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07-26-2021, 12:49 PM #11
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I'd recommend one of these to help eliminate bucking up and down:
https://www.amazon.ca/Tightener-Anti...94214556&psc=1
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07-28-2021, 08:08 AM #12
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07-28-2021, 08:21 AM #13
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On each of the two RV frame rails he had a just the receiver welded to the rail not a complete hitch. Then he put the tongue part on the bottom of the tray and adjusted till it line up on the receivers on the frame. If you look at the Idaho Totes uses something similar to attach the larger totes to back of RV.
PS I did find in my state the Idaho Tote was considered a trailer if you use pins to attach to the RV but use bolts it considered a part of the RV and doesn't count as double/triple tow.Dennis & Ellie
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07-31-2021, 04:28 PM #14
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Our 27rl has a 300lb limit. We put the Harbor freight on, as discussed above, then I put a bar on each side to stabilize it.
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07-31-2021, 04:52 PM #15
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Same thing here. Got a couple of these:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and put one toward the outside edge of the hitch under the trailer and then a couple 2" extensions to go out under the carrier. Rock solid and doesn't wobble. I keep it well under the 300 pounds. Just use it for bulky things like the patio mat, power cord, etc.
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07-31-2021, 06:18 PM #16
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Better safe than sorry.
Have a 2019 Reflection 5th wheel 35.5 ft. I added a custom carrier/basket that i had made at a welding shop. It is specifically designed to fit my generator and fuel cans with padlock security for all. The basket has three receiver hitches on it, left - right - and center. My Reflection already had a center receiver stock from GD. I had a welder add two receivers to the Reflection (left side and right side) so it now has three receivers. Basket weighs about 100-125lbs. IN watching the basket in my review camera, there is almost ZERO bounce on the basket so dynamic weight considerations are minimal. The basket and the receiver hitch connection are very stout.
The basket carries: Honda 3000 generator (130lbs), Fuel (50 lbs), assorted items (50-100lbs)
Hope that helps.
Bob Wise
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07-31-2021, 08:01 PM #17
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You have received some good input regarding the capacity and sturdiness of the receiver and rear of your camper. Another thing to consider is how this affects your pin/tongue weight. Your RV is like teeter totter, when weight is placed on the far end it becomes lighter on the opposite end. Regardless if it is a conventional receiver hitch trailer or a 5th wheel pin hitch you need to know how you are impacting these weights. An easy method is to purchase a Sherline scale that allows you to measure these weights whenever you want. They are small in size and cost about $180, small cost to make sure you’re weight is distributed appropriately for safe towing. The rule of thumb for a 5th wheel trailer is around 20%-25% of total loaded trailer weight should be your hitch pin weight. On a bumper or conventional trailer hitch the rule of thumb is 10%-15-% of total loaded trailer weight, handling will be much better approaching the 15% range.
Good luck.
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07-31-2021, 11:23 PM #18
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I have that same carrier for a couple of years now. First I had it om my Reflection and now on my Solitude. I have one of those hitch clamps, so there is very little movement. I have on it a Champion 3400W gas powered generator. I don't know how much it weights, but I can lift it up from the ground and put it on the carrier myself although it is not a fun job.
The hitch is rated at 300# hitch weight and 3000# trailer weight.Last edited by Malco1; 07-31-2021 at 11:25 PM.
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07-31-2021, 11:43 PM #19
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It is east to figure out the the affect on the on the tongue or pin weight all you have to know weight of the carrier and it's contents. My carrier weights 30# and lets say the generator weights 100# and maybe 10 extra lbs for the covering and hold downs. 140lbs times the distance to the center of the wheels. That times the distance from the center of the pin or tongue should be equal. So lets say 140 * 15' = 2100 now lets say the distance from the pin to the center of the wheels is 25' * X = 2100 so X=84lbs.
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08-10-2021, 10:05 AM #20
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https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Cargo...er/e98872.html
this is the cargo tray I use to carry about 30 pounds. one of the questions asked concerns a 5th wheel and a reference to another tray was given...
https://www.etrailer.com/p-MT70107.html295RL & 2X4 F250 XL Ext Cab LB w/3880 CCC
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