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07-23-2021, 06:56 PM #1
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Cargo hitch carrier
I'm looking to hitch up a cargo carrier with a 110 lb generator on it for a total of about 150 lbs. to the receiver on the back. Does anyone know what a 2020 Reflection 29rs receiver is rated for? And also anyone have any experience with cargo carriers/with a generator on they're rigs Thanks
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07-23-2021, 09:41 PM #2
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We have one from Harbor Freight on our 2021 320MKS with our Champion 3400 Duel Fuel inverter/generator (96 lbs.) on it. I wrap it up in an oil cloth tarp, strap it down with ratchet straps, and lock it to the hitch with a Master cable lock. The propane tank for it goes in the bed of the truck.
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07-24-2021, 09:02 PM #3
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I’d like to know this too. Just bought a Harbor Freight motorcycle rack and didn’t think about checking for a rating. Is there such a thing?
2021 Reflection 31MB 5er
2020 F-250 XLT 4x4 SD CC LB
Full time family of 5
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07-24-2021, 09:04 PM #4
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Looks like a quick search on the forum found this. https://www.mygrandrv.com/forum/show...hitch-capacity
300lb full weight.2021 Reflection 31MB 5er
2020 F-250 XLT 4x4 SD CC LB
Full time family of 5
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07-25-2021, 08:29 AM #5
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After searching a little more on line I'm having a hard time finding one hitch mounted carrier that mentions anything about being used on an RV. The one I purchased...https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DFTGFSB...roduct_details... didn't say anything about use on an RV, but when I read the instructions that came with it, it said NOT recommended for use on an RV.
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07-25-2021, 07:46 PM #6
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I have this one from etrailer.com Hitch-Cargo-Carrier/Reese/63153.html
been on my rig for 3yrs.Eddie and Donna
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07-26-2021, 02:52 AM #7
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07-26-2021, 07:24 AM #8
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Those ratings on the carrier are for a hitch receiver located on the tow vehicle, typically only 2-4 feet from the axle and with limited deflection distance up/down.
On an RV, you're twice that distance and deflection. I'd reduce the weight proportionately to the distance from the axle. 8ft from the axle would safely carry less than half the "approved" rating on the carrier. 150lbs physical weight has a lot more momentum when it's on a long lever...
If you're carrying 300 lbs on a hitch haul, you're probably seriously overloading the welds or bolts on both the hitch receiver as well as the carrier. Inspect often...
Sent from my SM-G981U using TapatalkLast edited by Lane Hog; 07-26-2021 at 07:28 AM.
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07-26-2021, 11:05 AM #9
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I have a 260RD and I beefed up the rear receiver hitch. It claims to have 300 lb capacity but it didn't look that way. I welded a channel iron across the back and it is much stronger. See the pictures. I either carry a 280 lb motorcycle on it or my 150 lb Yamaha generator on it all the time and it works great.
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07-26-2021, 11:45 AM #10
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A friend put a carrier on the back of his 5er and did like the side-to-side wobble. He added two receivers just welded to the frame giving him 3 receivers. I don't know if that increases the payload but stop the side-to-side wobble.
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