Rear mounted generator

Nicholsfamily05 wrote:
Evening.
Couple questions about mounting my generator to the rear of my 5th wheel camper.

I have a 40' foot Cross Roads Crusier bunkhouse and I would like to install my Onan 6.5K generator on the rear of the trailer.
I was thinking of getting the brackets that mount inbetween the frame and protrude out the rear under the bumper.
Once there I was thinking of fabricating a small deck just big enough for the generator and a small fuel cell inside a small sound proof box. To help with the added weight of the design was thinking of one or two tires mounted to the tray to assist with bounce as I have seen this on larger trays that haul scooter, golf carts and such.
I have thought of adding it to the front compartment but with the added gas tank and working around filling it along with ventilation and exhaust piping mounting to the rear is easier.
Would like to see what you all have to say about this setup.
Thanks in advance for the input.

You sure your FW isn't gen-prepped in the front compartment? A lot of those issues are part of the prep. Also, adding a swivel-wheel tote may not be legal in all states, even though it's connected to the frame and not a hitch; some states do not allow double-towing and classify these as a "trailer". Better off building a hefty sub-frame to carry a cargo platform for about 750 lbs. Also, you =can= get pre-made gen-boxes. There is also a really neat gen-box build thread from about 3 years ago. I know that MountainMaster here in Phoenix builds a really nice gen-box, but it's spendy. Some fiberglass boxes available, too.

Lyle