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.
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.
“. 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.
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
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
I can see how a front hitch would make things easier. Might have to put one on my rig.
Sounds like a great idea!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2QG1tc0SFA
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 ~ MB
Amazon.com: Reese 65001 Front Mount Receiver with 2" Square Receiver... (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E1H6G6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
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. :P
Lynne
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!