Post by pigman on Jun 5, 2015 16:51:42 GMT -5
We love our Sportsmen 202srb travel trailer and purchased it as a rather basic unit that we could upgrade as we saw fit. I can make another thread about the upgrades we did if anyone is interested, but this thread is about generators.
Our goal is to use the A/C unit when shore power is not available. That isn't a problem with our two generators that when hooked in parallel provide enough amps. The problem is the best way to transport said units.
One way would be to put em in the back of the Tundra truck bed and then haul em out, secure em to something and then power up and turn on the A/C.
I have thought of security issues by getting the metal handle covers and a good security cable that should keep the mostly honest people from walking away with the generators. I also got a appropriate extension cord so I don't need the generators right next to the TT where exhaust fumes might be a problem.
I was looking at the rear bumper on my rig and was wondering if I could put some kind of bumper extension or even cutting off the bumper itself, then using identical frame material, extend the frame enough for the generators to fit between the rear of the rig and the end of the relocated bumper.
My brother owns his own body shop and has access to plasma cutters and welding equipment so that won't be a problem. I am wondering about the extra 100 pounds of weight on the rear end though.
Would it make it tail heavy or would it be ok if I kept the white water tank full for ballast?
Has anyone done this? Like to hear your comments.
Our goal is to use the A/C unit when shore power is not available. That isn't a problem with our two generators that when hooked in parallel provide enough amps. The problem is the best way to transport said units.
One way would be to put em in the back of the Tundra truck bed and then haul em out, secure em to something and then power up and turn on the A/C.
I have thought of security issues by getting the metal handle covers and a good security cable that should keep the mostly honest people from walking away with the generators. I also got a appropriate extension cord so I don't need the generators right next to the TT where exhaust fumes might be a problem.
I was looking at the rear bumper on my rig and was wondering if I could put some kind of bumper extension or even cutting off the bumper itself, then using identical frame material, extend the frame enough for the generators to fit between the rear of the rig and the end of the relocated bumper.
My brother owns his own body shop and has access to plasma cutters and welding equipment so that won't be a problem. I am wondering about the extra 100 pounds of weight on the rear end though.
Would it make it tail heavy or would it be ok if I kept the white water tank full for ballast?
Has anyone done this? Like to hear your comments.
