Mounting Generator
I have seen trailers with a generator mounted the rear of the trailer. I was thing of mounting a 4kw Onan that weights around 210 lbs. plus gas tank on my 2002 Thor Tahoe 5th wheel that weights 5000 l...
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I'm guessing you may already have the generator...
If you don't already have it why not go with a portable self contained unit with a remote start setup. These have built in fuel tanks and you can haul it in the back of your truck and then place it wherever you need it. I use two Honda 2000i with a parallel kit- these were replacements for our Onan that died. They ended up about $800 cheaper than replacing the Onan.
I can use them for the 5th wheel or at home if the power goes out. Lot more flexible than the Onan setup was.
To answer your question- Don't worry about the affect on the hitch weight, if need be you can add weight in the front of the 5th wheel to compensate.
If you don't already have it why not go with a portable self contained unit with a remote start setup. These have built in fuel tanks and you can haul it in the back of your truck and then place it wherever you need it. I use two Honda 2000i with a parallel kit- these were replacements for our Onan that died. They ended up about $800 cheaper than replacing the Onan.
I can use them for the 5th wheel or at home if the power goes out. Lot more flexible than the Onan setup was.
To answer your question- Don't worry about the affect on the hitch weight, if need be you can add weight in the front of the 5th wheel to compensate.
