Generator carrying with a trailer
[Jim M] Hi Jill: I gather that the trailer you refer to is a travel trailer. Assuming that--you have hit on the two best solutions. I have seen several gensets on the back of trailers on a small platform built back there for the purpose and also in the back of the pickup. I know of no reason that you could not run them on the road. In both cases, security is a bit of a problem since a lot of folks like to steal gensets. Also, if you bolt it down, you may not like the inability to locate it a little further away to keep down noise. Seems like most gensets that are not specifically designed for RV's are both less expensive and noisier! Also, the platform on the back of the trailer worsens the tail clearance problem. 5000 is a nice size, I used to have a 5000 and powered two campers, mine and a friends from it. I did not permanantly mount it, just carried it in the back of the pickup. Never ran it on the road, but would have if I had thought of it! When powering two campers, we had to be careful with airconditioners and electric hot water heaters, but it powered us both for most normal stuff. I am running on here, but another thought, the platform in back might work better for you if you have a front bedroom farther from the noise. Also, the pickup mount causes the generator to be further away noise wise and is conducive to using the generator for other purposes--eg emergency power for your home! Additionaly, don't forget to take a 5 gallon gas can with you, when you run at full load, you will be surprised how much gas that little puppy goes through! I generally refueled mine about once a day if I was running airconditioning--I assume your genset is a 5 gallon tank, if not, consider adding a larger tank.
Hope all this helps
Jim