LD 26.6 vs boat launch September 21, 2017, 06:36:37 pm Does anyone here tow and launch a boat with their 26.5' Lazy Daze? I haven't tried yet but I am a little concerned about clearance on the ramps. With how low it sits and the long wheelbase I don't want to bottom out.
Re: LD 26.6 vs boat launch Reply #1 – September 21, 2017, 07:26:43 pm I have done it. The ramps I used were nice ones on the Columbia River and Sequim Bay. I have seen some that challenge 4WD pickups too, so you would have to assess the ramps you will be using. Hardest part is backing a small trailer you can't see till it is turning on you, but then, I enjoy backing trailers. 2 Likes
Re: LD 26.6 vs boat launch Reply #2 – September 21, 2017, 07:49:33 pm “. Hardest part is backing a small trailer you can't see till it is turning on you,”At one time, I trailered a canoe.I took a long piece of PVC pipe, painted fluorescent pink and secured it to the frame on the rear of the trailer.I simply watched the pink pipe in the rear view mirror to know where the back of the trailer was.Might work for you. 2 Likes
Re: LD 26.6 vs boat launch Reply #3 – September 21, 2017, 08:21:51 pm I will be next year.That's why I installed a front trailer hitch this year.(Even though I'm very, very good at the trailer thing. )Chip 2 Likes
Re: LD 26.6 vs boat launch Reply #4 – September 21, 2017, 08:36:57 pm We also installed a front trailer hitch with 2" receiver on our 98 MB. I have not used it as a trailer hitch yet but as a place for bike rack etc. I have had a front hitch on my older itaska and have used that for boat trailers and I would not go back to a rear hitch for around and use of ramps plus the drive wheels are usually out of the water. Karen~Liam 26 ~ MB 1 Likes
Re: LD 26.6 vs boat launch Reply #5 – September 21, 2017, 09:54:29 pm I can see how a front hitch would make things easier. Might have to put one on my rig.
Re: LD 26.6 vs boat launch Reply #6 – September 22, 2017, 09:08:22 am Sounds like a great idea!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2QG1tc0SFA
Re: LD 26.6 vs boat launch Reply #7 – September 22, 2017, 11:30:05 am We installed this one from amazon, I bought the heavy duty grade 8 bolts & nuts and may have had to re-drill a couple holes. Installation was about ah hour, using a floor jack made the job go much faster. Karen~Liam 26 ~ MBAmazon.com: Reese 65001 Front Mount Receiver with 2" Square Receiver... 1 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: LD 26.6 vs boat launch Reply #8 – September 22, 2017, 12:21:30 pm Boy, does this make sense...watching what you're doing in front of you, instead of all sorts of gymnastics to see behind...another reason for the LD instead of a TT, since I even have trouble backing up the lawn cart attached to my Baby Deere. Lynne
Re: LD 26.6 vs boat launch Reply #9 – September 22, 2017, 12:41:12 pm If you've never tried it you'll wonder why you waited so long.I had front hitches on both of my Ford Club Wagons ('84 & '94) and used them to spot, 1st a tent trailer and then a HR 30' TT. Once you have one it's like Kindergarten to back something up! Also had a front hitch on my '77 IH Scout! 1 Likes
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