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Bucky1320 · 07-26-2018, 09:59 AM

I have run the heck out of my Champion 3000 for 5 years now. It is, and has always been, a little undersized for my application running one of the roof units, the converter, and the fridge. So I would like to replace it with something with a few more amps.

Amperage, run time, and noise are my primary considerations.

Predator is 3500/3000, 2.5 gallons, and they seem quiet when I have been around them. Has an adapter to run 30 amp $770

Champion is a hybrid open frame inverter unit, so I suspect it will be noisier than the enclosed units. 30 amp outlet. 4000/3500, 2.9 gallon $570

Seems like the Champion is the hands down winner, except I have never heard one run. 64 db and 50% quieter than their traditional style generators. Not sure that tells me what it will be like loaded and running all night.

I have run Champion products, and they have been great. Anyone have any experience with the hybrid 4000 unit?

twinboat · 07-26-2018, 10:04 AM

64 db is kind of loud. Federal parks request that generators be less then 60 db.

They say 64db, but not at what % of output.

Bucky1320 · 07-26-2018, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by twinboat

64 db is kind of loud. Federal parks request that generators be less then 60 db.

They say 64db, but not at what % of output.

And I'm sure it isn't full out running air con. The 3100 I have is 2800 running watts and rated at 58 db. Of course, this is putting out more wattage. I'm not sure what 6 db increase sounds like. It for at the race track. But we sleep at the race track too. So you hate to be "that guy"

Bucky1320 · 07-26-2018, 03:51 PM

at 50% it is 68 db according to Champion.

Bucky1320 · 07-26-2018, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucky1320

at 50% it is 68 db according to Champion.

And strangely enough, that is the rating of their contractor grade open frame generator. Darnit!

Bucky1320 · 07-26-2018, 04:28 PM

What about the Westinghouse IGEN4500? A bit more money, but remote start and MUCH quieter and more watts.
Anyone with experience with these?

KHBama · 07-28-2018, 12:13 PM

I have the Predator 3500. Bought it in November for mainly tailgating. Been in garage for 6 months, took out this morning and started on 1st attempt. Been very impressed for the $649 price tag. Very quiet generator

Bucky1320 · 07-28-2018, 08:04 PM

What about the Briggs and Stratton Q6500? 5000 running watts. No RV plug. Twist lock 220V. I believe I can get a converter to my 50 amp rv cord. Would this practically run two rv air units?
https://www.electricgeneratorsdirect...or/p75239.html

Bucky1320 · 08-07-2018, 08:58 PM

Bought the Briggs Q6500. Used it this weekend. I have a transfer switch problem, but so far I can't run two air cons with other things running in the motorhome. But the generator isn't overly loud. Maybe just a touch louder than a Champion 3000, which is pretty quiet. The Q6500 is kinda loafing with just one air con running. And the eco mode lets it idle down. Running one air con it consumed about as much gas as the Champion 3000 did, but it never kicked out running one. I like it so far.