer handled ?
I was told the carburetor automatically senses the pressure of the gas vapor.
I talked to Champion today 22Feb2022, and they said it will run the propane first and if there is gas in the tank it will continue to run after the propane runs out as long as the load isnt more than 50% due to a chance of stalling out when searching for the fuel source.
@@JorgePerez-yt9ou
That’s a good bit of information, thanks.
Thanks Gavin
Maybe like a thin layer of sound deadening and then the foam...
Good video! I'm thinking about buying this, but I have one question if you know and are willing to answer. Can you hook this generator up to a relatively small breaker box by wiring it through an inlet box and then installing an interlock device on the breaker? I'm in an ADU (garage converted to small apartment), and I'd like to run a 5000 btu air conditioner, mini fridge, hot plate, and a few lamps (not all day the same time, of course). I'm worried about losing power this summer and it getting to be 114 degrees like last year. Thanks for your time.
You can and it should be able to power the loads you mentioned
Thanks for watching
@@GeneratorReviews Thank you. 👍
Stupid question… if I need 3,000 watts for multiple items in my home, do I need to run two cords from two outlets on the generator? Cords are rated at 1,875 watts. I don’t see how I could pull enough power from one connection.
If you’re going to be pulling 3000 watts that’s right at 25 amp at 120 V
Just get a 30a extension cord for the generator
I was just out of power for 3.5 days because of a snowstorm and I borrowed one of the 3400 watt champions from a buddy. I just ordered one of these, so it’ll probably never snow again, but I’m still excited to be getting more prepared.
How much solar do you have? Do you have any videos shoring that Setup?
The next time it snows you’ll be prepared that’s the good news and I do have videos on my solar set up please check it out just go to my channel and scroll down on my videos you’ll find them
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Any thoughts on testing the Wen 875i? Hard to beat the price of $899 if it passes your test!
Thanks
I will check and see if I can find one
How does this compare with the other Champion inverter gen? Which do you like better?
I like this one because it’s really quiet and compact and I like the 5500 dual fuel because of that 5500 starting wants champions have a three-year warranty and the generators are very Reliable
what makes the 4650 version of this one better, capacity and slight increase in power?
It a gas only generator is it’s rated different than a dual fuel
if u run generator on propane will it show how much is left in the bottle like a gas gauge
No but you can purchase a gauge for the propane tanks
Anybody know what the runtime is on gas at full load? All anybody mentions is the 14hrs at 25% load.
You should get right about 3.5 - 4 hrs on a tank at full load
Thanks for watching
Is there a back up for if your little battery dies? So you can pull start it?
Nvm sorry I just saw it on the side hahahaha my bad. I think this is what I may be going with!
Hey Jason
Awesome 😎
Have you been able to check out the Firman dual fuel 3300/3000w generator?
I’m torn between it or this. Quiet is key!
Not yet at least not the dual fuel model
The champion is definitely quieter than the firman.
Champion
@@GeneratorReviews thanks! I was looking for honest generator reviews from people with hands on experience and came across your channel. I’m glad I did!
One last question, for the same price, would you buy a couple year old Honda 3000IS, or this Champion unit new?
Do you know what type of propane inlet it is? Is it a 3/8 inch male flare?
3/8 male flare
Does it have a pure sine wave inverter?
Yep it has a pure sine wave inverter
Do you ever have problems starting up this generator the way it starts
I’ve never had any issues starting this one up
Hi Gavin, did you ever get around to load testing this?
I will get it done
I didn’t realize it was skipped
Gavin, if you have two 4500 generators, will you get 50 amp 240 or just 50 amp?
You will not get 240v but you will get 50+ amps when paralleled
Thanks figured that out after I sent the comment out
Whar are you running for home backup?
@@josephgaestel1193 I have an off grid system lithium batteries and I can attach A Generator to recharge my batteries
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@@GeneratorReviews
So do you have a video of your off grid system? Big enough to run the Thor? Should be quiet impressive
Has anyone ever tried to take the insulation out, then adding a thicker kind to make it even quieter?... something I've been thinking about.
I should definitely do that! Thanks
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What is the model number on this one? Also wish you would do load test on propane, You have to consider most of us are interested in the propane load test because if not we would have bought the gas with remote starter :)
I do the gas test so I can test the full potential of the generator if you want a Propane test Just ask me and I’ll do it
I appreciate you watching
Thanks 🙏🏾
amzn.to/3tSUm8n Here’s a link to that exact generator on Amazon
@@GeneratorReviews Understood but not sure if you understood what I said. Most people who buy this will buy it for propane use. So knowing the full potential of the gas as fuel is no help. I was just trying to help. NP.
@@GeneratorReviews Thanks but I have been looking at it on amazon for weeks now price dropped again and I bought it already. There are different model numbers that look identical. Not sure what the differences are or if they even have any but just wanted to let you know that it is very helpful to know the model numbers when watching a review so it's apples for apples.
I just got this, i cant find the 5500w for the life of me. You know Gavin knows his ish. cause he doesnt have his solar on the roof of his house.
😎Thanks buddy
Do you have the exact dimensions?
Champion inverter generator
(L23.2 x W17.7 x H20.1 in
🇺🇸 I can't find it!
I found it on Amazon for $1400.
@@Tom-In-Ga I only see the gas. Not the DF.
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@@GeneratorReviews wow 1400.00 ships in 3months. Out of range for me. Thanks Gavin!
@@seymorefact4333 I n Amazon I typed in "Champion 4500 inverter generator" and it brought up all the different versions including dual fuel.
You should change the title. This is NOT a 4500 watt inverter. Plug 3 1,500 watt heaters in and watch what happens. It won't run for 14 hours either. Not at 25% load. I know. I have this generator.
You do realize it’s rated for 3,500 continuous watts? So if you put a 4500 watt continuous draw on it you’re exceeding the rated capacity by 1,000 watts?
@@dondgc2298 Yes, I do know that. Also, look at the parts list. The inverter board is the same used on all the generators and it lists it at 2,850. They might as well list this generator at 500 megawatts. What they do is take a break when they are overloaded with anything over 3,500. In the old days they would shut down with an overload blinking led. It's all BS. They are all doing it