Champion generators

summitx · 04-30-2008, 10:34 PM

Anyone using a Champion Generator? Looking at one and for the price I don't think a guy can go wrong. Just wondering if anyone is using one, what size and how happy are you with it. I want it to run the AC in my travel trailer

Polarisryder · 04-30-2008, 10:40 PM

We have one and we love it, not sure on the size though, thats dads job

Cumminsnorth · 05-01-2008, 06:57 AM

I don't have one but have heard them(very loud)

medler · 05-01-2008, 08:57 PM

How big a generator do you need to run A.C.??? Maybe 3000 watts?

2003Summit · 05-01-2008, 10:22 PM

Awesome product. Very popular. Warranty support is excellent on it in north america (not so with most of the other honda clones). I don't think it is loud at all. One of the quiter ones, 67db I think. Get em from costco.

There is a thread on RV.net started a couple of years ago on this product. This thread has everything you ever wanted to know about it, including every kind of mod you can think of and all kinds of stuff. Some 600 pages long now.

Many run their AC on the 3000W but you may need to mod the gen or put a starting capacitor on the AC unit. Check the forum.

RV.Net Open Roads Forum: Tech Issues: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.

summitx · 05-02-2008, 12:09 AM

Thanks for the info. I will take a look. I need the 3000w to run the AC. I have gotten it going with a 2000 honda but only on low and boy does it work! Cosco has the 3000W (peak 3500) for $300.00.

2003Summit · 05-02-2008, 02:35 AM

Is it the newer one with the 120V-220V switch? What this does is put both coils in parrallel, giving you twice as much current at 120V then you would get otherwise. Something you will probably need for starting up the AC. When it's in 220V mode, you only get half as much current on each 120V leg.

Many that bought the model without the switch have moded the gen head to provide 120V only (at twice the current). I have done the mod on mine, I might have pics. Let me know if you need em. Not as pleasent to do on the CSA (canadian) models but still possible. I wouldn't use 220V for anything so hardwiring it to 120V was no big deal for me. I think the newer ones have the switch now though.

Also, if you are going to mod it, pull the bond wire off between neutral and the frame, most people feel it's safer to leave neutral float with a portable gen, but not CSA - they want you to sink a 12ft ground rod each time you use it. (for those that don't know, if you bond neutral to ground and don't use a ground rod and have a hot short to ground in your RV you will be part of the ground circut when you step out of the RV and get a jolt! - if you don't bond it, you don't get the jolt - same goes for just a power tool). Another reason to use GFI plugs on a gen.

You can also get the 5000W to be safe, but it's not luggable like the 3000W. I used to have a 5000W but it almost killed me to load it by myself.

BigRed800 · 05-02-2008, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by summitx

Anyone using a Champion Generator? Looking at one and for the price I don't think a guy can go wrong. Just wondering if anyone is using one, what size and how happy are you with it. I want it to run the AC in my travel trailer

Usually you get what you pay for i bought a 500 dollar 4000 w lp being cheap it was very noisey it started falling a part got rid of it and got a yamaha 3000 ei 2200 hundred i can run my trailer no problem the other people around dont complain about the noise There should be a sticker some place in your trailer to tell you what size your air condition is go by it and a little extra fridge lights etc

summitx · 05-02-2008, 01:29 PM

I have run the AC on a 3000w no problem with lots of juice left over.
2003Summit, if I do buy it I may PM you for those pics. The 3000w at Costco is advertised on the Champion website as being RV ready so it should do the trick. I don't use a generator much, just my kid isn't even a year old and when it hits 35c like last year he is none to happy so just need a back up for those sites with no Power.

Well aware that you get what you pay for but for how much I use it I really don't want to drop that kind of coin on a Honda or Yamaha. (Less money for sled stuff this summer)

Summitric · 05-02-2008, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by summitx

I have run the AC on a 3000w no problem with lots of juice left over.
2003Summit, if I do buy it I may PM you for those pics. The 3000w at Costco is advertised on the Champion website as being RV ready so it should do the trick. I don't use a generator much, just my kid isn't even a year old and when it hits 35c like last year he is none to happy so just need a back up for those sites with no Power.

Well aware that you get what you pay for but for how much I use it I really don't want to drop that kind of coin on a Honda or Yamaha. (Less money for sled stuff this summer)

HOW MUCH ARE THOSE ONES AT COSTCO??? BEEN THINKING OF PICKING ONE UP TOO...

summitx · 05-02-2008, 01:34 PM

$299 for the 3000 and I think they had a 6500 for around $600. For that kind of the money its a throw away anyhow

Summitric · 05-02-2008, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by summitx

$299 for the 3000 and I think they had a 6500 for around $600. For that kind of the money its a throw away anyhow

IS THAT A 2 STROKE OR A LITTLE 4 STROKE, DO YOU KNOW??

04-30-2008, 10:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
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medler Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Airdrie ,Alberta Posts: 205 Casino Cash: $218962 Thanks: 26 Thanked 44 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Cahmpion generators How big a generator do you need to run A.C.??? Maybe 3000 watts? __________________ 2007 ,700 Camo Grizzly 26'' mudlites ,Full alluminum skid plates ,Yamaha brush Guards. 2008 Chevy 2500 H.D.Crew Cab 4x4.2006 Dutchmen 24'Travel Trailer

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2003Summit Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Calmar, AB Posts: 261 Casino Cash: $84134 Thanks: 12 Thanked 80 Times in 55 Posts	Re: Cahmpion generators Awesome product. Very popular. Warranty support is excellent on it in north america (not so with most of the other honda clones). I don't think it is loud at all. One of the quiter ones, 67db I think. Get em from costco. There is a thread on RV.net started a couple of years ago on this product. This thread has everything you ever wanted to know about it, including every kind of mod you can think of and all kinds of stuff. Some 600 pages long now. Many run their AC on the 3000W but you may need to mod the gen or put a starting capacitor on the AC unit. Check the forum. RV.Net Open Roads Forum: Tech Issues: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info. __________________ 2003 ZX Summit 600HO 144 2008 XP Summit X 800 154

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05-02-2008, 12:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
summitx Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sherwood Park Posts: 132 Casino Cash: $116565 Thanks: 27 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Champion generators Thanks for the info. I will take a look. I need the 3000w to run the AC. I have gotten it going with a 2000 honda but only on low and boy does it work! Cosco has the 3000W (peak 3500) for $300.00.

05-02-2008, 02:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
2003Summit Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Calmar, AB Posts: 261 Casino Cash: $84134 Thanks: 12 Thanked 80 Times in 55 Posts	Re: Cahmpion generators Is it the newer one with the 120V-220V switch? What this does is put both coils in parrallel, giving you twice as much current at 120V then you would get otherwise. Something you will probably need for starting up the AC. When it's in 220V mode, you only get half as much current on each 120V leg. Many that bought the model without the switch have moded the gen head to provide 120V only (at twice the current). I have done the mod on mine, I might have pics. Let me know if you need em. Not as pleasent to do on the CSA (canadian) models but still possible. I wouldn't use 220V for anything so hardwiring it to 120V was no big deal for me. I think the newer ones have the switch now though. Also, if you are going to mod it, pull the bond wire off between neutral and the frame, most people feel it's safer to leave neutral float with a portable gen, but not CSA - they want you to sink a 12ft ground rod each time you use it. (for those that don't know, if you bond neutral to ground and don't use a ground rod and have a hot short to ground in your RV you will be part of the ground circut when you step out of the RV and get a jolt! - if you don't bond it, you don't get the jolt - same goes for just a power tool). Another reason to use GFI plugs on a gen. You can also get the 5000W to be safe, but it's not luggable like the 3000W. I used to have a 5000W but it almost killed me to load it by myself. __________________ 2003 ZX Summit 600HO 144 2008 XP Summit X 800 154

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BigRed800 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lloyminster Ab Posts: 276 Casino Cash: $8000 Thanks: 17 Thanked 28 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Champion generators Originally Posted by summitx Anyone using a Champion Generator? Looking at one and for the price I don't think a guy can go wrong. Just wondering if anyone is using one, what size and how happy are you with it. I want it to run the AC in my travel trailer Usually you get what you pay for i bought a 500 dollar 4000 w lp being cheap it was very noisey it started falling a part got rid of it and got a yamaha 3000 ei 2200 hundred i can run my trailer no problem the other people around dont complain about the noise There should be a sticker some place in your trailer to tell you what size your air condition is go by it and a little extra fridge lights etc

05-02-2008, 01:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
summitx Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sherwood Park Posts: 132 Casino Cash: $116565 Thanks: 27 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Champion generators I have run the AC on a 3000w no problem with lots of juice left over. 2003Summit, if I do buy it I may PM you for those pics. The 3000w at Costco is advertised on the Champion website as being RV ready so it should do the trick. I don't use a generator much, just my kid isn't even a year old and when it hits 35c like last year he is none to happy so just need a back up for those sites with no Power. Well aware that you get what you pay for but for how much I use it I really don't want to drop that kind of coin on a Honda or Yamaha. (Less money for sled stuff this summer)

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Summitric Senor Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton/Sherwood Park Posts: 6,862 Casino Cash: $2384813 Thanks: 2,376 Thanked 1,836 Times in 1,295 Posts	Re: Champion generators Originally Posted by summitx I have run the AC on a 3000w no problem with lots of juice left over. 2003Summit, if I do buy it I may PM you for those pics. The 3000w at Costco is advertised on the Champion website as being RV ready so it should do the trick. I don't use a generator much, just my kid isn't even a year old and when it hits 35c like last year he is none to happy so just need a back up for those sites with no Power. Well aware that you get what you pay for but for how much I use it I really don't want to drop that kind of coin on a Honda or Yamaha. (Less money for sled stuff this summer) HOW MUCH ARE THOSE ONES AT COSTCO??? BEEN THINKING OF PICKING ONE UP TOO... __________________ SUMMITRIC www.sledbunnyracing.com 2006 Summit 1000RT Highmark 162"(THUMPER) 2004 Summit 800X 151"(BLACKWRABBIT) 1999 Summit 670X "Mod" 151"(THUNDERBUNNY)

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summitx Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sherwood Park Posts: 132 Casino Cash: $116565 Thanks: 27 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Champion generators $299 for the 3000 and I think they had a 6500 for around $600. For that kind of the money its a throw away anyhow

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Summitric Senor Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton/Sherwood Park Posts: 6,862 Casino Cash: $2384813 Thanks: 2,376 Thanked 1,836 Times in 1,295 Posts	Re: Champion generators Originally Posted by summitx $299 for the 3000 and I think they had a 6500 for around $600. For that kind of the money its a throw away anyhow IS THAT A 2 STROKE OR A LITTLE 4 STROKE, DO YOU KNOW?? __________________ SUMMITRIC www.sledbunnyracing.com 2006 Summit 1000RT Highmark 162"(THUMPER) 2004 Summit 800X 151"(BLACKWRABBIT) 1999 Summit 670X "Mod" 151"(THUNDERBUNNY)

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