After much debating and checking... how much do we use a portable inverter generator, how much power do we need....etc we decided on the Champion. We had sold our Honda 1000 as it was too small to do anything and bought a Champion 2000 inverter generator. It is VERY quiet even on full mode. For a bit over 400 dollars (we picked it up-no shipping) it worked great. Charged the batteries, was easy for me to pick up, and ran a few appliances when needed. Next year if I have a few more dollars, I'll buy another and parallel them to have enough to run my AC, if we will be off grid in the hot months. The company we purchased it from is local but sells them regularly on ebay - supergen products. Yes, I know the blue and the red are tops but for a few hours here and there this will suit us fine.

I hear ya'. Have had a champ 2000i for several years and never have had a problem. Just scored a second one this weekend at a local big-box store for $300, along with a parallel kit for $60. So, with the cost of the first unit at $425, my math tells me I have an all-n cost of $785 which is a heck of a lot less than the cost of a single red. I suppose there may be a good argument for paying a 30% premium for red, but when you're talking double the cost, I have a hard time parting with the $$$'s.

It doesn't matter what color it is, if it fits your needs, budget and is dependable, it is a great generator. Champion has a good rep for reliability and service.Should we ever extend our camping to full time or winter camping, I will pick one of these up for charging when the sun stays away.

Itching2go wrote:I hear ya'. Have had a champ 2000i for several years and never have had a problem. Just scored a second one this weekend at a local big-box store for $300, along with a parallel kit for $60. So, with the cost of the first unit at $425, my math tells me I have an all-n cost of $785 which is a heck of a lot less than the cost of a single red. I suppose there may be a good argument for paying a 30% premium for red, but when you're talking double the cost, I have a hard time parting with the $$$'s.I'm sure happy to hear the "common sense" in this thread.What big box store did you find it at ? Was it a return, close out or other?Honda rated at 59 dB(A) @ rated load 53 dB(A) @ 1/4 load. 2000 / 1600Appears that the Champion is the same, a couple pounds heavier & 2000/ 1700

gbopp wrote:supergenproducts.comAnd their "bundle" price, including kit is not much more than the cost of ONE Honda

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gbopp
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Oct 05, 2014
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Dakota98
Explorer
Oct 05, 2014
Itching2go wrote:
I hear ya'. Have had a champ 2000i for several years and never have had a problem. Just scored a second one this weekend at a local big-box store for $300, along with a parallel kit for $60. So, with the cost of the first unit at $425, my math tells me I have an all-n cost of $785 which is a heck of a lot less than the cost of a single red. I suppose there may be a good argument for paying a 30% premium for red, but when you're talking double the cost, I have a hard time parting with the $$$'s.

I'm sure happy to hear the "common sense" in this thread.

What big box store did you find it at ? Was it a return, close out or other?

Honda rated at 59 dB(A) @ rated load 53 dB(A) @ 1/4 load. 2000 / 1600
Appears that the Champion is the same, a couple pounds heavier & 2000/ 1700
JiminDenver
Explorer II
Oct 05, 2014
It doesn't matter what color it is, if it fits your needs, budget and is dependable, it is a great generator. Champion has a good rep for reliability and service.

Should we ever extend our camping to full time or winter camping, I will pick one of these up for charging when the sun stays away.
Itching2go
Explorer II
Oct 05, 2014
I hear ya'. Have had a champ 2000i for several years and never have had a problem. Just scored a second one this weekend at a local big-box store for $300, along with a parallel kit for $60. So, with the cost of the first unit at $425, my math tells me I have an all-n cost of $785 which is a heck of a lot less than the cost of a single red. I suppose there may be a good argument for paying a 30% premium for red, but when you're talking double the cost, I have a hard time parting with the $$$'s.

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