Storage rack on Tongue
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Topic: Storage rack on Tongue
Posted By: Seanl
Subject: Storage rack on Tongue
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2012 at 12:10pm
This one has been done before but I thought I would post a picture anyway. I was originally going to mount this basket on the back in the spare tire holder but then I heard that you cannot put that much weight back there so I modified it to put it on the tongue. It does not cut down my turning radius because the receiver for my hitch sticks out 6 inches past the back of my Jeep and the WHD hitch is long as well.  ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2012 at 1:28pm
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Your storage rack looks like it would be very usefull. Did you make the rack or did you buy it? I may be interested at some time to have one like it or similar. Thankyou for the idea. ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: Seanl
Date 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.
------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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Posted By: kmcmurph
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2012 at 1:48pm
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A nice little mod, gives you some extra real estate for a small tool box, an extra battery, etc. Nice job! ------------- Karl, Kerri and the hounds 2011 177, 04 Expedition 5.4L |
Posted By: Footslogger03
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2012 at 2:43pm
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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 ------------- Livin' the Dream ...'Slogger |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2012 at 7:09pm
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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.
------------- 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: Seanl
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2012 at 8:19pm
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. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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Posted By: dsmiths
Date 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  ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2012 at 9:47pm
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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. ------------- 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: bobberboy
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2016 at 5:44pm
| Where did you buy your basket? Thank you for the information. |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2016 at 7:57pm
 ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: Jazz trumpet
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2016 at 7:59am
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This is unbelievable! How do you water proof it? ------------- John and Marilyn 2016 Rpod 180 2001 Chevrolet Suburban |