Champion generator

[1handyhubby]

I've been saving for a Honda generator (2000i companion) for a while now because several people have recommended them. 1friend recommended a Ryobi and today I was looking at a Champion generator at Costco. $400 cheaper and 1db less than the Honda which is 59 db. Anyone here have any first hand experience with the Champion? It's rated at 2,800. Saving money is always good but I'm a bigger fan of reliability. Thanks.

[fly-swatter]

I've had the 2000 watt Champion for 4 years now and have had no issues with it at all. Might be a little noisier than a Honda at high idle but I run it on econo mode 95 percent of the time.

[BendOrLarry]

I have used a Champion 3100 invertor generator for the last 3 years, had a Honda and it died. I would not go back to Honda. The Champion is a great generator, runs our AC at 6000 ft elevation and has never missed a beat. I see no reason to spend more than twice the money for a Honda or Yamaha. If you like status, or wasting money then buy a Honda or Yamaha.

[Rolling_Condo]

Here's a little reading material regarding the Champion generator.

[TxGearhead]

I've got a Champion 4000/3500 "open frame" RV ready generator.(has a 30amp plug) It had some issues at first. Died on me 1,500 miles from home. After a couple trips to the shop it may be fixed. I recently bought 2 Honda 2000 inverter gens and a IPI long run gas tank.
Want to buy a Champion??
Watch sales on Smarter Tools 2000watt gens. They have Yamaha engines. COSTCO, Home Depot, Amazon, WalMart, etc.

[Artum_Snowbird]

Some generators throttle down when they are not being heavily used. It's a real advantage to not waste gas, and noise, when you don't need too.

With your Honda, you get that, their electronics let the motor just shuffle along and it makes the right voltage for your system without all the pounding at 3600 RPM.