Rpod 179 Hitch-Mount Cargo Box Question
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Topic: Rpod 179 Hitch-Mount Cargo Box Question
Posted By: samiam2
Subject: Rpod 179 Hitch-Mount Cargo Box Question
Date Posted: 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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Posted By: Outbound
Date 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. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2015 at 6:36pm
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 ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date 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 - http://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Cargo-Carrier/Rola/59502.html But to be clear, not for the back of the pod. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: retireclose
Date 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=  ------------- Gary and Jill Winters Bella Golden Retriever 2014 Silverado 1500 2015 R-Pod 179 -(SOLD) 
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Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2015 at 8:52am
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. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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