Champion 201535 - 5250/6500W Tri Fuel Inverter Generator With Remote Start

In summary, the Champion 201535 is a portable inverter generator especially useful for:

• RV travellers who wish to upgrade their experience to another level
• 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

In the upcoming sections, you'll discover its power characteristics, the array of outlets it presents, its overall portability, and the additional features it possesses.

Power & Run Time

The Champion 201535

The Champion 201535 delivers 120/240V and features a tri-fuel technology, granting it the capability to utilize gasoline, propane, or natural gas. When utilizing gasoline, it achieves a running wattage of 5,250W and a peak wattage of 6,500W. Upon switching to propane, it benefits from 4,725 rated watts and 6,500 peak watts. Transitioning to natural gas operation provides 4,253W of rated wattage and 6,500W of starting wattage.

At a noise rating of 64 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a normal conversation), this inverter generator provides the choice between a standard recoil pull-rope starting mechanism or an intuitive and practical electric starter (battery included) for starting. To increase convenience, the 201535 offers remote starting functionality, allowing for easy operation from a distance (key fob included).

In terms of running time, the 201535, equipped with a 4.5 gallons fuel tank, is capable of running continuously for up to 18 hours on a full gasoline tank (with fuel consumption estimated at around 0.25 gallons per hour). When utilizing propane, it provides up to 16 hours (on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 0.29 GPH) of operation.

Thanks to its low <3% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), the 201535 produces a clean sine wave output, making it safe for your sensitive electronics when utilizing the AC outlets.

Outlets

The control panel features 6 AC outlets as follows:

Additionally, it offers 1 DC outlet: there's a 12V 8A (cigarette lighter style) receptacle with which you may charge your batteries with ease. Since a dual port USB adapter is included with the unit, you will also be able to use the DC receptacle to conveniently charge electronics such as mobile phones and tablets.

Thanks to its TT-30R receptacle (TT stands for 'Travel Trailer'), this Champion generator is RV Ready, making it ideal for powering recreational vehicles. In addition, equipped with a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the 201535 is engineered to be transfer switch ready, enabling simple hookup to your breaker box to provide backup power for your home during blackouts. The unit also features a StarLINK port, which allows other devices, such as your home’s Energy Storage System (ESS) or Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) to communicate with the generator to start and stop the engine when it is needed.

Portability

With its enclosed inverter generator design (L25.2 x W20.5 x H22.6 in), the Champion 201535 offers superior aesthetics and operates with minimized noise levels, distinguishing itself from standard, open frame generators. The featured design follows the latest trends and is ideal for easy and recreational use.

While weighing 123.5 lbs, the generator is classified as 'portable,' indicating its mobility, albeit its heftiness may limit portability in specific situations. Nevertheless, thanks to its set of 2 wheels (⌀5.5") and its folding handle (a decent solution to its lack of maneuverability), the generator can be easily moved, once placed the ground.

Features

The 201535's control panel

A digital Intelligauge data center, one of the features of the 201535's control panel, gives you information on the power output, lifetime run hours, voltage and frequency, and thus, is helpful for the monitoring of its activity and status.

In addition to this info, a light indicator on the device will notify you if the oil level is too low.

With its built-in fuel gauge, the inverter generator provides quick and convenient gas level checks.

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

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 201535 features extra accessories: tool kit, natural gas hose with NPT adapter, dual port USB adapter, propane hose, funnel, oil and key fob.