Champion Power Equipment No.75531i Inverter Generator, 3100-watt

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Price: $899.00    

Product Feature

• Quiet - Only 58 Dba, great for campsites, Raving, cabins and more
• Lightweight - Only 80 lbs. with built in wheels and fold away handle
• Inverter Technology - Economy Mode - Engine automatically idles lower when electrical load reduced, saving fuel and engine wear
• Operates for 8 hours on full tank of gas at 25% load
• 2 Year Limited Warranty

Product Description

Quiet, lightweight and portable; the Champion 3100W Inverter Generator provides clean, quiet power for campsites, RV's, cabins and other remote locations. 2800 Watts Rated, 3100 Watts Maximum output is powerful enough to start a 15,000btu air conditioner. Inverter Technology provides clean power (safe for sensitive electronics) and variable speed engine to reduce noise, conserve fuel and lengthen the life of the engine. Lightweight - only 80 lbs and includes integrated wheels and stow away handle. Quiet - only 58 Dba. Powered by Champion 171cc OHV engine designed specifically for the 3100 Watt inverter generator will run 8 hours on a full tank of gas at 25% load. EPA/CARB approved for sale in 50 states. Features fully enclosed durable housing with easy carry handle, 1 - 120V Duplex outlet (5-20R), 1-12V DC Outlet w/cables included, and 1 - TT30 Receptacle - RV Ready. Includes: Overload Protection, Low Oil Sensor and Economy Mode Switch. Dimensions: 24.2" (L) x 18.5" (W) x 19.7" (H). 2 Year Limited Warranty. Champion has the best Product Quality and Customer Service in the business. All Champion products are cover by our Lifetime Free Technical Support and 2 Year Limited Warranty. All product technical, service and warranty inquiries must go through Champion and our 24/7 tech line 888-696-0668 or a Champion Authorized Service Center, call 888-696-0668 for a location near you. Champion products cannot be returned to a retail store or e-tailer, please call 888-696-0668 or email support@championpowerequipment.com.

Champion Power Equipment No.75531i Inverter Generator, 3100-watt Review

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Spent a few months debating which inverter generator to purchase. My main priority was the ability to power the 13,500 BTU Dometic a/c unit on my new 2013 toy hauler. Like a lot of folks I did my fair share of googling and visiting various online forums collecting information.

If money was no object, I would have probably purchased one of the Honda or Yamaha 3000w inverter models (or a pair of the Honda/Yamaha 2000's). However, they're more than double the money. I seriously considered the Yamaha EF2400iSHC, but it cost about $400 more. Plus, I'd heard of a very small number of folks that were unable to power a 13,500 BTU a/c with their EF2400iSHC.

In any case, received my new Champion 75531i (3100w max/2800w rated) inverter generator from supergenproducts.com two days after I ordered it. Added some oil and fuel and it cranked up on the very first pull!

First impression? It's a tad louder than I expected under moderate/heavy load (with the 13,500 BTU a/c compressor on). I'd guess around 62 db or so (it's distinctly louder on the exhaust side of the generator). When the a/c compressor kicks off with the economy mode turned ON, the engine RPM's (and sound level) drop quite a bit--again, I'll take a guess and say down to around 57-58db. In any case, definitely not as quiet as the EF2400iSHC which I've used in the past. It's rated at 53-58db (no-load to full-load conditions). However, it's important to keep in mind the Champion 75531i is supposed to compete directly with the lighter, 80 lb. Honda EU3000IHAC "Handi" generator which has a db rating similar to the Champion 75531i. The Honda "Handi" should not be confused with the more common, **quieter**, much heavier, 134 lb. Honda EU3000ISAC. According to Champion tech support the 75531i is rated at 58db at 50% load. I've heard the Honda "Handi" before and I believe the 75531i's sound level is very comparable (under no-load and full-load conditions).

In terms of power handling capability, the Champion successfully handles the Dometic 13,500 BTU a/c compressor surge with the economy mode turned ON; however, the overload LED does flash momentarily everytime the compressor kicks on. FWIW, this was on a 100 degree day with high humidity. Voltage (measured with my Fluke inside the toy hauler) was steady at 124.5 volts with the frig on, converter on (battery fully charged), a/c fan on high, and a/c compressor off. When the a/c compressor kicked on, the voltage readout on my Fluke became erratic for a split second then quickly stabilized at 123.4 volts (again, with the economy mode ON). Of course, with the economy mode turned OFF, there was much less voltage fluctuation when the compressor kicked on; however, the 75531i is continously 3 or 4 db louder and uses more fuel with the economy mode OFF. Lastly, even though Champion states clearly on the generator's box that the 75531i is not recommended for use with a circular saw, it did successfully power my Craftsman 13 amp circular saw (the overload LED flashes momentarily upon startup with economy mode turned both ON and OFF).

The build quality seems very good to excellent. The two wheels are rubber and not plastic, so it wheels around quietly. The two stationary handles on top are all plastic, but feel more than strong enough to support the full weight of the generator. There's a very large handle on the exhaust side that lifts up and allows you to wheel the generator around quickly and easily. This handle does flex a bit. Not sure how it will hold up with repeated use. The generator I received had a cracked handle and shroud from an overtighted bolt. I called Champion customer service and they've agreed to send me a replacement handle and shroud (added 25 Jul 2013 comment: parts received approx. a week later and installed DIY).

Bottom line, I think the Champion 75531i 3100w max/2800w rated inverter generator is a good buy at its current street price of $900-$950. From all indications, it appears Champion does a good job of backing up their products with good warranty service. I called them a few times to get technical info on the 75531i before this purchase and they were always very helpful and informative.

25 Jul 2013 comment: unless you need to charge your RV's batteries, I'd recommend turning your converter OFF and running your frig on propane to reduce the generator's sound level, gas consumption, and wear & tear while powering a 13,500/15,000 BTU a/c compressor.

30 Aug 2013 comment: FYI, it's important to know some RV converters can draw up to 8-12 amps if the RV batteries are significantly discharged, and/or a lot of 12 VDC lights/appliances are turned on. Combine this 8-12 amp converter load with the 12-15 amp load of a typical 13,500 BTU a/c compressor and you could exceed the maximum 23.3 amp load/current capability of the 75531i.

31 Aug 2013 Fuel Consumption Test: 75531i gas tank is rated to hold 1.6 gallons. Filled up an empty gas tank to the "red mark" as recommended by Champion and it took exactly 1.6 gallons. This daytime test was conducted under severe conditions: outside temps of 104-105 degrees, 50-60% humidity, Economy Mode ON, and an ambient temperature of 108 degrees inside my toy hauler! The a/c compressor was ON for more than an hour straight before cycling off for the first time when inside temperatures finally reached 77 degrees (cooling approx. 140 sq ft). According to my Progressive Industries EMS current meter the a/c was pulling a 13-14 amp load (approx. 60% of the 75531i's rated load) when the compressor was ON. With the compressor OFF, generator load was only 2 amps (fan on high). The 75531i powered the Dometic 13,500 BTU air conditioner (converter and all other appliances OFF) under these conditions for 6 hours before running out of fuel. With lower outside temperatures and pre-stabilized temperatures inside the toy hauler, I would expect longer runtimes (at least 7-8 hours), especially at night. The 75531i is rated by Champion to run 8 hours under a 25% (constant) load. During my 6 hour test, I estimate the average load was much closer to 50%.

09 Oct 2013 Comment: For those that may be interested, the Dometic 13,500 a/c unit (manufactured in 2012) in my toy hauler draws 12.2 amps with the fan on high (measured at the generator using a 15 ft. 10 gauge power cord). Inrush (startup) current is 58 amps with the generator's Economy Mode ON, and 61 amps with the Economy Mode OFF. Measurements made using a clamp-on meter. Previous current measurements made in this review were made using a Progressive Industries EMS, which tends to report slightly optimistic current readings :)

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