Champion 201238 - 5000/6500W Inverter Generator

In summary, the Champion 201238 is a portable inverter generator especially useful for:

• RV travellers wishing to enhance their freedom and nomad lifestyle
• People occasionally participating in sporting competitions, open-air performances and outdoor festivals
• Food van owners who know that just a short power outage could lose them hundreds of dollars
• Homeowners who want to be sure of their ability to power their fridges, cooking tools, heating and lighting equipment during power failures
• Professionals who want to ensure that a power failure will not prevent them from working

Over the following sections, you'll uncover its power characteristics, the selection of outlets it offers, its overall portability, and the supplementary features it includes.

Power & Run Time

The Champion 201238

Running on gasoline, the Champion 201238 operates with a 223 cc OHV 4-stroke engine, delivering 120/240V, with a running wattage of 5,000W and a peak wattage of 6,500W.

With a noise rating of 64 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a normal conversation), the inverter generator's starting mechanism is centered around a standard recoil pull-rope starting mechanism. Champion’s EZ Start Dial lets you intuitively start the engine with easy access to all the controls you need.

The 201238's fuel tank, boasting 3.95 gallons, allows it to operate for up to 15 hours with a full tank (with an estimated fuel consumption of 0.26 GPH).

Featuring a <3% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), the 201238 delivers a clean sine wave, guaranteeing the safety of your sensitive electronics plugged into its AC outlets.

Outlets

The control panel features the following 6 AC outlets:

Furthermore, it showcases 1 DC outlet: there's a 12V 8A (cigarette lighter style) receptacle with which charging your batteries is made easy.

This Champion generator is RV Ready, as it features a TT-30R receptacle (TT stands for 'Travel Trailer'). In addition, as the 201238 holds a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, it is transfer switch ready: you'll easily be able to connect it to your breaker box to power your home during a power outage.

Portability

The Champion 201238 is an inverter generator and features an encased design with the following dimensions: L25 x W19.5 x H23.2 in. This design enhances aesthetics and helps minimize noise levels, distinguishing it from conventional, open frame products. This modern design aims to provide an ideal power solution to recreational users.

At 101.4 lbs, the 201238 is easily managed, ensuring it can be brought along wherever you need power. Additionally, its set of 2 wheels (⌀5.5") and its folding handle will allow for simple relovation of the generator once it's on the ground.

Features

The 201238's control panel

Enhancing monitoring capabilities, the 201238 features a digital Intelligauge data center within its control panel, furnishing essential details on the voltage, lifetime run hours, power output and frequency for tracking activity and status.

In addition to this info, a light indicator on the device will notify you if its oil levels are insufficient.

The inverter generator allows for a quick, easy and convenient assessment of its gas level, as it is equipped with a built-in fuel gauge.

Security-wise, this product benefits from an overload protection (circuit breaker) and an automatic low oil shut-off, which gives you a complete peace of mind when using it.

The unit also benefits from the CO Shield™ technology, which monitors accumulation of poisonous carbon monoxide (CO) gas produced by the engine's exhaust when the generator is running. If CO Shield™ detects elevated levels of CO gas, it automatically shuts off the engine and illuminates a red LED.

With the basic documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), letting you start the generator quickly, the Champion 201238 also comes with several accessories, including: tool kit, oil and funnel.