Can a Cargo Carrier be Used on a Bumper Mount Hitch to Carry Generators on an RV  

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If you plan on carrying generators I would not use a bumper mounted hitch. The fact that the bumper is rated for a bike carrier says to me that you don't want to put anything else on it. A loaded bike carrier isn't all that heavy. But a cargo carrier with generators on it can create a lot of stress. A frame mounted hitch should be used. I included a link to the frame mount RV hitches we carry.

Regarding how far out the basket would be on a bumper mounted hitch it depends on the hitch. Many of them, the ones that clamp around the bumper with u-bolts, have the pin hole about in the middle of the bumper. The Curt carrier measures 6 inches from the center of the pin hole to the nearest edge of the carrier. So 6 minus half the width of the bumper.

If you go with a frame mounted hitch you will probably need a carrier with a longer shank to clear the bumper. Pro Series carrier # 63153 measure 12-3/4 inches from the center of the pin hole to the nearest part of the carrier.

expert reply by: Michael H

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