Champion 201302 - 9200/11500W Dual Fuel Generator With Electric Start

To sum up, the Champion 201302 is a powerful portable generator tailored for:

• Small homeowners in search of a full power backup solution
• Professionals who want to ensure that a power failure will not prevent them from working
• Homeowners who want to be able to use the most necessary devices in their household, even during a blackout
• RV travellers who wish to upgrade their experience to another level

In the forthcoming sections, you'll delve into its power characteristics, the various outlets it offers, its overall portability, and the additional features it boasts.

Power & Run Time

The Champion 201302

Featuring dual-fuel technology, the Champion 201302 provides 120/240V, and offers both power and versatility. Running on gasoline, it delivers a running wattage of 9,200W and a starting wattage of 11,500W. When propane-powered, it offers 8,280 running watts and 10,350 starting watts.

At a noise rating of 74 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a vacuum cleaner), this generator provides the choice between a manual recoil starter system or a straightforward and intuitive electric starter (battery included) for starting.

Regarding its running time, the 201302, with a 7.7 gallons fuel tank, can operate for around 10 hours at 50% load with a full gasoline tank (with fuel consumption estimated at around 0.77 gallons per hour). It also offers around 5 hours (on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 0.94 GPH) of operation when using propane.

The 201302 is unsuitable for the powering of sensitive electronic devices due to its high THD (<20%).

Outlets

The control panel features 6 AC outlets as follows:

With its 14-50R outlet, this Champion unit is RV-ready for owners with a 50-amp service in their RVs. In addition, as it features a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the 201302 is transfer switch ready: in case of a power outage, you will be easily able to connect it to a breaker box and power your household.

Portability

With its L28.9 x W28 x H26.2 in dimensions, the open frame structure of the Champion 201302 provides stability, simplified maintenance access to components, and better air cooling than enclosed units. The featured design is ideal for the outdoors and all tough environments.

Since the generator weighs 209 lbs, it could be potentially be difficult to manually lift it and transport it, even though it is technically considered to 'be portable' (in the sense that it is movable). Nonetheless, the limited maneuverability is compensated for by utilizing its wheel kit (⌀9.5") and its folding handle, which facilitates shifting once the generator is set on the ground.

Features

The 201302's control panel

Included in the control panel of the 201302 are an Intelligauge meter, which displays voltage, frequency and lifetime hours, essential for monitoring its status and activity.

The generator includes a built-in fuel gauge, a quick, easy and convenient method of checking the device’s gas level.

As far as security is concerned, the generator can be used with a peace of mind, as it features an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker). 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 typical documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), which lets you start it right away, the Champion 201302 also is packed along with the following accessories: propane hose, oil and funnel.