Champion 201299 - 5500/6875W Portable Generator

In short, the Champion 201299 is a portable generator adequately designed for:

• RV travellers looking for even more independence
• Occasional participants of outdoor events, competitions, concerts and festivals
• Food truck owners who do not wish to see their business interrupted under any circumstances
• Homeowners in need of an emergency backup power for their essentials
• Professionals who want to be able to deliver results, even during a power failure

In the sections ahead, the power characteristics, availability of various outlets, the portability, and any additional features of the device shall be discussed.

Power & Run Time

The Champion 201299

Running on gasoline, the Champion 201299 operates with a 389 cc OHV 4-stroke engine, delivering 120/240V, with a running wattage of 5,500W and a peak wattage of 6,875W.

With a noise rating of 74 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a vacuum cleaner), the generator features a standard recoil pull-rope starting mechanism.

With a fuel capacity of 7.7 gallons, the 201299 may run for around 10 hours at 50% load with a full tank (fuel consumption around 0.77 GPH).

Due to the high THD (<20%) of the 201299, it is advised against using it for powering sensitive electronic devices.

Outlets

The control panel is equipped with the following 5 AC outlets:

Equipped with a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the 201299 is engineered to be transfer switch ready, enabling simple hookup to your breaker box to provide backup power for your home during blackouts.

Portability

The Champion 201299's characteristic compact and encased design (L28.2 x W27.2 x H25 in), provides an esthetical advantage over any ordinary, open frame product. The featured design follows the latest trends and is ideal for easy and recreational use.

While weighing 155 lbs, the generator is classified as 'portable,' indicating its mobility, albeit its heftiness may limit portability in specific situations. Nevertheless, the restricted maneuverability is counteracted by its wheel kit (⌀8") and its folding handle, enabling easy shifting once the generator is set in place.

Features

The 201299's control panel

For convenient monitoring of its status and activity, the control panel of the 201299 includes an Intelligauge meter, showing voltage, frequency, and lifetime hours metrics.

Benefiting from its built-in fuel gauge, the generator allows for easy and immediate gas level inspections.

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. 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.

Apart from the standard documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab) to facilitate setup, the Champion 201299 features extra accessories: oil and funnel.