Fredetteb wrote:
JCR-1 wrote:
I have a light 21 foot trailer and use a 3100 champion generator for A/C. My question is I would like to mount the genny on the rear bumper with some brackets however the rear bumper is only attached (welded)to each end of the frame with nothing in the middle . I would need to gain more support from the chassis frame i would think. Although I weigh over 200 pounds the bumper does support my weight without bending. I am wondering if I could weld on some angle brackets to the bumper. Seeking thoughts , ideas..Thanks
For several years we had a rear mounted genny on our camper. We were lucky enough to have a friend that fabricated a rear bumper hitch for us. The biggest concern on these rear bumpers isn't so much the static weight but the torsion effect of the weight on the bumper.
If you do decide to add a hitch or carrier to the rear, ensure that the box bumper is reenforced to prevent twisting. We achieved this with a "T" shaped section of angle iron welded from the frame to the underside of the bumper.
I would also recommend the double hitch setup also. We didn't use this and the lateral rocking was very noticeable especially on uneven roads.
this right here! i'm getting ready to do the same thing with mine. I have a 27' and the champion 3100. your going to want to redo the bumper mounting. i'm going to extend my bumper back about 4" so the tube is directly under the gen. its the twisting of the tube with any weight hanging off the rear of the bumper. that a bad design and causes problems. i'm also going to make a davit with a small winch that I can use to lift the gen off and put it back on. it will fit a socket on the tube then store in my storage compartment when traveling.
Jay D.