RE: Storage Box on rear of PU?

[sandykayak]

 
I ve got an 8  PU and have an auxiliary battery next to the LP gas, so I don t think I could put a storage box of sorts in front of them (could I?)
 
 I was wondering about one of those swing-away storage boxes behind the popup - I know, megabucks plus the cost of a new hitch receiver.  
 
 My main thought is that this would break all the rules of keeping the weight up front and is totally a bad idea.   comments?
 
 I saw that one fella (on the PUX list, I think) has a storage box on top of the PU, but I have a kayak rack there....plus I think it might void the warranty.  I believe the rack I used for the kayak is approved.

[jawilson]

 sandykayak
I d be careful of putting much weight that far back in a trailer, especially one that s as short as an 8U, because you ll be unloading the tongue and moving the weight to a bad place.

[mike4947]

 sandykayak
Sandy, you answered your own question. You might find one or two hearty souls who have blissfully gotten away with hauling stuff off the back of a PU, but the other 99.9999% will disagree.
 Notice how none of the receiver manufacturers offer a rear PU/TT hitch? They offer ones for the front of TV s and the rear of CLass A & C motorhomes. In other words for any application they deam as safe they sell.

[wynot]

 sandykayak
Sandy,
 
 Put this question to Caped CODger.  They have the rear of their camper rigged up for storage.

[sandykayak]

 sandykayak
I can just see me unhitching and the tongue going vertical while poor " Louise"  sits on her box/butt[]
 
 but, what the heck, i emailed caped codger anyway.  thanks