How To Carry A Generator On A Camper Trailer

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I am trying to see if its ok to cut and elongate the tongue of my camper trailer to be able to mount a generator on the tongue? Will it weaken the trailer itself? Will it change the weight allowed on the tongue?

asked by: Rebekah F

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Expert Reply:

I may have an option for you but It is not a good idea to cut the tongue of the camper and elongate it. It will affect the structural integrity and the tongue weight of the trailer especially if you add a generator to the tongue.

It sounds like you have a pole tongue but if you happen to have an A-frame trailer you can use Stromberg Carlson Trailer Tray Cargo Carrier for A-Frame Trailers - 300 lbs part # CC-255 to mount the generator above the propane tanks.

If you have a pole tongue trailer, you can use 24x27 TorkLift Lock and Load Maximum Security Cargo Tray for 2" Hitches 500 lbs part # TLA7752 which fits a 2" hitch and allows you to carry a generator. I have attached a video for your reference. If your camper does not have a hitch please let me know what you have and I can recommend a hitch.

expert reply by: Heather A

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Answer 1

If you can't place any weight on the trailer in any way that limits a lot of the options. Basically you'd have to decide if you could fit in in the interior or use a bunk like part #CC-255 as a platform on the tongue of the trailer.…

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Answer 2

It might make it a little more involved to get to the LP tanks, but the Stromberg Carlson Trailer Tray Cargo Carrier #CC-255 would only provide a slight interference if any at all. Basically, like the pictures indicate there will be a tray several…

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Answer 3

Functionally, using the Stromberg Carlson Trailer Tray Cargo Carrier for A-Frame Trailers, #CC-255 to mount propane tanks is workable. Although I caution that you ensure the propane tanks are at least as secured as the OEM positioning to minimize…

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Answer 4

The Stromberg Bunk Adapter part #CC-255 is a great solution for what you are looking for. This attaches to the frame members of your camper and gives you a platform up above the propane tanks to carry a generator. I attached a picture of this…

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Answer 5

The Mount-n-Lock GennyGo Generator and Cargo Carrier for RV Bumpers #MNT34FR is meant to be mounted on the bumper of your RV and cannot be mounted to the tongue of your trailer without some pretty extreme modification and fabrication. However there…

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Answer 6

If you wanted to mount a generator in the Torklift Lock and Load Generator Carrier at the front of a truck like your 2019 Ford F-250 you'd just need a front hitch installed on the truck. For that you'd just need the Draw Tite part…

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Answer 7

Adding the Stromberg Carlson Trailer Tray Cargo Carrier Item #CC-255 with your generator will add tongue weight to the front of the trailer. However; if you are using weight distribution, 100lbs, may not make that big of a difference. What I suggest…

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Answer 8

Easiest way to lock a generator to the Stromberg Bunk carrier part #CC-255 would be to run a cable lock like the part #8218DPS around the base of the bunk and then through the handles of the generator.

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Answer 9

As long as you have the generator secured on the Stromberg Carlson Trailer Tray Cargo Carrier, part #CC-255, you can run the generator while it is mounted on the carrier. If the generator needs to be grounded with a grounding rod it's probably…

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Answer 10

With the Stromberg Carlson Trailer Tray Cargo Carrier #CC-255 installed on your trailer you would still have enough room to turn on/off your propane tanks. You also would still be able to take the tanks off if you needed to as well. The tray will sit…

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Answer 11

I do have a possible solution for you but unfortunately there aren't any battery boxes available that will hold two 12V batteries and fit within a 21" length and 8" width. The closest thing we have is the TorkLift PowerArmor Locking…

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Answer 12

The Stromberg Carlson Trailer Tray Cargo Carrier for A-Frame Trailers - 300 lbs #CC-255 does have the angled front corners as you stated. The generator dimensions of 22.5 x 17.3 will have absolutely no issue with fit as the generator won't extend…

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