Champion, the USA’s No1 Generator, is now available in the UK and has a range of quiet Petrol and LPG Generators well suited for campsite use.
The Champion Power Equipment 73001i-P petrol powered, portable inverter generator is powered by an 171cc Champion single cylinder, 4-stroke OHV engine that produces 3100 max watts. It's loaded with extras like Wireless Remote Start and USB interface. AND it's quiet - just 58 dBA at 23 ft.
Champion generators are in a league of their own with regards engine technology and features, and are designed, engineered and tested in the most demanding environments. Find out more by watching the video below.
The main outstanding feature on a champion inverter is the delay stop
allowing equipment to stop running or power down so no power surge applies
and the second outstanding feature is the start up current it has a special
peak current of 15.8amp for milliseconds that is ideal for RV, motor homes
and caravans allowing equipment to start up without tripping or overloading
the generator especially running A/C units or similar.
With a 6 litre fuel tank this unit can run up to 8 hours
at 25% load. The OHV engine is equipped with a low oil shut-off sensor and
designed for long life and easy maintenance. This unit also contains true
sine wave inverter technology making it safe to power all of your sensitive
electronic devices. This unit is ideal for camping trips, traveling and
light jobs around the house. The built-in handle and wheel kit make it
easily portable.
Features
3100 Max Watts
2800 Rated Watts
12v DC Outlet
True sine wave inverter technology
Economy mode to save fuel
Overload protection
Radio Remote Start
Electric Push Button Start
Intelligent 3in1 Volt Meter
240v AC Load
12v DC outlet
Up to 8 hours run time at 25% load
58 dBA at 23 ft.
Built-in Handle and Wheel Kit
Easy pull recoil start
Dual Port (2.1A/1A) USB Adapter (Included)
Parallel Connectable
Specifications
Model 73001i-P
AC Load 2 x 240v
DC Output 12v / 8.3A
Single Phase
Frequency 50 Hz
Engine 171cc Champion OHV
Automatic Oveload Protection
Automatic RPM (based on load)
Fuel Capacity 6 Litres
Oil Capacity 0.6 Litres
Recommended Oil SAE 10W-30
Low oil shut-off sensor
Automatic Choke
Dimensions (LxWxH) 57 x 44 x 46.4 cm
Weight (kg) 37.4
Emissions EC Approved
2 Year Limited Warranty
So What Will it Power?
Advanced, true sine wave inverter technology provides safe, reliable
power to computers and other sensitive electrical devices. Ideal for
powering a small appliance and/or a few household items.
Where can I get them from?
The Champion 3100 Watt Inverter Petrol Generators come complete with a 12v
DC Battery Charging Cable, TT-30 RV Adapter, Oil funnel, Spark plug socket,
Wireless Remote Start and Dual USB Interface. It has an RRP of £799.99 + vat
and are available direct from the Champion website!
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What Did We Think? Our Review:
The Champion generator has only recently become available in the UK, but
is very well known in the US. To us the real selling points of this
generator is the quiet running levels, and the fantastic 2.8 kw rated
output. We loved the state of the art features like the Wireless Remote
Start.
Once out of the box, I put fuel and oil in the separate oil reservoir and it
started on the first try, so within a few minutes later I had the generator
set up and running. (By the way there is an automatic shut off feature that
will turn the engine off if there is not enough oil. )
This generator is a real work horse, it just runs and runs without skipping
a beat. We found it to be very quiet, and whilst it was running next to our
campervan we could barely hear it. The true sine wave inverter technology
makes it safe to power all of your sensitive electronic devices like
laptops. The USB outlet is a nice bonus.
Economy mode: In a standard generator, the engine runs at the same speed
continually, using the same amount of fuel at all times, but this generator
has an economy switch that allows the engine to “power down” when the load
is not required, resulting in less noise and lower fuel consumption.
For those who need it, with a little adaptation you could add an exhaust
pipe to funnel the fumes upwards . It would be very simple to build a
makeshift cover to protect it from the elements should the good old English
weather get the better of you.
It is a bit heavy to shift around, but this is a consequence of the large
power output on a machine of this spec. However the built in wheels are
superb and makes it easy to move it around.
At six litres, the fuel tank is a good size, and will run for up to eight
hours at 25% load, although we didn't test this in real world conditions.
This should be enough to last through the dark hours of a night should you
require power for medical equipment whilst away for instance.
In summary we found it to be very well built, it looks great, and has
excellent features and extras. At this price point it can definitely compare
favourably with more well known brands and should prove very popular here in
the UK for those who require this high level of power and quiet running.
We tested the premium version, with all the extras, but a cheaper version is
available, as well as lower powered versions too for considerably less
money.
I often wonder why no firm has never produced an of the shelf steam powered inverter that can run of a gas cylinder, surely such a generator would be much quieter than a Petrol generator, or am I missing somthing.
Or perhaps I'm being a bit controversial here, but perhaps they could install at strategic points around the campsite (lets call them Electric Hookup Points EHU for short) And the camper could connect to the EHU with a long flex which retailers could stock if it caught on!
Seriously though, do we really want noise and engine emissions polluting the countryside?
Quote: Originally posted by Francais on 10/8/2015I often wonder why no firm has never produced an of the shelf steam powered inverter that can run of a gas cylinder, surely such a generator would be much quieter than a Petrol generator, or am I missing somthing.
Coal and steam's the way forward, I'd rather hear the gentle chuff of a steam engine than the sharp whingey drone of a petrol geni on a campsite....
Quote: Originally posted by welsh bob on 10/8/2015
Or perhaps I'm being a bit controversial here, but perhaps they could install at strategic points around the campsite (lets call them Electric Hookup Points EHU for short) And the camper could connect to the EHU with a long flex which retailers could stock if it caught on!
....Hey! ya' know what,...you may just be on to something.....
..and if it all panned out, those who needed these, what were they called?..."EHU points"?, could choose a 'site equipped accordingly..
Hey Billy No Mates, hiding behind the wind break. I have a pal who has to have Dialysis and is brave enough to still go camping he needs electricity twice a day to stay alive.
Go on get your coat stay away from us!!!
Quote: Originally posted by BIGRDL on 05/9/2015
Hey Billy No Mates, hiding behind the wind break. I have a pal who has to have Dialysis and is brave enough to still go camping he needs electricity twice a day to stay alive. Go on get your coat stay away from us!!!
Hats off to your pal (I recall reading a few years back, of a bloke canoeing and tenting up in Scotland and using a portable dialysis machine and genny)...
BUT..i think it is pretty safe to say that 99.99% of gennys rattling away on campsites are probably more likely being used to just supply power to TVs, hair dryers, hair straighteners, and charging kids dvd players and computer games etc, all of which could be done via hook-up..
The Champion generator has only recently become available in the UK, but is very well known in the US. To us the real selling points of this generator is the quiet running levels, and the fantastic 2.8 kw rated output. We loved the state of the art features like the Wireless Remote Start.
Once out of the box, I put fuel and oil in the separate oil reservoir and it started on the first try, so within a few minutes later I had the generator set up and running. (By the way there is an automatic shut off feature that will turn the engine off if there is not enough oil. )
This generator is a real work horse, it just runs and runs without skipping a beat. We found it to be very quiet, and whilst it was running next to our campervan we could barely hear it. The true sine wave inverter technology makes it safe to power all of your sensitive electronic devices like laptops. The USB outlet is a nice bonus.
Economy mode: In a standard generator, the engine runs at the same speed continually, using the same amount of fuel at all times, but this generator has an economy switch that allows the engine to “power down” when the load is not required, resulting in less noise and lower fuel consumption.
For those who need it, with a little adaptation you could add an exhaust pipe to funnel the fumes upwards . It would be very simple to build a makeshift cover to protect it from the elements should the good old English weather get the better of you.
It is a bit heavy to shift around, but this is a consequence of the large power output on a machine of this spec. However the built in wheels are superb and makes it easy to move it around.
At six litres, the fuel tank is a good size, and will run for up to eight hours at 25% load, although we didn't test this in real world conditions. This should be enough to last through the dark hours of a night should you require power for medical equipment whilst away for instance.
In summary we found it to be very well built, it looks great, and has excellent features and extras. At this price point it can definitely compare favourably with more well known brands and should prove very popular here in the UK for those who require this high level of power and quiet running.
We tested the premium version, with all the extras, but a cheaper version is available, as well as lower powered versions too for considerably less money.
You really could be on to something here, noise and pollution in the country side on a campsite not good at all. I mean sat in my tent or outside of it enjoying or trying to enjoy the piece and quiet and all you get is ratterly old diesel camper-vans in and out all day long...
Camp sites require maintenance: grass needs cutting, hedges need pruning, trees need trimming and cut back, etc. etc., all require the use of machinery of some sort.
Therefore, normal camp site traffic aside, as in car and vans arriving/leaving, there will always be some noise, even more so if the camp site is part of a working farm!
It is a way of life.
If one is after peace and quiet, perhaps a tent only site for back-packers is a better option.
As for a generator, I am unlikely to need one for camping as I always opt for a pitch with EHU.
However, I may need one for home one day for emergency back up, and this one looks like a good buy.
Good bit of kit. We go to a few sites that do not offer ehu on the tent field. We also camp all year round and are often alone in the non ehu tent field. This little beauty would come into it's own then. Especially as the solar is not very effective in the winter time.
If anyone wonders what 58dB at 23 feet means -
60dB is the sound level of normal conversation at 3 feet so this machine is obviously quieter than that. What confuses some people is that the dB scale is logarithmic so using 70dB, which is the usual arbitrary comparison i.e. living room music, vacuum cleaner etc., 60dB is half as loud as 70dB which is a fairly quiet level and 50dB is one quarter as loud as 70dB.
80dB where workplace regulations can come into play is twice as loud as 70dB. Also, as a rule of thumb, sound drops 6dB with each doubling of the distance from source so theoretically if you place the genny 46 feet away (about the length of a London double decker bus), the decibel level would drop to 52dB which is roughly what moderate rain fall generates in terms of noise. Thought a comparator might be useful here.
(You may guess I have some dealings with the subject at work)
We are pleased to announce the lucky winner of this awesome prize is K Longbridge from Gloucestershire.
If you were not lucky enough to win, you can find out more about the the Champion Power Equipment 73001i-P petrol powered, portable inverter generator from here
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(I recall reading a few years back, of a bloke canoeing and tenting up in Scotland and using a portable dialysis machine and genny)...
