Thread: Reversing a boat trailer behind Defender

You could also use your side mirrors, if you can't see the boat, it must be going straight,
and when it starts to appear in either mirror make adjustments as neccesary.

I have the same problem behind my Disco

Originally Posted by Gascoigne

I tried using the mirrors but couldn't quite see the trailer

I use this to my advantage - If I can't see it, it must be going straight (Unless it is a very narrow trailer). Judging the distance to other objects behind the trailer is still a problem though.

A reversing camera is an option too.

Paul

Go with Psimpson7. Put a towball on the front. Makes launching a breeze. If you have a Reece hitch just need to put a receptacle on the front for the tounge.

Yep i'd say a reversing camera should do the trick, might be expensive though

CHEERS TIM.

And I thought I was the only one with the problem

Reversing my 6X4 boxie empty with the Disco was difficult so I carry a bit of old PVC conduit 1.5 metres with a bit of old ply as square base plate on the bottom - flip that upright in the centre of the trailer when I want to reverse. Enough to get a reference point. I dare say you could rig something similar on a boat trailer.

The ultimate option of course is to fit a reversing camera. Then you'll avoid running over kiddies /dogs in the driveway too.

I vote for reversing camera but only because I just put one on. It's been good. I find that as others have said when the trailer appears in the mirror you know it's swinging. As long as it is out of sight you don't have any issues. But I suppose it depends on trailer size.

Always in low range for me because foot comes off all pedals and it just idles where ever we are going and gives plenty of time to correct.

If I used my trailer more I'd probably put some wood cylinders or something in so I could be more precise but I on;y use it once or twice a week and never have any probs so I don't concern myself. At least if those sticks were there I'd know it was still connected .

Xav

I've found with my boat, that by the time it appears in the mirrors, its too late. Spectatators enjoy it though

And try as I might, the reversing camera didn't work for me. I'm facing the wrong way (forward), & small deviations are hard to pick on a small screen, especially if the sun's on it. Bigger screen might help.

Depends on how critical you have to be.. Apple Tree Bay ramp has room for three launching side by side. You need to be spot on.

Regards
Max P

tow a bigger boat?

even tho i only have a disco.. with a 2.5m wide boat its easy to see.. plus twin axles move slower than single axles..

but as others have said.. practice and steadyness will win..

you could always do a ute conversion....

Steve