Anyone want to post what boat your hauling? I will be hauling a 19ft Montauk. How many are using backup cameras? Guess im looking for a confidence boost before hauling first time. Cant get my camera to work its a Camos wireless,the camera came with a Lance 2011 it used to work.Im sure others pull some bigger boats than mine.Be happy when I have some hours under my belt towing,any tips or suggestions on what you keep in mind for avoiding problems? Gas stations campgrounds ect.Now if I could see the boat ,towing with no camper I would haul a 25ft 28ft boat and not be hesitant.

We tow a Classic 17' Montauk and don't have a camera. I can't even see the 17' back there. For this reason I am considering a camera. Having said that we have had no issues to date...but it would be nice to see the boat while underway.Bill

We ...yes I drive too... tow both our 18 ft bass boat and a 22 foot pontoon. Of course we have a low profile pop up that has great visibility, but we have not had any problems(knock on wood). A camera is in our future, but not critical right now. We are able to keep an eye on it...just a bit...if I leave the shade up on the back door and we look thru the back cab window. The extendable side mirrors help as well. Last trip we even left the TC on to launch it.I wouldn't sweat it if I was you. Just take you time and know your limitations.Good luck! Hope they are biting!

Tow a 14 ft Lund. No camera. Almost always have the boat when we go camping. Can't see the boat unless it's sunny then I can see shadow. With a bit of practice you get good at launching it. A camera above the camper door sure would be sweet though!

I tow and frequently back-up a 19ft Lund no problem just using the truck mirrors. A lot easier than the old motorhomes I used to camp in. You will be fine as long as you have good back-up genes.

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clinthull
Explorer
Jun 22, 2014

on our way to the river.
Prominion
Explorer
Jun 17, 2014
billtex wrote:
prominion...you sure like to get cozy with that fire pit...be careful...

The balance between being close enough to the fire and staying under the awning in pissy weather is tough to get just right...I generally err on the side of caution, haven't had a rig go up yet :)
Prominion
Explorer
Jun 17, 2014
Super_Dave wrote:
Probably because the ball mount is mounted the wrong way and he can't get the trailer jack down. I beat that with a 4" drop hitch that I mounted upside down.

Drop hitch is the way to go.
Prominion
Explorer
Jun 17, 2014
~DJ~ wrote:
Why are your front tires up on blocks?

The way the site was sloped I couldn't get my jack wheel down! Much better now that I replaced the single axle with a tandem axle trailer....now I raise my jack and the trailer doesn't move and I say wtf? :B
Super_Dave
Explorer
Jun 17, 2014
~DJ~ wrote:
Why are your front tires up on blocks?

Prominion wrote:

Probably because the ball mount is mounted the wrong way and he can't get the trailer jack down. I beat that with a 4" drop hitch that I mounted upside down.
TheHardWay9
Explorer
Jun 17, 2014
No pictures with the camper on, but I tow a 23' Malibu wakeboard boat. Not exactly a light boat, but the truck handles it just fine with the 10' camper and a Super Hitch/Super Truss.
_DJ_1
Explorer II
Jun 16, 2014
Why are your front tires up on blocks?

Prominion wrote:
billtex
Explorer II
Jun 16, 2014
prominion...you sure like to get cozy with that fire pit...be careful...
Prominion
Explorer
Jun 14, 2014
I pull a 21 foot Thunderjet weighing just over 3000lb. We use it year round with the camper and put a lot of miles on the trailer in bad road conditions (Roger's Pass in January can be interesting).
I hate not seeing the trailer, it was not bad with the Hallmark but I can't see it at all with the Lance 830. I will be installing a good wireless camera, have not decided on a brand, recommendations gladly accepted.
I launch from a lot of sketchy locations and often with the camper on, however I do it confidently and safely as I have a front mounted class 3 hitch...I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who needs to maneuver any type of trailer in tight conditions, you will not believe how easy it is to precisely guide the trailer into the toughest spots.
joeshmoe
Explorer
Jun 13, 2014
Specularius wrote:

So my word of advice is to check your trailer very well.

This is one reason why I never did switch to one of those break-away tongues. I really like the idea though and I know many who have one.

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