wadshing machine on fold down rear cargo rack

[peterepete]

Cargo weight limit 200lbs, washer, spledide wash&dry, no room in 27ft vcross vfk. Can the washer be attached to the rear fold down rack?
Thanks peterepete

[peterepete]

Oops the machine will be bolted to rack not weled

[peterepete]

Ok bare with me, why would metal fatigue be any different than inside the camper?

[tvman44]

Look out when it gets to the spin cycle, probably crack a lot of welds due to metal fatigue. 😞

[peterepete]

Thank you for reply, discharge water will go into sewer. We'll be at a full hook up site.

[I_am_still_wayn]

Putting that much weight on the back of a travel trailer is a bad idea. The trailer frame is not designed for that weight and could cause structural problems. That much weight on the back lightens the tongue weight which could cause stability problems while towing. The machine itself is not designed to be out in the weather and you can expect for circuit boards and other electrical components to fail quickly. You could also expect rust to form in and around the machine ultimately rendering it unusable. Overall, this is a bad idea.

[byways]

Where will you drain the discharge water? Beyond that, I don't see a problem, other than cosmetic...and that should only matter to you.

[peterepete]

The guy said he would weld and bolt secure, tarps for cover, used machine 500.00. My hubby nd I just queston the safety to machine and tt

[roam1]

I guess you could........but think about:
Protecting it from weather and spray while driving
How firm is the mount? Spin cycle on anything but firm ground could get interesting
Neighbors may sneak a load through while you are out :B

[peterepete]

Lol lucky you, but how about an electric washing machine? Could the machine be secured to yhe rear cargo rack?

[roam1]

My washer is 112 lbs. she does dishes, cloths, and drives so I let her ride inside!