hurricane0226
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Looking at getting a class c. would like to know how many of you tow a boat, and also launch it with your class C. Looking at about a 29 to 30ft RV. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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hotbyte
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We pull/launch a 19' bay boat w/115hp outboard with no major issues. Before getting bay boat, we also pulled/launched a heavier 20' bow rider with v-8 I/O.
One issue I've ever had was making u-turn to get lined up for backing down ramp at this one particular campground. I have to make a 3 point turn. First time I went too far around turn and kept almost jack-knifing trailer trying to back-up. Now, I make about 1/2 turn and make sure camper & trailer straight with each other before backing backing so I can push trailer to outside of turn. Hope that makes sense.
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Dusty R
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Some like to put a hitch on the front and use it to launch with.
I added bicycle flags to our boat trailer to make it wider, so I could it with the mirrors.
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RCMAN46
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Dusty R wrote:Some like to put a hitch on the front and use it to launch with.
I added bicycle flags to our boat trailer to make it wider, so I could it with the mirrors.
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Once you have tried the front hitch with a wide TV such as a Class C you will never go back to backing a boat trailer. If you are on a crowded boat ramp you will understand the use of a front hitch.
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hurricane0226
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Never had a front hitch, are they easy to have installed, and are they really worth having. Sounds like the way to go.
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hurricane0226 wrote:Never had a front hitch, are they easy to have installed, and are they really worth having. Sounds like the way to go.
I put a front hitch on my E350 MH in about 45min. It just bolted on.
I use it to carry a bike rack if the rear hitch is pulling a toad. Very handy.
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Horse Doctor
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Add a rear view camera and it is a piece of cake.
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hotbyte
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Horse Doctor wrote:Add a rear view camera and it is a piece of cake.
Our MH came with camera and I couldn't launch without it! It also has a mic with in-cab speaker. That's great so I can hear DW guiding me back and she doesn't have to scream.
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hurricane0226
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Thanks for all the responses. The unit I have does have the rear camera and monitor installed, so that is good. Was also wondering if the boat ramps have ever been to steep to use the class c to launch the boat?
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rjstractor
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hurricane0226 wrote:Was also wondering if the boat ramps have ever been to steep to use the class c to launch the boat?
With about 2/3 of the vehicle weight over the drive wheels I doubt you can find a 2WD vehicle with better traction on a boat ramp. Being on a grade transfers even more weight, assuming you are backing down the ramp. I've never launched a boat with my motorhome, but my driveway is around a 23% grade. Wet, dry or even a little icy I've never spun a wheel towing a 2700 lb. car up the driveway so I doubt a boat launch would be any trouble as long as it was not soft or rutted.
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