Amazon's price on the Champion 3100 watt inverter generator has dropped almost $150 during the last few weeks. It's now $741.99 with free shipping. That's almost 50% off its $1399 list price.See it on Amazon

To quote Amazon:Quiet - Only 58 Dba, great for campsites, Raving, cabins and moreI am not usually worried about the generator when Raving. Not too long from now all the other Ravers will be here telling you how you meet get a red or blue brand so as not to offend other Raver's sensitive ears.

Good one danager wrote:To quote Amazon:Quiet - Only 58 Dba, great for campsites, Raving, cabins and moreI am not usually worried about the generator when Raving. Not too long from now all the other Ravers will be here telling you how you meet get a red or blue brand so as not to offend other Raver's sensitive ears.

Century fuel products sells this unit converted to run propane. For a couple hundred you can by the kit and convert easy yourself.

danager wrote:To quote Amazon:Quiet - Only 58 Dba, great for campsites, Raving, cabins and moreI am not usually worried about the generator when Raving. Not too long from now all the other Ravers will be here telling you how you meet get a red or blue brand so as not to offend other Raver's sensitive ears.i own a Red and i've been recommending this generator since it first came out. if i was in the market for a new one, this would be the one i would buy.though not as quiet as a Red or Blue, it's close enough to give both brands a run for the money, especially at that price point.

bikendan wrote:danager wrote:To quote Amazon:Quiet - Only 58 Dba, great for campsites, Raving, cabins and moreI am not usually worried about the generator when Raving. Not too long from now all the other Ravers will be here telling you how you meet get a red or blue brand so as not to offend other Raver's sensitive ears.i own a Red and i've been recommending this generator since it first came out. if i was in the market for a new one, this would be the one i would buy.though not as quiet as a Red or Blue, it's close enough to give both brands a run for the money, especially at that price point.IMO, the Champion 3100 at $741.99 offers one of the best inverter generator values out there. The Champion 3100 has been widely available for about a year now. I think most would agree it has already established an excellent reputation for value and reliability, not to mention the capability to power most, if not all, 13,500 & 15,000 BTU a/c units. Yup, some pick on it because it's not as quiet as the Hondas. But, in reality it is. The Champion 3100 competes spec for spec with the $2300 Honda 3000 watt "Handi". Output, weight, fuel consumption, look/style, and sound-level specs are nearly identical. You can buy THREE Champions for the price of one Honda Handi! I suppose you could fault Champion for competing with one of Honda's less popular inverter generators, but that's about it.And, for the record, I own two Honda EU2000i's.

$741.99 on Amazon: Champion 3100 watt Inverter Generator

MrWizard
Moderator
May 09, 2014
my new generator, arrived Tuesday
it fits very well on my DIY slide, where my previous champions have resided

very happy after two days of use, 12.4 hours of run time
tested it with the A/C today, worked great no lugging, but outside temps were very mild, supposed to warm up this week end back into the 90's,
so it will get a real test then

today with low amps charging and the A/C running, the voltage measured 123.1vac at the outlets inside the RV

this the 3100i with remote start
shaggy1970
Explorer
May 06, 2014
JiminDenver wrote:
I found this review by the Professor on the supergen tent a few years back. According to him it knocks the DB of a 3500/4000 down to 61 db from the 68 db it normally runs at. That means it could take the 3100i from its 58-65 DB down to 51-57 DB. That is Honda EU3000is territory.

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I spoke to the owner of supergen about the Tent, he said its designed for the non inverter models and 3100 owners would only benefit if the exhaust side was pointed away. Otherwise there is no benefit. I didn't purchase one and am building my own sound proof box although its super quite already.
JiminDenver
Explorer II
May 06, 2014
I found this review by the Professor on the supergen tent a few years back. According to him it knocks the DB of a 3500/4000 down to 61 db from the 68 db it normally runs at. That means it could take the 3100i from its 58-65 DB down to 51-57 DB. That is Honda EU3000is territory.

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JiminDenver
Explorer II
May 06, 2014
The newer model will also have the ability to parallel with another 3100i if I remember correctly.
skeighter
Explorer
May 06, 2014
Agreed

All that I could see thats different, is the remote start which adds 26lbs and the price. I think I rather have mine for 650.
JiminDenver
Explorer II
May 04, 2014
We really wanted the 3100i but the altitude will be too much for it, so today we picked up the 3500/4000 with remote start from Cabelas for $429. It's not the upgrade we wanted but it will be nice to have the remote start. I'd be interested to see if the tent makes a difference.
tinasdude
Explorer
May 04, 2014
how much of a difference did that supergen tent make. Was thinking of a champion 4000 remote electric start. 68 dB. If that tent works well, it may be the ticket, along with a couple of other noise reducing mods
shaggy1970
Explorer
Apr 30, 2014
All that I could see thats different, is the remote start which adds 26lbs and the price. I think I rather have mine for 650.
grandpaswagon
Explorer
Apr 28, 2014
Latest version of the CPE 3100:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261463919444?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Maybe that's why the former model is priced lower - to clear stock.
skeighter
Explorer
Apr 25, 2014
Just ordered my Champion 75531i inverter from Overstock.com for 676. Free shipping and no tax. Amazon was almost $800 with tax before the price went up. Now it's almost $900.