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08-10-2021, 01:31 PM #21
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08-11-2021, 04:48 PM #22
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2020 Reflection 29RS 5th Wheel
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08-11-2021, 06:28 PM #23
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I bailed on my plans for cargo carrier and a 4500w Westinghouse generator because I just didn't want to be thinking about another potential problem while travelling. I ended up getting 2 Westinghouse 2200/2500 gens from Sam's Club. By the way they are on sale right now till the end of today. $599. down to $399. So for less money I got more power and ability to manipulate where I want to put the extra weight. I also am still thinking on the MicroAir soft start too. Not sure if I really need one though with the extra generator.
On another subject, just wondering what your payload is on your truck. With my 29rs and my 2014 F250 Ford 6.7 diesel I'm right at the limit on my payload. Just curious, thanks.
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08-13-2021, 10:26 AM #24
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I'm right there with you. We were looking at a 303 originally but the pin weight was going to push us over the top so we stepped back a bit and went with the 29RS. The sales brochures on these trucks are really really misleading. The difference between what the capability chart and the yellow door sticker was quite a bit. I really need to get to the CAT scales and get some real numbers on this set up so I can have it handy when asked the questions.
My last rig was a 28ft Super Light 5th wheel from Forrest River and I was pulling it with a Tundra so I know all about overloading a truck. We did not want to go through that again so we bought the GMC 2500 thinking "this could do anything we want". Boy was I surprised when I started looking at new 5th wheels. It is amazing to me how many people tow way over their limits. I was one of them for 12 years but no more. We also looked at the legal liability if we were involved in an accident while overloaded. It was a real eye opener for us. I'm not preaching to others on what they should or should not do, but as for me, Been there done that.......
Have a great weekend!2020 Reflection 29RS 5th Wheel
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08-13-2021, 07:36 PM #25
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08-14-2021, 03:32 AM #26
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FYI...if you look on the receiver hitch itself there is a tag that has the information you are asking. 300# load on the hitch 3000# towing. Belt and suspenders.... you'll notice a lot of slop with these receivers. I sleeved mine with a piece of copper sheet to make tighter fit. Also DRSmart pointed out in post #11 an acorn clamp to tighten it up. You could probably find one of these at an electrical supply house for much less.
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08-14-2021, 07:11 AM #27
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Check out Lane Hog comments in reply #8 , the further out you put a load, the more stress it will induce. 50# on the hitch isn't the same as 50# five or six feet out from the hitch. One thing I didn't care for is the 3/16" metal used on the hitch and surrounding supports. No wonder its only rated at 300#.
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08-14-2021, 07:23 AM #28
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That was all taken into consideration when I built the carry tray. The aluminum box with aluminum trey holds the wood blocks and chocks for leveling and blocking. The plastic box attached with a framework of aluminum uni-strut holds all the septic paraphernalia. One reason I built it was somebody at sometime without telling me either backed up or bumped the rear of the trailer leaving an indent in the fiberglass and lower molding. This way there is more to hit and cushion before damage is done. That is when you appreciate when they used to put bumpers on trailers.
2018 F150 XLT 301a, Screw, 4x4, HDPP, Max tow, Andersen Ultimate w/ Curt Double Lock hitch.
2019 Grand Design Reflection 150 series 260RD.... SOLD!!!!.
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10-07-2021, 09:44 AM #29
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This thread looks like a good place to ask for advice.
My 400W solar let me down recently at Glacier NP due to all the trees, so it looks like a generator may be in our future. I'm thinking about 3k W so about 90-100 lbs.
It would be nice to be able to roll it up and down vs. lifting as I get older and already have back issues. The motorcycle carrier peaked my curiosity as I assume they tilt for loading and unloading?
Any ideas on something like this?Dan and Rita
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10-07-2021, 11:31 AM #30
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There are a number of popular hitch mounted carriers for powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters and the like that would be applicable for a generator. There are a number of threads here with pictures about hitch carriage of generators, some awesome ideas.
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