Champion 75531i 3100w Inverter/Generator Initial Review
I thought I'd post my intitial review of the Champion 75531i for anyone who is interested in one of these. I researched to death 3000w inverter generators. While I'd love to have a Honda or Yamaha, I just couldn't justify the price for the once or twice a year I would potentially use it at auto races or concert events.
My main concern is if it would power my Outbacks's Coleman Mach 15,000btu AC unit, and if it did would I have any power left over. Luckily, the AC manufacturer has a great website that included its power specs. On paper it looked good but I was still worried about real world use.
I finally decided to take a chance once I saw the unit on sale at Cabelas for $699. The employee that helped me also assured me they had a no questions asked return policy even if I put gas and oil in the unit.
Yesterday I finally got the chance to give it a try. It started on the first pull. After initial break in I put it to the test. The unit easily handled the AC unit. I then began to add lights (I have LEDs), water pump, etc. I switched the fridge over to electric and the generator kept humming. I also turned on the fridge in the outdoor kitchen and the generator never stumbled. I cycled the air on and off with the load and the generator stumbled just a tiny bit when the compressor kicked on but then smoothed right out. I did not try the microwave because it seemed pretty clear that would cause an overload.
Overall I am very impressed. It is reasonably quiet (I didn't have anything else to compare it to). Inside the trailer with the AC running I could not hear the generator. The design with the folding handle and large wheels is well thought out and makes moving and maneuvering the unit very easy. It seems to be very well built and so far I am very happy with my purchase.
My main concern is if it would power my Outbacks's Coleman Mach 15,000btu AC unit, and if it did would I have any power left over. Luckily, the AC manufacturer has a great website that included its power specs. On paper it looked good but I was still worried about real world use.
I finally decided to take a chance once I saw the unit on sale at Cabelas for $699. The employee that helped me also assured me they had a no questions asked return policy even if I put gas and oil in the unit.
Yesterday I finally got the chance to give it a try. It started on the first pull. After initial break in I put it to the test. The unit easily handled the AC unit. I then began to add lights (I have LEDs), water pump, etc. I switched the fridge over to electric and the generator kept humming. I also turned on the fridge in the outdoor kitchen and the generator never stumbled. I cycled the air on and off with the load and the generator stumbled just a tiny bit when the compressor kicked on but then smoothed right out. I did not try the microwave because it seemed pretty clear that would cause an overload.
Overall I am very impressed. It is reasonably quiet (I didn't have anything else to compare it to). Inside the trailer with the AC running I could not hear the generator. The design with the folding handle and large wheels is well thought out and makes moving and maneuvering the unit very easy. It seems to be very well built and so far I am very happy with my purchase.
