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Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 06-21-2012, 01:28 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
Re: Hitch Mount Generator

The EU3000IS is very nice......... 134 lbs. though.
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 06-20-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
Re: Hitch Mount Generator

I'd go with Honda EU2000 (1600 running watts) at 46lbs and maybe 20 lbs of fuel. So about 70 lbs.
The idea would be to transfer as much of the weight as you can back to the center of the rear when...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 06-20-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
Re: Hitch Mount Generator

Local guy has quoted me $165 to weld together a swing-away hitch mounted generator carrier.
I might just go ahead with it.
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 06-16-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
Re: Hitch Mount Generator

I saw this swing out generator carrier on The Yahoo Honda EU2000 page:
https://groups.yahoo.com/group/Honda_EU2 ... =1&dir=asc...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 05-13-2007, 04:59 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
Thanks Ron. It looks better in the photos. In...

Thanks Ron. It looks better in the photos. In "real life" it looks like a big box on the back of my rig :D :D :D
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 05-13-2007, 04:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
Door with 2 locks: ...

Door with 2 locks:

https://www.classbforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_1198_0_98eb8ff7439b740f0fe247a4b99f873b.jpg
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 05-12-2007, 02:29 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
The box is pretty well finished now. Door is on...

The box is pretty well finished now. Door is on with two locks.

I plan to wash and wax my RT this weekend then I'll mount the box on the hitch. I need to go for a few "test" drives to make sure...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-23-2007, 03:48 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
Yes, I want to try running it in the box. Right...

Yes, I want to try running it in the box. Right now, I'll start the generator, plug in shore power and slide the gen back in. The 30 amp cord will just fit (I widened the opening a little).

I...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-22-2007, 09:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
A few more photos: ...

A few more photos:

https://www.classbforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_1131_0_7a0308d7f561ab05074f3b73a245acad.jpg
...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-21-2007, 05:06 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
Dang, this box is taking forever to build. I was...

Dang, this box is taking forever to build. I was going to cut an access panel in one side but I'll skip that. I cut a vent hole tonight with a jigsaw and the cut wasn't good enough for a door. It...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-19-2007, 05:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
The box is taking shape! ...

The box is taking shape!

https://www.classbforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_1112_0_99f7c0e676757333b36eec469840e4c0.jpg
...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-16-2007, 01:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
https://www.classbforum.com/attachments/photobucket...

https://www.classbforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_1099_0_6b760b4b511bbafb580a61c14fbc6e4e.jpg
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-16-2007, 01:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
Whew! Looks like it will slide back far enough to...

Whew! Looks like it will slide back far enough to open the door. I probably will only have 1" clearance as the door passes the corner of the box!
...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-15-2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
Well, I've made a start :) Here's my...

Well, I've made a start :)

Here's my generator:

https://www.classbforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_1095_0_1c9b51923b3b6ffc4f9487835903d075.jpg

and my Dremel with a great quick lock...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-12-2007, 01:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
Yes, swing away mounted on the right side would...

Yes, swing away mounted on the right side would be perfect. It would balance the hitch load also - tire on the left, generator on the right.

It would have to be custom made. I'll have to think...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-10-2007, 08:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
Thanks for the link. That is interesting.

Thanks for the link. That is interesting.
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-02-2007, 10:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
Thanks for the info - I didn't know that. I...

Thanks for the info - I didn't know that. I thought it was gravity/suction.

Maybe my idea won't work then. Basically, I had hoped to use the van's fuel tank as an extended run tank. People use...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-01-2007, 03:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
I am going ahead with this hitch mount generator...

I am going ahead with this hitch mount generator project. It's not inexpensive but it may end up costing 50% of what my dealer wanted for an under mounted Onan. That said it is still a lot of...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-20-2007, 02:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
https://www.classbforum.com/attachments/photobucket...

https://www.classbforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_918_0_ed0dc444f7f0bc36885e7bc946eac93b.jpg

I found an aluminum box online that will fit the generator and still give me about 18"x24"x23"...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-17-2007, 04:54 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
My wife doesn't like it so much either...

My wife doesn't like it so much either ................. :D

I entered my Canadian address on ETrailer.com and it said .99 cent shipping also. :shock:
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-17-2007, 01:37 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
$499.95 at...

$499.95 at https://www.reese-hitches.com/rola-cargo-carrier.htm

Have you seen a better price anywhere?

I think the Rola looks a bit better than the Gear Deck.

Here's the Gear Deck on a van:
...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-16-2007, 05:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
Spring project is still on hold. I've decided go...

Spring project is still on hold. I've decided go with the 4 springs I have but keep the option to add two more. One other forum member wants to add springs on his. I can't wait to see or hear of...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-16-2007, 01:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
I decided to buy a Boliy Pro3600SI generator on...

I decided to buy a Boliy Pro3600SI generator on eBay.

I really like these features:

3000 watts rated output (maximum output 3300W)
30 A RV Receptacle
Noise Level: 53 dB at idle to 58 dB...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-09-2007, 08:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
I've given up on the Stowaway 2 - just too much...

I've given up on the Stowaway 2 - just too much $$$ to buy it and get it to Canada :cry:

I'm looking at the ROLA Adventure System Carrier instead - a few hundred less for me.

I've really been...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 02-26-2007, 02:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,307
Posted By markopolo
I got my Lund Do-It-Yourself Hitch Mount. ...

I got my Lund Do-It-Yourself Hitch Mount.

https://www.classbforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_814_0_77440bc016c6c05c5bc58b404376d4e3.jpg
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