What Options do I Have to Haul My Cummings P4500 Generator on My 2022 R-Pod 180 1 1/4" Receiver?

Updated 08/07/2025 | Published 05/26/2025

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Question:

I have a 2010 Honda Pilot towing a 2022 Rpod-180 with a 1.25 inch hitch, which currently holds the rear tire. I recently bought a Cummings P4500 generator and am looking to carry it where the spare tire now resides. What are your suggestions? Your site was recommended to me to get a cargo carrier by the dealer from whom we bought the Rpod. Thank you.

asked by: Dwain W

Expert Reply:

Hello Dwain,

I am happy that you made it to our site! Yes, a cargo carrier is a great option for hauling your generator.

Since you have a 1 1/4" receiver on your 2022 R-Pod 180, and when I look up the specs for the Cummings P4500 it has a length of 24 1/2" and a width of almost 18 1/2", the 19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier # C18110 is the best cargo carrier option we have for your 1 1/4" receiver. The great thing about the # C18110 is the the sleeve comes off the end so you can actually use the cargo carrier on a 2" receiver as well, might come in handy for your Honda Pilot sometime.

Another option worth mentioning is the Stromberg Carlson Trailer Tray Cargo Carrier for A-Frame Trailers - 300 lbs # CC-255. This would install on the front of the trailer, that way you can still use your spare tire carrier if you wish. I attached an image so you can see how it will look, and a video as well.

With either option you will need some straps to strap it down, if you don't have some on hand already, check out our Ratchet Tie Down Straps w/ Storage Bag - 12' Long x 1-1/4" Wide - 830 lbs - Qty 4 # ETBMB-05852.

Any big trips in the near future? If so, where are you headed?

expert reply by: Kate F

Stromberg Carlson Trailer Tray Cargo Carrier Height Measurement
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Stromberg Carlson Trailer Tray Cargo Carrier Installed on A-Frame
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Dwain W.

6/1/2025

Due to the weight issues on the rear hitch, I decided to go with the A-Frame. This will hold the generator only. Is there an A-Frame option that will hold a 5 gallon gas can also? Thanks

Kate F.

6/6/2025

@DwainW I am sorry Daniel, but the Stromberg Carlson Trailer Tray Cargo Carrier for A-Frame Trailers - 300 lbs # CC-255 is our largest and only A-Frame option. If you got a RotopaX tank (would need to purchase somewhere else) then you could use the SeaSucker RotopaX Tank Holder - 5 Gallon - Vacuum Mount - Black # SEA98XR on the side of the camper. If you go to the product page you can see how it holds the can. I would add a picture, but I can't in the comments. I did attach a video where Evangeline will show you how the Sea Suckers work, they are really cool.

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Dwain W.

6/6/2025

@KateF Thank you. I'll have to look into one of those.

Kate F.

6/9/2025

@DwainW Please let me know what you end up going with, even if it is not from us. I am surprised we do not have a better set-up for a gas can and generator on the front of an A-frame. I would like to change that.