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04-07-2024, 06:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
Posts: 2,790
M.O.C. #22835
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Originally Posted by Blueblir
... When you did put them in the truck near the tailgate, I assume there were no clearance issues between them and the camper?
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The bed of my truck is deep enough I can close the Flip-Back cover and completely hide them. I have about a 1/4 inch clearance for the truck bed cover, but they fit with no problems. I have about 6 inches clearance between the bed rails of the truck and the bottom of the fifth wheel overhang. So, when the generators are inside the bed, I can close the cover and keep them out of site. I just don't like site seeing with them in the truck. That's another reason why they end up inside the camper. But for travel .... they travel very well in bed of the truck. Lots of clearance for the trailer.
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Originally Posted by Foldbak
Dutch where did you get that ramp?
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Believe it or not... Amazon! I like them because they do fold in half. They can hold (I think) 1500 pounds. But, they do have some spring-i-ness to them that takes some getting use to. They fit very nice in the bed of my pick up truck. There's enough clearance above my Barker Blue Sewer tote for them to fit (side-by-side) and still close the fip-back top. I keep the sewer tote closest to the front of the bed and that first section of fli-back cover is closed (laying down).
The other thing I was not aware of, of course ordering off the internet you're never sure what you are actually getting, is ... all the sharp edges. Those aluminum cut edges are sharp. They are made that way to grip what ever is being driven up or down the ramp. But, it's hard on the hands. It took a while to learn how to handle them safely.
The other thing I use the ramps for are for the dogs. They make a great dog ramp. One ramp by itself still affords room to walk up and down the steps. However, when we use it for a dog ramp, I have to throw a rug over them so the dogs' feet won't get hurt on those sharp edges. The ramp sits on the top step so the door will close. The dogs have to jump up only 1 step that way. We don't have older dogs any more, still young ones, so they don't have problems going up and down the steps. But they did work well for our older dogs when they had difficulty using steps.
So, the ramps get used for several things. They get used a home a lot too. They are great for loading things into the bed of the pick-up.
Foldback:
I like your cargo carrier in your photos above. Although my Montana has a factory hitch, attaching anything to the hitch and then loading it up will block my back door access storage area. I have a storage area across the entire back. This is where I carry all my "stuff" for setting up the camper.... electric cords, lumber for leveling, garden hoses. Blocking that door would mean unloading everything from the carrier first before I could access anything in the compartment. That's just too much work to do when initially setting up camp or when breaking camp. So, I've never been able to put a carrier there.... even though I have one I used on my previous travel trailer.
Without a storage area there, your's looks like it works very well. That's a nice set-up!
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04-10-2024, 01:18 PM
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#22
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: Green Cove Springs
Posts: 90
M.O.C. #33751
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If you can open up that front compartment you could install a slideout with a generator.
Checkout this video of what we did
https://youtu.be/RVB_UazYH7I?si=puS0Y090tJnPmZqt
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04-10-2024, 10:32 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2023
Location: Gj
Posts: 29
M.O.C. #33057
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jkxtreme
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That's a great idea. How do you route the exhaust?
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04-12-2024, 12:02 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2024
Location: Denver
Posts: 10
M.O.C. #33953
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Gen storage
I added a dual side sliding tray that fits my 4500 cummins gen. I use propane so when sliding out the tray to the max the exhaust points away from the trailer. I am careful to watch wind etc for fumes to come into the trailer. It resides next to my propane tank which has a y connector from the regulator and my power chord is about 8 feet away.
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04-12-2024, 04:27 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: Green Cove Springs
Posts: 90
M.O.C. #33751
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I had a 18" exhaust extension fabricated by a local welder. I bought an exhaust pipe from Amazon then had a new flange welded to it. The blower pushes the exhaust and heat away from the rv, so the exhaust extension only needs to 'steer' the exhaust flow so the air flow from the blower takes care of getting the fumes away. Here's a link to the extension I bought on Amazon....
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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04-12-2024, 09:44 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2023
Location: Gj
Posts: 29
M.O.C. #33057
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pburger
I added a dual side sliding tray that fits my 4500 cummins gen. I use propane so when sliding out the tray to the max the exhaust points away from the trailer. I am careful to watch wind etc for fumes to come into the trailer. It resides next to my propane tank which has a y connector from the regulator and my power chord is about 8 feet away.
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Cool idea
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04-13-2024, 11:02 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Coloma, Wisconsin
Posts: 209
M.O.C. #28036
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That Westinghouse generator on the rear rack pictured in #6 are from my setup. I run ratchet straps around frame and to rack and generator to assure nothing is flopping around loosely back there. My camera is facing down so I can assure all is well. 10,000 miles and I am still happy with my setup. I plug a 50 to 30 dogbone to a 10 foot 30 amp cord. Exhaust never been an issue and the minimal vibration doesn't bother me a bit. I have a PVC made tent cover that fits over the top when parked for rain allowing plenty of air to vent/cool
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2019 3121RL 35 ft., 2020 3500 Dodge Ram SRW, Cummins 6.7 HO, Air Bags - Air Lift BT Wireless Compressor, Coloma, Wisconsin
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04-13-2024, 12:47 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: Green Cove Springs
Posts: 90
M.O.C. #33751
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That's a sweet setup.
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05-22-2024, 10:14 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: Clayton
Posts: 2
M.O.C. #32923
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blueblir
I have 3250 without the generator prep package. Hence, no room in the nose to store the generator when traveling. I can put the generator in the very front of the truck bed, but because the camper electrical port is in the back left corner my cable won't reach it. In order to get the generator in and out of the truck I have to remove my hitch every time.
Where does everyone else keep the generator for easy plug in access? Easy loading and unloading?
Or do I just need to find a longer cable? If I do that I still have the issue of loading and unloading the generator every time we camp.
Any ideas, or suggestions?
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I just added a new shore connection to the front and disconnected the rear.
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05-28-2024, 12:06 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 181
M.O.C. #23433
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We took out the Gen prep and installed a sliding tray for the generator. Ran separate 30 amp cord from transfer switch. Works great. Out of the weather and securely out of sight. If you don't have the gen prep you may not have a transfer switch. Turn on the generator and the transfer switch changes over to the generator. We can run both AC's with this.
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05-28-2024, 04:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,590
M.O.C. #30417
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Nice install
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05-28-2024, 04:54 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: Green Cove Springs
Posts: 90
M.O.C. #33751
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Nice job
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05-28-2024, 05:38 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Granger TX
Posts: 2,598
M.O.C. #21044
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Route66Rambler
We took out the Gen prep and installed a sliding tray for the generator. Ran separate 30 amp cord from transfer switch. Works great. Out of the weather and securely out of sight. If you don't have the gen prep you may not have a transfer switch. Turn on the generator and the transfer switch changes over to the generator. We can run both AC's with this.
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What did you use to anchor the tray to the frame (middle photo)?
It looks like plywood bolted - but how many layers? Or did you build a frame?
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2019 Chevy 3500 High Country DRW
2018 Montana 3921FB
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05-28-2024, 06:02 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: Green Cove Springs
Posts: 90
M.O.C. #33751
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I built a box frame. (1/2" plywood on both sides of a 2x4 laid flat). i then drilled the pan and the 2x4's then simply ran 1/4" stainless bolts through and used large flat washers and nylok nuts to make sure it doesn't come loose. I have about a dozen bolts installed like that. No issues so far.
(fingers crossed)
Did you watch our video which describes the installation.
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05-29-2024, 09:24 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 181
M.O.C. #23433
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Made a wood frame and bolted into place. 3/4” plywood for the tray.
Used these rails from eTrailer. If you do not have the generator prep, you may need to add lower rails/supports for the upper supporting platform.
http://www.etrailer.com/RV-Cargo-Sli.../LC370793.html
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05-29-2024, 10:27 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: Green Cove Springs
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M.O.C. #33751
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Looks like a winner to me.
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05-29-2024, 10:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Granger TX
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M.O.C. #21044
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Route66Rambler
Made a wood frame and bolted into place. 3/4” plywood for the tray.
Used these rails from eTrailer. If you do not have the generator prep, you may need to add lower rails/supports for the upper supporting platform.
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I think I see some metal ledges that you bolted your plywood to (red line highlights - but I would need to go look again to make sure). Are those ledges part of the genny prep?
I do not have genny prep - and honestly - I don't think I have those ledges.
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2019 Chevy 3500 High Country DRW
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06-03-2024, 12:03 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 181
M.O.C. #23433
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikendebbie
I think I see some metal ledges that you bolted your plywood to (red line highlights - but I would need to go look again to make sure). Are those ledges part of the genny prep?
I do not have genny prep - and honestly - I don't think I have those ledges.
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You are correct, those ledges are from the generator prep. As I stated above, if you do not have the generator prep, you may need to add additional structure underneath the wood the for the rails. That should not be hard to do.
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06-03-2024, 12:56 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Charleston
Posts: 488
M.O.C. #23094
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You guys have come up with some great ways to carry your Gennys. Our Honda 2200 stays in a storage compartment at all times. It never leaves the camper. Our Honda 3000 is carried on the rear hitch hauler when we know we're going to need to run our AC's. We are prone to power outages at home and also use the 3000 for home back up or I would copy your guys ideas and mount on sliding tray.
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06-03-2024, 02:02 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2024
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 40
M.O.C. #33894
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I have the Generator Prep on my rig. There's a starter switch, hour meter, and oil sensor in the closet, a Southwest Transfer Switch in the large bay, and a wire with a connector in the ginny bay. Can I just buy the gen set and do it myself or do techs have to do it and run muffler out the bottom? Any help appreciated!
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