Anyone own a Champion Generator?

NC Hauler wrote:

Grodyman wrote:
I don't own one, but I think they would be fine for a construction site.

Evidently you know very little about the yellow Champion generators, they are no where near as loud as the commercial construction site type generators....But believe what you want to believe...it appears those that own these generators are below the elitist that look down their noses at those of us who own one...I'd know the product before I would comment on it. I know the Yamaha's and Honda's...Very, Very good generators and very quiet...can't say anything bad about them...just more expensive...so when looking for a standby generator for home or camp IF there is a power outage, (I don't boon dock)....then I'd get a Champion. IF I were going to boon dock and use the generator more often than not...I'd recommend a Honda or Yamaha and a few others out there, Onan and so on, BUT as standby power, Easily a champion is better and much quieter than the generator you're recommending for a construction site....sorry I offend you by not having purchased a higher end generator...It appears in some of the threads on these generators we have a whole new class of campers coming out that seem to think they're better than others.

sad, really sad...

That elitist term gets thrown around a lot. By the way Joe Flacco is now an Elite QB:B
Back on topic. If you are getting a genset for camping. I believe it should be as quiet as possible which equates to an inverter type.
I agree a Champion is a decent product I question if it is suitable for camping use around others.
Ultimately the louder genset has the potential to disturb others. Keeping the peace and quiet is a bigger priority for me than saving $$.
The true elitist feel any genset including inverter types disturb the camping peace. I'll settle in the middle as I believe gensets are OK but you should use the quietest technology available if you are in ear shot of others.
Champions are a viable alternative to the red and blue as long we are talking the inverter quiet type of genset and not the standard open frame style.
Go Ravens !!!

Grodyman wrote:
I don't own one, but I think they would be fine for a construction site.

Evidently you know very little about the yellow Champion generators, they are no where near as loud as the commercial construction site type generators....But believe what you want to believe...it appears those that own these generators are below the elitist that look down their noses at those of us who own one...I'd know the product before I would comment on it. I know the Yamaha's and Honda's...Very, Very good generators and very quiet...can't say anything bad about them...just more expensive...so when looking for a standby generator for home or camp IF there is a power outage, (I don't boon dock)....then I'd get a Champion. IF I were going to boon dock and use the generator more often than not...I'd recommend a Honda or Yamaha and a few others out there, Onan and so on, BUT as standby power, Easily a champion is better and much quieter than the generator you're recommending for a construction site....sorry I offend you by not having purchased a higher end generator...It appears in some of the threads on these generators we have a whole new class of campers coming out that seem to think they're better than others.

sad, really sad...

I don't own one, but I think they would be fine for a construction site.

"It's about time for another Walmart thread too" I'll second that!!

Looks like a new controversy starting in the General RVing forum aboot wifi & cell phones in Nat Parks!! I'm sure the purists will keep it alive for a good amount of time!!

Oh, but I'm sorry, this off topic.

It's about time for another Walmart thread too.

Should have the noise police on here shortly too!! You know that "any" generator thread will bring them out in the open to complain.

I have a 2000 & a 3500/4000 Champion, I try to use the 2000 up in the woods, and save the big one for when I'm hoping I'll be camped near one of the complainers!!!

I have the 3500/4000. Used it when I had my fiver. Best $300 I ever spent.

steiny93 wrote:

2oldman wrote:

JiminDenver wrote:
I figured this would become a Honda/Yamaha vs Champion thread. Sigh

They always do... over and over.

as that's always the question; how close to the gold standard are the cheap ones

I totally get it; I went through the exact same decision process.

In our 'crew' we have all the players Honda/Yamaha/champion/kipor all in the 2000. We've run them side by side and for extended periods in pretty harsh conditions. (hot and humid as well as terrible cold)

Personally I can't really tell the difference between the Honda/Yamaha. But anyone can tell the difference to the rest (noise / issues / etc).

The question; are those differences worth the uptick in regards to the price. This would totally depend on your usage and willingness to put up with the issues.

Oh; the other difference we've noticed between the champion and the Honda is fuel use. The Honda uses somewhere between 30-50% less. Not a big deal until you are refueling in -20 with a 25mph wind.

Thing is, I haven't seen the issues you speak of ....Most KNOW that the Honda's and Yamahas are better and quieter, thus the reason they're so much more expensive. But again, I haven't seen all these issues you talk about "putting up with", to more or less, save a buck...not like it's being used at ANY TIME, in my case unless, and I will say it again, There is a power outage...you act as though these generators will be fired up every day, any time, any where for day's on end, which in reality, is a bit silly, unless there was an extended power outage, and at that point, I really don't think someone would comdemn someone for using a Champion generator to stay warm, keep their food fresh and have lights at night time.

Don't really understand what the big deal is about -20 and 25 mph wind....this past summer, wind was blowing at 55 plus mph and wrecked havoc in WV and VA...power out for a week or better....generator was refueled in 55 mph wind and pouring rain, temp wasn't cold though....don't know what that has to do with anything..but if it's a way or reason to deter someone from purchasing a cheaper generator that will do the job, then more power to you. In an EMERGENCY, hope I'm not going to have to answer to you about using my generator to make life just a little better for my family....

Again, haven't seen or experienced any of the issues you speak up just to hype up the Honda or Yamaha...some people don't have that kind of money for a generator, surely you're not going to "look down your nose at them" if they don't purchase the more expensive Yamaha or Honda generator , are you??

2oldman wrote:

JiminDenver wrote:
I figured this would become a Honda/Yamaha vs Champion thread. Sigh

They always do... over and over.

as that's always the question; how close to the gold standard are the cheap ones

I totally get it; I went through the exact same decision process.

In our 'crew' we have all the players Honda/Yamaha/champion/kipor all in the 2000. We've run them side by side and for extended periods in pretty harsh conditions. (hot and humid as well as terrible cold)

Personally I can't really tell the difference between the Honda/Yamaha. But anyone can tell the difference to the rest (noise / issues / etc).

The question; are those differences worth the uptick in regards to the price. This would totally depend on your usage and willingness to put up with the issues.

Oh; the other difference we've noticed between the champion and the Honda is fuel use. The Honda uses somewhere between 30-50% less. Not a big deal until you are refueling in -20 with a 25mph wind.

JiminDenver wrote:
I figured this would become a Honda/Yamaha vs Champion thread. Sigh

They always do... over and over.