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09-18-2014, 12:10 PM
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New Rear Racks for Generators and Bikes
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Paul "Poppy" Cervone
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09-18-2014, 12:23 PM
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How does Woody keep his hat on?
Oh yeah nice set up, do you have it fixed so that both generators are in tandem and power the 30amp side of the rv or 50 amp? or will one run the AC unit?
And do you get into trouble on the left coast state covering up you license tag with the genny?
thx,
randy
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09-18-2014, 12:25 PM
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Very impressive work....
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09-18-2014, 12:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by byrdr1
How does Woody keep his hat on?
Oh yeah nice set up, do you have it fixed so that both generators are in tandem and power the 30amp side of the rv or 50 amp? or will one run the AC unit?
And do you get into trouble on the left coast state covering up you license tag with the genny?
thx,
randy
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Woody's hat is held on with a tie wrap
I am reversing the bracket so the license plate will actually be above the light. I'll get a picture up once it's done.
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2015 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS
2011 Cougar High Country 299RKS - SOLD
2007 Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison CC 4x4
2007 Corvette Z51
2009 Cadillac CTS
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09-18-2014, 01:19 PM
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Here you go:
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09-18-2014, 01:24 PM
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I'm still waiting to see the bikes
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09-18-2014, 01:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by byrdr1
Oh yeah nice set up, do you have it fixed so that both generators are in tandem and power the 30amp side of the rv or 50 amp? or will one run the AC unit?
thx,
randy
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Oops, I missed this part.
Our trailer is a 30amp. Unfortunately we bought this trailer when Keystone fist came out with the Cougar High Country. They didn't offer 50amp units in that first year nor did they put a vent in the bedroom ceiling. I had though of adding a separate circuit and a BR A/C but I never pulled the trigger.
In any case, I can run the 2 EU2000 generators in parallel so I can get roughly 3,500 watts and it powers the A/C and everything else quite nicely.
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2015 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS
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2007 Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison CC 4x4
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09-18-2014, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by bsmith0404
I'm still waiting to see the bikes
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Impatient fellows
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09-18-2014, 02:07 PM
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Looks great Poppy, My only comment other than "good job" would be to ask if you have some way to cover the generators to protect them from rain/mud and especially from "prying eyes" ??? It would be very frustrating to stop at a WalMart for milk and bread and come back out to generators missing Honda doesn't really have a "thief proof" way to secure them..... Otherwise, I'm impressed, when will you be in Michigan to do mine <wink> LOL
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09-18-2014, 04:00 PM
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My question, is just how much weight can you put on the rear bumper? I thought about adding a rack, maybe a bike rack, never thought of two racks with bikes in between. Nice.
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09-18-2014, 05:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JRTJH
Looks great Poppy, My only comment other than "good job" would be to ask if you have some way to cover the generators to protect them from rain/mud and especially from "prying eyes" ??? It would be very frustrating to stop at a WalMart for milk and bread and come back out to generators missing Honda doesn't really have a "thief proof" way to secure them..... Otherwise, I'm impressed, when will you be in Michigan to do mine LOL
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Each generator has it's own chain which is padlocked to the tray and then the entire tray is covered with a black vinyl BBQ cover.
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Originally Posted by Richard6959
My question, is just how much weight can you put on the rear bumper? I thought about adding a rack, maybe a bike rack, never thought of two racks with bikes in between. Nice.
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Nothing is on the rear bumper. There are 3 receiver tubes passing through the stock bumper, just for looks, that are welded to a whole "H" frame welded into the trailer's frame.
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Paul "Poppy" Cervone
2015 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS
2011 Cougar High Country 299RKS - SOLD
2007 Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison CC 4x4
2007 Corvette Z51
2009 Cadillac CTS
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09-18-2014, 06:35 PM
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Another awesome job Poppy. I've been contemplating a way to set up my 4500 on a rack for the same purpose. I have a lift that puts it in my truck behind the hitch, and it work fine, but have to then run two cables to reach it as my electric comes out the back end. I'll get it done, you inspire me to do so.
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09-18-2014, 07:01 PM
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Nice set up, nice bikes as well. Our entire family has Specialized, Allez, Dolce, Sirrus, and Vita. Best bikes we have ever owned.
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09-18-2014, 07:49 PM
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Nice job! looks professional! Another question, is there any vibrations that carry into the trailer?
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09-18-2014, 09:02 PM
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Looks great Poppy! Where do you wrap or stick your 30 amp cord when your traveling on the road with the AC on?
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09-19-2014, 03:02 AM
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Clean looking job!
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09-19-2014, 05:30 AM
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Poopy,
Great job as always..
Thanks on the Woody's hat I see the wire tie now and running the gens in tandem for your power needs..and flipping the tag holder so you dont get into trouble..
enjoy your trip/s!
randy
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09-19-2014, 07:04 AM
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Thanks everyone for the kind comments.
A couple answers / comments:
Absolutely love our Specialized bikes. We've had many bikes over the years and these are our best so far (in their price range).
I just set this up yesterday so I haven't rigged a way to carry the electrical cord while moving but I don't really know if I'll ever be doing that. The idea is if we are stopping somewhere on the road for a while, like to tour something, we can run generators for the A/C for the dog but then I would shut them off before we move along. Our puppy rides in the truck when we are underway.
As far as vibration in the trailer when the gens are running goes, I'm sure there will be some. I had them running yesterday but failed to go in the trailer . I may do that today. I don't expect it to be much though. Especially if the trailer is level and secured with stabilizers and SteadyFast system, etc. If it were too much and we were camping I would merely set them on the ground while we are on site.
Yosemitebob, I'm sure yours would come out even better. Take your stairs for example
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Paul "Poppy" Cervone
2015 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS
2011 Cougar High Country 299RKS - SOLD
2007 Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison CC 4x4
2007 Corvette Z51
2009 Cadillac CTS
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09-19-2014, 09:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Poppy's 5th Wheel
Thanks everyone for the kind comments.
Yosemitebob, I'm sure yours would come out even better. Take your stairs for example
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But you are doing all the work my friend, I look at yours and go from there
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2015 Four Winds Super C, Class C Motorhome
4 - 100w mono solar panels with MPPT40 to charge four 6v batteries with 440amp hours.
Progressive Industries HW50c surge protector
1800 / 3600 inverter with auto transfer switch,
The bosses: My wife and two Labradoddles 80 lbs each
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09-21-2014, 03:24 PM
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weight limit
I run a Cougar 322QBS and the rear slideout bumper has a tag that states weight limit 200ib. I talked to Keystone customer service and they replied with 150 ib so my best guess is somewhere in this range. I'm assuming your trailer is setup similar to mne
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