Can a Cargo Carrier be Used on a Bumper Mount Hitch to Carry Generators on an RV
Question:
Was thinking of mounting this on my Surveyor travel trailer bumper. The manufacturer says bumper can support a bike carrier. If I use a bolt on receiver on the bumper how far will the carrier be away from the bumper. My intentions are to use carrier only for 2 2000 watt Yamaha generators and maybe a lawn chair or 2. Thank you
asked by: Gayle B
Expert Reply:
If you plan on carrying generators I would not use a bumper mounted hitch. The fact that the bumper is rated for a bike carrier says to me that you don't want to put anything else on it. A loaded bike carrier isn't all that heavy. But a cargo carrier with generators on it can create a lot of stress. A frame mounted hitch should be used. I included a link to the frame mount RV hitches we carry.
Regarding how far out the basket would be on a bumper mounted hitch it depends on the hitch. Many of them, the ones that clamp around the bumper with u-bolts, have the pin hole about in the middle of the bumper. The Curt carrier measures 6 inches from the center of the pin hole to the nearest edge of the carrier. So 6 minus half the width of the bumper.
If you go with a frame mounted hitch you will probably need a carrier with a longer shank to clear the bumper. Pro Series carrier # 63153 measure 12-3/4 inches from the center of the pin hole to the nearest part of the carrier.
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24x60 Reese Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
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- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 24 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 60 Inch Long
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22-1/2x49 Curt Cargo Carrier - 2" Hitches - Aluminum - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 22-1/2 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 49 Inch Long
- Aluminum
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