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Hatchee · 08-10-2020, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Capt Beach

Updated finished Gen Tower and Locked down the Gen Set.

Mounted the rear bumper tool box. Man this thing really helped with the storage issue I was having. Also added about 150-200lbs to the rear bumper to offset the 150-175 lbs I added to the tongue with the tower and generator.

How did you re-enforce the bumpers attachment to the frame?

Hatchee · 08-10-2020, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Wrascal

Another FYI: a simple drill bit - run in to the locks key hole - will disable a typical cheap lock within just a few seconds of run time.

Locks only keep honest people honest.

Capt Beach · 08-10-2020, 07:21 AM

To answer questions posed so far.

Tow vehicle rating is 11,440 lbs. So OK here.

Tongue weight is still with 10-15%, it went from 565 lbs to about 715 lbs (dry weight is 5320)

The bumper is the thinner 3/16th wall frame mounted. I have placed 100-125 lbs max upon each frame rail. I think I am OK but will keep looking for a failure point and may consider upgrading the rear bumper.

I chose to go over the top with chains snugged down versus thru the handles. My thinking was if the just sawed thru the plastic handles they could walk the generator under the chains. Here they have to saw the ears off of it to do so then they will find that the frame is blind bolted to the tower. Yes locks keep honest people honest.

Hatchee · 08-10-2020, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Capt Beach

The bumper is the thinner 3/16th wall frame mounted. I have placed 100-125 lbs max upon each frame rail. I think I am OK but will keep looking for a failure point and may consider upgrading the rear bumper.

When you go over a bump as found at the end of most interstate bridges, you will add at least 50% more load to each frame rail. I strongly encourage you to have a welder add an angle iron attached to the frame. When it fails, you might not have an opportunity to make changes.

Cheers

Capt Beach · 08-10-2020, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Hatchee

When you go over a bump as found at the end of most interstate bridges, you will add at least 50% more load to each frame rail. I strongly encourage you to have a welder add an angle iron attached to the frame. When it fails, you might not have an opportunity to make changes.

Cheers

I think I will do that...peace of mind...

cruzn57 · 09-23-2020, 10:57 PM

I use this, , simple and works, I use a 1/2in cable, plastic coated, and HD lock
https://www.amazon.com/Yoursme-Gener...0923380&sr=8-6

Capt Beach · 09-24-2020, 11:17 AM

I used this bracket for the frame reinforcement

https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Product...06782912&psc=1

DirtRider · 09-24-2020, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by cruzn57

I use this, , simple and works, I use a 1/2in cable, plastic coated, and HD lock
https://www.amazon.com/Yoursme-Gener...0923380&sr=8-6

Almost all locking devices are more for peace of mind than anything. But now, cables can be dealt with very quietly, with a small, non-powered, concealable device.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rphMwxTr54

At least the chain requires bolt cutters, that are at least suspicious-looking when toting around. I still often use cables, too, but more and more often--I just use insurance and luck.