Not trying to disagree with either method, bc I use both depending on the conditions and driver of truck/boat. But I spoke with boatmate a year or two ago about one of my bunks and they told me that the trailer is design for power loading the last foot or two. So essentially if you are comfortable with it and the bunk carpets are wet, no damage should be incurred. Bad pun, but whatever floats your boat.

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