Anyone mount a geny to the hitch?

[outnabout]

Thinking of putting a generator on a "tray" using the hitch on the back of thr 5er. Any thoughts?

[Winged_One]

I carry mine in the bed of the pickup, next to the cab. Nice spot, out of the way, yet convienent. Use a Truxport to cover it.

[jasult]

danicaB wrote:
That sounds good but you must consider the size. How big is it?

The genny is Champiion 3500/4000 and the cooler with ice and drinks at least 60 pounds

[danicaB]

That sounds good but you must consider the size. How big is it?

[jasult]

Yup, if done with right welder,or fab shop this is a simple and reliable project that will last for years. I do all my welding and repairs in excavating business and this project is just common sense. Bolt and weld and done. The ones that broke were not done correct.

[dave17352]

RedJeep wrote:

Bob Vaughn wrote:
I had my my generator on a hitch mount on the back of my 5th wheel and coming thru Louisana on I-10 the wash board road just ripped it loose from the frame of the camper. It was just like a jack hammer beating on the back of the camper......It was dragging on the road by the time I got stopped. It was a good idea gone bad. I knew west la roads were bad but after driving at 58mph long enough they did their toll....

Happened to me also. This was in Texas on a pretty nice interstate. Ripped the welds on the bumper and left the bumper rack dragging on the ground.

Interesting, I remember how they bragged they both welded and bolted my hitch on. I guess I am glad they did as I have had no problems.

[RedJeep]

Bob Vaughn wrote:
I had my my generator on a hitch mount on the back of my 5th wheel and coming thru Louisana on I-10 the wash board road just ripped it loose from the frame of the camper. It was just like a jack hammer beating on the back of the camper......It was dragging on the road by the time I got stopped. It was a good idea gone bad. I knew west la roads were bad but after driving at 58mph long enough they did their toll....

Happened to me also. This was in Texas on a pretty nice interstate. Ripped the welds on the bumper and left the bumper rack dragging on the ground.

[Bull_Rider]

Seattle Lion wrote:
We carry a 2,000 watt generator in our front compartment. When we need it, we just take it out and lock it to the power panel on the camp site.

If there's a power panel, why would you need a genny? :@

[Seattle_Lion]

We carry a 2,000 watt generator in our front compartment. When we need it, we just take it out and lock it to the power panel on the camp site.

[bpounds]

There is no doubt in my mind that if the hitch is properly designed, you won't have structural issues.

But it may not be very good for the generator itself. Especially if it is a carbureted model, which most portables are.

[jasult]

But when done right, it works and does last for years

[Allworth]

Everybody seems to think that the rear bumper is a good place to carry things.

NOT!

That point is subject to the highest shock and vibration loads of any place on your combination. Every motion at the pin is multiplied by the see-saw action of the frame length behind the wheels and amplified by the bounce in the tires/suspension.

Sure, people will tell you haw they have "done it for years". That doesn't make it a good idea.

[dave17352]

I have a frame mounted receiver hitch and this cargo rack with my honda eu3000. I have had this setup for about 9 years and zero problems in 10 of thousands of miles. I also have a receiver hitch on the front my pickup so I can haul it up front when using the truck camper.

[Bob_Vaughn]

I had my my generator on a hitch mount on the back of my 5th wheel and coming thru Louisana on I-10 the wash board road just ripped it loose from the frame of the camper. It was just like a jack hammer beating on the back of the camper......It was dragging on the road by the time I got stopped. It was a good idea gone bad. I knew west la roads were bad but after driving at 58mph long enough they did their toll....

[houstonstroker]

Sure