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Post by esox07 on Jul 6, 2015 13:54:58 GMT -5
Honda gennys are not that heavy. I would think you could do it but it is going to put the generators at risk if they is any kind of collision in the rear. They are not cheap. I assume insurance would cover it however. It would be much more convenient that having them in the truck bed and having to move them. Also, you have to consider they will be exposed to the elements. Driving down the highway in a rain storm would put a lot of sand, dirt, mud and other stuff in play. That is, unless you configure some kind of enclosure for them during transport.
I would definitely consider reinforcing the bumper brackets or replacing it altogether if you do put a shelf on back for the Gennys. I don't know how sturdy the stock bumper is, but I would think that having the generators extending out the back while bouncing over rough roads might not be what a stock bumper is designed for.
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Post by esox07 on Jun 29, 2015 16:57:18 GMT -5
I am interested in conversing with anyone that owns a sportsmen travel trailer with surge brakes. I have a Sportsmen 19BH and was looking under it a couple days ago and noticed the brake line was kinked. Upon further inspection, I realized that the lines had been run directly on top of the axle and under the frame on each side. Evidently the trailer had bottomed out at least once on both sides because both brake lines were kinked right above the U-bolts on the axle/leaf spring that are under the frame. This was on both sides. The lines were completely shut off for both wheels. How long have I been driving it around with absolutely no brakes? I don't know. I never checked before until I found this. This is a 2011 model that was used by the dealer as a rental for two years and then I bought it in the late fall of 2012 from the dealer and picked it up in the spring of 2013. Now, I dont know if the trailer came with surge brakes from the factory. It is an option for my model. Or if it was a dealer add on to facilitate renters who do not have a brake controller in their vehicle. But someone did a piss poor job of installing the brake lines. I just got done redoing them. It was a long hot afternoon but now they work great. I was just wondering if anyone else has a similar setup and might suggest that they check the brake lines. And if you do, please post back what you find here. I am trying to figure out where the blame lies. Dealer or KZ factory???
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