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04-08-2010, 01:29 PM #1Member
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RV's & Ski Boats
I am considering purchasing a Class C motorhome 26 to 29 feet.
Most of the use of my 05 LSV consists of trailering to local lakes that would still be done using my Sequoia as the tow vehicle. I do go to a family cabin about 200 miles away a few times per year that I would potentially use the motorhome to tow the boat there but do have access to another vehicle to launch. Other uses would be a few trips to friends cabins where I may or may not have another vehicle available to launch the boat or other destinations where I would probably would not have access to a vehicle to launch.
So, my questions for the forum...
Anyone have experience towing a 3,500 lb boat with Class C motorhomes?
Is it reasonable to think that I could launch a Moomba with a motorhome? Obviously would take the right kind of launch to do it but am interested to see if people think I'm crazy to even consider it.
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04-08-2010, 01:41 PM #2Senior Member
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Well i see grandma and grandpa pushing 65 driving a 40 feet coach with a car or boat in tow. I would think you would not have issues. You just have to remember that you will now be around 60 feet long and the right boat ramp and a spoter would be helpful.
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04-08-2010, 01:42 PM #3
I don't see why not; if you can back it up you should be able to launch it, right?
I've heard of/seen people who install a hitch on the front on the rig for launching, so instead of backing down the ramp you hook the boat to the front and drive straight down.2013 Outback V
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04-08-2010, 02:00 PM #4
My brother-in-law has towed and launced with a 25' mini-winnie class c for two years now without issue.
2007 Mobius LSV
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04-08-2010, 02:18 PM #5
Somebody on here tows with a big motorhome all the time. Can't remember who though.
My Mom said I'm not allowed to get wet!
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04-08-2010, 02:27 PM #6
I would think the only issue would be the slope of the launch ramp. the 2 that I use are way too steep to think of a 35ft wheelbase rig trying to launch, but the other 2 on the opposite end are fine.
like mentioned, just have a good spotter and lots of practice on a weekday so that you don't piss off the weekend boaters'06 Supra Launch 20SSV-gone but never forgotten
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04-08-2010, 03:31 PM #7
You'll be fine. My bud pulls an Xstar with a motorhome all of the time and launches with no problems.
You will get the occasional crowd watching you while you launch it though. Practice makes perfect
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04-08-2010, 04:11 PM #8
silverski - I would love to have a setup like that. Frig, bathroom, place to eat and rest, tv, air conditioning, all on wheels so I could go to any lake with all the creature comforts. I like Ian's idea of a hitch out front to make the launch and retrieve easier. - Deerfield
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04-08-2010, 04:43 PM #9
I really want this.... the ultimate way to get everything deerfield mentions above
'06 Supra Launch 20SSV-gone but never forgotten
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04-08-2010, 06:35 PM #10
I pull a boat behind an RV since 1996 and not much too it. My first RV was a Winnebago 23' class A and it turned on a dime with no rear mirror to help in launching so I would position the boat where it is in view from the drivers side and straighten out as it goes down the ramp and then use both mirrors. My 2003 Winnebago class A has a camera and it works great for backing up as it mimicks a mirror and has a microphone so people can yell at ya when you get close to something. If someone has a tow rig at the camp site, I opt for the disconnect and use their rig.
If you go on gravel roads get some mud flaps or you'll be repainting fenders like I did. Other than that not much different than using a full size truck. Bon Voyage.1998 Mobius
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