mobeewan
Hampton, Va
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When I was at the Northwood factory in Winchester, Va, I was told they had a plan for one for their trailers. I forgot to pick one up before leaving. I plan on swinging by there again this summer to pick up some interior trim and parts to do some mods I want to add to the trailer.
You might check with your manufacturer to see if they have a plan for one you can build and add yourself.
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H & E
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I mounted a Honda E3000si Generator to the rear. I used 2 " receivers directly to the frame. They are bolted through the I frame with reinforcing on the opposite side of the receiver. We have traveled about 3300 miles with it and haven't had a problem. Trailer does not sway nor does the frame sag. That said-I am loaded to 80% of gross weight of the TT with 13% of the weight on the tongue. I got this mounting idea from other post here on this forum.
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OleMissTailgater
Corinth, MS
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This looks somewhat like my idea. How did you affix it to the frame?
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Lantley
Ellicott City, Maryland
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The rack is welded to the frame. Welded professionally not by me. If you look at picture #2 which shows the side view, rack is welded about 2' along frame. I have had this set up about 4 months now, so far so good. I've been on 4-5 outings since installing rack. Beware rack with genset is fairly heavy. It will have noticeable effects on your tongue weight. I had to reload my rig to create proper balance. To counteract the additional weight on the rear. I am enjoying the versatility of my rack. The set up is solid and works well, but I would only recommend this mod if you have a heavy full frame TT and not a light/reduced weight model.
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OleMissTailgater
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Lantley wrote: Beware rack with genset is fairly heavy. It will have noticeable effects on your tongue weight. I had to reload my rig to create proper balance. To counteract the additional weight on the rear.
I have a Kipor IG3000 generator that has a dry weight of 123Lbs plus a few other things I would like to haul. I just want to have somewhere secure to haul and leave my generator when tailgating overnight. Did you build the box for your generator or did you buy it somewhere?
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Lantley
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I purchased the Gen Box (scroll down)
The box is secure and holds my 167# Subaru 4300 is genset. I just turn the key and I have electric wherever I am.
The loaded rack adds about 400#'s to the rear of my TT. Which is why a caution you to beaware of the tongue weight. I have a Hensley and abike rack on the front of my TT to help create balance. I also loaded my front storage to capacity while keeping my rear storage behind the axle to a minimum. I played with my Sherline tongue scale and my holding tanks until I achieved good balance. I have established and maintained a 13% tongue weight with the rear rack. As I stated above the new rack is working well.
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OleMissTailgater
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The link did not work can you repost it? So your generator stays cool enough running inside the box?
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Lantley
Ellicott City, Maryland
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OleMissTailgater wrote:The link did not work can you repost it? So your generator stays cool enough running inside the box?
Sorry I corrected the link check it again.
The Gen Box has a fan built into it to circulate the air. The gen box also has air vents and air scoops built into box. Box is secure and well ventilated. Genset can run inside the box all day long. Just turn the key.
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JeffBett
San Diego
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Here are the racks I added to my bumper.
I wanted to add a small rack to my rear bumper to carry some lightweight items like some firewood or the kids RC cars/toys. I got some angle iron and the help of a friend with a welder and added this weekend.
My bumper is not the strongest in the world, but it is all steel. I can stand on the rear edge of the rack with my 200 lbs and I only get a slight flex in the bumper closer the the middle/spare tire side. The other side is attached right by where the bumper is attached to the frame and is very strong. I may have to get a piece of plywood to fill in the base if I decide to carry anything that will not be in the Rubbermaid tubs, but I'll worry about that when it comes up.
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