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samiam2 
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Joined: 16 Oct 2014 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 23 |
 Topic: Rpod 179 Hitch-Mount Cargo Box QuestionPosted: 28 Apr 2015 at 3:29pm |
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Since the RPod179 outside storage space is tiny. The Rdome takes up 90% of the space. The hitch for the spare tire has a capacity is 150lbs max. I've removed the spare tire rack. I want to order a cargo box to carry the Rdome, outside rug, and visor. Does anyone have any thoughts on if this a good or a bad idea? I want to order this: Thule 665C Transporter Combi Hitch-Mount Cargo Box From amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Thule-665C-Transporter-Combi-Hitch-Mount/dp/B00152VYLQ/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1430247868&sr=8-16&keywords=hitch+cargo Life's too dynamic to sit still - Go Podding! |
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Outbound
podders Helping podders - pHp 
Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767 |
Posted: 28 Apr 2015 at 6:18pm |
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Leverage.
I want you to walk five miles with a gallon jug of milk in your hand. Would you rather carry it with your arm sticking straight out? Or, would you prefer to carry it close to your body? Physics are the same on your hitch. The spare tire holder (or bike rack) holds the weight vertically and very close to the trailer. A cargo hitch box allows the weight to be further away. My advice is: be careful what you're doing. If you decide to go with some sort of hitch box, make sure that the weight (*all* of it) is held close to the trailer. |
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Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150
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fwunder
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Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
Posted: 28 Apr 2015 at 6:36pm |
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Out of sight, out of mind, bouncing down the road.
 I would suggest putting a large sign on the back of your Pod - "Stay 300 Feet Back." Unless you considerably beef up the frame and hitch, I would recommend against it. If storage space is a problem, you would be much better off with a TV rooftop carrier, in my opinion. fred |
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2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp 
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 28 Apr 2015 at 8:46pm |
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Ditto to the above. Plus you would get more utility for much less money with a cargo tray. Just one example: http://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Cargo-Carrier/Rola/59502.html
But to be clear, not for the back of the pod.
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retireclose
Groupie 
Joined: 19 Jan 2014 Location: Michigan Online Status: Offline Posts: 50 |
Posted: 29 Apr 2015 at 8:02am |
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This works great attached to the A-frame between the Pod and propane tank. http://www.lowes.com/pd_209694-76354-73011279_4294607866__?productId=1059339&Ns=p_product_qty_sales_dollar|1&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNs%3Dp_product_qty_sales_dollar%7C1&facetInfo=  |
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Gary and Jill Winters
Bella Golden Retriever 2014 Silverado 1500 2015 R-Pod 179 -(SOLD) 
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Seanl
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Joined: 19 Sep 2011 Location: Fredericton NB Online Status: Offline Posts: 633 |
Posted: 29 Apr 2015 at 8:52am |
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I did this to carry my Genset but I could have gone with a box to carry other stuff instead. This is a cargo tray designed to go in a receiver hitch bolted to the a frame. You could put a box there without moving the LP bottle if it was narrow enough.
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Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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Rpod 179 Hitch-Mount Cargo Box Question