Cargo hitch carrier

[mexmahon]

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

 

[MoonShadow_1911]

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

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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[nateritter]

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?

 

[nateritter]

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?

Looks like a quick search on the forum found this. https://www.mygrandrv.com/forum/showthread.php/13700-Rear-hitch-capacity

300lb full weight.

 

[mexmahon]

Looks like a quick search on the forum found this. https://www.mygrandrv.com/forum/showthread.php/13700-Rear-hitch-capacity

300lb full weight.

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?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_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.

 

[eoguinn]

I have this one from etrailer.com Hitch-Cargo-Carrier/Reese/63153.html
been on my rig for 3yrs.

 

[mexmahon]

I have this one from etrailer.com Hitch-Cargo-Carrier/Reese/63153.html
been on my rig for 3yrs.

Sounds like it has worked great for you. However it does state on their tech support that it is not rated for use on a 5th wheel.

 

[Lane Hog]

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...

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[doghauler]

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.

 

[CWSWine]

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.

 

[DrSmart]

I'd recommend one of these to help eliminate bucking up and down:

https://www.amazon.ca/Tightener-Anti-Rattle-Stabilizer-Rust-Free-Installation/dp/B07DR5B46X/ref=asc_df_B07DR5B46X/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292937780809&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17681794812323684932&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1002287&hvtargid=pla-561694214556&psc=1

 

[1carguy]

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.

I also use the Harbor Freight rack and it wobbles more than I like but I don't understand your friends solution. How does adding two receivers to the frame solve this problem? I can't picture the set up.

 

[CWSWine]

I also use the Harbor Freight rack and it wobbles more than I like but I don't understand your friends solution. How does adding two receivers to the frame solve this problem? I can't picture the set up.

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.

 

[mstschreck]

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.

 

[trkester]

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.

Same thing here. Got a couple of these:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013U6NGGK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?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.

 

[rwise61910]

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

 

[Saldog]

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

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.

 

[Malco1]

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?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_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.

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.

 

[Malco1]

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.

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.

 

[Barnabas]

https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Cargo-Carrier/etrailer/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.html