I finished up my front hitch mount for my Honda 2000 today.
Like some of you, I decided against the propane genny in my Eagle Cap, instead using that valuable space for storage. The Honda does fit in that space, but not without the loss of some skin on the knuckles from twisting it in and out. Plus you can't run it inside there without some kind of exhaust system.
Instead, I purchased the LowPro LockDown that is made specifically for the Honda 2000. Here is their website: LowPro
I had the space on my rear bumper to mount the lock down system, but I didn't want to run the generator that close to the back door and I use the bumper space for other things.
So I had a mounting plate fabricated at my local trailer supply store to which I can bolt the LowPro system to. I also purchased a 3' quick release safety whip (take off for garage storage purposes) and mounted it on the front of the mount so I can tell exactly where the front of the generator is. I also replaced the Honda silver cover that had HONDA emblazoned on it and purchased a VERY heavy duty camo cover that at least doesn't say HONDA on it.
Getting the custom mount made allowed me to determine just how close to the front bumper/grill the final product would be. I did check out the Torklift universal mount, but it stuck out much to far.
Here are some pics.
Like some of you, I decided against the propane genny in my Eagle Cap, instead using that valuable space for storage. The Honda does fit in that space, but not without the loss of some skin on the knuckles from twisting it in and out. Plus you can't run it inside there without some kind of exhaust system.
Instead, I purchased the LowPro LockDown that is made specifically for the Honda 2000. Here is their website: LowPro
I had the space on my rear bumper to mount the lock down system, but I didn't want to run the generator that close to the back door and I use the bumper space for other things.
So I had a mounting plate fabricated at my local trailer supply store to which I can bolt the LowPro system to. I also purchased a 3' quick release safety whip (take off for garage storage purposes) and mounted it on the front of the mount so I can tell exactly where the front of the generator is. I also replaced the Honda silver cover that had HONDA emblazoned on it and purchased a VERY heavy duty camo cover that at least doesn't say HONDA on it.
Getting the custom mount made allowed me to determine just how close to the front bumper/grill the final product would be. I did check out the Torklift universal mount, but it stuck out much to far.
Here are some pics.
Super_Dave wrote:
Had you thought about making the platform a little larger for the gas can, or store that somewhere else?
I like the OP set up as well. I keep mine on the front also which is great for keeping the exhaust away from the TC.
I went with a little bigger rack for mine.
