Mounting an FEC on a camper

monty3777 · 06-25-2011, 04:18 PM

My neighbor Jeff has mounted his Backwoods Fatboy on a hitch and carries it to comps on the back of his camper. Have any of you done the same thing with an FEC? If so, would you be willing to share how you did it? I am a little leery after what happened to Big Mike (although it didn't hurt his scores in State Center!).

Scottie · 06-26-2011, 07:49 AM

I did that with my first rv. It went in the hitch and carried my FE, generator and gas cans... strapped down everything. It worked.

monty3777 · 06-26-2011, 11:25 AM

Did you make it yourself, or did you use some sort of commercial hitch?

Scottie · 06-27-2011, 07:09 AM

Had a welder make it for me.

Ron_L · 06-27-2011, 07:16 AM

There are a variety of carriers made to insert into a trailer hitch. I have seen some that have a ramp, which would make loading the FEC much easier. Here is one...

http://www.pickupspecialties.com/Hit...with_ramp.html

monty3777 · 06-27-2011, 03:12 PM

Thanks guys. I humbled that a world champion and a 180 winner would bother with little old me

monty3777 · 06-27-2011, 03:22 PM

Ron, just looked at your link and that looks perfect!

Ron_L · 06-27-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by monty3777

Thanks guys. I humbled that a world champion and a 180 winner would bother with little old me

I always have time for someone who gives me little pink piggy shortbread cookies in Waterloo! (hint hint hint)

monty3777 · 06-27-2011, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron_L

I always have time for someone who gives me little pink piggy shortbread cookies in Waterloo! (hint hint hint)

Done and done

My dream is an Extreme BBQ trailer, but I'm tryingto figure out how to do this with kids. Maybe both ???? :)

The_Kapn · 06-27-2011, 04:31 PM

I have no interest in doing this--so a pure curiosity question.

I can understand the receiver carrying the vertical weight--they are rated for a 1000# (or so) tongue weight normally.

But, how is the "side to side" loads dealt with? As in rocking back and forth from side to side.
Seems to me that a lot of "twisting" stress would be on the reciever if it is not stabilized on each side of the hitch.

Like I said--just curious.

TIM

Ron_L · 06-27-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Kapn

I have no interest in doing this--so a pure curiosity question.

I can understand the receiver carrying the vertical weight--they are rated for a 1000# (or so) tongue weight normally.

But, how is the "side to side" loads dealt with? As in rocking back and forth from side to side.
Seems to me that a lot of "twisting" stress would be on the reciever if it is not stabilized on each side of the hitch.

Like I said--just curious.

TIM

Excellent question. i guess some sort of tiedowns could be used to stabilize the load.

Nate, James offers the option of living quarters in his trailers. Also, you could look at a Toy Hauler. There is a beauty available in Des Moines

monty3777 · 06-27-2011, 05:38 PM

It's a matter of $$$$. I can pick up a used trailer for around $2000. I also need to be able to tow it with my Yukon, so a 5th wheel is out. I spoke with James and one of his trailers would be my first choice, but that would mean that I wouldn't be able to keep the kids with me on site.

On another note, it would be nice to have something to take on fishing trips

I think I have until next season to get this all figured out. I don't know if you have noticed, but I'm no good at making decisions

This year I have gone from an FEC to a Jambo, back to my FEC on a race car trailer, and who knows what else I'll use by the end of the year. I even used my Horizon a couple of times in KC. It sure would be nice to settle on something

Rich Parker · 06-27-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by monty3777

It's a matter of $$$$. I can pick up a used trailer for around $2000. I also need to be able to tow it with my Yukon, so a 5th wheel is out. I spoke with James and one of his trailers would be my first choice, but that would mean that I wouldn't be able to keep the kids with me on site.

On another note, it would be nice to have something to take on fishing trips

I think I have until next season to get this all figured out. I don't know if you have noticed, but I'm no good at making decisions

This year I have gone from an FEC to a Jambo, back to my FEC on a race car trailer, and who knows what else I'll use by the end of the year. I even used my Horizon a couple of times in KC. It sure would be nice to settle on something

It is always fun reading your posts.

BTW - Build a drum and don't worry about them other cookers.

Ron_L · 06-27-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich Parker

It is always fun reading your posts.

BTW - Build a drum and don't worry about them other cookers.

Geez... Build a UDS comes up everywhere!

monty3777 · 06-27-2011, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich Parker

It is always fun reading your posts.

BTW - Build a drum and don't worry about them other cookers.

As far as cookers go, I don't need to ever look any further than my FEC.

At least I have that much figured out

I love these little faces. Look, here's me trying to keep my mouth shut

Here's me having a good idea (don't use this one often)

Here's me being me

06-25-2011, 04:18 PM	#1
monty3777 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-13-08 Location: Happytown, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Mounting an FEC on a camper My neighbor Jeff has mounted his Backwoods Fatboy on a hitch and carries it to comps on the back of his camper. Have any of you done the same thing with an FEC? If so, would you be willing to share how you did it? I am a little leery after what happened to Big Mike (although it didn't hurt his scores in State Center!). __________________ John 21:9

06-26-2011, 07:49 AM	#2
Scottie Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-03-06 Location: Chi-Town Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I did that with my first rv. It went in the hitch and carried my FE, generator and gas cans... strapped down everything. It worked. __________________ cancersuckschicago.com FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA BBQ TOUR Red Jambo one off FE 100 FEC 100 WSM Homer Simpson 22 " Weber Kettle Red 18 1/2" Weber Kettle Black 26 3/4" Weber Kettle

06-26-2011, 11:25 AM	#3
monty3777 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-13-08 Location: Happytown, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Did you make it yourself, or did you use some sort of commercial hitch? __________________ John 21:9

06-27-2011, 07:09 AM	#4
Scottie Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-03-06 Location: Chi-Town Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Had a welder make it for me. __________________ cancersuckschicago.com FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA BBQ TOUR Red Jambo one off FE 100 FEC 100 WSM Homer Simpson 22 " Weber Kettle Red 18 1/2" Weber Kettle Black 26 3/4" Weber Kettle

06-27-2011, 07:16 AM	#5
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	There are a variety of carriers made to insert into a trailer hitch. I have seen some that have a ramp, which would make loading the FEC much easier. Here is one... http://www.pickupspecialties.com/Hit...with_ramp.html __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Save The Fatty! FEC-100/BWS Party/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Nomad Pellet-matic/Good-One Model 42/WSM X 2/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Weber Gasser/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/UDS/Coffee Roasting Gasser and a pickle Remembering a friend

06-27-2011, 03:12 PM	#6
monty3777 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-13-08 Location: Happytown, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys. I humbled that a world champion and a 180 winner would bother with little old me __________________ John 21:9

06-27-2011, 03:22 PM	#7
monty3777 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-13-08 Location: Happytown, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ron, just looked at your link and that looks perfect! __________________ John 21:9

06-27-2011, 04:31 PM	#10
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have no interest in doing this--so a pure curiosity question. I can understand the receiver carrying the vertical weight--they are rated for a 1000# (or so) tongue weight normally. But, how is the "side to side" loads dealt with? As in rocking back and forth from side to side. Seems to me that a lot of "twisting" stress would be on the reciever if it is not stabilized on each side of the hitch. Like I said--just curious. TIM __________________ "Flirtin' with Disaster" BBQ Team (RETIRED) FBA and KCBS Cook and Judge. Former owner of a WSM, a Smokey Joe, a Charbroil Commercial gasser (junk), and the legendary "StudeDera". Now cooking with a FEC100, a Traeger Lil' Tex, and a Fast Eddy PG500 Proud Pellet guy cooking on real wood.

06-27-2011, 05:38 PM	#12
monty3777 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-13-08 Location: Happytown, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's a matter of $$$$. I can pick up a used trailer for around $2000. I also need to be able to tow it with my Yukon, so a 5th wheel is out. I spoke with James and one of his trailers would be my first choice, but that would mean that I wouldn't be able to keep the kids with me on site. On another note, it would be nice to have something to take on fishing trips I think I have until next season to get this all figured out. I don't know if you have noticed, but I'm no good at making decisions This year I have gone from an FEC to a Jambo, back to my FEC on a race car trailer, and who knows what else I'll use by the end of the year. I even used my Horizon a couple of times in KC. It sure would be nice to settle on something __________________ John 21:9

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