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07-24-2018, 12:13 PM
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Carl Bergener, USMC (Ret)
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Cargo Carrier on Fifth Wheel
I have a Forest River Signature Rockwood Lite Fifth Wheel 34'.
My wife and I would like to buy a mini golf cart (Cricket or something else).
Is it safe and feasible to put it on a cargo carrier on the back of the fifth wheel?
Any other suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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07-24-2018, 12:59 PM
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Canadian Member
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Welcome to the forum, cbusmc.
I wouldn't try it. I have the same brand - Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite - although mine is a travel trailer not a 5th wheel. The "Ultra Lite" part means it has a very lightweight frame. The frame is made of steel plates welded together in an "I" shape ( not a standard rolled steel beam) and its not suitable for mounting anything heavy. If you really want to put something that heavy on a cargo carrier I'd suggest you go to a good welder or an Engineer to have them design something that can be welded to the frame and not negatively affect the frame. A heavier 5th wheel with good steel beam frame (look for the 45° angle on the bottom of the pass through compartment) would be a much better choice.
Don't even think about mounting something on the rear bumper.
EDIT: Doing that type of mod is guaranteed to void your frame warranty if that is still applicable.
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07-24-2018, 01:10 PM
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A much better option is to have a 2" receiver hitch installed on the front of your truck. We did that when we owned a Rockwood 5th wheel and carried bicycles on it. Many U-Haul dealers install hitches.
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07-24-2018, 09:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 5er_tom
A much better option is to have a 2" receiver hitch installed on the front of your truck. We did that when we owned a Rockwood 5th wheel and carried bicycles on it. Many U-Haul dealers install hitches.
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It would be best to have at least a 3/4 ton pickup to carry that kind of weight up front.
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2010 Rockwood Roo 23SS (2012 - 2014)
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07-25-2018, 10:02 AM
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Carl Bergener, USMC (Ret)
Join Date: Jul 2018
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Thanks - I have a F350 Diesel.
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07-25-2018, 10:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cbusmc
Thanks - I have a F350 Diesel.
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Short box or long box? From what I've seen of those Crickets (Online pics only) it looks like you 'might' be able to fit one sideways in front of a 5th hitch in a long box. Their material says it's only 32" wide when folded.
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07-25-2018, 10:24 AM
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If you can have a fab shop weld up a rack thats integrated into the 5th wheels frame and not relying on the bumper, then IMO you should have no problem.
What do they weight 300-350 lbs? Not all that much. Assuming your 5th pin is 20+% of the loaded 5er then you shouldn't see any towing difference.
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07-25-2018, 11:24 AM
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Carl Bergener, USMC (Ret)
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I have short bed. Looking into front hitch. I'm almost 70 and can't lift it to get it into the truck.
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07-25-2018, 03:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cbusmc
I have short bed. Looking into front hitch. I'm almost 70 and can't lift it to get it into the truck.
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I feel your pain 
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07-25-2018, 05:46 PM
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My 2017 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8299BS fifth wheel came with a cargo carrier on the back. I only use it for bicycles, but it seems pretty sturdy to me.
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07-26-2018, 04:42 AM
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If you have some money to spare consider this option. It only puts about one-third of the weight on your trailer.
SmartTrailers
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07-26-2018, 05:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RogerD
If you have some money to spare consider this option. It only puts about one-third of the weight on your trailer.
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Yes 2500-5500$ for the Trailer, PLUS the Cost to Mod the Vehicle you wish to hook it to!  Youroo!! 
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