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Champion 2000-Watt Inverter (100692)
Light, cheap, and backed by Champion's unusually good phone support.
Specs
| Running watts | 1,700 W |
| Starting watts | 2,000 W |
| Type | Inverter |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Weight | 39.5 lb |
| Noise (mfr figure) | 53 dBA |
| Fuel tank | 1 gal |
| Runtime (mfr claim) | up to ~11.5 h at 25% load |
| Outlets | Two 20A 125V, USB adapter |
| Start | Recoil |
| Parallel capable | Yes |
| CO safety shutoff | Yes — built-in CO sensor |
| Typical street price | ~$450 (fluctuates — check listing) |
Figures are the manufacturer's published specs; dashes mean the maker doesn't publish a number. Verify against the current datasheet before you buy.
What can it actually run?
Checked with the same math as our calculator: total running watts, plus the single largest motor surge on top. “Tight” means it technically fits but the load sits above 80% of rated output — fine briefly, not where you want to live.
- ✗ too muchFridge, Wi-Fi, and lights730 W running · 2,230 W peak
- ✗ too muchStorm essentials (fridge, freezer, furnace fan, sump pump)3,080 W running · 4,630 W peak
- ✗ too muchEssentials plus a 10,000 BTU window AC4,280 W running · 6,680 W peak
- ✗ too muchMost of the house (well pump, central AC, laundry)13,680 W running · 19,680 W peak
The installer's take
Champion's support line is staffed by people who actually know the machines, and the 3-year warranty beats most of the budget field. Output is a touch lower than the WEN's, but the economy mode and low weight make it a pleasant camping unit. Fine for a fridge-and-phones outage kit too.
Pros
- 3-year warranty and responsive US support
- 39.5 lb — easy one-person carry
- Quiet economy mode for overnight runs
Cons
- 1,700W running won't start larger window AC units
- Small tank means daily refuels in a long outage
Best for: Campers and light-duty backup buyers who value warranty support over raw output.