Storage rack on Tongue

This one has been done before but I thought I would post a picture anyway. I was originally going to mount this basket on the back in the spare tire holder but then I heard that you cannot put that much weight back there so I modified it to put it on the tongue.  It does not cut down my turning radius because the receiver for my hitch sticks out 6 inches past the back of my Jeep and the WHD hitch is long as well. 

I bought the rack it is designed to go in a receiver hitch. I Modified it put putting steel C channel on top of the A frame of the tongue and bolting that to the rack. I then used U Bolts to attach the whole thing to the A frame. I then attached the propane rack and the battery box to the cargo rack. My generator fits between the Propane and the battery. Here is another picture that shows the steel rails I added.

I like it !!

I took a much more basic approach and attached 2 of the Group 27 plastic battery boxes to the arms of the trailer, just behind the propane tank. I store some bungees and the wooden blocks for the hitch pole and 4 stabilizing jacks.

Your system has a LOT more utility. Plus, I may have to remove mine to attach the bars for the WDH/Stabilizer we are about to get :-(

MJ

Originally posted by techntrek Very nice.  With your TV you probably don't have to worry about overloading on the tongue weight.  That kind of outside storage would be really useful at times.

Thanks.  Took a few tries to get it the right size.  The more pics, all the better, let's see yours!

I always grab one of our wireless thermometers and throw the wireless part inside the fridge.  Going down the road and in camp it makes it easy to keep an eye on the temp.