I am trying to find a solution to where to carry my portable generator. I do not have enough room in the bed of my truck to carry it there so I am considering buying a cargo hitch carrier. My Landmark has a class II hitch with a 1 1/4" receiver that is bolted and welded to the frame. I am not sure if this is strong enough to carry my 163LBS generator. I would have to use a adaptor to make the it work with the 2" cargo carrier. Anyone have a suggestion as to what to do?
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- Thread starter Jeff467
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danemayer
Well-known member
Hi Jeff467,
Welcome to the Heartland Owners Forum.
The 1-14" receiver is most assuredly not strong enough to support a 163 lb generator and the carrier. Most people find it flexes too much to reliably carry less than 100 lbs of bikes.
For a heavier load, you'll need to remove that receiver and either fabricate or purchase a 2" receiver that can be securely attached/welded to the frame.
Note that Lippert warrants the frame on your rig. If you have a frame problem at some point in the future, perhaps after the frame warranty expires, having added the 2" receiver, Lippert will not assist you.
Welcome to the Heartland Owners Forum.
The 1-14" receiver is most assuredly not strong enough to support a 163 lb generator and the carrier. Most people find it flexes too much to reliably carry less than 100 lbs of bikes.
For a heavier load, you'll need to remove that receiver and either fabricate or purchase a 2" receiver that can be securely attached/welded to the frame.
Note that Lippert warrants the frame on your rig. If you have a frame problem at some point in the future, perhaps after the frame warranty expires, having added the 2" receiver, Lippert will not assist you.
MIKEGELLO
Active Member
Hi Jeff467
I've mounted a curt class 3 hitch to my landmark. I modified the end brackets that came with the hitch so that I could bolt it to the outer frame lip. I've carried 4 bikes with no problems. Now I'm in process of reconfiguring the hitch so that I can carry my Honda generator and bike rack. I'll take pictures as I go.
Mike
I've mounted a curt class 3 hitch to my landmark. I modified the end brackets that came with the hitch so that I could bolt it to the outer frame lip. I've carried 4 bikes with no problems. Now I'm in process of reconfiguring the hitch so that I can carry my Honda generator and bike rack. I'll take pictures as I go.
Mike
Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn
Well-known member
I would not trust the 1.25" hitch at all. I would install a custom 2" receiver here's mine
https://heartlandowners.org/showthread.php/54076-Project-LM-365?p=439083&viewfull=1#post439083
My first choice on a Landmark which already has Generator prep ready to go. It is all wired up with transfer switch, control panel, everything but the gen and exhaust.
https://heartlandowners.org/showthread.php/54076-Project-LM-365?p=439083&viewfull=1#post439083
My first choice on a Landmark which already has Generator prep ready to go. It is all wired up with transfer switch, control panel, everything but the gen and exhaust.
Bob Vaughn
Well-known member
I had a fabricator come to my home and fabricate a H style frame mount and weld that to the back of my Big Country. It was not cheap. He used 2-1/4 inch steel tube and welded it it to the frame. It is really sturdy and I think it will stay on the back of my 5th wheel. I had a frame mount that was bolted to the frame but going thru Louisiana on I-10 just before Texas the rough road caused the 65 lb generator that I had back there ripped the bolts right out of the frame. So I spent the money.....
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