RV Hitch and Cargo Carrier Recommendations to Allow Transporting 190-lb Generator
Question:
i am wanting to put a hitch adapter on my 5th wheel and a cargo carrier so i can carry a 190lb. generator what would you suggest i use Thank you
asked by: Ralph B
Expert Reply:
We offer two varieties of trailer hitch receivers for use on RVs, the bolt-on 4 x 4 inch-bumper-mount type such as the Ultra-Fab 2-Inch Motor Home Trailer Hitch Receiver # UF35-946401 that you referenced, and the higher-capacity multi-fit frame-mount type like the Curt # C13701. I suggest you check your RV owner's manual for any guidance or restrictions regarding the use of bumper- or frame-mount hitches and accessories. For safety and capacity I suggest a frame-mount hitch for your application.
The potential concern with using a hitch-mount cargo carrier on your RV is that the rear of the carrier could come into contact with the ground when the RV is climbing out of a sharp dip in the road. The back of the RV will be closer to the ground at such times, and the cargo carrier will extend even further back.
For this reason I suggest a cargo carrier with an angled shank, such as the Curt # C18152 that offers 2-1/2-inches of rise, or the Curt # C18110 that offer 3-3/4-inches of rise.
You will need to ensure that the combined weight of the carrier you choose plus that of the generator does not exceed the limits of the hitch you install.
There are hitch adapters that can provide additional rise, such as the Curt # D-192, but it is important to note that all such adapters have the unavoidable side-effect of reducing your hitch capacity by 50-percent. This solution can be used only if the total carrier/generator weight remains within the reduced hitch capacity.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Adjustable Trailer Hitch Receiver - 18"-51" Wide - 2" Drop - Class III - 2"
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Frame Mount Hitch
- 18 - 51 Inch Wide Frame
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- Weld-On
- CURT
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19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 20 Inch Wide
- Standard Duty
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 48 Inch Long
- Class I
- Class II
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- CURT
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24x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 24 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 60 Inch Long
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- CURT
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Curt Dual Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches - 8" Extension
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Adapters
- Dual Hitch Adapter
- Hitch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 8 Inch Extension
- CURT
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Ultra-Fab 2" Motor Home Trailer Hitch Receiver for 4" x 4" Bumpers
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Bumper Mount Hitch
- 4 x 4 Inch Bumper
- 100 lbs TW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- Ultra-Fab Products
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