Back up trailer guide

[bigdogmedia66]

I'm trying to find this device that I saw some time ago. I remember that it attaches to middle of trailer and when you launch your PWC it pops up to make it easier when backing up your trailer into the boat launch to get your PWC back on. I'm having the hardest time backing up my empty trailer.

 

[scooper77515]

Drop the tailgate.

That is the only way I could ever do it.

Or in my dad's car, lift up the hatchback.

Gotta see the trailer, otherwise, no telling where it is going.

 

[Watson91]

I agree, best advice is to just drop the tailgate. Small trailers are fairly difficult to back up in the first place, and it makes it especially hard when you can't see the trailer.

 

[bigdogmedia66]

I have a Honda CR-V, so dropping the tail gate is not an option.

 

[scooper77515]

Are you looking for that conical shaped item that sorta funnels your ball toward the hitch receiver?

 

[bigdogmedia66]

The one that I saw on the net was shaped like an oar, and it attached towards the back of the trailer.

 

[Watson91]

In that case I would get something like these and put them on the back left and right sides of your trailer. Wouldn't be using them for their purpose but it should make you aware of the location of the trailer.

http://www.amazon.com/Reese-Towpower-7012900-Alignment-System/dp/B0016C5YF2

 

[bigdogmedia66]

This is it. I found it.
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_74917_225010000_225000000_225010000_225-10-0

 

[Watson91]

That price is pretty steep.

 

[biffdotorg]

$80 is crazy for something like that. You could probably go into a bycycle section at Walmart and buy a 5ft ID flag and serve the same purpose. Anyone know if it would be illegal to run on the roads with that flag up?

It really would not even have to be centered.

http://www.amazon.com/Arkansas-Flag-and-Banner-Bicycle/dp/B000WGSZ6S

Anything to look at would work.

 

[scooper77515]

I have seen fiberglass flag poles (like on kiddie bikes) with a tennis ball or similar at the end. Then mount one on bumper, and one on tongue of trailer, and back up until both balls touch.

If that is legal, I would assume a flag would be also.

I would do it just the poles without the balls. Put trailer on hitch then mount the two poles so they are close together. Maybe put on a quick-release of some sort, spring loaded vice, etc.

 

[Seadoobuddy]

I clamped an orange thin fiberglass pole to the back corner of my trailer. I see it all the time and doesn't affect driving to the ramp.

 

[djredman99]

I have a Honda CR-V, so dropping the tail gate is not an option.

I have a SUV and instead of dropping the tailgate, you just raise the liftgate. Pop your rear liftgate up and you should be able to see the trailer fine.