Ron's Top 10 Mods

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by Ooshkaboo

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I suppose the key is in choosing the right box and storing the right equipment in it to keep within the weight limits. I asked Dustin in parts and the 150 limit didn’t include the weight of the spare tire, and it’s not light. With the spare gone that’s at least a 50 pounds extra amount to play with.

One nice thing is that you can have a custom box sized to carry specific items. In my case the two zero gravity chairs and other chairs etc. for easy access.

I think that the spare tire and bracket are more like 70#. So 70# off the back and 70# moved forward lets a reasonable amount of weight be added at the rear.

Jim added two extra receivers to make the box rock solid and not be able to rock side-to-side, as I've seen some other folks racks do. I used the holes for the former spare tire holder to install a bracket to the rear of the box to stabilize it. I don't like things at the rear, whether a vehicle or a trailer, moving around a lot. Some bike racks scare the crap out of me.

Ron

[gshadel795]

what was the size of each crate?

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by gshadel795

what was the size of each crate?

Approx. 13" square, I liked having 4 separate spaces as opposed to 3.

Ron