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I originally wanted to buy the Honda 3000EU inverter based on the name alone. I could not afford $2000.00 cash so I altered my requirements and started doing my homework, I needed a generator that would run the air conditioner, the coffee maker, the slide out and the microwave in my 26' travel trailer during deer camp. It would also be charging my two large deep cycle batteries. I knew I would require a 3000 watt generator and decibel level was a major consideration along with clean, sine wave energy so an inverter was a given. I narrowed my search down to the Lifan Energy Storm 3600, the Briggs and Stratton P-3000 and this model. I eliminated the Briggs as it was $300.00 more and had no remote start option. I removed the Lifan as they were hard to find in stock and the reviews were a bit sketchy where reliability was concerned so that left me with the Champion. I pulled the trigger at the usual price and it arrived in two days. It was heavy but I could lift it into a truck bed by myself (I'm a big dude) but would never recommend most people try. Here's how my weekend went: I took the unit out of the box. I removed the battery door, clipped the zip tied cables and connected the battery. I filled the crank case with 6/10 quart of top shelf 10W-30 then turned on the power button. I pushed in the choke button and cranked it using the push button start. It fired right up. It took a few seconds for the idle to stabilize and when it did, I put it into energy saving mode and allowed it to idle down. I let it run for a few hours before I put a load on it. I opted for mid grade fuel vs. the cheaper low octane stuff. I took the unit to the farm and cranked it right up again. I plugged it in, opened the slide to the camper, charged my batteries for a few hours then shut it down. I cranked it up in the mornings to make breakfast, coffee and watch the news then turn it off. I tested the air conditioner, central heat and an electric griddle. All ran without issue and you could hear the Champion idle up only rarely. If you could hear it at all. This thing was barely audible right behind the camper. The noise level was so low that it never interfered with watching television, talking or even hunting. We shot a nice 11 point within rock throwing distance of the Champion. I just can't imagine the Honda being much quieter. Every feature delivered as advertised including the remote. It ran all night on a tank of gas (only charging batteries through the converter in the camper) and absolutely delivered all weekend. Pros: Quiet, quiet, quiet, easy to use, starts and runs very reliably, loaded with options reserved for more expensive units, value priced, has a handle and wheels making moving a snap, handles a rooftop 15000 BTU rooftop A/C, easy setup. 30 amp RV outlet, 110v outlets, USB plug and 12v cigarette lighter adapter for charging car batteries. Comes with special funnel and 12v car adapter with alligator clips. cranks right up on 20 degree mornings. delay that allows you to leave items plugged in when starting (although included guide says not to?) Cons: Heavy, wheels are set deep so you have to pull it at a shallow angle (strap it to a cheap dolly?), small gas tank and panel could be laid out a little better. Overall I give this unit a 5 star rating. I cannot comment on long term reliability but it does have a 3 year manufacturer warranty and a good amp hour rating as opposed to some other units. If it holds up over time, Champion has created a winner and Honda should seriously reconsider how much market share they are willing to lose to Champion and bring their costs more in line.Thumbs way up. This unit is a keeper!