Champion 201537 - 6500/8500W Tri Fuel Inverter Generator With Remote Start

In summary, the Champion 201537 is a powerful portable inverter generator especially useful for:

• Food truck owners who do not wish to see their business interrupted under any circumstances
• Homeowners who want to be able to use the most necessary devices in their household, even during a blackout
• Professionals who want to ensure that a power failure will not prevent them from working
• RV travellers looking for even more independence

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 201537

The Champion 201537 delivers 120/240V and boasts with a tri-fuel technology enabling it to utilize gasoline, propane, or natural gas. When powered by gasoline, it achieves a running wattage of 6,500W and a peak wattage of 8,500W. Upon using propane, it gains 5,850 rated watts and 8,500 peak watts. Its operation with natural gas provides 5,265W of rated wattage and 8,500W of starting wattage.

Enjoying a noise rating of 64 dBA (just slightly more noisy than an office), this inverter generator can be started thanks to a conventional pull-start mechanism, but also to a straightforward and intuitive electric starter (battery included). To add further convenience, the 201537 can be remotely started (key fob included).

In terms of running time, the 201537, equipped with a 4.5 gallons fuel tank, is capable of running continuously for up to 13 hours on a full gasoline tank (with fuel consumption estimated at around 0.35 gallons per hour). When utilizing propane, it provides up to 12 hours (on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 0.39 GPH) of operation.

Sensitive electronics can be safely plugged in the AC outlets, as the 201537 produces a clean sine wave, with a <3% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD).

Outlets

The control panel provides the upcoming 6 AC outlets:

Furthermore, it showcases 1 DC outlet: there's a 12V 8A (cigarette lighter style) receptacle offering a convenient battery charging option. With the unit, you will also find a dual port USB adapter, allowing for the convenient charging of electronics like mobile phones and tablets using the DC receptacle.

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, the unit features a StartLINK 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 201537 offers superior aesthetics and operates with minimized noise levels, distinguishing itself from standard, open frame generators. This modern design aims to provide an ideal power solution to recreational users.

While the generator is considered to be technically 'portable' (in the sense that you can move it), manually lifting and transporting it may be challenging, due to its high weight of 132.3 lbs. Nevertheless, the restricted maneuverability is counteracted by its set of 2 wheels (⌀5.5") and its folding handle, enabling easy shifting once the generator is set in place.

Features

The 201537's control panel

With a digital Intelligauge data center integrated into its control panel, the 201537 provides real-time insights into the voltage, lifetime run hours, power output and frequency, enabling easy monitoring of its status and activity.

In addition to this info, the generator's light indicator provides visual feedback when its oil levels are insufficient.

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

In terms of security, the generator features an overload protection (circuit breaker) and an automatic low oil shut-off, ensuring peace of mind during its use.

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.

With the basic documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), letting you start the generator quickly, the Champion 201537 also comes with several accessories, including: propane hose, funnel, natural gas hose with NPT adapter, oil, dual port USB adapter, tool kit and key fob.