Rv How-To | Stromberg Trailer Tray Install
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- Опубликовано: 25 июн 2021
- Rv How-To | Stromberg Generator Tray Install
The Stromberg RV generator tray is a great solution to safely and securely travel with your generator.
We started looking for how to mount the generator because we wanted a way to power the air conditioner for our dog, Copper, on travel days while we stop to eat.
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I have the same set up. To lock it down, I used short pieces of chain with heat shrink tubing. Strong chain, but small enough to fit between wheel and body of generator. Solid and secure. Wrapped over each wheel and bolted each end of chain to top plate of rack. Cut to length that tightens down on wheel with bolts and locknuts. Replaced hard tank cover with a soft cover. For maintenance, I cut a small square hole on the platform directly under the rubber oil drain cover on the bottom of the generator. I can drain the oil and do all maintenance without removing generator. The space between the propane tanks and bottom of rack is perfect for setting a aluminum foil pan to catch oil. I wrap 2 long bungees around the soft generator cover to minimize flapping. I also lengthened the 2 drain hoses with drip irrigation hose to prevent a possible mess on top of tank cover and tongue of trailer if there was any to drip out.
Thanks for the comment. That’s a good idea.
Thank you for this video, this definitely helps out better than the picture that comes with the kit
Glad it was helpful!
Great install video plenty of people will find value in this. It's holding that Generator no problem.
Thanks, we sure hope so!
hi like your video but i think you have the inside bracket on backwards
Putting mine on now, hod to stop for the rain 🙈
Yep, mine is rounded in the front and I went inside the battery box as well. They need to update installation.
Wow my wife and I own a Transcend, we also own a Jeep and we have the Predator 2000 generator I guess great minds think alike. Great video. Question can that generator get wet?
We’ve had ours out in the weather for several weeks now with no issues. I think they did a good job weatherproofing the unit.
sure coulda used that power ratchet while I was doing mine!
It definitely makes the job easier
The reason the top deck isn’t through bolted is to make taking the deck off to change propane tanks a breeze.
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Thank you for posting a great video. I'm looking to do the same thing to our travel trailer. Can you please tell me what is the final solution you came up with to prevent theft and movement when going down the road? Thanks again!
So far I’ve been carrying it in the bed of my truck when transporting it and then cable locking it when we are at a site.
It would be 100% fine to transport it on the tray though. I’ve just kept in in the bed just in case we didn’t need it so it would unnecessarily be out on trips if we didn’t end up using it. Likely this summer I’ll keep it on the tray so when we stop during a trip we can crank it right up to power the AC for the dog.
Great video… considering this mod myself..But ! …I have the same generator…works awesome…what if the battery fails..is there enough room to use the pull start or do you have to take the generator down & is the exhaust to close to the camper ? Like you I’ve been running mine out of the back of pickup truck
I haven’t had any issue with the battery not cranking it yet. As far as the exhaust, no problem there.
I just added a 3500 predator generator and a Stromberg tray to my 2022 grand design 22 mle and was wondering about the extra weight and stress on the RV frame. I was wondering how yours has held up and have you had any problems with the frame. Not worried about overload truck as it is a 2500 dodge.
We haven’t had any issues and you shouldn’t as long as you are under the trailers GVWR.
Just curious if the 3500 could be rotated 90 degrees and have the operator panel facing forward (towards truck)? Would the wheels fit snugly in the tray so the unit would not roll or is it just to long to be in the tray in that orientation?
It will not fit that way. The wheel base of the generator is 22 inches and the tray is 19 inches front to back
The transcend has a lippert frame and I was wondering if the frame can stand the extra weight. I have a 22mle and was wondering if my frame would hold up to the extra weight.
As long as you don’t exceed your GVWR of the trailer you should be ok.
OK now what do you need to do to refill your LP Tanks. DO you have a PITA of removing the generator and the top plate (like in the pouring rain) to get the LP tank cover off? Possibly get a vinyl Naugahyde cover you can pull off?
So yes it will be a process to change our tanks currently. I’m looking for a vinyl tank cover to replace the hard plastic one.
I have the same set up and switched to a soft vinyl tank cover. There is a zipper near the top that allows access to turn gas on and off. Taking tanks off with the generator rack in place is simple.
Is that just for storage or can it be used while on the tray? I ask because the directions for the generator says it needs to be 20 ft away
We use it while on the tray with no problem.
He mounted the inside brackets on backwards. The flat surface should be against the frame.
If you watch the factory rep install the flat side is against the frame
You’re absolutely right. I didn’t notice that. Got them fixed.
I am worried about trying to pull start my generator. i cannot lift it up and down
It looks really hot there
You should know 😜🤣
Deny locks makes a lock for them.
Thanks for that info. Several people have asked about securing a generator on it.
On that trailer tray. Can you leave the generator on it while on the road?? Also has anyone tried removing the exist hardware on the propane take cover and replacing them with quick release D-ring fasteners???
You can definitely leave it on the tray while on the road as long as it’s secured down. I thought about doing something like that with the propane tank covers, but realized with the tray on there it was just easier to get a soft cover. That’s worked out pretty good so far.
I drilled out the rivets and put nuts and bolts in place to hold the two sections together. 60lbs of propane lasts me a long time so I won’t be removing it often. Works great!
With the Inverter Generator next to the bedroom, how noisy was it inside?
Not too noisy. This Predator generator is pretty quiet anyway. You can hear it humming but it’s not annoying to me.
How does this affect the trailer tongue weight?
It adds about 150lbs of tongue weight with the generator on it. I haven’t noticed any difference when traveling though.
How did you end up securing it to the tray? Thank you
I just use a ratcheting strap now.
@@SomedayDownSouth Thank you!!
I made chains with heat shrink tubing and bolted them down over the wheels to the top of the rack. . Solid and adds to theft protection.
How much vibration/noise do you hear inside the trailer?
Not much. The predator 3500 inverter is pretty quiet and we normally place it on the ground at the rear of the RV when we are parked for a while. We do have a 30amp extension cord for when we are making a short stop and leave it on the tray. It’s not too bad even then.
@@SomedayDownSouth Thanks for the reply. I was contemplating doing this mount along with a generator box to have a permanent solution without having to load and unload the generator every time. something can be locked when not in use but easy access to fill up and start. I also have an inverter style just wasn't sure if the rattle noise and vibration was noticeable. Looked at vibration pads to sit on too. Don't want to make the investment and realize I don't like it.
What is your tongue weight with the generator installed?
About 700lbs
@@SomedayDownSouth That’s pretty good. Our dry tongue weight is 735lbs according to the mfg. With just the basics: batteries, propane, 30g water, mattress and minimal supplies up front we are at 1400 lbs. on our 27’ trailer. It’s ranking up there with the toy haulers. Just can’t get the weight down unless we relocate the batteries to the back.
Have you found a way to secure with a lock yet?
I’m running with a cable lock for the time being. Probably not the most secure, and I’m going to keep searching for a better setup.
@@SomedayDownSouthI ended up doing the same.
I’m concerning about the weight of generator ,special for big heavy generator , its too heavy to life up and down to this trailer tray. I dont think its a easy option !
In my opinion, it seems really solid, especially when cinched down with a strap. It has a 300lb weight rating and with the way it’s set up with three legs there’s no bounce to it when transporting.
There is an easy option. I just installed a "Mount-n-Lock GennyGo Generator/Cargo Tray" on the back of my trailer. You need to add extra support plates to your bumper for the added weight. It was closer to my trailer's 30 amp socket and I didn't have to purchase different propane covers. I could not see myself trying to lift a heavy generator up that high and standing on top of the hitch or tailgate to pull the cord. It would definitely have to be electric start for this to work.
@@stlphotoandvideo Thanks for your suggestion, actually I was also thinking about your option! But still scary about the wearing tear down rear bumper suddenly when I drive down the muddy off road.
@@jamesyao9199 To be perfectly honest, I would not trust it with a heavy generator even with the extra support struts. I will keep mine locked up in the back of my truck. When I set up at the campsite, I will chain it to my rear bumper on the GennyGo. That way I can leave the campsite with it connected to my trailer and not worry about someone walking off with it.