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Champion Power Equipment 5,000/4,000 W Gasoline Powered Portable Generator, CO Shield, CARB Compliant, RV-Ready

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Item # 1617650

$499.99
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Champion Power Equipment 5,000/4,000 W Gasoline Powered Portable Generator, CO Shield, CARB Compliant, RV-Ready

Champion Power Equipment 5,000/4,000 W Gasoline Powered Portable Generator, CO Shield, CARB Compliant, RV-Ready

Item # 1617650

Champion Power Equipment Champion Power Equipment 5,000/4,000 W Gasoline Powered Portable Generator, CO Shield, CARB Compliant, RV-Ready
Champion Power Equipment Champion Power Equipment 5,000/4,000 W Gasoline Powered Portable Generator, CO Shield, CARB Compliant, RV-Ready
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Champion Power Equipment 5,000/4,000 W Gasoline Powered Portable Generator, CO Shield, CARB Compliant, RV-Ready

Item # 1617650

Champion Power Equipment Champion Power Equipment 5,000/4,000 W Gasoline Powered Portable Generator, CO Shield, CARB Compliant, RV-Ready
Champion Power Equipment Champion Power Equipment 5,000/4,000 W Gasoline Powered Portable Generator, CO Shield, CARB Compliant, RV-Ready
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The Champion Power Equipment 201282 5000-Watt RV Ready Portable Generator with CO Shield is the perfect combination of versatility and convenience. A powerful companion for your next camping trip or weekend project, this generator can also provide plenty of backup power for your essentials during an outage. For your RV, you'll enjoy enough power to start and run a 15,000 BTU RV air conditioner. Power up with Champion's reliable recoil start, plus Cold Start Technology ensures a quick start in cold weather. Champion also makes it easy to monitor voltage, frequency and operating hours with Intelligauge. Designed for safety with convenient push-to-reset circuit breakers, a low oil shut-off switch plus an included oil funnel for easy changes, this unit has a 0.5-quart oil capacity (recommended 10W-30). The reliable 224cc single-cylinder OHV Champion engine produces 5000 starting watts and 4000 running watts, and will run for up to 14 hours at 50% load when the 4.7-gallon tank of gasoline is full. With a noise level of 68 dBA from 23 feet, which is about as loud as a vacuum cleaner, this machine can handle most essentials in an outage, plus the Volt Guard built-in surge protector prevents overloads and keeps your equipment safe from spikes in voltage. All the outlets have covers for protection and include a 120V 30A (TT-30R) RV outlet as well as a 120/240V 30A locking outlet (L14-30R) and a 120V 20A household duplex outlet (5-20R). The voltage select switch allows the user to switch between 120V only and 240V only outlet power. Champion's thoughtful packaging and clear directions make setup hassle free. Buy this EPA certified and CARB compliant generator with confidence - Champion Support and our nationwide network of service centers will back up your purchase with a 3-year limited warranty and FREE lifetime technical support. CO Shield technology monitors the accumulation of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas produced by engine exhaust when the generator is running. If CO Shield detects unsafe elevated levels of CO gas, it automatically shuts off the engine. CO Shield is not a substitute for an indoor carbon monoxide alarm or for safe operation. DO NOT allow engine exhaust fumes to enter a confined area through windows, doors, vents or other openings. Generators must ALWAYS be used outdoors, far away from occupied buildings with engine exhaust pointed away from people and buildings. Meets the requirements of ANSI/PGMA G300-2018.

For additional information on this product, please see the Product Documents section for all downloadable user manuals, installation guides, brochures and warranty statements.

  • Includes a low oil shut-off switch and holds 0.5-quarts of oil (recommended 10W-30)
  • At 5000 starting watts and 4000 running wats, enjoy up to 14 hours of run time on a full tank of gasoline
  • Noise level of 68 dBA from 23 feet
  • 120/240V 30A Locking, 120V 30A RV and a 120V 20A household duplex outlet
  • Volt Guard built-in surge protector prevents overloads and keeps your appliances and equipment safe
  • Monitor voltage, frequency and operating hours with ease
  • 224cc single-cylinder OHV Champion engine
  • Includes 3-year limited warranty
  • FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts
  • Includes: Engine Oil, Oil Funnel

Q&As

1 - 10 of 106 Questions

Q: HOW BIG IS GAS TANK

4 days ago
1 Answer
  • A: Hello, This unit has a gasoline capacity of 4.7 gal. (17.8 L) Thank you.
    3 days ago
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Q: Is it safe for a smart tv

a month ago
2 Answers
  • A: Hello Tim, This generator may not be what we would recommend to use to power an appliance like a smart TV, as there may be components which are sensitive to higher levels of total harmonic distortion (THD). This generator will put out the standard THD rating of about 12%-20% depending on load applied. They will produce a sine wave, not a modified or square wave. This is perfectly acceptable for running common commodities found in your home such as TVs, computers, your appliances, etc. THD is a measure of the deviation of a sine wave from a "pure" sine wave. All electricity, including line electricity, has measurable THD. If you have a specific item that requires less than 3% THD such as a UPS style battery backup, a pellet stove, or high efficiency furnace control board, we recommend purchasing a Champion Inverter Generator (sizes from 2000W to 11,000W); Champion Open Frame Inverter (sizes from 4250W to 9000W) or a Champion Home Standby Generator (range from 8.5KW to 22KW); all units provide less than 3% THD. Consult your appliance manufacturer to determine if it will require a less than 3% THD power source. Thank you.
    a month ago
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Q: What type warranty

6 months ago
1 Answer
  • A: Hello, the Champion Generators come with a 3-year limited Manufactures warranty. The warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. It does not cover items related to routine maintenance or normal wear and tear. This includes, but is not limited to spark plugs, air filters, oil and fuel filters (if applicable), carburetor cleaning or adjustments, oil changes, and fuel system maintenance. Regular maintenance is the responsibility of the owner and must be performed in accordance with the operator’s manual to maintain warranty eligibility. If you need clarification on whether a specific issue would qualify as a warrantable defect, I recommend referencing the warranty section of your owner’s manual or contacting customer support with the unit’s model and serial number for case-specific guidance. Our support team can be reached at 877-338-0999, support@cpeauto.com, or use our live chat option located on our website. -Thank you
    6 months ago
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Q: ow to start 5000 watt champion

8 months ago
1 Answer
  • A: Hello, we do apologize that you are having trouble starting your unit. Please contact our support team at 877-338-0999 for further assistance with starting your unit. -Thank you
    8 months ago
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Q: Would like to purchase a wheel kit for this unit.

8 months ago
2 Answers
  • A: Hello Kevin, A compatible wheel kit can be found here: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/champion-power-equipment-generator-wheel-kit-with-folding-handle-and-never-flat-tires-3000-4000-watt-4457819 Thank you.
    21 days ago
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Q: Are there wheels available?

a year ago
1 Answer
  • A: Thank you for your question, yes you can purchase a wheel kit to attach to your unit by contacting us at 1-877-338-0999. The wheel kit you would be looking at is model 40065.
    a year ago
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Q: Need a fuel line replacement for the 224 unit. can you help me with the part number or provide the part?

a year ago
1 Answer
  • A: Hello, for all replacement part orders, please contact our support team at 877-338-0999 for assistance with placing your order. -Thank you
    a year ago
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Q: Do they make a quiet muffler for a 196 CC

a year ago
1 Answer
  • A: Hello, unfortunately, we do not have any aftermarket accessories that are aimed at reducing the noise level of the machines currently, nor do we have any recommendations at this time. If you need any other assistance, please contact our support team at 877-338-0999 or support@cpeauto.com. -Thank you
    a year ago
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Q: Dual fuel?

Anonymousa year ago
1 Answer
  • A: Hello, we do apologize, this is a gasoline-only unit. If you are looking for a duel fuel unit, please look into Model201322. -Thank you
    a year ago
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Q: Where can you get a wheel kit

a year ago
1 Answer
  • A: Hello, You can purchase a wheel kit model 40065 at your local Home Depot store, or contact us direct at 877-338-0999 to place your order. -Thank you
    a year ago
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Champion generator

4 years ago
Great generator replaced older model. Easy to set up right out of the box. No worries about the next power outage
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Weak generator.

2 years ago
Unfortunately this generator had a hard time even supporting a bounce house.
3 people found this helpful
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1 – 30 of 2420 Reviews
Review 1

very reliable

6 months ago
I bought this unit for a lengthy power outage that occurred recently. It powered two refrigerators and a few essentials. Worked great! If you are in the market, get one, you will not be disappointed.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Asheville, NC
Review 1
Age65 or over
GenderMale

Great features on this unit is the run time.

7 months ago
I bought this generator 6 months ago and never took it out of the box until the large ice storm 1 week ago in North Carolina. I assembled a wheel kit on the unit, put oil and gas and the unit started up very easy. I used the unit for two days while the power was out. I operated my refrigerator, several lights along with gas log fans during the power outage.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Springfield, Ohio
Review 1
Age45 to 54
GenderMale

Plenty of power

7 months ago
Works great. We use it to power a camper and as a backup to our house during power outages. Quiet operation. Very portable.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Horsham,PA
Review 1
Age65 or over
GenderMale

Great unit

7 months ago
Never used yet, but I have all set up and ready to go.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Louisiana
Review 1
Age25 to 34
GenderMale

Easy Starting and Very Portable

10 months ago
I bought this generator after my older model from a different brand starting giving me issues and I must say I was pleasantly surprised at how relatively lightweight and easy to start this little unit is. It easily runs my 30 amp camper and is surprisingly quiet even though that wasn't really a selling point for me due to how my camp is laid out. If i had any negative issue, it would be that the filler hole for the fuel is hard to get the gas from splattering due to being quite shallow but that is partially due to using a racing fuel jug so that isn't really a problem in my mind. Fuel consumption is about standard for what you would expect so runtime is decent on a full tank and I like the added safety of the built in CO detector for added peace of mind. Overall I am very pleased with my purchase and would recommend.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Ashland, Pennsylvania
Review 1
Age55 to 64
GenderMale
10 months ago
Started right up with ease and gave me power when needed. Slightly noisy, so suggest that it’s placed far away from house as possible. Just wish a wheel kit came with the unit because it’s heavy and not easy to move.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Louisiana
Review 1
Age35 to 44
GenderMale
11 months ago
I brought this to install a wooden fence. Its perfect keeps up Never gave us trouble starting.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Branford, CT
Review 1
Age25 to 34
GenderMale

This is the one you want !

a year ago
This generator is awesome, Display voltage is spot on(check with multi-meter). Ran like a champ and handled everything I threw at it. And its super easy to start. Would absolutely suggest this generator to anyone in need of a generator for RV/power outage.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Arlington, AZ
Review 1
Age55 to 64
GenderFemale

Great generator for the price and easy to service

a year ago
Champion are by far, my favorite generator I've used on the ranch, and I've tried many others. I've been using Champion generators on my ranch, running my well and with my RV for over 5 years now. They are super easy to service and preform great. I'm in AZ and the biggest issue I have is the fuel line drying out. Super easy to change and doesn't cost much. I change the oil regularly, clean the filters and change the spark plug yearly. By far a great generator for the price.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Review 1
Age35 to 44
GenderMale

Perfect for my needs, easy to use.

a year ago
I bought this generator just yesterday after a major storm came through and knocked a bunch of trees down in my area the day before. With another storm coming, I didn't want to risk my sump pump loosing power (no batter backup). I've been looking into generators for a while, and don't have the budget for an inverter style with the same power output. Hence, this model. It was very straightforward to get up and running, and I even affixed my kid's old 12" bike wheels and made it very simple to haul around. After oiling and gasing it up, it started on the first pull. Worked like a charm. Very satisfied with my purchase. In sort of a masochistic twist, I now look forward to losing power so I have another excuse to run this thing. It'll also come in handy at my dad's very remote and off the grid cabin when we need to run some power tools.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Iowa
Review 1
Age35 to 44
GenderMale

Saved food from spoiling during power outrage.

a year ago
Easy to unbox and set up. Had a power outrage and got this up and running in less than 20 minutes. Powered a fridge, freezer, and multiple small items no problem.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Review 1

Great Generator

a year ago
This is my second champion generator. Purchased a larger unit to keep more of our appliances powered during power outages. Worked great to keep our fridges and freezers powered during a recent 18 hour power outage. Ran all night and most of the day. Was easy on fuel and not extremely loud.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Michigan
Review 1
Age35 to 44
GenderMale

Easy to setup, easy to use.

a year ago
I bought this in a pinch at TSC. Very easy to set up and run, powered my camper with AC without problems. Strong start, strong when you put it under load.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Beaver Dam, KY
Review 1
Age25 to 34
GenderMale

Very Satisfied

a year ago
This is the best generator I’ve ever owned. Runs smooth. Nice output and easy to use! Very satisfied!

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

South Carolina
Review 1
Age45 to 54
GenderMale

Works excellent

a year ago
The generator works excellent. Easy to start, easy to operate. Much more quiet than I expected. I would buy it again

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Rusk, TX
Review 1
Age35 to 44
GenderFemale

GREAT BUY! Easy to start and AMAZING Performance

a year ago
I bought this at the end of 2024. I (44F) had a hard time starting our old generator, but when it finally required too many repairs and became unreliable, we searched for a reasonably priced generator to meet our needs. We live in a rural area and our power goes out a couple of times a year, so having a generator for light, refrigerator, fans/heaters, etc, is a blessing. Recently (June 2025), we had a slew of bad storms and lost power often. I was home alone with my young daughter when I needed to pull the generator out of the box for the first time. It was easy for me to set up by myself. It came with clear instructions, and I was able to refer to the manual for any other questions I had. Once it was time to start it, I was able to power it up without any issue. My FAVORITE PART, this generator was able to run ALL of the appliances/electrical requirements that I needed without refilling it for about 8 hours! Our old generator required refilling every 4-6 hours to run the same appliances, meaning I would have to get up in the middle of the night to refill with gas. I was able to sleep all night and not worry about having to wake up and refill with gas. This was a GREAT BUY!

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

CA
Review 1

I don’t suggest a 4000/5000 watt generator champio

a year ago
My generator had low hours, but shortly after the warranty expired the generator stopped producing electricity. The engine runs fine, but doesn’t help if it doesn’t produce electricity.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Response from Champion Power Expert:
a year ago
Champion Power Expert
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your unit is experiencing output issues, especially with low hours of use, as this is not common with our products. Depending on how the unit was stored, it's possible that damaged wiring behind the back panel may be the cause.
We encourage you to contact our support team so we can help troubleshoot the issue and find the best possible resolution. You can reach us at 1-877-338-0999, email us at support@cpeauto.com, or message us through the live chat on our main website.
Anderson, SC
Review 1
Age25 to 34
GenderMale

Starts on the first pull every time

a year ago
Great generator considering the price point. Plan on spending a little more if you are looking for a quieter generator.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Jay Oklahoma
Review 1
Age25 to 34
GenderFemale

Awesome while it lasted

a year ago
It was a awesome generator I bought mine back n February but now here we are n June and it's now stopped working hoping customer service can do something

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Huntsville Alabama
Review 1
Age55 to 64
GenderMale

Easy and affordable

a year ago
Easy to use and runs great! Setup is a snap and everything you need except gas is included.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Orlando KY
Review 1
Age65 or over
GenderMale

Great Features!

a year ago
I had to buy this generator after my old one blew on me. Compared to my old one this one works way more efficiently, quieter, and gets exactly what I needed powered. We typically run our fridge, sump pump, freezer, WiFi and in the winter our blower motor for our wood burner all at the same time as our power goes out frequently and this generator handles it perfectly without making you go deaf. Highly recommend! Also the fuel gage and voltage output on the front are great features to add on, along with fuel shut off switch.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Centerville, Indiana
Review 1
Age65 or over
GenderMale

Works great and not expensive.

a year ago
I bought this for Christmas. Used twice this Winter. Works great. Ran everything I needed it to during 2 power outages. Works on the field to for mobile electricity. Would recommend highly.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

State College Pa
Review 1
Age55 to 64
GenderMale

Peace of mind

a year ago
I bought this after recent storms caused our power to be out for 36 hours. We were able to save all of the food in our deep freezer and refrigerator as well as power a light or two. Great peace of mind for the next storm

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Ball, LA
Review 1
Age45 to 54
GenderMale

Good Product

a year ago
This is the 2nd Champion Generator I have owned. The first one held up pretty well and I had no problems for at least 5 - 6 years. Unfortunately, I'm already having to file a warranty claim on the new one after only 1 year.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Wisconsin
Review 1
Age55 to 64
GenderMale

Supported us at time of need

a year ago
Bought as has a power outage and the generator met our power needs during this outage

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Leicester new york
Review 1
Age45 to 54
GenderMale

Features

a year ago
Bought this to replace my previous model. Has worked well so far. I like the digital display feature, not a fan of the co2 shield feature.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Southeast Texas
Review 1
Age65 or over
GenderMale

Nice Prize but Needs More Detail

a year ago
Well, I shouldn't complain as I won mine at a County emergency prep expo and haven't set it up yet. Reason for 4-stars is based on lack of detail in parts drawings. On opening, found a bolt and flange hex nut loose in box. Unsure where it goes. Also, since the unit doesn't come with wheels, I found that the wheel kit only mentions 8" tires and no info on the width. Given the generator will need to be placed on a lawn, I'm concerned that narrow tires I've seen on other generators will likely make it hard to maneuver the generator. I'm considering installing tires similar to the type used on hand trucks. So, more research needed to find axle pins that will fit into the existing wheel mounts.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Missouri
Review 1
Age65 or over

Co shield

a year ago
Easy to use...co shield works ...had the generator to close to stuff and it shut off properly...so thankful for a good product to protect my house and safe a whole freezer full of food during a power outage due to a tornado recommended product for anyone

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

PA
Review 1
Age55 to 64
GenderMale

Works great, easy to set up

a year ago
Bought yesterday morning - storm knocked power out the night before. Got it set up and started very easily. Was able to power the freezer so that we did not lose anything. Very nice piece of equipment and very easy to use. Love it.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Sierra Foothills, CA
Review 1

Easy, Functional, Great Price

a year ago
I've had to rely on this generator a few times now. As a single mom of two, and only 5'2 100lbs, I was concerned I'd have no idea how to set it up, start it, or maintain it. That has not been the case at all. Easy instructions, pull start was as easy as pushing a button, maintenance has been easy and storage is pretty much common sense. My only gripe is that it's a little heavy, and, in hindsight, I should've opted for the one with wheels. But at the price point, it was unmatched, and I overdid my research.

Yes, I recommend this product.