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Champion Power Equipment 200961 2500-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator, Ultralight - $484.99

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I have the dual fuel 2000watt and through hurricane Ian, it saved me more than it cost in food spoilage for our fridge and chest freezer. It's so quiet our neighbors claim they couldn't even hear it and our houses are fairly close together on small lots.
I ran propane only, and my 20lb tank got me about 22 hours of run time cycling between the fridge/chest freezer, and charging a few things. Even boiled water a few times with an electric kettle. If I didn't already have a 2000w, I'd jump all over this 2500w at this price.
Remember not to skimp on high quality 12 gauge extension cables for running your power, especially for longer distances. Also, you will decrease maximum power by running on propane, however, that only really becomes an issue for those trying to power some kind of air cooling unit, and or at high altitudes.
**when starting on propane, follow the directions. Pull the starting cord slowly 2-4 times till you feel resistance each time to prime the propane then start. YouTube if needed but it isn't hard, just a little diff then starting on gas. Ours starts in 1-2 'normal' pulls after following directions and 'priming'


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I have the dual fuel 2000watt and through hurricane Ian, it saved me more than it cost in food spoilage for our fridge and chest freezer. It's so quiet our neighbors claim they couldn't even hear it and our houses are fairly close together on small lots.
I ran propane only, and my 20lb tank got me about 22 hours of run time cycling between the fridge/chest freezer, and charging a few things. Even boiled water a few times with an electric kettle. If I didn't already have a 2000w, I'd jump all over this 2500w at this price.
Remember not to skimp on high quality 12 gauge extension cables for running your power, especially for longer distances. Also, you will decrease maximum power by running on propane, however, that only really becomes an issue for those trying to power some kind of air cooling unit, and or at high altitudes.
**when starting on propane, follow the directions. Pull the starting cord slowly 2-4 times till you feel resistance each time to prime the propane then start. YouTube if needed but it isn't hard, just a little diff then starting on gas. Ours starts in 1-2 'normal' pulls after following directions and 'priming'


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L45W2V9

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Model: Champion Power Equipment 200961 2500-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator, Ultralight

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Dec 12, 2022
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N6EAJ
Dec 12, 2022
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Great deal on this dual fuel inverter generator. I paid $555 for my 100899 version (same except it has two USB ports on the panel instead of a 12V power port outlet). Starting on propane is fine once you get it down. For me it starts on the 4th or 5th pull (this includes the pulls for priming the propane). Another nice thing about these 2500W peak Champions is the weight. They are about 40lb where most others inver generators this size/power are 50lb.
Dec 12, 2022
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LikeFastCars
Dec 12, 2022
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These make great stocking stuffers. Sure to work great, as we rid America of all terrible gasoline pollutants! 😀
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Dec 12, 2022
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Dec 12, 2022
Virtual69
Dec 12, 2022
835 Posts
30 bucks higher than the August special but still a great deal.
Dec 12, 2022
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Dec 12, 2022
kenny1773
Dec 12, 2022
168 Posts
Great deal, I ordered another one and now might also get the kit that allows you to combine them

I bought this exact model last year and have used it several times
Mine was hard to start when it was new

now it starts first pull on gas
Make sure the air filter stays oiled
and make sure to turn OFF the eco mode and let it run for a minute before shutting it off completely

if I shut mine off while it is running in the low idle eco mode, it becomes hard to start the next time
Dec 12, 2022
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TenseRain5851
Dec 12, 2022
81 Posts
Can this run a couple.of electric standing heaters and a fridge?
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Dec 12, 2022
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ManoloD
Dec 12, 2022
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Quote from TenseRain5851 :
Can this run a couple.of electric standing heaters and a fridge?
Probably not. Heaters tend to be 1500W each. Considerably smaller ones, yes.
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Ransom
Dec 12, 2022
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Quote from topshelf207 :
running wattage>surge voltage. it's nuts to pay more than $300 for a 1850 watt genny. But thats my two cents. ymmv
Baloney. You'll only rarely find an 1800+ gas inverter of any kind under $300 these days, and you'll never find a dual fuel 1850 inverter for under $400. Ever. Occasionally under $500 for a quality one.
Last edited by Ransom December 11, 2022 at 07:16 PM.
Dec 12, 2022
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daghostmon
Dec 12, 2022
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Quote from topshelf207 :
running wattage>surge voltage. it's nuts to pay more than $300 for a 1850 watt genny. But thats my two cents. ymmv
Your right to point out the low running watts. 2500 watt is misleading. There are many 2200 generators that go on sale cheaper that can run at 1800w.
Dec 12, 2022
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coachclass
Dec 12, 2022
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The one I got is super loud. Definitely louder than 53dB at 23 feet. I measured it at 62dB with a Reed meter. That's like twice as loud as spec.
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Dec 12, 2022
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MyBallsItch
Dec 12, 2022
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Quote from TenseRain5851 :
Can this run a couple.of electric standing heaters and a fridge?
Electric heat running off a gas generator is really costly and inefficient, if you want heat more than just for the occasional short power outage, look into something else like a propane heater or 5kw diesel parking heaters which you could use to heat a room for longer periods of time on much less fuel.

It could run maybe one heater and a fridge but it will go through a lot of gas.
Dec 12, 2022
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ndj123
Dec 12, 2022
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Quote from Ransom :
Baloney. You'll only rarely find an 1800+ gas inverter of any kind
Besides this is NOT 1800W+."Run Time at 25% Load"
Peak Wt means nothing
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Dec 12, 2022
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Ransom
Dec 12, 2022
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Quote from ndj123 :
Peak Wt means nothing
I'll quibble with this too. Lots of stuff, particularly anything with an electric motor, starts with a far heavier pull than it takes to run. Higher peak watt allows those devices to start and transition into running mode.

Soft starts for AC units are a major time where people have to buy an ad-on because their generator can't handle the peak starting pull but can easily run the load.
Dec 12, 2022
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Dec 12, 2022
Floridad
Dec 12, 2022
3 Posts
Thanks. this is the best price I've seen on these generators. this is less than some competitors are selling the Champion 2500 gas only generator. I bought two and the parallel kit to combine the power so I can run my RV AC on propane. I live in FL and have lost power for a week at a time. Having a propane generator means no storing gas that degrades. Propane stores much better, so when I go for a year with no use, my fuel won't degrade. We just move into the RV and have every convenience of home, plus keep the home fridge and freezer running, all off these two generators running in parallel.
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getbigtony
Dec 12, 2022
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Those getting generators, always good to break it in and change the oil before using.

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