Motorhomes & boats

[WalleyeRanger]

Looking hard @ purchasing a motorhome to tote my boat. Question is how hard is it to back down the ramps? Also what rigs (homes on wheels), if you have one are you running? Gas or Deisel? Options that are a must? Looking @ a WINDSPORT 34K made my Four Winds International. Any input on this make or any recomendations. I'm new to the motor home game, or any good links to check out. Thanks

[Reelmn]

Try iRV2.com this site is loaded with motorhome info. With todays fuel prices it could be a buyers market if you can weather the gas prices assuming they will return to "normal".

[dan(OR)]

I would recommend putting a hitch in front. Makes launching a boat a breeze! Other than that attaching some pole type object to the rear of your boat that would give you an idea where the boat/trailer is in relation to the ramp/ RV in the mirror.

Things to have on an RV.

1. Air cond.
2. Generator
3. Diesel
4. Leveling system
5. Rear video camera
6. Driver
7. Place to store it or cover it in winter
8. Large ref and freezer
9. Awning


I have an older RV. and really enjoy it!

dan

Out in Oregon land where the Walleyes grow bigger and nobody fishes for them:-)

[larry g]

While I dont have a motor home, we bought a porte a bote to bring with us when we use our travel trailer.Its a pretty neat little out fit, they have a web page somewhere.the funny thing about this boat, is that it dosnt have a depth finder on it, and while it has a smll gas engine, and a 35 lb trust trolling motor, it has OARS, rowed it through less than 8 inches of water, try that with a big rig.also seems I pay a lot more attention to visible structure, and cutting down on the amount of tackle that I carry in my regular boat, and believeit or not, I catch more fish using that little thing.

[Larry]

A hitch on the front works very well especially on lakes with poor landings.

[Boomer]

I pull a loaded Champion Fishunter 190 with an older motorhome and love it. I run a 1982 30' Holiday Rambler. Make sure you get a large enough engine. My other unit had a 360 while this one has a 460 which makes all the difference in the world when your towing.
As far as backing down the ramp, I love watching peoples jaws drop as I back down straighter and faster than an SUV or a truck. Alot of it is proper use of your mirrors combined with confidence and remembering not to over correct!
If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me.

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