Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Towing and launching Whaler with motorhome.

Posted by gchuba on 10/30/14 - 11:33 AM
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If you are not set up for a trailer hitch in the front here are a couple of hints for backing up "blind". Try and get some flags/hardware with tennis balls on end that you can mount on the fenders of the trailer. Lay/clamp them flat so you can see the ends when the boat trailer and motor home are in a straight line. Those are guides to help prevent jack knifing. Back up the trailer so you can visually see the boat from the drivers side window. It will get you closer for straightening than backing up blindly using the passenger side mirror. A long tongue on the trailer may help to prevent the motor home from getting wet. Practice in a parking lot with shopping carts would help. Most motor homes (that I have seen) have a pretty long cantilever of the vehicle over the rear axle which makes it a little tougher getting clearance of the vehicle from the dock. Use a spotter who knows how to give signals (point left or right) as opposed to some one who makes circles with their hands directing. It is actually easier to back up larger trailers than the smaller ones. Good luck.

Garris

edit maybe a Good Samaritan may help you launch with a more launch friendly boat.

Edited by gchuba on 10/30/14 - 11:46 AM