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CapnCampn
Explorer III
Nov 28, 2018

Champion Generator not even close to rated output

Continued from here: http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/29788443/gotomsg/29792553.cfm#29792553 I have a Champion Non-inverter 3500/4000W generator that isn't putting out it's...
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BFL13
Explorer II
Nov 30, 2018
I just ran a few tests. One was to see if going from a long #12 to a short #10 made any difference for running the 75 amp converter at 75 amps while the inverter/gen is at its continuous rating 1700VA

I could not detect any difference via Kill-A-Watt or sound of gen. I went back to my regular shore power set up for generator using the longer #12.

I did not try an more exaggerated difference in cord gauge like using #16 vs the #10. Somebody else can do that. :)

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