Can it run an RV air conditioner?

A 13,500 BTU RV air conditioner typically needs about 2800 to 3000 starting watts, which is within the 4375 starting watts. Running watts of 3500 leave little headroom for other appliances at the same time.

CO Shield is Champion's carbon monoxide detection system. It shuts the generator down automatically when carbon monoxide levels around the unit get too high, which matters if it runs near a window or in a partially enclosed space.

Champion rates it at 68 dBA from 23 feet. That is quieter than most open-frame generators but still audible in a quiet campground, and it gets louder under heavy load.

Does it have an electric start on the unit?

Starting is by wireless remote, and it also has a recoil pull start as a backup. There is no push-button start on the control panel itself.

Can it be paralleled with another generator?

This model is not set up for parallel operation out of the box. For more power, Champion's parallel-ready inverter models are the ones to compare.

What outlets does it have?

It has a TT-30R 30A RV outlet, an L5-30R 30A locking outlet and a 5-20R household outlet, plus a DC outlet. That covers an RV shore cord, a transfer switch or heavy tools, and small electronics.

Where is the Champion 3500-Watt Inverter Generator cheapest?

At Ace Hardware, for $499.99, 17% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Champion 3500-Watt Inverter Generator?

8 stores we checked sell it, including Academy Sports, Ace Hardware, SuperGen Products, Backup Generator Store, Walmart.

Champion 3500-Watt Inverter Generator

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$499.99at Ace HardwareChecked 53 min ago

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What reviewers say

Owners of Champion inverter generators generally praise the remote start, the clean inverter power and the CO shutdown, and many use them for RV travel and home backup. Complaints center on weight and fuel consumption under load.

What people mention

Remote startPraisedOwners like starting it from inside the RV or house without walking out to pull a cord.
CO ShieldPraisedBuyers value the automatic carbon monoxide shutoff as a safety backstop.
WeightCriticisedAt 115 lb it takes two people or a ramp to load, which owners mention often.
NoiseMixedIt is quiet at light loads but gets noticeably louder when an air conditioner or large tool kicks on.
Fuel useCriticisedThe 4.7-gallon tank drains quickly under heavy load, so owners refill more often than expected.
Inverter powerPraisedReviewers report clean power that runs laptops, TVs and RV electronics without problems.

About the Champion 3500-Watt Inverter Generator

The Champion 3500-Watt Inverter Generator runs on gasoline and provides 3500 running watts and 4375 starting watts at 120V and 60Hz. It has a 4.7-gallon fuel tank and a mechanical fuel gauge.

It has three outlets: TT-30R, 5-20R and L5-30R. The generator starts with a wireless remote. It is used for RV power and home outage backup.

CO Shield is a carbon monoxide auto shutoff system. The generator also has low oil shutdown and overload protection with built-in surge protection.

Running watts

3500 continuous

Starting watts

4375 (peak output)

Voltage

120V

Frequency

60Hz

Fuel type

Gasoline