Raer Hitch 182G
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Topic: Raer Hitch 182G
Posted By: John & Kris
Subject: Raer Hitch 182G
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2012 at 8:21am
 We have a question. Does anyone know how much the Rear Hitch on the 182G will hold? We are thinking of putting a small rack that could hold a generator and a small gas can.Or does anyone know whol to contact at FR R.Pod either via e-mail or phone to ask? Many thanks John ------------- John.Kris & "Sarah" our Golden Aiken SC "12 R.Pod 182G TV "12 Lexus GX460 |
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Posted By: tpierce220
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2012 at 10:10am
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My understanding is that rear hitch was designed to hold bikes, but I don't know if it will support everything you want to put back there. The only email contact I have is from Susan who works in the warranty area, but she may be able to give you an answer: sthornburg@forestriverinc.com Tim ------------- Adventures with ¡Podtástic!--Life in a Forest River RPod 182G with Tim and Louis and our two cats, Desi and Lucy. Check our website at http://podtastic.info for information on our journeys. |
Posted By: TIDALWAVE
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2012 at 11:05am
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A couple of threads from last year discussed how much the rear hitch could tolerate: a couple of bikes plus the bike rack. Several owners talked about having a local welding shop install a completely new hitch with a much higher rating. I remember one owner who found that his Pod hitch was starting to crack even tho' he only hauled a couple of bikes. I haul my bikes and Pod tire in the rear of my PU. I don't trust the Pod hitch. Barely able to carry my Pod Tire, if that. ------------- TIDALWAVE |
Posted By: John & Kris
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2012 at 11:12am
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Thanks for the responses. I will try to contact FR: R.Pod people and also take it to a hitch shop for an evaluation. Just thought it would be a great place to store a generator. John ------------- John.Kris & "Sarah" our Golden Aiken SC "12 R.Pod 182G TV "12 Lexus GX460 |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2012 at 11:33am
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About 75 pounds - vertical (not cantilevered).
If you're looking to carry a generator, how about on the tongue? I remember (quite a while ago) someone had the same idea as you and then discovered how little the rear hitch can hold. Instead, they removed their propane tank, mounted a carrier rack directly on the tongue and reinstalled the propane tank on the rack. There was enough room on the rack to carry their generator too. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2012 at 3:18pm
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Outbound's suggestion would be the better option. As Tidalwave remembered, you will have to reinforce the pod's rear hitch if you want to apply additional leverage and weight to it.
I suggest that you not permanently mount your generator. During use you'll want to get it off of the frame (which will transmit vibration into the pod) and as far away as possible to cut down on noise. I also highly recommend the Yamaha and Honda inverter-generators since they are very gas-efficient and quiet, but some of the smaller models will not run the pod's A/C or microwave. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: John & Kris
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2012 at 5:41pm
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Thanks Doug We have had Honds in te past but am leaning more towrsd the Yamaha in the futur...perhaps if we get a truck put it in the bed. Thanks for the the ieads and help. John ------------- John.Kris & "Sarah" our Golden Aiken SC "12 R.Pod 182G TV "12 Lexus GX460 |
Posted By: rid415
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2012 at 9:10pm
| yah thats good plan |
Posted By: rid415
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2012 at 9:11pm
| plus the truck holds more |