Generator rack for back of travel trailer

[MikeS1]

Hey guy's, I have a Honda EU3000 and have been trying to find some sort of carrying rack that would mount to the back of my Arctic Fox travel trailer, I saw one mounted just above the bumper once driving down the highway but I have not been able to locate one for myself, can anybody please point me in the right direction. Thanks, Mike

 

[Crowhurst]

Mike, have you checked with the manufacturer of the travel trailer that it will carry the 134 pound load in that position without damaging the frame? Many trailers have suffered frame fracture because of the torque reversal loads imparted by a weight bouncing up and down at such a long distance behind the axle. Also, the 134 pounds will decrease the tongue weight roughly the same amount. (Assuming the axles are approximately in the centre of the wheelbase) This makes sway more likely. I would try to place a generator in the bed of the truck tow vehicle, or on the A-frame at the front of the trailer, subject to the advice of the trailer manufacturer.

Nick.

 

[Grizzly]

Hey guy's, I have a Honda EU3000 and have been trying to find some sort of carrying rack that would mount to the back of my Arctic Fox travel trailer, I saw one mounted just above the bumper once driving down the highway but I have not been able to locate one for myself, can anybody please point me in the right direction. Thanks, Mike

I would have two problems with caring a Honda generator at the back of any RV. 1; I'd be afraid on getting rear ended, especially if it has fuel. 2; Unless it's well tied down, it will be stolen, especially a Honda.

 

[GLASMITHS]

I have a hitch mounted on my 5er from the dealer. They said no more than 250# on the hitch. And that would not be bouncing or direct stress like a carrier would be. I have the same issue and carry the "Coleman" in the bed of truck. So will build a small trailer 5X4 and put the generator and extra trailer spare in it as well as other stuff.

 

[MikeS1]

I would have two problems with caring a Honda generator at the back of any RV. 1; I'd be afraid on getting rear ended, especially if it has fuel. 2; Unless it's well tied down, it will be stolen, especially a Honda.

I completely agree with you about this, when I go hunting, fishing or camping I usuall drop my trailer and take the truck, I know that it is only 147lbs but that is to heavy to be constantly taking it out and putting it back in by myself so I was thinking that this would be a good alternative, anyone have any other ideas. Thank you for the reply's. Mike

 

[Learguy]

I have a Honda 4500W Gen (weighs 460 lbs +). I had a GOOD welding shop install the receiver that goes WAY UP the frame to distribute the load. Then I bought a plain "Hitch Carrier" at TSK and had them modify it to hold 1000lbs. I have towed that all over on some very rough roads, no problems. I also bought a cable and lock to secure the gen to the 5'hr. You would have to cut the bumper and the hitch once or just the hitch in 2 places to take it. You better have a portable plasma. If you want it that bad, there is nothing stopping you anyway. When I don't need the gen, I use it for firewood or anything else, weight is never a problem.

 

[R-N-R]

Bolt or weld a pair of 2" square thick wall steel tubes to the I-Beams (across the width), then bolt or weld a 4' receiver tube to the cross tubes extending it out the back end of the trailer. With this you can attach a receiver mounted cargo tray. Just keep an eye on your tongue/pin weight.

 

[Fireman]

MikeS1



I have an Arctic Fox FW. I contacted the factory about adding a hitch, they said it should be OK as long as it carried NO MORE than 300#. I bought a Vari-Hitch (expandable to accomidate wider trailer frames), it is Class II with an allowable tounge wt. of 350#. The hitch had to be welded in place. E-mail me for more info, or pics.



Fireman

 

[MikeS1]

MikeS1



I have an Arctic Fox FW. I contacted the factory about adding a hitch, they said it should be OK as long as it carried NO MORE than 300#. I bought a Vari-Hitch (expandable to accomidate wider trailer frames), it is Class II with an allowable tounge wt. of 350#. The hitch had to be welded in place. E-mail me for more info, or pics.



Fireman

Thanks Fireman I will shoot you over a email. Mike

 

[ramjet]

MikeS1



I have a 20”x 40” cargo rack in a 2” receiver on the back of my travel trailer and a Honda EU2000i [smaller and lighter [~50#] than your 3000]. I found a black plastic tool storage tub with padlockable cam locks on the side that the generator fits into upside down. I bolted the lid upside down on the rack with eye-bolts on the inside corners, using the eyes for connecting hold down straps. With the generator set [now right side up] on the lid and strapped down, the tub [now the top lid] slips over the generator. Close and padlock the cam locks and all is out of sight and secure. On set up, take the tub off and plug in your electric line, pull the starter cord, and you’re all lit up. I put a rubber pad under the lid when I mounted it to cut down on vibration transmitted to the trailer.



I can, and have, traveled with the generator in this set up and it works OK. However, I normally cable-lock the generator in the pickup bed and strap my 2-gallon gas can in the box for traveling so I don’t put undue stresses on the trailer from road bumps. I move the generator from the pickup to the box when I set up the trailer. I keep it covered and locked when we’re gone and uncovered and useable when we are in camp.

 

[Grizzly]

Hey guy's, I have a Honda EU3000 and have been trying to find some sort of carrying rack that would mount to the back of my Arctic Fox travel trailer, I saw one mounted just above the bumper once driving down the highway but I have not been able to locate one for myself, can anybody please point me in the right direction. Thanks, Mike

Mike, I had a Honda 3500W Generator when I had a 29' 5er. I carried it in the back of my truck behind the receiver hitch. It also was too heavy for me to load and unload by myself. So, I built a cart on wheels to the same height as my vented tailgate. I got help to get the generator on the cart, then I would roll the cart to the back of my truck and transfer the generator onto my truck and tie it down with a chain and a good master lock. While on our trip it would always stay on the truck, locked. When we got home and I had unhitched the 5er I would transfer the generator back to the cart and wheel it back into the garage. I never had to lift it again. While traveling, I kept it covered with a canvas AC cover. If you don't keep it secured, someone will steel it.