generator mount

badsix wrote:

bobndot wrote:
Just because someone has done it and someone built a rack ???

IMO, its not a good idea for YOU to alter a vehicle that is being used on a public highway. Carry it in the TV where it can't fall off.
Who would you possibly trust to build you a strong enough bumper to haul that much weight on the rear of a TT that has limited suspension with no shocks.

I would consult with a liability atty before attempting this. Explain to the atty that you want to alter an RV to be able to carry a 130 lb.portable generator on the outside of a TT by modifying the rear bumper and you plan to haul it on the highway.


Regarding NIST Techical Note 1666 : Also..... Ask about using a portable genny on that bumper rack within the minimum distance of a building (your RV). (carbon monoxide)
Ask who would be responsible if a serious accident occurred ?
I can tell you it, its not going to be the mfg of the 27 ft. 06 travel trailer.

I wonder about your statement above about the (carbon monoxide).I can't see it being any worse than the Winnebago motor home I had years ago, that had the generator mounted under the floor and the exh. exited down under the home. i see new M-H with the exh. exiting either under or out the side, sometimes right near a window or door. i wonder why my situation would be so alarming.
Jay D.

Beware carbon monoxide is areal issue. With the set up posted I had the interior carbon monoxide alarm go off. If the wind is right the exhaust can come into the RV. This is true with ALL genset equipped RV's. The only approved foolproof method is to use a Genturi.

On the other hand it is not all gloom and doom. My genset weighed 167# and the rack weighed another 180 or so. As I mentioned this weight did impact my tongue weight, however I was able to dial in the proper TW by loading my cargo accordingly.
I used a Subaru 4300 IS genset. I had full 30 amp power just like being plugged into a pedestal.
THere was no transfer switch. But genset was electric start. Essentially I always had a portable pedestal on the rear of my trailer.
Setup was very convenient. I never carried or set up genset. Just plug and play. Genset could run in ventilated box all day long. The box protected the genset from theft and had a built in 12 volt fan to keep things cool. It was awesome. I would not hesitate to do it again.
I have sold the trailer but I still have genset and box.
My current 5'er has a built in Onan genset.
However built in are generally not available for TT's. My rear mounted genset was the next best thing