Aerolite Cub Bumper upgrade ?

Gdetrailer wrote:

Can't Wait Now wrote:
Has anyone upgraded there bumper to a tubular type for sewer hose storage . I also want to put a receiver on it for a rack to haul firewood on with thanks for help Jim

Sewer hoses stored in a steel bumper = rusted out bumper & pin holes in said sewer hose.

I rinse out my sewer hose well and place it in a plastic bin then store the bin in my tongue box, but could be stored inside.

Sure, it is possible but why not stop there, add some extra frame work, put a truck bed on the back add in a generator, a couple of bikes or quads and a large grill for good measure..

But seriously, do yourself a huge favor and resist the temptation and cost of this type of modification.. There is a huge chance that if you already do not have a substantial bumper there that the FRAME of said trailer may not be able to withstand the added weight of fire wood..

Folks underestimate the weight of things hung out there on the back of a trailer..

Fire wood is not light, to put that into perspective typically one cord of green fire wood can weight 3,000 lbs-4,000 lbs.. dried it will lose about 30%-40% of that from drying out (1600 lbs). A cord is 4x4x8 ft or 128 square feet.

Face cord typically is 1/3 of a cord (16"x4'x8') or about 1/3 the weight of a cord (533 lbs).

1/4 of a face cord (10-11 square ft or 6 to maybe 8 bundles would be 133 lbs)..

Not only the weight on the back is a problem but your tongue may lose weight in the process, this may cause severe instability while towing.

Consult with the manufacturer of your trailer BEFORE committing to any modifications otherwise you may find yourself with a bent frame or even an accident..

Thanks I am rethinking this I maybe able to extend the length of existing sewer hose holder , I can worry about getting firewood later and put rack on the pathfinder instead