Generator storage for travel trailer

TurnThePage wrote:
Y'all that want to put a 100+ pound generator 5 or 6 feet off the ground,

Where would a generator be stored that it would need to be 5 or 6 feet off the ground?

I recommend a smaller generator that you can just lift. Honda 2200 would be a good choice. If you need to run the A/C get a Micro-Air start kit if needed.

I went very small 700 watts propane just to charge the battery if the solar proves inadequate. It sits in the dinette bench seat storage.

Y'all that want to put a 100+ pound generator 5 or 6 feet off the ground, let me know how you intend to get it up there, down from there, refill the fuel, and just how quiet it is while running. I actually installed that tray with the same thoughts, then realized it's probably not the greatest idea. It's a high flying advertisement to thieves too.

I think I would rather hang the generator off the back, where it sits much lower and easier to refuel and service in general. Currently, like many others, I just leave the gen in the back of the truck.

Back of a TT is a bad idea IMO. Over the propane tanks is better. Solid rack necessary. Back of the truck is best option.

Get one of these - Lock And Load

If your TT does not have a rear hitch, fabricate one, or add one on the front of your vehicle..

This will carry your generator.

Trailer Tray A-Frame Cargo Carrier

https://www.ganderoutdoors.com/trailer-tray-a-frame-cargo-carrier-70918.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwnK36BRBVEiwAsMT8WLjEDhAGgqb2N6Via4GRJDJJ27PNQdKytkEjN-ZI9zluHaInzjrH1xoCDIgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Only places I can think of are in the truck or on the back of the camper. And as mentioned, if you are mounting that much weight, and the TT does not come with an appropriate rack, be sure to take to a weld shop and seriously strengthen then bumper / rack. Our Outback TT came with a rack like this. It is rated to 200 lbs according to the sticker. We use it mostly for bikes but it would work for that application. That said, this exact reason is why I went with 2 2000w vs a single 3500. They are easy to lift into the truck. Or stay toy hauler. I often think about moving to a toy hauler to add more hauling space

Welding on a rack to the square tubed rear bumper of a trailer requires strengthening the bumper tube and mounting area. What weighs 100 pound sitting still can be a down force 5 times that on a pothole. A few potholes and the bumper could be ripped off. A good welder can do the job in a couple of hours. Me? I use an electric lift to hoist my generator and 5th wheel hitch onto my truck bed.

philh wrote:
Small 2500 sits in the truck bed.

Really like to keep the 3000 I have. It is nice and quite and runs everything. Who made the 2500 you have and is it as quite as the Honda’s?

Thanks

Small 2500 sits in the truck bed.