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Stripped66
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Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 6:17 am Post subject: Re: Rear hitch-mounted cargo baskets/boxes?

Zeitgeist 13 wrote:

There's a 300TD in there you can't see, as well.

I'm also digging the Mercedes crest on the garage roof peak, and the radiator fan windmill above it Applause

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66brm wrote:

Bodacious wrote:

Why not just make a custom set of wires with a Y splice in them. Then you could just run one distributor.

I don't think electrickery works that way

Jooknon
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Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:30 am Post subject: Re: Rear hitch-mounted cargo baskets/boxes?

Zeitgeist 13 wrote:

Thanks. It's built from an old IKEA futon couch

HA! I knew it!!
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Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 5:05 pm Post subject: Re: Rear hitch-mounted cargo baskets/boxes?

Here's a simple solution based on a "Let'sGoAERO" TwinTube hitch rack. I used a 48 gallon Rubbermaid ActionPacker and bolted it to the hitch rack using some stock metal strips to reinforce the connection. I positioned it so the hatch clears when I pull out the tubes. Adjusting the tongue weight for the leverage (≈ 2 ft = 40% diminished tongue weight) and subtracting the weight of the hitch and the box, I have about 200 lbs of cargo weight left. That’s more than enough for the things I plan to put in there (bulky but light camping items). It’s very solid and easy to operate. Total cost is ≈$300

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