Mounting a cargo rack to rear metal plate on 199ML
I have a Champion, gasoline-powered inverter/generator that I would like to mount on the rear of the trailer for transporting the inverter (there being no other place that makes sense on the 199ML). I have a steel mesh cargo rack that attaches to a class 3 receiver but plan to refashion it to allow mounting it to the rear metal plate that now 'serves' in place of a bumper.
I doubt the steel piece is strong enough to support the inverter (95 Lbs +/-) plus the steel mesh cargo rack, due to the torque that will be applied to the mounting point(s). Although it would add to the overall torque, I have also thought of moving the spare wheel and tire to an outboard location on the cargo rack and fashioning an angular support 'strap' between the outboard edge of the cargo rack and the original spare wheel's mounting location. I assume there must be a framing connection for the spare tire mount in the rear wall?
Yeah, I know. Crazy. I will appreciate suggestions, however.
Thank you.
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