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Towing For The First Time Tomorrow

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BUDMANZ71 Enthusiast

BUDMANZ71

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My buddy asked me to tow his boat for him tomorrow...it is my first time towing something. They are always bustin my balls about my truck because I never tow with it and wipe out the bed after putting something back there :lol:. Now any tips or tricks I should know so I don't look like a complete idiot doing this. Thanks in advance!

BTW it's a 20 or a 22 ft...in case anyone was wondering

502ci Enthusiast

502ci

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Being that this is your first time and you get no practice in a deserted parking lot learning how to back it up I suggest you don't get yourself in a position where you have to, just get the boat from point A to point B.

 

If you do have to back it up put your hand at the bottom of the steering wheel and rotate the wheel in the direction you want the trailer to turn...when you get the hang of it you won't have to but it really helps in the begining.

 

Does the boat trailer have electric brakes and if so does your truck have a brake controller? Hopefully the trailer won't be too heavy and you won't need the brakes.

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Also remember when you are turning, watch that you don't cut the corners since the trailer could hit!

 

Just take it slow n easy!

Chris

PhilB Enthusiast

PhilB

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Also remember when you are turning, watch that you don't cut the corners since the trailer could hit!

 

Just take it slow n easy!

Chris

 

Definitely watch those turns. Always make wide turns since the trailer will cut the corners.

 

Also keep in mind that your braking distance will increase due to the extra weight pushing your truck. Make sure that all of the trailer lights are working before you start towing. You will want drivers behind you to know when you are slowing down or making a turn.

 

And like Chris said - slow n easy.

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BUDMANZ71

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Thank you all for the great advice. When we got to the boat which to answer previous questions was a 19ft cruiser we hooked it up and when we went to hook the lights up we found out it was a 4 pin and not a seven. So we went and got a adapter and hooked up . I sissied out as his street is insanely narrow and I was a little uncomfortable. I got made fun of for the duration of the ride to his house. We were going to switch soon as we got out of there but I didn't feel like wrecking a boat so I let him do it. I think I am going to start with something smaller :shakehead:

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