Generator On Rear Cargo Carrier - Event Date: 05 Apr 2021

That is an awful lot of weight to be putting on the back of a single axle trailer.  I don't think, but I could be mistaken, that FR recommends carrying 130 lbs. on the spare tire hitch receiver bracket.  

Having carried a bit of weight on a rack similar to the one in your picture, I would not recommend it. I carried things that had a lot of bulk but not much weight. That generator is likely to be bouncing down the highway. The frame is not meant to hold that kind of weight.  I have since gotten rid of the rack and now carry such things in the back of the Frontier we now use for towing.

The weakest points on the frame of an rpod are the rear of the supports where the torsion axle is attached to the frame. If you hit a bump not only do you have the cantilever load from any weight behind the axle but you also have the torsional load of the axle rotating up and hitting it's stops.

There is less than a 2g safety factor there and that's for a uniform loa, not for extra weight hanging off the back.

2g isn't that much of a bump. We have had at least one member report a bent frame at that point, I'm sure there are more.

Then too you have the effect of reducing tongue load which can be dangerous because of sway. Much better to put heavy stuff in the tow vehicle.

Thanks so much for the advice. I decided against it! The generator is heavy and bulky but fits inside the entry door and will work there just fine! Much appreciated!