Wolfeboro ramp with best traction - minivan?

overeasy · 06-02-2017, 10:20 PM

Thank you for the recommendation. I back down in reverse. The fisheye lens backup camera is helpful and only works in reverse. I go so slow when backing down a ramp. I like to glide the boat off, not scare it off the trailer as I see some people do.

No brakes on the trailer.

Bit of wisdom I picked up in another forum regarding launching boat with a minivan full of kids - get the kids out and have them stand on the dock with mom. If the tow rig does take a swim you don't want kids strapped into car seats! 90% of my boating is solo and I'm a new parent. I wouldn't have thought of that.

persamp · 06-12-2017, 06:57 PM

another trick for minivans (and SUVs) is to open the hatch when backing down. really helps with visibility!

06-12-2017, 06:57 PM	#2
persamp Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 8 Thanks: 55 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Open the rear hatch another trick for minivans (and SUVs) is to open the hatch when backing down. really helps with visibility!

06-02-2017, 10:20 PM	#1
overeasy Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 22 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you for the recommendation. I back down in reverse. The fisheye lens backup camera is helpful and only works in reverse. I go so slow when backing down a ramp. I like to glide the boat off, not scare it off the trailer as I see some people do. No brakes on the trailer. Bit of wisdom I picked up in another forum regarding launching boat with a minivan full of kids - get the kids out and have them stand on the dock with mom. If the tow rig does take a swim you don't want kids strapped into car seats! 90% of my boating is solo and I'm a new parent. I wouldn't have thought of that.