26 - The Cargo Carrier
These Toyota Winnebagos don't have much extra storage room at all. Like I said in a previous post, we found a cargo carrier. We loaded it up with 2 empty 5 gallon gas cans, a portable propane bbq grill, a plastic bin containing 2 portable propane heaters and 2 120v ceramic heaters. We also have 2 folding chairs. It's a little low in the back. We'll have to take it easy on speed bumps. I added some adhesive reflective strips too after I took these photos. Both sets of tail lights are completely visible from anyone following.
***EDIT: Don't do what we did! Don't use a cargo carrier! It ended up causing HUGE problems in the long run. The RV frame buckled under the "lever" action of the cargo carrier. It buckled behind the tires. Right at the point where the Toyota frame ends and the Winnebago extension begins.
***EDIT: Don't do what we did! Don't use a cargo carrier! It ended up causing HUGE problems in the long run. The RV frame buckled under the "lever" action of the cargo carrier. It buckled behind the tires. Right at the point where the Toyota frame ends and the Winnebago extension begins.
Sorry you're having problems! We removed as much weight as possible from the back of the rig. Including spare tires and carrier. We took everything inside. Kind of a pain to live like that, but the alternative is worse. We made it back to St. Augustine without making it too much worse. We have a great friend/mechanic who turned us on to a welder. You could also try strengthening it with thick metal plates bolted to the weak buckled part of the frame. Welding is tricky with the propane right there. Try to find a machine shop and explain what's going on and see if they can make you some plates to bolt on. You can straighten the buckled areas by jacking up the back end of the RV. Maybe jack it up a few times and/or let it sit. The weight of the RV should straighten the frame out. Good luck!
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