Champion 201423 - 9000/11000W Tri Fuel Inverter Generator With Remote Start

In summary, the Champion 201423 is a powerful portable inverter generator especially useful for:

• Prudent homeowners who want a backup power source in case of a power outage
• Homeowners who want to be sure of their ability to power their fridges, cooking tools, heating and lighting equipment during power failures
• Camping and tailgating hobbyists looking for a portable power source
• Professionals in need of safely powering high-intensity work or lighting equipment
• RV travellers wishing to enhance their freedom and nomad lifestyle

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 201423

The Champion 201423 delivers 120/240V and benefits from a tri-fuel technology that allows it to run on gasoline, propane, or natural gas. When gasoline-powered, it enjoys a running wattage of 9,000W and a peak wattage of 11,000W. When propane-powered, it benefits from 8,100 rated watts and 11,000 peak watts. Its natural gas operation offers 7,290W of rated wattage and 11,000W of starting wattage. The impressive running wattage makes this unit one of the biggest inverter generators currently on the market.

Featuring a noise rating of 64 dBA (just slightly more noisy than background music), the inverter generator is equipped with both a simple traditional pull-start mechanism and a practical and straightforward electric starter (battery included) for starting. The 201423 can also be remotely started, offering further convenience (key fob included).

In terms of running time, the 201423, equipped with a 6.08 gallons fuel tank, is capable of running continuously for up to 15 hours on a full gasoline tank (with fuel consumption estimated at around 0.41 gallons per hour). When utilizing propane, it provides up to 8 hours (on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 0.59 GPH) of operation.

The <3% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of the 201423 ensures a clean sine wave output, providing a secure power source for your sensitive electronics through its AC outlets.

Outlets

The control panel includes the following 6 AC outlets:

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

If your RV requires a 50-amp service, consider this Champion unit RV-ready, as it includes a 14-50R outlet. In addition, because the 201423 is equipped with a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, it is transfer switch ready: it can power your home during a power outage, as it can be easily connected to your breaker box to power your household.

Portability

With an inverter generator design, the Champion 201423 features a closed construction (L28.3 x W28.8 x H27.5 in), enhancing aesthetics and ensuring reduced noise levels, offering a distinct advantage over standard, open frame generators. The featured design follows the latest trends and is ideal for easy and recreational use.

While weighing 212.3 lbs, the generator is classified as 'portable,' indicating its mobility, albeit its heftiness may limit portability in specific situations. However, the limited maneuverability is remedied with its set of 2 wheels (⌀8") and its folding handle, facilitating convenient shifting once the generator is positioned on the ground.

Features

The 201423's control panel

The 201423's control panel is equipped with a digital Intelligauge data center, furnishing detailed information on the frequency, lifetime run hours, power output and voltage for you to easily track its activity and status.

In addition to this info, when the oil level is too low, you will be informed by the featured light indicator.

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

Security-wise, this product benefits from an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), 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.

Apart from the standard documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab) to facilitate setup, the Champion 201423 features extra accessories: natural gas hose with NPT adapter, key fob, tool kit, funnel, oil and propane hose.