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04-19-2021, 05:56 PM #1
Champion 3400W Dual Fuel Generator
Well, I am going to either buy the Champion 2000w (with option to buy a second one later) or the Champion 3400w dual fuel from the git/go.
I guess I am looking at weight and initial gen need. I don't need 3400 yet, but might down the line.....but untriged about propane use vs gas.
Who has a 3400 dual fuel and used it on propane? Does it work good? Any negative feedback?
ThanksLast edited by Rgpracer; 04-19-2021 at 06:03 PM.
Msgt Ray (Ret) and Margie Parker
2022 GD 303RLS w/Gen-Y gooseneck
2020 Ram 2500 HD Cummins 6.7/3.73 gears
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04-19-2021, 06:05 PM #2
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We’ve had ours for two years and have 200 hours on it. I installed an hour meter when I bought it
I’ve used it on propane and gas and it performs wonderfully. On either fuel we can run either A/C, the 15k or 13.5. Not both of course
We run our Keurig, electric fireplace, etc. it will run the microwave with AC but not in economy mode. Speaking of that feature, its really quiet
Very good genny and maintenance is simple
I understand why some folks prefer two smaller units in parallel but I didn’t want two units to maintain, fuel, etc
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04-19-2021, 07:26 PM #3
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Home is where you park it!
2021 Solitude 380FL
2014 Silverado 3500HD LTZ DRW 6.6L Duramax Allison 6 Speed
RVing since 1996; Full Time since 2018
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04-19-2021, 06:10 PM #4
Thanks Robert, just the kind of feedback i was wanting.
Ray
QUOTE=RobertS377;364155]We’ve had ours for two years and have 200 hours on it. I installed an hour meter when I bought it
I’ve used it on propane and gas and it performs wonderfully. On either fuel we can run either A/C, the 15k or 13.5. Not both of course
We run our Keurig, electric fireplace, etc. it will run the microwave with AC but not in economy mode. Speaking of that feature, its really quiet
Very good genny and maintenance is simple
I understand why some folks prefer two smaller units in parallel but I didn’t want two units to maintain, fuel, etc[/QUOTE]
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04-19-2021, 06:22 PM #5
Long thread elsewhere on hear. Many of us have the dual fuel. Slightly less output on propane. We have a pair, and can power everything if need be. Use them at home for storm backup as well.
Rob & Nikki + Cloverfield
2020 Grand Design Solitude S-Class 3350RL
2015 RAM 3500 Longhorn Laramie Crew Cab, Long Bed, 4x4 Dually Cummins/AISIN
Mountains of Pennsylvania
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04-20-2021, 06:44 PM #6
I just realized that the Champion 2000 ALSO comes in "duel fuel"..... anyone used it?
I'm kinda like Grammy and Grandad?....don't really wanna haul gas.
Thanks guys.
RayMsgt Ray (Ret) and Margie Parker
2022 GD 303RLS w/Gen-Y gooseneck
2020 Ram 2500 HD Cummins 6.7/3.73 gears
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04-20-2021, 08:02 PM #7
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We've had our Champion 3500w Dual Fuel Generator for over 6 years. We only run it on Propane and it runs either of our A/C units without any problems.
The Generator is very quiet and has been extremely reliable over the years.
I would highly recommend the Champion Generators to anyone.
PS: I think the Champion Generators have been out long enough to prove their reliability and nothing I have seen or read indicates that they are less reliable then the Honda or Yamaha Generators.
PPS: our Generator will never be run on GAS, Propane is just too convenient when you are RVing.David and Peggy
2019 Ford F350 Lariat, 6.7L Diesel, Dually, Long Bed
Running with 20k Reese Goosebox (Love It) and Ford Factory "Puck" system.
Stopping with 8,000 lb Disc Brakes and Titan Hydraulic over Electric Brakes system.
Powering all this fun with 1200 Watts of Solar, two Tesla, Model S, battery modules, 24 volt Victron Inverter.
2018 Solitude 310 GK
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04-20-2021, 08:10 PM #8
Way cool Solarpower.......thanks for the input
Ray
QUOTE=SolarPoweredRV;364396]We've had our Champion 3500w Dual Fuel Generator for over 6 years. We only run it on Propane and it runs either of our A/C units without any problems.
The Generator is very quiet and has been extremely reliable over the years.
I would highly recommend the Champion Generators to anyone.
PS: I think the Champion Generators have been out long enough to prove their reliability and nothing I have seen or read indicates that they are less reliable then the Honda or Yamaha Generators.
PPS: our Generator will never be run on GAS, Propane is just too convenient when you are RVing.[/QUOTE]
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04-20-2021, 08:15 PM #9
We have a Westinhouse / Cummins dual fuel 4500. ( Newgen 4500). Quieter than Honda at 52-57 decibels. Remote start as well as push button and recoil so you can turn on or off inside your camper. Great digital info so you don’t have to guess how many hours you’ve run or or when it’s time for an oil change ( important) . 18 hours on gas fill.
Yes it’s 99 lbs but no refilling 2 - 2000 to achieve its power. It’s got wheels and a handle to pull it.
No special start up kit to run air conditioner because the 2000 can’t get past the start up jolt required. Made by a world reliable generator company Cummins/ Westinghouse. Both the Cummins and Westinghouse are the same generators.
We’ve been very happy with ours and had to use it in a power outage of two days at home. Running 18 hrs was a good thing.Donna and Dave
Annapolis, Maryland
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03-22-2022, 10:08 AM #10
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Dual Fuel Generator
I have a Westinghouse 4500 Dual Fuel Inverter Generator. I have an inline surge protector and it indicated "reverse polarity" the first time I went to use the generator. The generator has a floating neutral which causes the issue. If you have an issue with your surge protector due to a floating neutral the answer is to get a Neutral to Ground bonded plug ($16 on Amazon) and plug it into one of the 15 amp outlets on the generator and then you can plug into the 30 amp to run the RV with no problem. You get more power from running with Gas but Propane is more convenient.
Bob
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