R-pod Owners Forum : Carrier on back of Rood https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Carrier on back of Rood Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 04:33:15 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 11:16:16 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=16434 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Carrier on back of Rood : I (actually a welder I hired)added... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16434&PID=155500#155500 Author: Pod People
Subject: 16434
Posted: 05 May 2026 at 11:16am

I (actually a welder I hired)added a 2" receiver at the rear of our 179. I also added an additional cross frame member from side to side and several triangles to help stabilize the receiver. Here is a e pictures
I have used it for a bike rack for about 5 years with no problems.
send me a private  email through the forum and I can send you more pictures and details
Vann
]]> Tue, 05 May 2026 11:16:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16434&PID=155500#155500 Carrier on back of Rood : I remember on this website someone... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16434&PID=155495#155495 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 16434
Posted: 04 May 2026 at 5:35pm

I remember on this website someone has done it but don't remember who or what model R-pod they had. When we had our r-pod 171 I thought about it and if I had a welder I probably would have.]]> Mon, 04 May 2026 17:35:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16434&PID=155495#155495 Carrier on back of Rood : I plan on welding a 2" receiver... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16434&PID=155492#155492 Author: kevinkirk51
Subject: 16434
Posted: 04 May 2026 at 12:59pm

I plan on welding a 2" receiver hitch on the back instead of the little toy one on there. I do understand the weight issue as far as the tongue goes. My plan would be to load the camper with my heavy items normally reserved for the bed of my truck. Put them all forward so I offset the weight off the back. Your concerns are my concerns as far as tail heavy of course. Has anyone actually done this. ]]> Mon, 04 May 2026 12:59:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16434&PID=155492#155492 Carrier on back of Rood : You will reduce your tongue weight... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16434&PID=155489#155489 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 16434
Posted: 04 May 2026 at 6:12am

   You will reduce your tongue weight that could lead to towing problems causing your camper to sway more easily.]]> Mon, 04 May 2026 06:12:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16434&PID=155489#155489 Carrier on back of Rood : Originally posted by kevinkirk51Has... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16434&PID=155488#155488 Author: gpokluda
Subject: 16434
Posted: 03 May 2026 at 7:44am

Originally posted by kevinkirk51

Has anyone put a cargo carrier on the back of a 171 Rpod. Any issues with towing?

As you research carriers and such, remember that anything hanging off the back of the camper, any camper for that matter, is subject to more vibration and jarring forces than if it were attached to a vehicle. That's why some bicycle carriers are rated for RV use and others not. Best of luck and have a great summer of camping!
]]> Sun, 03 May 2026 07:44:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16434&PID=155488#155488 Carrier on back of Rood : Forest River states a maximum... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16434&PID=155487#155487 Author: Rpod-Couple
Subject: 16434
Posted: 02 May 2026 at 2:26pm

Forest River states a maximum of 100 lbs on the class one hitch that holds the spare tire and its bracket. You have to take into account the weight of the carrier plus cargo placed on it stay under 100 lbs.]]> Sat, 02 May 2026 14:26:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16434&PID=155487#155487 Carrier on back of Rood : Has anyone put a cargo carrier... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16434&PID=155486#155486 Author: kevinkirk51
Subject: 16434
Posted: 02 May 2026 at 2:08pm

Has anyone put a cargo carrier on the back of a 171 Rpod. Any issues with towing?]]> Sat, 02 May 2026 14:08:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16434&PID=155486#155486