Champion 201299 - 5500/6875W Portable Generator

In a nutshell, the Champion 201299 is a portable generator mostly geared towards:

• RV travellers wishing to enhance their freedom and nomad lifestyle
• Occasional participants of outdoor events, competitions, concerts and festivals
• Food truck owners who want to ensure that their business is fully self-contained and does not rely on potentially unreliable external power
• Homeowners who want to be able to use the most necessary devices in their household, even during a blackout
• Professionals who want to be able to deliver results, even during a power failure

The following sections will present you in detail its power characteristics, the different outlets it offers, its overall portability, and the extra features it benefits from.

Power & Run Time

The Champion 201299

The Champion 201299 is powered by a 389 cc OHV 4-stroke engine. It delivers 120/240V, runs on gasoline and offers a running wattage of 5,500W as well as a peak wattage of 6,875W.

Operating at a noise rating of 74 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a shower), this generator starts up with a classic hand-operated recoil starting mechanism.

The 201299's fuel tank, boasting 7.7 gallons, allows it to operate for around 10 hours at 50% load with a full tank (with an estimated fuel consumption of 0.77 GPH).

The 201299 is unsuitable for the powering of sensitive electronic devices due to its high THD (<20%).

Outlets

The control panel features the following 5 AC outlets:

Thanks to its twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the 201299 is transfer switch ready, facilitating easy hookup to your breaker box to provide backup power for your home during blackouts.

Portability

Thanks to its compact encased design (L28.2 x W27.2 x H25 in), the Champion 201299, is more esthetical than a typical, open frame generator. The generator has a contemporary design, convenient for recreationally generating power.

Although this generator is technically considered 'portable' (in the sense that it can be moved), its 155 lbs make it incredibly difficult to manually lift and transport. Nevertheless, thanks to its wheel kit (⌀8") and its folding handle (a decent solution to its lack of maneuverability), the generator can be easily moved, once placed the ground.

Features

The 201299's control panel

The control panel of the 201299 includes an Intelligauge meter, which displays voltage, frequency and lifetime hours, helpful for the monitoring of its status and activity.

The fuel level of the generator can be determined quickly, easily, and conveniently with the help of its built-in fuel gauge.

Considering security aspects, the generator boasts an overload protection (circuit breaker) and an automatic low oil shut-off, offering peace of mind throughout operation. 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.

Along the basic documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), useful for starting the generator right away, the Champion 201299's package also includes these accessories: funnel and oil.