Champion 4750-Watt RV Ready CARB

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Champion 4750-Watt RV Ready CARB
3.7/5#13 of 15 in small portable generators
3.7

A basic, low-cost gas generator for California buyers who need a CARB-compliant model for an RV or a few essentials in an outage.

  • 3,800 / 4,750 WRunning / starting
  • GasolineFuel
  • 14 hr at 50% loadRun time
  • 120 V only (L5-30)Transfer switch
  • 110 lbWeight
  • $0.14Price / W
Check price at Amazon$549

Price checked October 28, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • Legal to buy in California, unlike most open-frame generators
  • TT-30R and L5-30R outlets plug straight into a 30 A RV
  • Runs about 14 hours on a tank at half load
  • Wheel kit included
  • Shuts itself off if carbon monoxide builds up nearby
Cons
  • Gasoline only
  • 120 V only, so it can’t feed a 240 V transfer switch
  • Pull start only

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 number201207
Output
Gasoline3,800 W running, 4,750 W starting
Outlets2 × 120 V, TT-30 (RV), L5-30
Transfer switch ready120 V only (L5-30)
Full power at 120 VNo
Price per watt$0.14
Fuel and run time
FuelGasoline
Tank4.7 gal
Run time (gasoline)14 hr at 50% load
Engine224 cc
Noise and safety
Rated noise68 dBA
CO shutoffYes
CARB compliantYes
Build
StartingRecoil (pull)
WheelsYes
Dimensions25.1 x 23.6 x 22.4 in
Weight110 lb
Warranty3 years
Released2026-02

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