A Three Point Turn with a Trailer
I recently bought my first TT. It's not very long, only about 16'. Maybe 18' total including the hitch. Before I bought it, I had worked it out in my mind that the whole effort centered on making a th...
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TInmania wrote:Terryallan wrote:
OK I'll ask. why would that help launch a boat. IF the truck is backwards, and the drive axle is up the hill, and the tongue weight is picking up the drive axles. The drive tires would never have the grip to pull the boat out????
Isn't that one of the reasons front wheel drive cars are rated so low for towing?
Presumably having the driving wheels on somewhat dry ground would help. I have seen people do it and it seems to work well. When I used to launch with 4WD here in AZ (lakes) the ramps were very slimy and slippery--so the 4WD helped by utilizing the front wheels. Not too much hitch weight since the boat was at least somewhat floating (just to be able to get back on the trailer).
But I also think people did it because it was so easy to maneuver in to launch and retrieve.
Michael
Yes.
And front wheel drive cars are rated so low for towing because they are built so light.
