How to Back a Boat Trailer Like a Pro 341 29

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Backing a boat trailer can flummox someone who's new to trailer-boating, so in this episode of the boats.com trailering series, brought to you by Ram Trucks, we take a look at how to back a boat trailer like a pro. Join us to learn some tips and tricks that will make your life easier, the next time you need to back down the boat ramp. Watch our other trailering videos: Tips and Tricks for Launching and Retrieving a Trailer Boat Trailering a Boat on Sand and Mud Towing in Mountainous Terrain – Hills Make it Harder What to Look for in a Tow Vehicle Read more on boats.com: http://www.boats.com/boat-content/how-to-back-a-boat-trailer-like-a-pro Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/boatsdotcom For more boating videos, visit http://www.boats.com. boats.com features boat reviews, how-to videos, special features, and information about new boats, boats for sale, and boating products—usually with a dash of fun. Our reviewers test the features, performance, and specifications of each boat, searching out the hidden details for a critical evaluation. If you're shopping for a boat, we want to help you make the best choice. And if you're just looking, we'll try to make it fun too. Subscribe to receive notification of new videos.

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Ed Sapienza - 6 years ago

Thank you.

Abigail Sockeye - 6 years ago

That's the way John Wayne would have done it.

Nomad Chad - 6 years ago

Practice! I had to back a trailer out of the shop twice everyday for a year. I'm now not that bad at it.

codpieceofjustice - 6 years ago

Nice video. Cool mirrors

John D - 7 years ago

Im confuse you said turn the wheel to the left but you were actually doing it to the right and vixe versa.

Meril Mathew - 6 years ago

from under the steering.. not from above the steering

Shocked Fishing - 7 years ago

It's not that hard if you use your mirrors and keep the fenders in the mirror my first time backing a boat did it first try just kept fenders in the mirrors and didn't need tow mirrors

Shocked Fishing - 7 years ago

And never practiced before

Trevr Bahr - 7 years ago

I've been able to back since I was in the 2nd grade

James Cav - 8 years ago

Remember to take your straps off!

Peter Matthew - 8 years ago

wow that picture quality is great, what camera do you use?

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Andrew Keating - 8 years ago

Thanks for this video. I am really struggling with backing up our boat dows the boat ramps!

boats.com - 8 years ago

+Andrew Keating Glad the video helped!

Joseph Riggs - 8 years ago

Been really liking ya'lls videos, and love the boat you're trailering! That Everglades is beautiful! I just wanted to add that in my experience I've also found it extremely helpful to look over my right shoulder just as one would when backing up any car, checking side-view mirrors periodically for added hazards. Just felt like I would share this for people who may get frustrated turning their head from mirror to mirror. While doing this though I think it's important to use small adjustments and anticipate where the trailer is going rather than simply waiting for it to respond. For those reading this and just getting into trailering, it's also important to know that once the trailer begins to move one way or the other, that movement will become more and more exaggerated as you continue backing up. In other words, turning the steering wheel about and inch to the right and backing up for fifty feet will leave you with a jack-knifed trailer if you never re-adjust. The main point, don't leave yourself in the situation where you find yourself turning one and half full turns of the steering wheel each way to try and keep the trailer straight. A small adjustment can go a long way! So keep your movements small, be courteous at the ramp, and enjoy the un-explainable joy of boating! Hope that can help!

Nick Henton - 9 years ago

Thanks

Andrea Cash - 9 years ago

Very nice video. Thanks. Wish you had one with tips to back a 21-footer on a tandem axle trailer into a single wide driveway from a narrow street. Either I've got the boat jumping the curb or hubby's truck jumping the curb. :(

Bernievids - 7 years ago

Andrea Cash Hi Andrea, try it now. I'll bet with Trump at the helm, everything will begin to get a little bit easier.

Andrea Cash - 9 years ago

Thanks... will do. ;)

boats.com - 9 years ago

+Andrea Cash that's a toughie. There may not be much more you can do other than taking it slow and easy, so that when you do jump the curb no damage is done.

Sunrise Marine Destin - 9 years ago

Great video!

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