I AM CURRENTLY using the exact same generator, during this small winter storm in Texas, in my area it is very normal for the electricity to go off but with this generator it maintains 3 televisions, a PC, a pipe heater, among other small things like lamps , telephones and it stays in energy saving mode, it is very cool, it has been stored for more than a year since I acquired it.-
Thank you for showing the RPM. That was very helpful to see the RPM difference between gas and propane. This is the first review I've seen that shows the RPM.
I just got one of these - model number change (200961), but still dual fuel 2500 watt. Followed all the directions, Runs extremely quiet - *very impressive.* The primary purpose of this generator will be to power a gas furnace, TV's, a few lights, and internet routers - in a 3,800 sq ft. home,. After the *2021Texas February Freezout* I decided never again. We have a large see through nat gas fireplace, so we didn't have to burn the furniture to keep from freezing. But even at that, temp's got into the low 40's inside! and -3F outside. Ran 8 to 12 hours with *NO ELECTRICITY* over 4 days of it, with maybe an hour here and there with power. Today, I did the test after a lot of research. Fortunately that paid off, because this, as probably the majority of portable generators, use a "floating neutral" as opposed to 'bonded neutral'. The startup sequence of the furnace does not like, nor will it run the furnace on floating neutral nor on 'dirty power'. Made a plug for one of the outlets by jumpering the neutral and ground wire together. Now, it runs perfectly as a bonded neutral generator. I am literally amazed this small generator ran the gas furnace and it did it in the ECO Mode. It didn't even have to ramp up to get the blower fan running. Ran it through several cycles without a single problem. Will be completing the wiring with a single transfer switch. *Great Shout out to this little wonder machine!*
This was just superb both in the data and the production. Best work I've seen, but then I'm a statisitican and really depend on data like this for decision making. Thanks.
Thanks Jerry I appreciate your feedback, I will add that to the next review but also trying to keep them under 20 minutes for the ones how fast skip through the entire video, then ask me the same question I just spent 20 minutes explaining😅
Excellent review. I plan on using propane only due the ease of long term storage. After watching this, I think I can confidently power my homes basic necessities with this generator.
I recently purchased this generator. Your channel has been my go-to for my decision on which one I was going with. I also installed a Softstart on my 13.5btu AC. The champion starts the AC without issue on propane.
Perfect thanks for sharing this. It’s funny how some people spend an extra $500 to buy a bigger generator when all they have to do is install soft starts. 👍🏾👌🏾
@@GeneratorReviews for me, it was more about convenience. We mostly have shore power. But want to have the Genny for lunch stops and occasional dry camping. But didn’t want to carry gas. Have 2 tanks of propane on my trailer. After around 10k mi of camping last year, only emptied 1 tank.
Would this start a 15k btu dometic AC with a micro air easy soft start it puts out 21A ( which I believe is 2520 watts) at start up then maintains 8A running with soft start installed or do I need a bigger generator?
Awesome test, Gavin. Mine arrived last night and I couldn't resist running it. These load numbers you found are quite helpful to me. I ran it on propane only and its only duty will be to run a 1000 watt 75 amp lithium battery charger when its raining or foggy and the solar panel output is low. Its a very nicely designed unit and lighter and smaller than another 2000 watt inverter generator that I had. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the video. I was just breaking in my 100899 Champion this weekend (99% the same as your 200962 in this video). One of the most appreciated features oddly is the no-tools access. Very handy and no lost screws. I heard other people say their dual fuel generators were a little more noisy on propane, but gave no reason for it. It runs at a higher RPM... great testing and observation.
Great real-world review. Very helpful if you're in the process of looking to buy a generator and calculating the demand to fit the generator. Terrific video!
Wish I had known about this before I purchased my Predator 2000. Not that there’s anything wrong with it but the overload light will start flashing with the RV AC and trips immediately when I power on the Keurig (without the AC running of course) I think this little guys extra 250watts running and 500 starting watts is just what I’d need to power both individually without an issue. I have a Champion 4650 that’ll do both, even simultaneously if I wanted, but lugging around 40-50lbs is a lot easier on the back than 100+ lbs.
I bought the 2000w champion dual fuel bnib from a liquidation store (no warranty) it has 24 hours. Changed oil about 3 times in first hour then ran for about 5 and changed again. Lots of metal every time. Ran it for 15 and oil was very dark for propane and decompression system wasn't working anymore, and it burns oil. Exhaust valve had extreme amount of clearance. I put the carb, spacer, and all the hoses on my generac gp2200i and it bolted right on (both mz80 clones from different manufacturers) gasoline inlet tubes different diameters on the carbs however. I intend to run it on propane instead because I think the champion engine may be a turd. It has 19 hours and none of the same problems. I'm doing a test run right now to see if it burns the same amount of propane with the different rpm mapping, and to see if oil is dark again. The champion burned about 0.77lbs/hr with steady load of 750w
@@GeneratorReviews it was definately new, but yeah you are correct. Who knows maybe it was from a bad batch someone pilfered or something. I just checked on the generac, 1.05 lbs per hour at 750 watts. That sucks. Scale I weighed the tank with has no decimals so maybe that is skewing my numbers. Burned 6 lbs in 5.7 hours. My previous calculation was because propane guy put 12lbs in after I ran it. I never thought to use the industrial scale at my work so that could be off too
Should have added, though: I see you've done reviews of other small inverter gens - It would have been REALLY useful for you to comment on how this compared to the 2000-2200 watt pieces you've reviewed.
@@davidpomm I get about 5 hours on my Champion 2000 watt duel fuel inverter generator running a 12000 BTU window unit running gas! Remember you can't get a Honda generator that runs on propane.
Good afternoon! Thank you very much for this most informative demo of the Champion 2500! This is awesome! I have a travel trailer arriving in a few weeks. I will mostly be boondocking with it for at least the next 5 years. After that, I hope to retire and start doing 1-2 month trips; which I suspect will be more in campgrounds. I will install a robust solar setup on my rig. So, am looking to get a suitcase inverter generator in the event it is cloudy or we are in the trees. This is a really tough decision. There are, of course, the very proven Honda’s. With reliability and name comes a distinct price height. And then comes a few of these different models that probably do just about as good as the Honda. In our case, the generator would only be a back up. And, occasionally, it would be called on to run the a/c. I will put a soft start on the a/c to reduce its power draw. I like this champion! And it has an extra 100 or 200 continuous watts as compared to some of the other choices. I know a 3000+ watt gen would better do the job. But, I REALLY want to keep the gen weights to the 50ish lbs level. And, if I needed to, could get a second lighter generator to supplement (another good reason for a Honda off-shoot model). Safe travels
@@GeneratorReviews thank you very much, also! If you were in that position, would you get a Honda 2200 or would you get a different one for $600...and maybe a second one later if you found you needed it?
@@campingalan That’s a hard one, I would definitely recommend that you figure out what you need to power first and then you’ll know which one’s going to get the job done ✅
@@GeneratorReviews wish your link payed you some dividends. Just purchased based from your review. Will subscribe and look through your content. Thank you again my friend. Cheers from So Cal.
Your videos are the best. Thank you for being so thorough! We are interested in knowing if this generator could run a hair dryer? Typical blow dryers can run at 1875 watts or 2000 watts. From what I learned watching your video, it seems like as long as we find a hair dryer that runs around 1600 watts or lower, we would be in ok shape? Thanks again.
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Thanks for the great video. Im trying to prep for hurricane season. Any interest in testing how long it takes to run a propane tank dry at a higher load? I would be running mine at 40% load and I'm trying to find out how many propane tanks I would need for about 5 days of power.
You don't say how long you plan on running the generator per day? I put a heavy load on my Champion 2000 watt duel fuel inverter generator with gas and it ran for close to 5 hours. So if the generator will run close to 34 hours on 20 lb propane@ 25 per sent load you should get about 25 hours on one tank? Just guessing. That would take 5 20 pound tanks. Only if you get them refilled, the ones you get exchanged for they are not filled up all the way to allow for expansion!
Champion makes a 2000/1700 version of this, also dual fuel with the propane rated at 1530 running. My guess is that this (2000/1700) generator probably is pretty much a near clone that simply doesn't rev as high as the 2500 - if so, it would probably be a bit quieter and a bit more fuel efficient? Any thoughts on this assumption?
I think it all depends on your power requirements if you don’t need that extra 500W the 2000W would be a little bit more fuel efficient as far as quieter I really don’t see it being any quieter
I just purchased one last week. It can only run 1100 watts on propane continuously, not 1600 watts. Please try running it for more than 10 minutes and see what happens. Love your channel!
See if it can run for 30 minutes. The one I had would run for about 15 to 20 at 1100 watts. I ended up returning it and got a WEN DF400i because the GM3500iAED wasn't available. Boy did I get ripped off! I paid 795.16 now the price is 639. The GM3500iAED is 899 and weighs 56 pounds. The WEN DF400i is 100 pounds👎🏻. I hope you have better luck than I had. Having something that you really did not want is no fun!
Great review! I'm buying one. Could you please tell me the make and model of that great digital display of volts, watts, amps, frequency. I have been looking all over for one just like that. Thanks!
Shopping around right now and see Champion has this one and also a 2000 watt version but both have the same size motor (79cc) and same weight listed on Amazon. So does this one just literally have a larger capacity inverter and that’s it? But yet it still weighs the same as the 2000 watt version?
that 2500/1850 is really a 2000/1700w gen they just raised the engine Max rpm's from 4300 which the 2000w runs at to 4800 rpm's for the 2500w to get the Extra 500 Watts Surge & 150 watts on Run they Both have the Same 79CC Engine so instead of making the engine larger CC they just upped the Rpm's ! which cost them Nothing Extra in Cost But they Charge $70 More for the 2500 !
I can tell you on eco mode that is not 3,000. In fact I think the spark is hitting on every TDC, rather than on each full four stroke. I think your tach is for a two stroke engine not a four stroke. Cut the rpm in half for the correct rpm.
Hi Gavin! Love your channel. I'm trying to decide between this model (200961) and the new Wen DF250i. A comparison or any other feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, and keep up the great work.
You can’t go wrong with either one but the Champion has the quick connect which makes it really easy when running on propane. I will see if I can put a test together comparing those two.
great video. I'm going to purchase one for my small camper it has a quick connect for a propane griddle. is there a hose I can buy to use it instead of the one that comes with it?
Subscribed great job. Can't make up my mind if it was your choice would you go with the Champion 2500 or the Predator 2000 also not sure about reliability? Thanks, Mike
Awesome video, great load testing, thank you! I had a question about this generator, it says not to use more than 10%ethanol gas. Im starting to see 15%ethanol gas available, is there an addiditve to remove ethanol?
Check out your area, they sell non alcohol gas at different gas stations! You should also get a fuel stabilizer like Stable for the gas it will prevent the gas from gumming up the carb and will make fuel last for up to 2 years.
Question. I just bought this unit thanks to your video and the ability for this unit to run propane. Is it normal to hear the sound of propane coming out of tank when it is connected to generator but not running? I checked all connections with soapy water, so I would guess it is being consumed internally, or do I have a faulty unit with a leak?
Like I always said, the best thing about dual fuel is, if times get hard just about every back patio in America has a propane grill on it. Not that I am that way…….just sayin!
Hi Gavin great video gave it a thumbs up. I'm thinking about buying this generator for my small travel trailer. It has a 13500 BTU air conditioning unit. Do you think this generator can handle it. All the info I find online seems to recommend using a Micro Air Easy Start. Thanks for you input.
Yes, absolutely but is that the only thing you need to run and especially during the hot summer months, the micro easy start helps a lot. please consider a 3k generator for rving
@@GeneratorReviews Thank you for your quick response. I have been looking at the Champion 3400 dual fuel. I was trying to save a few dollars so that is why I was a bit confused from all the videos I watched. Yours made so much sense and direct to the point. I'm glad I contacted you and you responded. Cheers!
QUESTION- They tell you if you're going to store more than 20 days to pull the spark plug and put approx. 1tsp. oil in, then put the plug back in??? Really, what's the purpose? I'm having a heck of a time getting my hand in that small hole just to pull the cover off. I'm a 66 yr. old woman and my hand is smaller than most men, I can't imagine how they expect a man to get his hand in there! Unless maybe he's a very, very small man! Any tips on this part of maint., Thanks!
I have generators that’s 14 years old and I never once did that please don’t let these guys drive you crazy If you’re doing a long term storage just drain the gas tank and carburetor change your oil and you’ll be perfectly fine.
@@GeneratorReviews I really appreciate your response. I was hesitant to do it even though the manual tells you too. I saw where a male reviewer had done it, but questioned if it was a necessary step and was hoping he wouldn't have problems when it came time to start it by doing so. I have only run propane at this point. I bought it for this reason. I used to drain my old one the way you explained and never had any problems starting it. Thanks!
You can burn ethanol blend the only thing is when you’re storing the generator, just make sure every drop of fuel is out of the tank and out of the carburetor. There’s a little screw that drains the carburetor use it and everything should be fine my friend.
I AM CURRENTLY using the exact same generator, during this small winter storm in Texas, in my area it is very normal for the electricity to go off but with this generator it maintains 3 televisions, a PC, a pipe heater, among other small things like lamps , telephones and it stays in energy saving mode, it is very cool, it has been stored for more than a year since I acquired it.-
Thank you for showing the RPM. That was very helpful to see the RPM difference between gas and propane. This is the first review I've seen that shows the RPM.
Glad I found this video. That is the exact generator I'm going to purchase. You did a great job of explaining what it can do.
Glad it helped you
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you sold me, im getting one, mainly for camping trips but as back up for my indoor portable heater/ac in my bed room for short power outages
Thanks
Why can't every other CZcams video go into this level of detail? Wow. Amazing stuff. Just subscribed. Please do more videos like this!
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I will keep making them
I just got one of these - model number change (200961), but still dual fuel 2500 watt. Followed all the directions, Runs extremely quiet - *very impressive.* The primary purpose of this generator will be to power a gas furnace, TV's, a few lights, and internet routers - in a 3,800 sq ft. home,. After the *2021Texas February Freezout* I decided never again. We have a large see through nat gas fireplace, so we didn't have to burn the furniture to keep from freezing. But even at that, temp's got into the low 40's inside! and -3F outside. Ran 8 to 12 hours with *NO ELECTRICITY* over 4 days of it, with maybe an hour here and there with power. Today, I did the test after a lot of research. Fortunately that paid off, because this, as probably the majority of portable generators, use a "floating neutral" as opposed to 'bonded neutral'. The startup sequence of the furnace does not like, nor will it run the furnace on floating neutral nor on 'dirty power'. Made a plug for one of the outlets by jumpering the neutral and ground wire together. Now, it runs perfectly as a bonded neutral generator. I am literally amazed this small generator ran the gas furnace and it did it in the ECO Mode. It didn't even have to ramp up to get the blower fan running. Ran it through several cycles without a single problem. Will be completing the wiring with a single transfer switch. *Great Shout out to this little wonder machine!*
Thanks for watching
Happy you’re happy with it such an impressive unit light weight and powerful
Thanks man. Your videos are the Gold Standard. No other videos are as comprehensive as yours !
This was just superb both in the data and the production. Best work I've seen, but then I'm a statisitican and really depend on data like this for decision making. Thanks.
Thanks Jerry I appreciate your feedback, I will add that to the next review but also trying to keep them under 20 minutes for the ones how fast skip through the entire video, then ask me the same question I just spent 20 minutes explaining😅
Excellent review. I plan on using propane only due the ease of long term storage. After watching this, I think I can confidently power my homes basic necessities with this generator.
Happy this help!
Thanks for watching
I saw a video where someone used propane only and had issue of the carb bowl rusting out.
I assume he didn't drain the bowl of condensation
I recently purchased this generator. Your channel has been my go-to for my decision on which one I was going with. I also installed a Softstart on my 13.5btu AC. The champion starts the AC without issue on propane.
Perfect thanks for sharing this. It’s funny how some people spend an extra $500 to buy a bigger generator when all they have to do is install soft starts. 👍🏾👌🏾
@@GeneratorReviews for me, it was more about convenience. We mostly have shore power. But want to have the Genny for lunch stops and occasional dry camping. But didn’t want to carry gas. Have 2 tanks of propane on my trailer. After around 10k mi of camping last year, only emptied 1 tank.
Would this start a 15k btu dometic AC with a micro air easy soft start it puts out 21A ( which I believe is 2520 watts) at start up then maintains 8A running with soft start installed or do I need a bigger generator?
@@tommyvega226 you should get a bigger generator.
Awesome test, Gavin. Mine arrived last night and I couldn't resist running it. These load numbers you found are quite helpful to me. I ran it on propane only and its only duty will be to run a 1000 watt 75 amp lithium battery charger when its raining or foggy and the solar panel output is low. Its a very nicely designed unit and lighter and smaller than another 2000 watt inverter generator that I had. Keep up the good work!
Thanks
glad it helped you out 👍🏾
Exact reason I bought mine. Can do other duties as needed.
Thanks for the video. I was just breaking in my 100899 Champion this weekend (99% the same as your 200962 in this video). One of the most appreciated features oddly is the no-tools access. Very handy and no lost screws. I heard other people say their dual fuel generators were a little more noisy on propane, but gave no reason for it. It runs at a higher RPM... great testing and observation.
Thanks for watching my videos. That’s one of my favorite features as well.. no tools access. Makes life easier.
My dual fuel generators seem to run a little quieter on propane but almost not noticeable.
@@tomtee4442 The RPM increases on propane
Great real-world review. Very helpful if you're in the process of looking to buy a generator and calculating the demand to fit the generator. Terrific video!
Very useful details on the actual wattage you get for gas and propane. Thanks!
Thanks for watching 👍🏾
Wish I had known about this before I purchased my Predator 2000. Not that there’s anything wrong with it but the overload light will start flashing with the RV AC and trips immediately when I power on the Keurig (without the AC running of course) I think this little guys extra 250watts running and 500 starting watts is just what I’d need to power both individually without an issue. I have a Champion 4650 that’ll do both, even simultaneously if I wanted, but lugging around 40-50lbs is a lot easier on the back than 100+ lbs.
Just got mine today as hurricane prep so excited
Awesome 😎
Great job not a music concert before you began no acting up well educated on your equipment and the task at hand! Presentation was professional
Thanks I appreciate your feedback 💯🙏🏾
The best review of this generator. None of the others does the numbers!
Thanks 1 million😁
I bought the 2000w champion dual fuel bnib from a liquidation store (no warranty) it has 24 hours. Changed oil about 3 times in first hour then ran for about 5 and changed again. Lots of metal every time. Ran it for 15 and oil was very dark for propane and decompression system wasn't working anymore, and it burns oil. Exhaust valve had extreme amount of clearance. I put the carb, spacer, and all the hoses on my generac gp2200i and it bolted right on (both mz80 clones from different manufacturers) gasoline inlet tubes different diameters on the carbs however. I intend to run it on propane instead because I think the champion engine may be a turd. It has 19 hours and none of the same problems. I'm doing a test run right now to see if it burns the same amount of propane with the different rpm mapping, and to see if oil is dark again. The champion burned about 0.77lbs/hr with steady load of 750w
You gotta be very careful when getting stuff from those liquidation stores you don’t know what you’re getting.
@@GeneratorReviews it was definately new, but yeah you are correct. Who knows maybe it was from a bad batch someone pilfered or something. I just checked on the generac, 1.05 lbs per hour at 750 watts. That sucks. Scale I weighed the tank with has no decimals so maybe that is skewing my numbers. Burned 6 lbs in 5.7 hours. My previous calculation was because propane guy put 12lbs in after I ran it. I never thought to use the industrial scale at my work so that could be off too
The best review on any generator I've seen yet thumbs up
Thanks 🙏🏾
Awesome review everything you need to know in 20 minutes!
Thank you sir✅👍🏾
Well done man! Just bought one off Amazon! Cheers...
Nice! Am happy that helped you.
Thanks for watching
Should have added, though: I see you've done reviews of other small inverter gens - It would have been REALLY useful for you to comment on how this compared to the 2000-2200 watt pieces you've reviewed.
SUPER REVIEW...THANKS...I JUST ORDERED ONE OF THESE AFTER VIEWING YOUR REVIEW...THANKS AGAIN AND KEEP YOUR REVIEWS COMING
Thanks for watching
Thanks for the great testing you do. I own this generator and love it, but you pushed it for me.
We have one of these on our camper, it runs a 15K furrion AC and keeps a camper icy cold at 90-plus degrees here in Florida right now
They are tuff little work horses keep the oil changed and you probably won’t have any trouble with it.👍🏾
Do you have a soft start for the AC or no?
For how long? Can you get 6-8 hours out of it? My Honda 2200i is only getting 3 1/2 hours on an 11,000 btu a/c. Looking to upgrade
@@davidpomm I get about 5 hours on my Champion 2000 watt duel fuel inverter generator running a 12000 BTU window unit running gas! Remember you can't get a Honda generator that runs on propane.
Just re-watched this review, thinking of picking one of these up when they go on sale again - thanks again for your reviews, they are always great.
Thanks
More than 15 amps on propane; that's impressive!
Yessir 👍🏾
"To measure is to know" Great job showing the actual performance. The test equipment is as interesting as the generator.
Thanks 🙏🏾
Good afternoon! Thank you very much for this most informative demo of the Champion 2500! This is awesome!
I have a travel trailer arriving in a few weeks. I will mostly be boondocking with it for at least the next 5 years. After that, I hope to retire and start doing 1-2 month trips; which I suspect will be more in campgrounds.
I will install a robust solar setup on my rig. So, am looking to get a suitcase inverter generator in the event it is cloudy or we are in the trees.
This is a really tough decision. There are, of course, the very proven Honda’s. With reliability and name comes a distinct price height. And then comes a few of these different models that probably do just about as good as the Honda.
In our case, the generator would only be a back up. And, occasionally, it would be called on to run the a/c. I will put a soft start on the a/c to reduce its power draw.
I like this champion! And it has an extra 100 or 200 continuous watts as compared to some of the other choices.
I know a 3000+ watt gen would better do the job. But, I REALLY want to keep the gen weights to the 50ish lbs level. And, if I needed to, could get a second lighter generator to supplement (another good reason for a Honda off-shoot model).
Safe travels
Thanks 🙏🏾
Sounds like you have an excellent plan ahead I wish the best of luck and save travels.
@@GeneratorReviews thank you very much, also!
If you were in that position, would you get a Honda 2200 or would you get a different one for $600...and maybe a second one later if you found you needed it?
@@campingalan That’s a hard one, I would definitely recommend that you figure out what you need to power first and then you’ll know which one’s going to get the job done ✅
I seriously thinking about buying this generator. I think it is plenty big for my use
Nice. Just what I need at the cabin.
Great test thank you for all the information!
You’re welcome
Thanks for watching
Great video! Just subscribed. Ordered one and waiting for delivery.
Cool!! congrats on your purchase and welcome 🙏🏾 thanks for the subscribe
Always make sure the tip goes in the hole :)
Thanks for the review. Thumbs up. Think I'm going to pick one up.
Great thorough and solid review. Helping us decide on this buy...Thank you.
Glad I could help!
@@GeneratorReviews wish your link payed you some dividends. Just purchased based from your review. Will subscribe and look through your content. Thank you again my friend. Cheers from So Cal.
@@ronniesherpalee4150 Thanks I’m so happy this helped you with your purchase
Thanks for all of the detail regarding this generator !
Glad it was helpful!
Very well done video. Professional. I just picked up that same hour meter/tach and love it.
Awesome 😎
This is one of the coolest channels. Just subscribed. Thanks for all of your hard work and effort. This videos are extremely well presented.
Thanks so much for the Sub welcome!! 🤗 💯👍🏾
Very nice vid. I also like the 3-year warranty on this model.
Thanks 🙏🏾
What a great, objective video. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
most informative review I've seen so far!
Your videos are the best. Thank you for being so thorough! We are interested in knowing if this generator could run a hair dryer? Typical blow dryers can run at 1875 watts or 2000 watts. From what I learned watching your video, it seems like as long as we find a hair dryer that runs around 1600 watts or lower, we would be in ok shape? Thanks again.
Excellent demonstration! Thanks!
Thanks
Another great video! Thank you!
Another banger..keep it coming
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Almost there ..on your way to big things..
I would like to see the comparison 2 small generators vs. big one (i.e 2x2000W vs. 4000W).Thanks for put in details this review
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Great job on video. I bought one of these last month.
Thanks for watching
Great video especially the explanation about eco mode. Love the tool free access.
Thanks for watching
If there’s a button to save gas I’m gonna be the first one to use it😅
Very good video, helpful and easy to follow, good information. Thanks for posting!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the great video. Im trying to prep for hurricane season. Any interest in testing how long it takes to run a propane tank dry at a higher load? I would be running mine at 40% load and I'm trying to find out how many propane tanks I would need for about 5 days of power.
You should get the 40 lbs propane tank
You don't say how long you plan on running the generator per day? I put a heavy load on my Champion 2000 watt duel fuel inverter generator with gas and it ran for close to 5 hours. So if the generator will run close to 34 hours on 20 lb propane@ 25 per sent load you should get about 25 hours on one tank? Just guessing. That would take 5 20 pound tanks. Only if you get them refilled, the ones you get exchanged for they are not filled up all the way to allow for expansion!
Hi Gavin thanks for the review. I just bought two of these to run in parallel. Can you explain when to run in eco mode and when not to?
I would run them in eco mode unless you have a large load that needs all the power instantly.
Thank you ,very informative video.great testing.I was looking at this generator to purchase.
Champion makes a 2000/1700 version of this, also dual fuel with the propane rated at 1530 running. My guess is that this (2000/1700) generator probably is pretty much a near clone that simply doesn't rev as high as the 2500 - if so, it would probably be a bit quieter and a bit more fuel efficient? Any thoughts on this assumption?
Yep 👍🏾 plus it has some upgrades like a display gauge.
I think it all depends on your power requirements if you don’t need that extra 500W the 2000W would be a little bit more fuel efficient as far as quieter I really don’t see it being any quieter
I just purchased one last week. It can only run 1100 watts on propane continuously, not 1600 watts. Please try running it for more than 10 minutes and see what happens. Love your channel!
I have a Champion 2000 watt duel fuel inverter generator and it has no problem running 1100 watts for hours.
See if it can run for 30 minutes. The one I had would run for about 15 to 20 at 1100 watts. I ended up returning it and got a WEN DF400i because the GM3500iAED wasn't available. Boy did I get ripped off! I paid 795.16 now the price is 639. The GM3500iAED is 899 and weighs 56 pounds. The WEN DF400i is 100 pounds👎🏻. I hope you have better luck than I had. Having something that you really did not want is no fun!
@@sia3540 I ran mine for 3 hours, it did fine. You might have gotten a bad one?
Great review! I'm buying one. Could you please tell me the make and model of that great digital display of volts, watts, amps, frequency. I have been looking all over for one just like that. Thanks!
Actually made a video showing how to make one.
I subscribed and looked through all your videos but could not find it. Any chance you could send me a link?
Great review…very thorough.
Thanks for watching 👍🏾
Shopping around right now and see Champion has this one and also a 2000 watt version but both have the same size motor (79cc) and same weight listed on Amazon. So does this one just literally have a larger capacity inverter and that’s it? But yet it still weighs the same as the 2000 watt version?
I’m going to check it out and get back to you ASAP
I wonder if eco mode makes more of a difference on gas rather than propane.
It really doesn’t matter gas or propane. Eco mode is more fuel efficient.
Wow…very detailed. Thank you!
Thanks 🙏🏾
Very informative Gavin -- thank you!
that 2500/1850 is really a 2000/1700w gen they just raised the engine Max rpm's from 4300 which the 2000w runs at to 4800 rpm's for the 2500w to get the Extra 500 Watts Surge & 150 watts on Run they Both have the Same 79CC Engine so instead of making the engine larger CC they just upped the Rpm's ! which cost them Nothing Extra in Cost But they Charge $70 More for the 2500 !
Just bought this exact model. Your video helped a lot. Compared to the Ryobi, which one you prefer?
I’d say it all depends on how you plan on using your Generator the champion is going to be the work horse.👍🏾
Hey Gavin can you this champion 2500 head to head against westinghouse 2500?
That’s a great HEAD TO HEAD👍🏾
I love mine
I can tell you on eco mode that is not 3,000. In fact I think the spark is hitting on every TDC, rather than on each full four stroke. I think your tach is for a two stroke engine not a four stroke. Cut the rpm in half for the correct rpm.
Very GOOD review! Thanks!!! I gonna get one.
You are the man for making this awesome video! Thank you so much, have a blessed day
Thanks 😊
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching 👍🏾
Thank you for your helpful review.
Great Video! But you didn't say or show that it comes with the brake in oil that you have to add! Also there is a 5 hour break in period.
I will try and add those in some of my future videos it’s just lots of information sometimes I miss a few pointers
Thanks for the feedback
Thank you for the video and the education.
Thanks
Hi Gavin! Love your channel. I'm trying to decide between this model (200961) and the new Wen DF250i. A comparison or any other feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, and keep up the great work.
You can’t go wrong with either one but the Champion has the quick connect which makes it really easy when running on propane. I will see if I can put a test together comparing those two.
great review thanks
great video. I'm going to purchase one for my small camper it has a quick connect for a propane griddle. is there a hose I can buy to use it instead of the one that comes with it?
Yes you can find it on Amazon
Now you can hook up directly to the camper
Subscribed great job. Can't make up my mind if it was your choice would you go with the Champion 2500 or the Predator 2000 also not sure about reliability? Thanks, Mike
Thanks for the sub!
If having the option of dual fuel then the Champion is perfect for you
Great, informative vid, thank you. I have one on order. Can you parallel champion with other brands of similar size?
Yes you can BUT only if the other Gen has the para link square parallel kit plug
Awesome video sir !, are there any differences in the exhaust smell of propane vs gasoline ?
No I’ve never noticed a difference in the smell running on propane or gas
Note: don't run near home!
Can you stress test that small firman like this? Great video btw!!
Sure thing!!!! Will do.
excellent video!
Awesome video, great load testing, thank you!
I had a question about this generator, it says not to use more than 10%ethanol gas. Im starting to see 15%ethanol gas available, is there an addiditve to remove ethanol?
I haven’t heard of any additives that can but I could be wrong
Check out your area, they sell non alcohol gas at different gas stations! You should also get a fuel stabilizer like Stable for the gas it will prevent the gas from gumming up the carb and will make fuel last for up to 2 years.
Question. I just bought this unit thanks to your video and the ability for this unit to run propane. Is it normal to hear the sound of propane coming out of tank when it is connected to generator but not running? I checked all connections with soapy water, so I would guess it is being consumed internally, or do I have a faulty unit with a leak?
That’s not normal, It just sounds like a loose fuel line inside the generator
Ethanol free gasoline burns hotter, have you ever compared the power output vs conventional gasoline ?
Hey David
Great idea 💡 I must try
@@GeneratorReviews FANTASTIC ! Love your channel !
Very well done Sir.
Thanks!!
Thanks
Like I always said, the best thing about dual fuel is, if times get hard just about every back patio in America has a propane grill on it. Not that I am that way…….just sayin!
😂 Yep just leave then an IOU note
But dual fuel has its benefits for sure!!
Thank you sir!!! Excellent review! Cheers
Thanks 🙏🏾
Excellent video, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video...I just got one just like this...Man you really helped me..
Yes!!!! That’s what I wanna hear.. Thank for watching and please subscribe and share 😎👍🏾
Good review. Thanks for sharing it.
You did some great testing.. any idea what fuel consumption is @100% ?
Would probably get about 5 hours running on gas and 15 hours on a 20 pound propane bottle
elevation will also reduce available watts (5500ft =15% power loss)
That was an awesome review thank you very much
Thanks 🙏🏾
Hi Gavin great video gave it a thumbs up. I'm thinking about buying this generator for my small travel trailer. It has a 13500 BTU air conditioning unit. Do you think this generator can handle it. All the info I find online seems to recommend using a Micro Air Easy Start. Thanks for you input.
Yes, absolutely but is that the only thing you need to run and especially during the hot summer months, the micro easy start helps a lot. please consider a 3k generator for rving
@@GeneratorReviews Thank you for your quick response. I have been looking at the Champion 3400 dual fuel. I was trying to save a few dollars so that is why I was a bit confused from all the videos I watched. Yours made so much sense and direct to the point. I'm glad I contacted you and you responded. Cheers!
@@backroadsxplorer572 No problem happy to help.
When it comes to generators it’s always better to have a little extra power left over.
En puerto es dificil encontrar las piesas de repuestos
You have a new viewer, what a great job
Thanks and welcome
Wish you would have linked to that Tac/Hour meter. Thanks
I will find it and link it
QUESTION- They tell you if you're going to store more than 20 days to pull the spark plug and put approx. 1tsp. oil in, then put the plug back in??? Really, what's the purpose? I'm having a heck of a time getting my hand in that small hole just to pull the cover off. I'm a 66 yr. old woman and my hand is smaller than most men, I can't imagine how they expect a man to get his hand in there! Unless maybe he's a very, very small man! Any tips on this part of maint., Thanks!
I have generators that’s 14 years old and I never once did that please don’t let these guys drive you crazy
If you’re doing a long term storage just drain the gas tank and carburetor change your oil and you’ll be perfectly fine.
@@GeneratorReviews I really appreciate your response. I was hesitant to do it even though the manual tells you too. I saw where a male reviewer had done it, but questioned if it was a necessary step and was hoping he wouldn't have problems when it came time to start it by doing so. I have only run propane at this point. I bought it for this reason. I used to drain my old one the way you explained and never had any problems starting it.
Thanks!
So Really Without using those two 500 watt Lights That Little Generator would have powered the 1500 watt heater with no problem ? Correct?
Yes it will power the 1500w with no problem
Just got one and I'm reading ethanol blend not recommended. Any truth to that?
You can burn ethanol blend the only thing is when you’re storing the generator, just make sure every drop of fuel is out of the tank and out of the carburetor.
There’s a little screw that drains the carburetor use it and everything should be fine my friend.