where to mount Generator?

**PhillyK** · 03-06-2020, 10:30 AM

Lots of 4"tube Camper RV Bumper Hitch Fits 4-Inch Beam, 2-in Receiver, 3,500 lbs. The problem I see is that the bumper it is attached to is only rated for 150lbs by GD? Where do you keep your generator? I prefer to leave it outside somewhere, locked to something of course, in the rear of the trailer for sound (it is 65 db), but also have seen some keep it in the bed of the truck, with a Tonneau cover open while in use, closed when not. Advice for a newbee please....

**jkwilson** · 03-06-2020, 12:22 PM

Does your trailer have a factory receiver?

**PhillyK** · 03-07-2020, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by jkwilson

Does your trailer have a factory receiver?

No, the GD 2150 RB has no receiver on the trailer. even the spare tire is mounted to the 4" bumper

**jmbopp** · 03-07-2020, 07:39 AM

On our Imagine 2650 I moved the spare tire under the frame. That picked up some bumper space & weight. I made a platform & mount for my Honda 2000 generator and also added a box to store the wheel chocks & leveler blocks.

**PhillyK** · 03-07-2020, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by jmbopp

On our Imagine 2650 I moved the spare tire under the frame. That picked up some bumper space & weight. I made a platform & mount for my Honda 2000 generator and also added a box to store the wheel chocks & leveler blocks.

But still, that generator has to be 90-100 lbs on a bumper rated for 150...a tad more in depth than I wanted. Not much into retro fitting a cheap trailer. Do most store them in the truck bed, then run a line? Appreciate your reply.

**jkwilson** · 03-07-2020, 08:10 AM

I mounted a Curt receiver to the frame on my 303RLS for a bike rack. Probably pretty involved for your situation since the truck bed can be used.

What camping style? Are wanting something for regular boondocking or quick overnights with the truck hooked up? Run the trailer generator overnight or just during the day to recharge batteries?

The negative to leaving it in the truck while you are connected would be the generator being close to you while sleeping.

**PhillyK** · 03-07-2020, 08:46 AM

Mostly hooked up but for those boon docking occasions. Its not like these things are stolen while we sleep, right? Guess I could put it some 15 ' away from the bed area....? How do others handle this, generally speaking, I dont think many mount a receiver...

**jmbopp** · 03-09-2020, 07:46 AM

Originally Posted by PhillyK

But still, that generator has to be 90-100 lbs on a bumper rated for 150...a tad more in depth than I wanted. Not much into retro fitting a cheap trailer. Do most store them in the truck bed, then run a line? Appreciate your reply.

No, it's a Honda 2000i. 50#, just 10# more than the spare tire & carrier.

**tomato** · 03-12-2020, 06:33 PM

Did this for our "baby" trailer...Works great, and my wife and I can load the Honda without issue (first into truck bed, then onto platform.) I later changed out the plastic propane tank cover to a vinyl one that allows me to remove it and the tanks without taking the platform off.

**Rivercityjeff** · 03-12-2020, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by tomato

Did this for our "baby" trailer...Works great, and my wife and I can load the Honda without issue (first into truck bed, then onto platform.) I later changed out the plastic propane tank cover to a vinyl one that allows me to remove it and the tanks without taking the platform off.

The Stromberg Carlson rack is very tempting. The Honda 3000 ain't bad either.

Since we have a Microair EZ-Start we could mount the 2500 Westinghouse genny and 2.5 gals of gas on the rack... no problem. But, I just lost a few 5ers in the market, money may be tight for "fun" upgrades.