I installed a front hitch with the idea of using it to carry a bike rack. I am now thinking of using it for additional lockable storage. I searched for storage ideas and located pics for cargo carriers with diamond plate truck storage boxes or hard sided plastic cargo boxes. So I am reaching out for some ideas from the experts. For those who have done this what were some of your lessons learned and what method works best for you? I want the storage to be lockable. Thanks.

Here's a good thread to read,http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/28397541/srt/pa/pging/1/page/1.cfm

My primary motivation for front hitch was a bike rack also...we often carry 4 bilkes up front. Having said that I purchased a second hitch rack to use up front and have carried (last weekend) screen tent and camp chairs, have also carried large Coleman stove, firewood, cooler...you name it!We use the rear hitch rack for firewood as it stays nice and dry underneath the camper. We have found the front hitch is useful for all kinds of stuff!BTW; have never had any issue with heat, head lights, etc and have driven X-country 2x in (100* +) summertime temps no problems...Good luck, Bill

I think it probably depends on the vehicle, but I was able to generate a "hot" condition with a front hitch and firewood. It was tall, but nevertheless, it did get hot! My solution was to move the rack to the back, but something to keep in mind.

I used to carry a small Knaack heavy duty steel gang box on the front hitch of both my F350's. I welded a hitch mount frame under the gang box to mount it to the front receiver hitches of both trucks. If you click on the link to '92 F350 in my signature, you will eventually find pics of the front hitch gang box project, probably a few pages back.It's been too long since I's posted pics on the forum. I've forgotten how to do it...Actually, I seem to remember that I did a write-up of the project, with pics, that was saved in the help section of this truck camper forum. It's probably still there.

This is what I use my front rack for. I put two big plastic tubs on each side for water levelers etc. Works great.

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jimh406
Explorer III
Jun 21, 2016
I think it probably depends on the vehicle, but I was able to generate a "hot" condition with a front hitch and firewood. It was tall, but nevertheless, it did get hot! My solution was to move the rack to the back, but something to keep in mind.
billtex
Explorer II
Jun 21, 2016
My primary motivation for front hitch was a bike rack also...we often carry 4 bilkes up front. Having said that I purchased a second hitch rack to use up front and have carried (last weekend) screen tent and camp chairs, have also carried large Coleman stove, firewood, cooler...you name it!
We use the rear hitch rack for firewood as it stays nice and dry underneath the camper.

We have found the front hitch is useful for all kinds of stuff!
BTW; have never had any issue with heat, head lights, etc and have driven X-country 2x in (100* +) summertime temps no problems...

Good luck, Bill
sharkman
Explorer
Jun 21, 2016
Here's a good thread to read,
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/28397541/srt/pa/pging/1/page/1.cfm

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