2500W Ultralight Portable Inverter Generator with CO Shield

Living off the grid in California, I've gone through my fair share of suitcase generators, but this one stands out for its quiet performance. Despite the challenge of sourcing generators from out of state, this one has proven to be a keeper. With over 20,000 hours of use annually, the generator's quieter operation is a welcomed change. However, I did notice a slight increase in exhaust smell compared to previous models. I usually house my generators in a small doghouse-like cover for protection from the elements. One issue I encountered was the carbon monoxide sensor triggering frequent shutdowns, posing a concern for winter use. Despite this setback, the generator has been reliable, allowing me to power through snow and rain without a hitch. Overall, apart from the minor exhaust smell and sensor issue, I've been impressed with its performance.

Awesome reliable piece of equipment love it

UPDATE to review: since Champion contacted us back, they've given us a refund after we shipped it back to them. I think we just got a lemon, because we ended up buying another Champion that we like better than the first kind described here. Our contact was most pleasant and we've come out ahead in the long run. I recommend Champion, but not going through Amazon. Amazon was no help at all when the original didn't work. this product does not work. we received it on 10/1. husband got it started. it ran about 10 minutes, quit and will not start. we've contacted champion (after waiting for 45 minutes) and they gave us two places to get it repaired. neither place will work on said product because of issues with parts and can't get call backs from champion (this after a 40 mile round trip to take it to repair). one of the repairmen looked our machine up and said it had been sold before, returned, and placed back for sale. we understood it was new. i've tried to contact them by "contact seller" last week and get no response. we didn't see the "non-returnable" (my fault) til after we received it so getting no satisfaction from them or amazon. to be on the safe side, i would not order this if i had known how i'd be treated. Please "Buyer Beware"!

We used this generator when the power company proactively cut our power for 26 hours, and then again for 30 hours, during high winds when there was fire risk. We kept our house refrigerator, a chest freezer, and some floor lamps running with no problem. The unit is light enough for one person to carry, it started and ran first time, and it was much quieter than other generators our neighbors had.

DO NOT BUY. I have down rated this from my initial review. I read the CO complaints and thought I would just run it outside. My MISTAKE! Do not discount the CO sensor complaints as I did. CHAMPION - FIX THIS ! The thing is not usable from any practical perspective. I would return it if I could. It is outside and stops itself after about 15 minutes b/c of the CO sensor. Ridiculous! The CO sensor is nothing short of a serious pain in the rear. Champion should have a switch or menu option to disable this sensor. I have seen videos that explain how to disable the sensor on other models. The sensor issue is a common complaint of this brand generator and its greatest negative. When it runs, it is efficient and produces power as expected.

so far this generator’s been really nice it’s quieter than most of the suitcase generators I’ve owned. I live off grid so I go through about one of these every year. I’m putting approximately 20,000+ hours on them and I live in California. We’re getting generators is harder and harder so I have to get them from out of state and bring them home two things I’ve noticed with this one even though it’s much quieter than the others. I do notice that there’s more exhaust smell than normal. I also keep these generators in a small doghouse type covering so I can keep them running during snow and rain. First problem I have was the carbon monoxide sensor kept shutting the generator off so I and rainwill have to figure out something else to do this winter with it that’s very annoying all the rest of our rain just fine in that box. Other than that I’ve had no problem so far and really like it. update. few months later so it’s now raining and starting to snow in my area with heavy winds. Has the wind swirl around and sometimes blow exhaust fumes backwards into the doghouse the generator shuts off. I have gone as far as to put an 8 inch duck fan blowing fresh air directly into the intake or front of the generator. This is helped unfortunately not a lot. My next step is to take this stupid generator apart to find the O2 sensor if it unplugged yay I’ll see if it starts and runs. If it doesn’t I’m going to put a cap on the end of the sensor and see if it runs. If neither solution works, it’s going in the trash. I’m done with this. I’m tired of it shutting off several times an hour because of this carbon monoxide safety sensor. This is the major issue with this generator. I wish it didn’t have it because otherwise it runs great works great again. The biggest downfall is carbon monoxide sensor Well, a few days later, I’ve done some research. Got a wiring diagram. Spent a day and a half disassembling the entire generator to find how where this carbon monoxide sensor is and how to defeat it. After disconnecting it, it has been running for two days with no shut offs finally so happy. So the procedure is very easy anyone can do this. Undo the too quick release knobs on the right side of the generator if it’s facing, you take this cover off. This is the same cover you would use to change the oil. There’s a grouping of wiring harness tapped up in the front corner with a tie wrap plastic wrap, cut that plastic tie wrap off gently pull out those wires look for a plug with two orange wires going in and coming out on each end of the plug disconnect this plug. This is the current power supply to the carbon monoxide sensor. It will no longer work. I have included videos with the generator running with his plug disconnected images of this plug and it disconnected also there is an image of the carbon monoxide sensor board and intake. I have not tried this, but I’m sure if he stuffed paper towel or plastic in that intake. It would defeat it too, but have not tried that so I can’t actually see if that works. So good luck with it so far I’ve had perfect results.

I bought this generator for my family in Cuba who suffer from power outages. The generator runs on gasoline and is really good. It provides electricity to their house for several hours, and they can connect refrigerators, fans, rice cookers, coffee makers, and everything else at the same time. It doesn't make much noise, but it must be kept outdoors because it emits a gas that, if it accumulates, will cause the generator to shut off. But it's really good; I highly recommend it.

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