Champion 3650-Watt RV Ready
#9 in SmallFull review
A low-cost gas generator sized for a 30 A RV or a few essentials in an outage. Best for campers who want the RV outlets and CO shutoff for the least money.
Amazon $469.99$469.99
3.4/5
A cheap small gas generator for keeping essentials or an RV going in an outage, if you can live without CO shutoff and electric start.
- 4,500 / 5,600 WRunning / starting
- GasolineFuel
- 12.5 hr at 50% loadRun time
- 120 V only (L5-30)Transfer switch
- 103.6 lbWeight
- $0.08Price / W
Check price at Amazon$376
Price checked October 28, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Low price for a generator that runs a fridge, freezer and sump pump
- TT-30R outlet plugs straight into an RV
- L5-30R outlet feeds a 120 V transfer switch or inlet
- Light enough at about 104 lb to wheel around easily
Cons
- No CO shutoff; WEN sells the GN5602X with one
- Gasoline only and recoil start only
- No 240 V outlet, so it cannot run a well pump or feed a 240 V transfer switch
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 | GN5600 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Gasoline | 4,500 W running, 5,600 W starting |
| Outlets | 2 × 120 V, TT-30 (RV), L5-30 |
| Transfer switch ready | 120 V only (L5-30) |
| Price per watt | $0.08 |
| Fuel and run time | |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Tank | 4.4 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 12.5 hr at 50% load |
| Engine | 224 cc |
| Noise and safety | |
| CO shutoff | No |
| Build | |
| Starting | Recoil (pull) |
| Wheels | Yes |
| Dimensions | 22.8 x 23.6 x 23.0 in |
| Weight | 103.6 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Released | 2023-02 |
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