Mods

[Gene Boyd]

I added this for more storage and to carry a generator.

 

[Siamese]

Looks kind of scary. How did you tie it into the frame? Also, it looks like you have additional space for more stuff back there, and a hitch receiver for even more weight (!!!). What happens to your tongue weight when you have it fully loaded?

 

[bankr63]

It's a neat idea, and looks pretty sturdy. I would suggest moving the lights and plate to the new "bumper". They look like they are obscured by the deck which I think can cause issues in some states.

 

[Scott91370]

I'm looking at doing something similar on mine. I really want it for things that will stay packed but don't want to leave in the camper like chairs and maybe a portable shade. When I did the flooring on mine I added about 50lbs to the front. I decided I didn't want the aluminum support to bend again so I used a piece of 4" angle as support and a few other odds and ends.

 

[Gene Boyd]

Looks kind of scary. How did you tie it into the frame? Also, it looks like you have additional space for more stuff back there, and a hitch receiver for even more weight (!!!). What happens to your tongue weight when you have it fully loaded?

It is bolted to the "C" shape of the frame (of trailer) with five 5/16 fine thread grade 8 bolts. The frame is 2x4 1/8 steel tube. Cross braces are 2x2 1/8 steel tube.The hitch is for bicycle rack only. Have not checked tongue weight. It was pulled several hundred miles and no problems. However I did not have the generator loaded. I plan on checking tongue weight when warm weather arrives.