A new model of the Champion 2000i is now being offered by Norther Tool and Equipment - one of the largest generator suppliers in the USA.
It is the Model# 73537i – It is silver & black rather than silver and yellow. It is sold under the
Category 5 by Champion Power Equipment, 1700W/2000W.
This model includes 12V DC output and comes with battery charging cables and start-up oil - which the 2 previous models did not (USA and Canadian).
The on-line catalog enty is
here.You will find the parallel kit listed on the same page.
Northern is also carrying the remote start 3,500 watt synchronous model.
I was disappointed at the Northern price, but that is controlled by Northern, not CPE.
There is at least one other supplier scheduled to come on line by the end of December.
I do not know if any of the software related to the time a surge current can exist has been changed or not.
