Carrier on back of Rood
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Topic: Carrier on back of Rood
Posted By: kevinkirk51
Subject: Carrier on back of Rood
Date Posted: 02 May 2026 at 2:08pm
| Has anyone put a cargo carrier on the back of a 171 Rpod. Any issues with towing? |
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Posted By: Rpod-Couple
Date Posted: 02 May 2026 at 2:26pm
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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. ------------- Steve & Elaine 2021 R-pod 2023 VW Atlas Cross Sport |
Posted By: gpokluda
Date Posted: 03 May 2026 at 7:44am
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! ------------- Gpokluda 2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Honda SCL500 |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 04 May 2026 at 6:12am
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You will reduce your tongue weight that could lead to towing problems causing your camper to sway more easily. ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018-2025) 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) 2023 Aliner Scout Lite Middle Tn |
Posted By: kevinkirk51
Date 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. |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 04 May 2026 at 5:35pm
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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. ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018-2025) 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) 2023 Aliner Scout Lite Middle Tn |
Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 05 May 2026 at 11:16am
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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 https://postimg.cc/HVnvP69Q">  https://postimg.cc/Y4Xh682C">  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 ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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