Do you launch a boat with your Class C?

We have a 26 foot class c and pull and have been launching our 17 bass boat for many years. Never had a problem launching our boat. The long overhang actually works very well in most situations especially in low water times. We have a backup camera as well as being able to see out of the back window in our Aspect 26A makes it fairly easy with our size MH. We usually know our destination and water access ramp so there are no surprises when taking our boat along. Some persons mention a front hitch for easier access to tight boat launch ramps which is a great idea to be ready for any situation just not something Iwe have seen a need to do with our size and style MH. We usually plan to where we are going and check out the ramp ahead of time. Now with google maps you can actually see the ramp access point and see if it is problematic for your rig. We have learned to make sure we can dock our boat so that when we launch the boat we can set up the MH for the duration of our stay. Good luck!

pigman1 wrote:
I too have seen a number of RV's launching boats, but I've also seen a VERY NICE large class A up to the windows in Canyon Lake in Arizona. As long as everything goes well there's no problem, but when you have just one thing go wrong, it gets very expensive very fast. By the way, the guy's boat was floating just fine in Canyon Lake. According to Murphy, if it can happen, it will.

Several years ago there was a story in the newspaper about a couple that were going to launch their boat with their motorhome. They were having a problem getting lined up with the ramp. So....the husband got out and was going to give directions to his wife on backing down the ramp. Then an unexpected problem happened, the engine of the motorhome stalled. When power brakes lose vacuum of a running motor, you have to stand on the brake pedal. Before his wife realized what was happening, the motorhome was launched.

I did it hundreds of times. I always kept a 4x4 to place behind the rear tires if launching by myself. Never any issues. On a long ramp get as straight as possible to start and then put it in neutral and let go of the steering wheel. Let the boat pull you down the ramp. You usually don't need to touch the wheel.

And yes this was in California.

Larry...
when launching do you look for a slip or do you put boat back on trailer everyday?


Also, what do you do for getting around town sight-seeing?

I have a 28 foot class c and a 17 foot fishing boat. I do it many times each summer. I have a backup camera and long ramps are not a problem. I have never had my motorhome rear tires in the water, not even close.

I too have seen a number of RV's launching boats, but I've also seen a VERY NICE large class A up to the windows in Canyon Lake in Arizona. As long as everything goes well there's no problem, but when you have just one thing go wrong, it gets very expensive very fast. By the way, the guy's boat was floating just fine in Canyon Lake. According to Murphy, if it can happen, it will.

Yes just about any motor-home can launch a boat. The reason that most people put a hitch on the front (actually 2 reasons) is the following -

1. At a lot of boat launches, the ramp is very slick with algae or seaweed and in some cases very shallow - making you put the back end of the vehicle in the water or very steep making traction a problem. plus some people have a hard time backing up something that they can not see in most cases.

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2. The front hitch keeps the rear wheels on generally dry surfaces for good traction and it sometimes makes it easier for the driver to maneuver something the can see rather than backing up blind

I've seen a lot of Class C's launching boats. I could easily do it with mine if I wanted to.

A guy and a welder can do most any thing.find a good weld shop in your area take the rv with you.

The idea of a front hitch sounds good. I know they can be mounted to the frames of Class Cs, but are they also mountable to Class As?