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Over the shoulder for me, with occasionally glances to the mirrors to spot the wheelwells. Learned with a small boat narrower than the truck, which was also missing a few of its mirrors ('66 International Scout).
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Mirrors
Camera does not give a wide enough view to place the boat within 1' of the dock so I can step in and out.
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Mirrors always. The only thing I use that camera for is situating the ball under the hitch when hooking up. For that, I find it handy. Otherwise, never look at it.
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No camera in my 2012 Silverado so its mirrors. I do have one of those magnetic Eyeball cameras that i use pointing straight down over the hitch to hook up, great tool now that i have a tandem trailer in my yard, no more moving the tongue if I'm close.
I was thinking of putting that camera on the roof of truck to see what kinda view I get of the boat on the ramp one of these days.
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One thing that I appreciate very much about the paved ramps in MN that are maintained by the DNR have trailer alignment stripes painted on the ramp.
All that I have to do, is to keep the trailer between the striped and I am good to go. After checking both sides, I will line up the trailer to be a certain distance off the stripe on the pavement on the drivers side and run the trailer back to the water to disconnect the winch. But, I will say that although I primarily use mirrors, the rear view video works really well for some certain situations. In particular, the rear view video works very well for a new driver who has not had a lot of backing experience. By having the rear view video change direction as the front wheels are changed is a very good learning and teaching moment for the rookie backing up driver. Take care |
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Mirrors...so easy! When in doubt get out and look!
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Neither.
Driving an old 2 door, short wheelbase GMC Yukon. I lift the rear window, drop the tailgate, then view over the shoulder, straight down the center of the ramp. - |
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And what are you launching a canoe.......lol
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I used to launch and load my 21' Tundra with my 99 Expedition with nothing more than turning my head and looking out the back windows. I could drop it in within a couple inches of the dock. no such luxury with a truck with a cap now.
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