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True_temper
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May 01, 2016

Champion generator mounting

Has any one mounted a 3100 champion inverter generator on the back bumper of their RV? Any idea how to keep it on there and prevent theft.

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  • No I can NOT, not Inside the compartment

    if you mounted it external on a cargo rack...then yes
  • Mine has metric studs coming out of the bottom, no bolts. Can you use it while driving?
  • replace the bolts holding the rubber feet
    use longer bolts to go thru the cargo rack thru the feet back into the generator frame/supports

    loop a cable lock or covered chain thru the generator handles

    put a removable box/cover over it when not using it, lock the cover to the cargo rack, now you have triple protection

    i built a sliding drawer for mine in one of my storage compartments
    slide out plug in turn on
    at night, just slide it back in and lock compartment



    same compartment first generator to use it
  • cargo rack with receiver lock

    bolt generator to cargo rack, then use cable or chain around generator locked to receiver, and if still worried weld the nuts onto the bolts, so you have to use a grinder to cut them off

    to cut down on vibration noise, put rubber pads or mat under feet before bolting to rack
  • If you really want to be secure, bolt it on, then round off the heads of the bolts with an angle grinder.

    When it comes time to unbolt it, use the grinder again to remove later.

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