Mounting generator on Rpod
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Topic: Mounting generator on Rpod
Posted By: Megan
Subject: Mounting generator on Rpod
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2016 at 9:06pm
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We purchased an eu3000is Honda generator for our 2010 R-pod and want to make a frame for it to mount on the rear of the rig. A mod has been made already where the tire was removed and a storage box bolted to the frame, so removing the box and widening the existing framework doesn't look like it would be too difficult to achieve. However, both my hubby and I want to make sure the added 150lbs weighing down the back isn't going to create a towing problem.
Any advice, feedback, comments would be appreciated, as we want safety first. ------------- Meg & Ken |
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Posted By: JandL
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2016 at 10:26pm
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You might want to look at my post on the dynamics of towing and the problems of having to much weight to the front or rear of the trailer and how it affects sway (yaw)
http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7315 Here is a good YouTube video on Caravan Stability Studies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFzrWHTG5e8 ------------- JandL 2013 Honda Ridgeline 2012 177 2 Paynes in a Pod |
Posted By: Megan
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2016 at 10:33pm
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Thank you! We will look these over carefully. ------------- Meg & Ken |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2016 at 10:38pm
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In addition to Jandl's points I would add that mounting 150# on the moment arm necessary for the generator is a really bad idea. The back end of a trailer is a very harsh environment dynamically. The bouncing encountered there amplifies any road bump like the end of a bull whip. I would expect the bumper to fail and fall off pretty quickly with the obvious results. The original RPOD bumper specification was for 150# max right on the bumper and that was a reach. I believe FR has backed off on that now.
------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2016 at 12:15am
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Plus there is the problem of vibration and noise with it mounted directly to the pod and also so close. For these reasons I carry mine on the front of our TV. http://rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3689 - http://rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3689 A downside is it does block some airflow (but not visibility) so the engine runs warmer. ------------- 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: marwayne
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2016 at 12:40am
 ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: MDPaddlersPod
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2016 at 8:47am
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TechnTrek, would you please post a pic of your generator on the front of your TV. I have the same Honda 3000is generator and have been trying to figure out where to tow it. Thanks, Jim. ------------- MDPaddlersPod 2017 RPod 179 2002 Silverado1500 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2016 at 10:51am
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see the link I posted above.
Note marwayne's solution (above) includes using a jack to raise the generator off of the frame when in-use, which takes care of a lot of the vibration. I'm debating testing something similar on the back of my camper. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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