Champion 4500W Wireless Start Inverter
#10 in Mid-sizeFull review
A quiet mid-size gas inverter for RV owners who want to start it from inside the camper. Strong overnight run time on one tank.
Amazon $900$900
3.3/5
A low-cost way to run a 30 A camper with one air conditioner, with electric start and CO shutoff. Expect to buy an extended warranty if you want long-term cover.
- 3,000 / 3,500 WRunning / starting
- GasolineFuel
- 11 hr at 25% loadRun time
- 57 dBA at light loadNoise
- 102 lbWeight
- $0.27Price / W
Check price at Harbor Freight$799.99
Price checked October 22, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Push-button start and four wheels make it easy to use for an RV
- Runs about 11 hours on a tank at light load
- Shuts itself off if carbon monoxide builds up
- Comes with an adapter to plug straight into a 30 A RV
Cons
- Warranty is only 90 days unless you buy an extended plan
- Over 100 lb, so it rolls rather than carries
- Gasoline only
- No USB ports
How it scores
The rating comes from 7 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 71358 (49-state) |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Gasoline | 3,000 W running, 3,500 W starting |
| Outlets | 2 × 120 V, L5-30 |
| Parallel capable | Yes |
| Price per watt | $0.27 |
| Fuel and run time | |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Tank | 2.3 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 11 hr at 25% load |
| Engine | 212 cc |
| Noise and safety | |
| Rated noise (light load) | 57 dBA |
| CO shutoff | Yes |
| CARB compliant | No |
| Build | |
| Starting | Electric and recoil |
| App | No |
| Wheels | Yes |
| Dimensions | 22.75 x 17.3 x 20 in |
| Weight | 102 lb |
| Warranty | 0.2 years |
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