I added a platform on the tongue above the batteries and propane. The platform itself was 65 lbs and my Champion 3400 generator is a little over 110 lbs. My tongue weight was already about 800 - 850 lbs. The combined total was approaching max tongue weight, and in my case, max trailer weight. Also, it seemed obvious that the generator would be louder up there, and more importantly would attract more attention. I even spent another $150 on theft proofing it, before deciding it would be simpler and less stressful if I left it in the bed of the truck. Expensive lesson for me. YMMV