I have a bolt mount receiver attached to the back of my TT (pictured below) and previously used it for a hitch mount bike rack. I now plan to use it with my heavier hitch mount cargo carrier (Pictured Below). Plan to stack up more weight with cooler, fire wood, etc. My TT is a 2012 rockwood and the rear bumper is welded to the frame.Does anyone use this type of set up? Should I be concerned with support? Do I "need" to the get a receiver that welds to the bumper?Do I "need" to have the bumper reinforced?Thanks

You Should be fine I pulled my boat behind a "81 Prowler TT" for years on one just like that 18' Nitro bass boat. Until Someone told me I couldnt that it was to much weight I welded a cross peice on after that and then sold the camper to a guy from work that did the same thing and I saw the camper last summer pull in the campground all fixed up and sparkley pulling a boat on the hitch I put on. That had been pulling boats for over 10 years. That being said be smart if it starts to bend add some bracing and weld it to the frame.

Don't do it...the bumper is not designed to hold any weight. You need to weld a receiver to the frame rails. The issue is not the weight it's the bouncing that happens at the back of the TT as it goes down the road.See my build thread on adding rear storage.

Any good machine shop will fabricate a custom receiver welded to your TT frame for about $300 parts and labor included. Your bumper is light weight aluminum only spot welded to the frame extents. I asked Camperworld to install the setup like in your pictures and the wisely sent me over to the shop that does all their welding work.

Isn't it illegal to carry firewood across State lines these days? Eliminating it would save a bunch of weight.

Most bumpers on most TTs are not strong enough for that kind of weight to be hanging out that far and bouncing around. I've seen more than a few that started to buckle or tear completely off of the frame where they're welded on. You will need some serious reinforcement. I used something similar to carry two bikes on the back of a TT and had to reweld a couple of areas where it attached to the bumper. Coolers and wood are going to weigh more than 2 bikes.

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Earl_E
Explorer
Jun 06, 2014
Very nice mod. That looks like it will do the job. Nice looking, too.
TysonTDW
Explorer
Jun 06, 2014
Here's the updated pictures. Let me know if you can't see them.
TysonTDW
Explorer
May 20, 2014
wmoses wrote:
TysonTDW wrote:
Thanks for all the replies. Better safe then sorry. I have the job scheduled with my local custom hitch shop.

What are you intending to have them do?

They are removing the existing bumper and replacing it with a thicker steal, stronger welds, built in reciever. He is then re attaching the origonal bumper below to store the sewer hose. Estimated at $350. Should be done today. Post picts later.
beemerphile1
Explorer
May 20, 2014
Bucky Badger wrote:
beemerphile1 wrote:
Campfire Time wrote:
Dick_B wrote:
Isn't it illegal to carry firewood across State lines these days? Eliminating it would save a bunch of weight.

Post in the wrong thread perhaps?

OP said;
TysonTDW wrote:
...I now plan to use it with my heavier hitch mount cargo carrier.... Plan to stack up more weight with cooler, fire wood, etc....

Where does the op say he's going scross state lines

Some people just insist on picking nits about other peoples posts. Nothing better to do I guess.
wmoses
Explorer
May 20, 2014
TysonTDW wrote:
Thanks for all the replies. Better safe then sorry. I have the job scheduled with my local custom hitch shop.

What are you intending to have them do?
goducks10
Explorer
May 20, 2014
Bucky Badger wrote:
beemerphile1 wrote:
Campfire Time wrote:
Dick_B wrote:
Isn't it illegal to carry firewood across State lines these days? Eliminating it would save a bunch of weight.

Post in the wrong thread perhaps?

OP said;
TysonTDW wrote:
...I now plan to use it with my heavier hitch mount cargo carrier.... Plan to stack up more weight with cooler, fire wood, etc....

Where does the op say he's going scross state lines

In Oregon you aren't even supposed to take firewood from one spot to another. Only use what is local. We have some nasty beetles that have destroyed some really nice CG's.
69_Avion
Explorer
May 20, 2014
Don't assume that the frame rails are strong enough. Also, when adding weight to the back, make sure you still have enough tongue weight for the trailer to handle properly.
BillB800si
Explorer
May 20, 2014
We had a 2007 Jayco Eagle 322FKS trailer and hauled two bikes all over the States for years with the same set-up you illustrated.. Then got a Keystone 2014 Cougar High Country 321RES trailer and did the same thing.
Check out the bumper if it's good steel and welded properly.
I took mine to a welding shop and they said it's good to go.

Happy trails,
Bucky_Badger
Explorer
May 20, 2014
beemerphile1 wrote:
Campfire Time wrote:
Dick_B wrote:
Isn't it illegal to carry firewood across State lines these days? Eliminating it would save a bunch of weight.

Post in the wrong thread perhaps?

OP said;
TysonTDW wrote:
...I now plan to use it with my heavier hitch mount cargo carrier.... Plan to stack up more weight with cooler, fire wood, etc....

Where does the op say he's going scross state lines
crcr
Explorer
May 15, 2014
I previously owned a 2012 Rockwood TT. The rear bumper is light weight, but it is NOT aluminum as someone mentioned. It is steel. I can say that definitively, because I welded steel to my rear bumper.