BEST RV GENERATOR - CHAMPION 4500 VS PREDATOR 3500

[@TOURMANBOB]

I own 8 generators (don't ask...) and four of them are made by Champion. All of their models are well built and very important, service and warranty are available. Still use the Honda EU6500 for home backup but for other use, you can't beat generators made by Champion

[@HappinessTravelz]

This is the only champion I've owned, but so far so good.. we have been very happy with it. Thanks for watching 👍

[@gunsandrotors8704]

Your welds are cleaner than the trailer great job. You may have a good selling product there!

[@HappinessTravelz]

Thanks! This setup is working great for us. Thanks for watching 👍

[@Ortho281]

I've had this exact generator now for over 3 years now with 225 hrs. run time on it and its great! I also have a Predator 3500 in my racecar trailer which I use to run my air compressor, winch, lights and charge my onboard battery. Like you I can only run one of my AC's with the microwave but that's enough for me. Love the way you have yours mounted! I keep Champion on a bumper aluminum storage rack with ratchet straps and that seems to work for me.

[@HappinessTravelz]

There both good generators. Mine still working great. Thanks for watching 👍

[@robertscherer6343]

I own two 2500 dual fuel Champions, and a 4250 watt dual fuel champion. They have never failed me. I have 300 hours on the 2500 watt generators. I use them in parallel to run my travel trailer when boondocking. I have 75 hours on the 4250 watt. I used primarily as a house back up, but I've also used it to run some tools when working outside.

[@HappinessTravelz]

Mine has worked great no complaints . It fires up every time and does its job. Thanks for watching 👍

[@lukeb0319]

At 6:10 - Your hitch tightener is on backwards. The lip on it needs to face the other way. That's why the plate on it isn't level.

[@stv111play]

finally a guy who expalins it staright forward. thanks fellow RN. quiet too

[@HappinessTravelz]

Glad you liked. Thanks for watching 👍

[@toads_ride845]

I just bought the 3500 predator at harbor freight for a whopping $500 out the door Labor Day special so far so good …… nice video

[@HappinessTravelz]

Awesome. My friends like there predator have had no issues. Thanks for watching 👍

[@rickyd3787]

Lol Love the window clamp too keep it from rattling.. good job.. Convinced Gonna buy one right now for 4th July camping trip Thank you

[@HappinessTravelz]

It works great! Easy fix to keep things tight. Thanks for watching 👍

[@DinoLeon-10661t]

Champion has 3500 running watts. On my second one now. First one had a catastrophic failure. Darn. However the shining star to this story was the fact that after inspection Champion sent me a new 4500 to replace it. I have owned 6 Champion generators and found them to back their product 100% I have 4 units now. It should be known that I sold Honda and Yamaha generators for 12 years. They have great products at a much higher premium. Always had them being repaired in the shop even still. Most damages are due to lack of maintenance. Same with champion you have to follow maintenance directions to get the most out of a generator regardless of who makes it.

[@David-kd5mf]

Informative comment. Thanks

[@larryjanson4011]

bought my rv back in 2001. had a honda eu2000 for years in a trade ( with other items) i ended up no eu 2000. but a eu 3000. neither one ever gave me any trouble. i have up graded ( both really) to a remote fuel tank system. far safer to refuel. only thing safer would be propane for fuel. i need to get back to building my hitch rack for the eu3000. kinda like yours but sits higher and has a all weather box covering. and a rewire for the rv so the plug wire is not seen. ( yes un plugged for not using it). safety can not be skimped on. the rack also has lights, so the fool behind me knows when i step on my brakes.

[@shaunpdaly]

Nice bumper set up brotha that next on my list

[@HappinessTravelz]

Thank you! It's worked great for us all these years bouncing around the USA . Thanks for watching 👍

[@zargo5776]

Good comparison on the generators, nice setup !

[@HappinessTravelz]

Thank you 👍

[@imtruth69]

I hope the newer Champion generators are better than the older ones. I bought a 7500-watt duel fuel several years ago and at 64 hours of run time, it started shutting down on low oil level in less than a tank of gas. By 80 hours it was shutting down at about 2 hours of run time. I will never own another champion product again.

[@HappinessTravelz]

This is my first Champion generator and I have around 300 hrs on it and have had no issues . Very happy so far. Thanks for watching 👍

[@jaimelugo6139]

My rv built in generator broke down and to $$$ to replace so got this remote start champion at a fraction of the cost and mounted it on hitch so with the remote start it works just like a built in rv generator where you dont have to get off of rv to turn on and off.....love this thing with the click of a button from the comfort of inside

[@HappinessTravelz]

That's definitely one of the best features. We love it.. thanks for watching 👍

[@RollingWithRuss]

Great video, thank you for the honest review. I feel like I got all the info I needed for my 30 amp Lance 2295 model. We are planning on doing a bit of boondocking in the future. Just subscribed!

[@HappinessTravelz]

Thank you! Glad you liked and got some useful info out of it. Have fun out there on your adventures! Thanks for watching and subscribing 👍

[@its-andrew-y]

the champion is definitely better than the 3500, although the 3500 is a great value when it’s on sale. that being said, i just picked up the new predator 5000 dual fuel and it’s great. we would have went with the champion if the P5000 hadn’t released

[@HappinessTravelz]

Nice! I recently checked out the predator 5000 and it looks nice. I would have considered it if it was available 2 years ago. I'm very happy with the Champion, I'm sure your new predator will be great. Thanks for watching 👍

[@Djexoticdancing69]

I, too, own a 3500w predator inverter generator. I originally started with the 3500 W predator inverter from Harbor freight. But then I had to change my heart. When I saw the champion come out with their 4500 W remote control. So I had another change of heart when Harbor freight came out with their 5000 dual remote control. So when I learned that harbor freight had come out finally with the 5000 dual fuel remote control, which I had been waiting for Harbor freight to do. And that is a remote control inverter generator. I really like both brands, but you can not be the future of having the remote control.

[@claddagh1000]

Check for the Predator 5000 recall

[@NevanRead]

Thank you for your insights. I am researching to purchase this generator for my auto detailing set up.

[@HappinessTravelz]

Your welcome! Hope it was helpful. We are still using ours several times per week and it's still doing great! Thanks for watching 👍

[@kathiebauer5165]

Not a fan of solar on our roof. We to use a generator. Really nice video. Thank you

[@muffinflowersrvad485]

Doe the additional length with generator on the back affect where you can camp? We are looking at a hoist to take in and out of our truck. Only because I'm old and have joint replacement and can't lift 100 plus lbs.

[@HappinessTravelz]

No not at all. Only sticks out little bit. Not enough to be in the way.. thanks for watching 👍

[@TheRealBiggerAl]

I have that Champion and love it. Can you speak to the feel of vibration through the frame while running it on your reinforced bumper mount? Does having your stabilizers deployed take some of the vibration away? Thanks!

[@HappinessTravelz]

I'm surprised at how little vibration there is. Doesn't seem to be better or worse with stabilizers down. The vibration is not an issue at all, I'm very happy with it. It probably has something to do with how I mounted through the rubber feet, the wheel location and how tight everything is. Thanks for watching 👍

[@larryjanson4011]

and does this unit have a remote gasoline tank? or propane adaptor?

[@nafihanifa581]

Great video, looking at getting champions generator. Was it hard to find good deals on places to stay stationary starting off being a full-time? Any suggestions on good priced full time rv locations guide in south east.

[@HappinessTravelz]

Thanks! The champion has been great for me so far. We haven't stayed full-time in that area, only traveling through and not really stay more than a couple days at a rv park if we stayed at one at all. So not sure in that area. Maybe post that question in a rv chat somewhere, might get some good answers. Thanks for watching 👍

[@robertsandidge441]

Well I strenuously disagree. I did own a Powerhouse 2000 for 5 years and it did it’s job just fine but very loud and couldn’t run my microwave and toaster at the same time. Purchased a Predator 3500 and it runs everything I need and just as quiet as my friends Honda’s plus cheaper. I couldn’t be more happy. Plus it’s super COOL looking.

[@steveallen2610]

DO NOT PUT ANYTHING in Amazon cart!!!! Every time I do and leave it in there the price goes up and has never went down. I think they look at tour cart and raise the prices on certain things.

[@muffinflowersrvad485]

I plan on having a Jayco with one solar panel and a 300ah lithium battery. I was wondering if a 3500 or a 5000 would run an air conditioner. looks like it will according to your video Thank you.

[@HappinessTravelz]

They will both run the air conditioner. I have no problem running my big air conditioner, tvs, refrigerator and everything. The only thing I can't run with it is the 2nd air conditioner and the microwave. 👍

[@MrMattchu73]

Would not run mine...just curious how you are only running one unit? Are you flipping breakers or what?

[@muffinflowersrvad485]

@@MrMattchu73 I don't know if I understand the sooner I'm getting only has one unit. That's why I figured 5,000 watt generator would run one unit

[@ttseroga1986]

You sir are pretty cool, I'd hang out with you and talk generators and welding. We ourselves have a Westinghouse igen 4500 with 3700 running watts with remote start. Awesome vid!

[@HappinessTravelz]

Lol thanks! I've heard good things about the Westinghouse. Having the remote start is awesome. Makes all the difference for what we are doing. Thanks for watching 👍

[@TheDJJimmyJam]

How much is this generator ? Nice video wanted to use for my DJ setup for outdoor events.

[@HappinessTravelz]

You will have to check amazon. The price varies between $729-$999.. its still working great for us! Thanks for watching 👍

[@Joseph-nw4mu]

Great video! Thanks!

[@HappinessTravelz]

Thanks! Thanks for watching 👍

[@ar-52g-rant67]

How is it while running the AC, water pump and other electronics together???

[@HappinessTravelz]

As long as your not running the AC and microwave or both AC's it works great. You can run AC and whatever else with it, just not 2 big power things at same time. I've been very happy with it. Thanks for watching 👍

[@ChatGPT_Comment]

$999 now on Amazon but is a duel fuel model now.

[@HappinessTravelz]

Ya it goes up and down. They have my version and they also have the duel fuel. I chose the gas only because of how I was using in mounted on the back. I didn't want to run propane line so gas only works good for me. Thanks for watching 👍

[@AaronHawk]

Great Review, I just bought a 4500 champion gas only model from my local Ace Hardware for $700 tax included. Hope mine runs like yours!

[@MrRVRclubprez]

I got the champion 4500 dual fuel off amazon for $789, can run off RV propane

[@HappinessTravelz]

Nice. I really like mine it's still working great. Thanks for watching 👍

[@cloudnurdz6331]

dose it have a back up pull start?

[@HappinessTravelz]

Yes it does. Starts easily with 1 pull. We are very happy with this generator. Thanks for watching 👍

[@MrSrtman18]

Thank you!

[@HappinessTravelz]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@minaatta1592]

You need to see the new Predator 5000W Dual Fuel with Remote Start

[@HappinessTravelz]

Ya I checked it out yesterday. Looks like a nice generator. Physical size is a little bigger and heavier than the Champion, but it does have 400 more running watts. I'm sure that will be harbor freight most popular generator . Thanks for watching 👍

[@dogman807]

I'm on the second 5000 W Predator generator the first one lasted 500 hours then went out.

[@troywilliams8659]

Great choice I do not trust anything from harbor freight

[@HappinessTravelz]

I've been very happy with it.. ya harbor freight doesn't have the best reputation. Everything is CHINA.. although most things are these days unfortunately 😔 Champion use to be made in USA but like so many other things are also made in China now 👎. Thanks for watching 👍

[@TRAILER-GURL]

omg!!! yes!! i've had 3 predator 3500watt inverters and all have died after 3000 hours and a pain in the butt to change the oil. I got the champion 4650 and i have 6K hours on it, it looks exactly like yours. it's fantastic! it's going strong and the oil change is SO EASY! dont waster your money on a predator. get this one instead.

[@HappinessTravelz]

Glad yours is working so well.. mine is still working great as well.. thanks for watching 👍

[@stevevetter8045]

Can you run these going down the road? We are on the tail end of a Hurricane that hit the Carolina’s. Got me doing research for the 50 amp Travel Trailer.

[@TRAILER-GURL]

@@stevevetter8045 I have a 50amp fifth wheel and this Genny. I'm a little confused when you say running it while driving down the road... You mean running the generator while towing your trailer?

[@stevevetter8045]

@@TRAILER-GURL yes, for the AC. We are in SC and gets hot n humid here so when we get to the campground the Trailer can be 90-95 degrees and takes a while for it to cool. Being able to have the AC running while traveling would not only keep it cooler inside but also help with the 12v DC refrigerator

[@AvocaSingleTrack]

Generator Review starts at 13:08

[@dmccaleb7353]

Nice

[@HappinessTravelz]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@herculesinwyoming]

Predator 5000. 100 dollars more . Dual fuel , remote start and comes with carb jets for high altitude

[@HappinessTravelz]

Ya it should be a good one. I'm sure that will be the new popular generator. I've been at sea level and at 8900' elevation and never had to do anything with jetting. Everywhere we have been around the country it just fires up and runs good. Thanks for watching 👍

[@herculesinwyoming]

@@HappinessTravelz generally they do fine, but the jet option at no extra cost is cool. Took me 20 or 30 minutes to change. First time always takes longer

[@claddagh1000]

Already recalled tho

[@kellysahy2850]

@@HappinessTravelz you are obviously bias and that discredits anything you say. Thanks for the video

[@noahlearsmith]

@@herculesinwyoming they had to include the jets because it is finicky to altitude

[@ericestep9880]

$699 now

[@HappinessTravelz]

Awesome! Thanks for watching 👍

[@okiedoke6373]

Now come back and compare that to the Predator 5000

[@HappinessTravelz]

The 5000 looks nice. I'm sure most won't buy the 3500 since there so close in price. The 5000 will be the one everyone talks about now. It's a little heavier and bigger than the 4500 champion but has 400 more running watts and 500 more starting.. should be a good one though 👍

[@ken12269]

Just today sold my Predator 3500 and ran to HF to pick up a Predator 5000 (which is on a 10% off this weekend BTW). Had nothing but good experience with the 3500, we just wanted dual fuel and the remote.

[@rossjennings5735]

Sadly the new 5000 has problems with the co monitor shutting it down at random times while sitting in an area where no co build up is possible

[@JohnnyRebLa]

​@@HappinessTravelzwould you go with predator 3500 if it was three hundred fifty dollars?

[@teeb9969]

Yeah but that’s some TV ing else that’s gonna break. Where would u buy another battery to start it

[@Broddi169]

Predator 5000 trumps it

[@HappinessTravelz]

I checked out the 5000 recently, looks nice. Should be a good one. It's a little heavier and physically bigger then the Champion but should work well !

[@larryjanson4011]

my bikes cost way too much money for me to lose. so my bikes ride inside the trailer.

[@larryjanson4011]

what are the real DB numbers? and you are going to kill someone with that exhaust. plumb it to at least 12 inches higher than the roof. a ver easy thing to build with a metal electrical elbow. and 13 feet ( more) of 4 in dia pvc piping. and a simple bracket to center the elbow in the pvc.

[@larryjanson4011]

at 61 dbs you will be told to shut it off in many camp grounds including ALL fed parks. but there you will also get a ticket for excessive NOISE.

[@Doc.Holiday]

Don’t run a generator anywhere near me. Generators are yesterday.

[@MrMattchu73]

I just bought one and returned it same day. All I did was open the camper door and turn on the a/c. That pos started smoking...I have only owned a camper for 2 days. Nothing else was on. On ly the a/c...30 amp 2020 camper. Complete waist of time. Thanks for nothing.

[@AnythingGasoline]

You know they don’t come with oil in the sump? You have to fill them with engine oil.

[@MrMattchu73]

@@AnythingGasoline I did put oil in there.

[@stevosteph1000]

CHAMPION “MADE IN CHINA” Don’t buy

[@montanaplease]

I bet your phone is made in China also