3000W Chinese Gensets Info.

zztinker wrote:
I was wondering if I could have it mounted on the rear bumper without changing the balance of the trailer. The trailer GVW is about 5500#. My TV is a Tundra V/8 with a WD hitch with one stabilizer. At present my TT pulls great and I wouldn’t want to mess things up.

There are so many variables, it is impossible to give you a yes or no answer. As Mr Wizard said, 100# should not upset the apple cart. But, from my experience, adding the weight of the carrier and a full tank of fuel will bring this closer to 200#.

Where are your holding tanks and fresh water tank located in relation to the axle? If they are forward of the axle you are potentially in a better situation since adding some water when you tow would create a counter weight. If they are behind the axles, you should be fine "if" you pull with empty tanks. Of course, they could also be directly over the axles, which is considered a neutral position. Your front mounted propane tanks and battery(s) can also change the trailer ballance. Adding a second battery puts another 35 - 50# up front to counter additional weight on the rear. Full propane tanks add another 60# up front to counter balance. But what happens when the tanks are low or empty?

You need to look at the whole picture - water tanks, holding tanks, cargo locations, max GVWR, etc. If at all possible you need to weigh your tongue at a minimum - preferably the entire trailer.


Again, I doubt that you would create a problem - there is generally considerable latitude for adding some weight to the front or back of a TT. As you can see, I carry my Champion on a home built rear carrier, along with some other gear. But, my tongue weights were excessive to begin with and this extra rear weight actually improves the balance on my TT. My fresh water tank, grey water tank and galley tanks are all forward of the axles (the black water is centered). But, there is considerable cargo area under the bed in the rear and I have two large storage compartments aft of the axles. What I carry (or do not carry) in those compartments is important when adding weight to the back bumper of the trailer. I have made weight measurments - you need to do the same. I know I am still well within my balance ratio with the set-up I have.