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11-07-2018, 02:38 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2016 19' Flying Cloud
Clearwater
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 8
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Just installed custom generator rack on Bambi
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11-07-2018, 03:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 27' International CCD FB
San Diego
, California
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Looks like it's solidly built.
Is there a particular reason you're opting to carry 2x gennies? I would think a Bambi has the smaller 13.5k A/C which could be handled by a single genny with easystart?
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11-07-2018, 04:11 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 Avenue Coach
Corpus Christi
, Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mwgautreau
. . I worked with a local metal fabricator to build an aluminum rack to bolt over the battery box. It uses the “puck lock and plate” configuration on either end to secure the generators (also made of aluminum) and we put a mount in the middle to secure a crush proof Jerry-can to carry fuel.
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Welcome to the forum Mwgautreau!
Well designed and executed. But what about rain and weather protection?
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11-07-2018, 06:15 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 25' Flying Cloud
Hendersonville
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 1,092
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Custom Gen Rack
How much does all of that weigh including full Fuel Container?
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11-08-2018, 02:39 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2016 19' Flying Cloud
Clearwater
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2018
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Airstream dealer recommended the two small generators for boondocking the 19 Bambi Flying Cloud. I’ve read posts from people who have been successful with just one. Each generator weighs 47 pounds. I haven’t put the rack on a scale yet but it’s aluminum and is lighter than a generator. A gallon of gas weighs about 6 pounds. I can carry 5 in the can. I purchased the covers in the picture below for weather/travel protection.
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11-08-2018, 04:24 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Chelsea
, Maine
Join Date: Aug 2016
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That’s very cool! If I didn’t have a front bedroom and the associated front storage door I would do something similar.
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11-08-2018, 04:34 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
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Are you going to remove them for operation?.
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11-08-2018, 06:23 AM
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Overkill Specialist
Commercial Member
2020 30’ Globetrotter
2014 23' International
Dadeville
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mwgautreau
After seeing several different strategies for carrying small Honda generators on an airstream, I worked with a local metal fabricator to build an aluminum rack to bolt over the battery box. It uses the “puck lock and plate” configuration on either end to secure the generators (also made of aluminum) and we put a mount in the middle to secure a crush proof Jerry-can to carry fuel. The center plate on the rack is removable so you can access the batter department without removing the rack. However, removing the batteries would likely require unbolting the rack. I can still use the anti-sway hitch and can still access the spare tire rack underneath the trailer.
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Welcome to the Forum,
This is what the 23D Club would call a quality item. Well Done! This looks like it will meet your needs well.
Looks like it is built very well.
180lbs of tongue weigh is nothing to sneeze at but well within a manageable limit. (better than 180lbs on the rear)”my opinion“
Keep us posted on how it’s working out.
Also if you have any more detailed pics that would be nice. I always enjoy studying others design work.
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11-08-2018, 06:50 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2016 19' Flying Cloud
Clearwater
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 8
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The rack is designed to run the generators in place. The exhaust faces outward while the controls and ports for linking the generators face inward. Here are some more “technical” pictures;
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11-08-2018, 08:29 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 26' Flying Cloud
Southlake
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 496
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Looks nice. It looks like two guys could remove the nuts from the u-bolts and haul the whole thing off. I would somehow secure those nuts.
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11-08-2018, 09:19 AM
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Overkill Specialist
Commercial Member
2020 30’ Globetrotter
2014 23' International
Dadeville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bgibbs
Looks nice. It looks like two guys could remove the nuts from the u-bolts and haul the whole thing off. I would somehow secure those nuts.
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Maybe turn the U-bolts over and drill some holes through the top to access the nuts. The holes to remove the nuts would be under the generator when locked in place and would not have access. You would also need to weld a “guard” in place to prevent accessing the outside bolts from the underside.
Just an idea?
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11-08-2018, 10:08 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2013 25' FB Flying Cloud
2017 28' Tommy Bahama
Penticton
, British Columbia
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 19
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Just Installed Custom Generator Rack On Bambi
Nicely Done!
Did you/fabricator make sketches with dimensions that you/they maybe willing to share?
Tx's
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11-08-2018, 10:14 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 30' International
Quartz Hill
, California
Join Date: Dec 2013
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Have you tried running them in place yet. I wonder about the vibration transferring to the frame and felt inside the trailer specifically the floor.
Great installation though. A good idea if you have limited space available in ones tow vehicle.
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11-08-2018, 10:19 AM
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2013 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Spearfish
, South Dakota
Join Date: Dec 2009
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There is one issue that I see, clearance during tight turning.
Please check
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11-08-2018, 10:22 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Charleston
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2016
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Two running slow is better than one running fast. I just spent a night on generator power last week in my Interstate, but I put my Yamaha generators in front of the van on the ground with a 50 foot cord. I pointed the exhaust downwind and put in some earplugs. I also have a secondary sensor in the van for safety. They ran for 10 hours on one tank.
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11-08-2018, 10:26 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
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Join Date: Jun 2007
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Welcome Aboard!! 👍
And when they are not running and on the pad...are they protected?
The solution is a bit overkill for us, but with limited TV & AS storage the tongue rack may work well for you.
Sweet streams...
Bob
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11-08-2018, 10:40 AM
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S/O#080
2006 30' Classic S/O
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 108
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Nicely done. On a recent caravan we saw something similar with an added aluminum cover. Looked nice.
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11-08-2018, 11:15 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 25' Flying Cloud
Wheaton
, Illinois
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 649
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pteck
Is there a particular reason you're opting to carry 2x gennies?
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If only to equalize the load, albeit, an expensive way to do so.
Greg
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11-08-2018, 11:39 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2006 23' Safari SE
Wasilla
, Alaska
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 64
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Nice work. Looks great and should do the job .
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11-08-2018, 12:03 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2017 20' Flying Cloud
Appleton
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 21
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I've been trying to figure out how and where to stow a Honda generator. This could be the best solution. I, and from what I read - others would love to have the specs on this if possible. Please advise. I also liked the idea of putting an alumn. cover over it, like the propane tanks have so I can secure it that way.
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