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Jazz trumpet
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Topic: Storage rack on Tongue Posted: 15 Jul 2016 at 7:59am |
This is unbelievable! How do you water proof it?
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John and Marilyn
2016 Rpod 180
2001 Chevrolet Suburban
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marwayne
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Posted: 14 Jul 2016 at 7:57pm |
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd.
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bobberboy
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Posted: 14 Jul 2016 at 5:44pm |
Where did you buy your basket? Thank you for the information.
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techntrek
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Posted: 22 Jun 2012 at 9:47pm |
Thanks. Took a few tries to get it the right size. The more pics, all the better, let's see yours! I always grab one of our wireless thermometers and throw the wireless part inside the fridge. Going down the road and in camp it makes it easy to keep an eye on the temp.
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dsmiths
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Posted: 22 Jun 2012 at 8:40pm |
techntrek, good picture, I put the fuel gauge on my lp tank today and added a wireless inside outside thermometer. I would post a picture of our white Trailblazer with our RP-172, but it looks a lot like yours
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Dane and Donna Smith
2011 RP-172
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4
lift kit
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Seanl
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Posted: 22 Jun 2012 at 8:19pm |
Originally posted by techntrek
Very nice. With your TV you probably don't have to worry about overloading on the tongue weight. That kind of outside storage would be really useful at times.
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The jeep is rated at 500 lbs tongue weight and 5000 lbs towing capacity with the WDH so I am not worried about overloading the tongue but I do have to be careful because the pass through storage is on the front on a 173 so I have to make sure to balance the load. I find a little extra tongue weight helps with towing.
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Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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techntrek
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Posted: 22 Jun 2012 at 7:09pm |
Very nice. With your TV you probably don't have to worry about overloading on the tongue weight. That kind of outside storage would be really useful at times.
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Footslogger03
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Posted: 22 Jun 2012 at 2:43pm |
I like it !!
I took a much more basic approach and attached 2 of the Group 27 plastic battery boxes to the arms of the trailer, just behind the propane tank. I store some bungees and the wooden blocks for the hitch pole and 4 stabilizing jacks.
Your system has a LOT more utility. Plus, I may have to remove mine to attach the bars for the WDH/Stabilizer we are about to get :-(
MJ
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kmcmurph
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Posted: 22 Jun 2012 at 1:48pm |
A nice little mod, gives you some extra real estate for a small tool box, an extra battery, etc. Nice job!
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Karl, Kerri and the hounds
2011 177, 04 Expedition 5.4L
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Seanl
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Posted: 22 Jun 2012 at 1:39pm |
I bought the rack it is designed to go in a receiver hitch. I Modified it put putting steel C channel on top of the A frame of the tongue and bolting that to the rack. I then used U Bolts to attach the whole thing to the A frame. I then attached the propane rack and the battery box to the cargo rack. My generator fits between the Propane and the battery. Here is another picture that shows the steel rails I added.
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Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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