What do you think of Porta-Bote?
I was thinking of buying one of these folding boats, to carry on my Class C. I have heard pluses and minuses? Maybe Hard to unfold and fold up? So.... any comments appreciated. A 12 footer is ...
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Stevekk
And as for where on your Class C to carry the boat:
People have done it all the various ways you've mentioned.
So perhaps the roof or ladder mount may serve you better.
And as for where on your Class C to carry the boat:
People have done it all the various ways you've mentioned.
- I've only seen the ladder mount in photos, never in person.
- The roof mount works for some, but how tall is your vehicle? Might take some effort getting it up and down from there.
- With the side mount, it is easy to load and unload the bote. Not much lifting to do, and only at chest height. Big problem with side mount is getting past drilling holes in your RV. If you locate your studs and measure several times, it works out just fine. But here's something that has changed. If you are getting the portabote with the folding transom, be aware that it folds to 7" rather than 4" for the removable transom. Depending upon the width of your RV, 7 inches may well put you over the width limit for most states. With the 4" width, I am just under the maximum width limit.
So perhaps the roof or ladder mount may serve you better.
