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Old 06-15-2012, 10:52 AM   #1
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rear platform for trailer

Hi All,
I have a 2011 HIdeout 26RLS and would like to add a rear platform to hold a generator. Has anyone added one and if so how did you do it ? I know that some units that cost more than ours have a slide out rear platfrom but ours doesn't so I'd like to add one if possible.
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Old 06-15-2012, 01:14 PM   #2
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Everytime I see a post like this the image of that rear bumper that someone put nothing more than a bike rack on pops into my mind. If you didn't see it do a search.
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Old 06-15-2012, 01:31 PM   #3
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Ever watch the rear end of a TT bounce when going over RR tracks? IMO think about a front mount hitch on TV, and put it there.
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Old 06-15-2012, 02:26 PM   #4
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If it’s *just* a generator, there may be room at the front end next to the battery. I have a single battery (for now) and the space next to it is large enough for my Yamaha EF2000iS.

If you’re looking to mount anything larger, you’ll need some serious welding to handle all that bouncing out back.
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Old 06-16-2012, 03:43 PM   #5
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Not recommended. TT bumpers are rated at 200 lbs and the force of the bouncing generator could wreck the bumper and the generator.
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Old 06-16-2012, 04:30 PM   #6
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Howdy All;

A friend of mine had a mount made for Her TV. slides into a 2'
hitch reciever mount she had weilded to the FRONT of Her van.

Only a suggestion ...

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Old 07-11-2012, 06:29 PM   #7
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I had a 2 in reciever welded to the frame of my camper so I could use a tool box mounted to a hitch haul and it has worked very well.
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Old 07-13-2012, 08:42 AM   #8
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Even if done properly you will need to pay attention to the handling of your tow vehicle and trailer and make adjustments as necessary. A coworker made this mod using heavy steel tubing and a hitch receiver and had it welded to the trailer i-beams. He also made up a cage to hold the generator using heavy steel angle and tubing that would slip into the hitch receiver. The mod was definitely done right but total weight with generator was around 250 pounds. With the generator hanging off the rear of the trailer, a percentage of the 250 lbs gets subtracted from the hitch weight and has a larger affect when traveling at speed over bumps in the road.

The first couple of trips with the generator he complained about some trailer sway and tried making adjustments to his hitch setup to compensate. He had never experienced sway on any previous long distance trips. In conjunction with a job transfer, the family decided to take a vacation and make a long drive to the new job location. A day away from their new home, the driver lost control of the rig while crossing a bridge and being passed by a big rig. The tow vehicle didn’t roll so no one was seriously hurt but the only thing left on the trailer platform was the toilet and the tow vehicle was totaled.

Any weight that is hung off the back of a trailer can have a significant effect on the handling of your rig and you will need to compensate for that.
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