So I have been drooling over the Honda 6500eu for awhile now. When they released the 7000eu with fuel injection for the same price I couldn't resist. With my short box truck I couldn't put it in the truck so I had a local shop build a rear rack with box. The 7000 is amazing it runs both a/c's in eco mode and is super quiet. Both a/c's running take 3000watts. Moderator edit to re-size pictures to forum recommended limit of 640px maximum width.

Looks great. How is it tied to the frame. I can see the square tubing that's welded to the sewer hose box but I know there's more. I like the three receivers to allow easy removal.

Curious how you have it tied to the frame?

With it set to the side like that it blocks one of your taillights.

IMO Unless it is tied into the frames it is doomed for failure. The OEM bumpers are not designed to handle any weight what-so-ever.It also may be a DOT SAFETY item if the BRAKE LIGHTS are being impaired. I cringe even having my SPARE MOUNTED on my fifth wheel trailer...This google link sums it up pretty good...BUMPER LINKHow much weight are you adding to the rear of the trailer. Is this going to effect handling of the trailer as well...Another idea would the attached frame that has two swivel wheels under it.Any of these additions will require a beefed-up rear bumper however.Just sayingRoy Ken

New Generator Project | Good Sam Community

14 Replies

HappyCampers227
Explorer
Jun 10, 2015
WOW! Great job! Thanks for sharing.
Jimf1234
Explorer
Jun 09, 2015
So far so good. The whole thing weighs around 5-600lbs my tongue weight is 2500lbs so no problem there. It's very quiet but you can hear it in the kids back bedroom. I will install some acoustic panels to try and get it even more quiet.
nadkaw1957
Explorer
Jun 09, 2015
Looks great. Let us know how it sounds when you're done. I had something similar fabricated for my trailer years ago. When I loaded my Yamaha 3000 on it and started it up, it set up a deafening resonation in the trailer frame that made it impossible to use. Even though the generator was quiet, and didn't noticeably vibrate, it seemed to be at just the right frequency for making the entire trailer hum and buzz.
milo
Explorer II
Jun 09, 2015
Nice add! Question.... how much extra weight does it add & did/do you have to compensate by adding more weight to the tongue?
Spridle
Explorer
May 29, 2015
Nice welding. I did one similar some years ago and I soon learned to add skid wheels at the end of the platform. They drag when entering and leaving gas stations when the section is steep. Good job and even nicer generator.
TNRIVERSIDE
Explorer
May 27, 2015
Thanks for the additional pictures. Nice looking job.
colliehauler
Explorer III
May 26, 2015
Nice job.
Jimf1234
Explorer
May 26, 2015
Here is a better view of the back.

Here is the 6" box welded to both frame rails. You can see in the middle the 2" square tube gussets going to the top 2" croos bar on top of the bumper.
goducks10
Explorer
May 26, 2015
Looks to me like the two outside receivers are probably welded to the frame and the center one is welded to the bumper. Should have zero issues. The taillights not blocked. Looks like the box is several inches to the right of the light.

Not sure what I'm more impressed with, the Gen or the rack. Nice setup.
RoyB
Explorer II
May 26, 2015
IMO Unless it is tied into the frames it is doomed for failure. The OEM bumpers are not designed to handle any weight what-so-ever.

It also may be a DOT SAFETY item if the BRAKE LIGHTS are being impaired.

I cringe even having my SPARE MOUNTED on my fifth wheel trailer...

This google link sums it up pretty good...
BUMPER LINK

How much weight are you adding to the rear of the trailer. Is this going to effect handling of the trailer as well...

Another idea would the attached frame that has two swivel wheels under it.

Any of these additions will require a beefed-up rear bumper however.

Just saying
Roy Ken