Champion 201282 - 4000/5000W Portable Generator

In summary, the Champion 201282 is a compact portable generator especially useful for:

• RV travellers who wish to upgrade their experience to another level
• People occasionally participating in sporting competitions, open-air performances and outdoor festivals
• Homeowners who want to be sure of their ability to power their fridges, cooking tools, heating and lighting equipment during power failures

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 201282

Featuring a 224 cc OHV 4-stroke engine, the Champion 201282 operates using gasoline, providing 120/240V, with a running wattage of 4,000W and a starting wattage of 5,000W.

With a noise rating of 68 dBA (less noisy than background music), the generator's starting mechanism is centered around a traditional recoil pull-start mechanism.

Featuring a 4.7 gallons fuel tank, the 201282 can provide power for around 14 hours at 50% load on a full tank (with fuel consumption averaging 0.34 gallons per hour).

Since the 201282 has a high THD (<20%), it is advisable to not use it for the powering of sensitive electronic devices.

Outlets

The control panel is equipped with the following 4 AC outlets:

With its TT-30R receptacle (TT standing for 'Travel Trailer'), this Champion generator is RV Ready, perfectly suited for powering recreational vehicles. In addition, since it boasts a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the 201282 is engineered to be transfer switch ready, ensuring easy integration with your breaker box to provide backup power to your home during outages.

Portability

At L23.2 x W18.3 x H20.2 in, the traditional open frame structure of the Champion 201282 ensures stability while facilitating convenient maintenance access to components and promoting air cooling. The featured design is ideal for the outdoors and all tough environments.

Despite its 106 lbs, the generator falls under the category of 'portable,' signifying its movability, although its weight may hinder easy portability. Thus, you may also want to consider purchasing its official wheel kit (opens in a new tab).

Features

The 201282's control panel

The 201282's status and activity may be monitored conveniently via the control panel, as it features an Intelligauge meter, showing voltage, frequency, and lifetime hours metrics.

A built-in fuel gauge allows for a quick, easy and convenient check of the fuel level of the generator.

In terms of security, the generator features an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), ensuring peace of mind during its use. Champion's built-in surge protector (Volt Guard™) safeguards your equipment and appliances against voltage spikes.

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.

While the standard documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), helpful for starting the device promptly, come with the Champion 201282, the following accessories are also included: oil and funnel. The official storage cover and running cover are also available, as separate purchases.