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Old 04-25-2024, 12:43 PM   #1
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Rear Receiver Hitch for Generator

Has anyone found a heavy duty platform that will hold a 7500 watt generator? The last one I bought from Harbor Freight came apart in no time.
 
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Old 04-25-2024, 04:07 PM   #2
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Best would be to have one built & mounted solid I've seen those receiver ones flopping around going down the road.
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Old 04-25-2024, 06:56 PM   #3
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Agree. Or buy another and then modify/reinforce it.
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Old 04-26-2024, 07:04 AM   #4
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Check out auctions, yard sales, and estate sales in your area. If you can find an older one, it will probably be well made and has already stood the test of time. They don't make them like they use to.

If you buy new, you are going to have to pay the price for a good sturdy one. Or, have one built from scratch from someone, or some company that does welding. If you have one custom built, you can specify the exact size you need.

Here is a recent post about generator cargo carriers. There are some good ideas here:

Click here.

I think the general conscious is to have one mounted or fixed to the frame. Instead of using the receiver hitch in the middle. Affix one that has the receiver on both ends. It will be much more stable and stronger.
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Alternate method generator installation

Check out this method of installing a generator...
https://youtu.be/RVB_UazYH7I?si=DcZQOtp_IJBfv-J2
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