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Post by jimnancy41 on Oct 21, 2013 9:13:25 GMT -5
has anyone added a rack on the back bumper to carry a 2000 Honda gen and do you have any pic....we have a 2014 sportman 202s and going to add one thanks for your replys jim
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Post by william davey on Oct 22, 2013 16:12:22 GMT -5
I don't have any specific knowledge about your trailer or bumper, but many failures have occurred when adding things like bike racks etc to the typical 4" square tube bumpers on travel trailers. IF you decide to add a rack, I'd suggest you weld or bolt to the trailer frame somehow and not to the bumper itself. The small Honda generators are only 53 pounds, but that can exert a lot of force bouncing down the road. I believe your owner's manual will recommend not adding anything to the bumper as well. The other concern I'd have is making sure the generator stayed on the rack while traveling down the road. The rack location so far out of view would also be a target for thieves and/or vandals.
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bluegrass
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2019 1500Durango 259rdd
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Post by bluegrass on Oct 22, 2013 18:32:43 GMT -5
Friends of ours, not KZ owners, built a platform, welded legs and shallow box, over the battery box on the tongue. He straps it down...not sure if he has it locked in some way. It works well to connect and recharge the batteries.
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Post by joecamper on Oct 23, 2013 12:05:55 GMT -5
I don't have any specific knowledge about your trailer or bumper, but many failures have occurred when adding things like bike racks etc to the typical 4" square tube bumpers on travel trailers. IF you decide to add a rack, I'd suggest you weld or bolt to the trailer frame somehow and not to the bumper itself. The small Honda generators are only 53 pounds, but that can exert a lot of force bouncing down the road. I believe your owner's manual will recommend not adding anything to the bumper as well. The other concern I'd have is making sure the generator stayed on the rack while traveling down the road. The rack location so far out of view would also be a target for thieves and/or vandals. X2. If you really want to do this, have the bumper reinforced. Here is what I had done to my Durango:  |
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Post by amxdreamer on Oct 28, 2013 23:52:58 GMT -5
Had a friend weld a couple of pieces of angle on the tongue, painted them black to match and bolted on a black checkerplate box. Inside is my deep cycle battery (in a battery box) and some storage. The box locks so the battery is much more secure than sitting out there wide open for thieves.  |
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Post by Re-Tired on Nov 24, 2013 10:44:56 GMT -5
Hi! There is a front area tripod device designed to carry generators. Search out Stromberg Carlson Trailer Tray. Looks perfect for your application.
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Post by jimnancy41 on Dec 9, 2013 15:20:36 GMT -5
just ordered one from e trailier for 224.95 no shipping and no tax.....thanks for the heads up.....I didn't feel comfortable with the back bumper the more I looked at it....thanks again re-tired
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Post by jimnancy41 on Dec 29, 2013 10:08:34 GMT -5
I received it and put it on yesterday and about a hour of work.....missing a few nuts but nice here is a pic ..jim
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Post by jimnancy41 on Dec 29, 2013 10:09:49 GMT -5
sorry cant post a pic
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