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-- Edited by Possum3 on Saturday 2nd of October 2021 11:02:59 AM

Swap to a motorhome and tow whatever boat you want, whenever you want.

Up the right way on the trailer means set up time can be just moments.

 

I reckon 95% of caravan rigs with boats are overloaded.

It is not just the boat, but all the other "stuff" that goes with it.

And, small boats and canoes are not a proposition in the ocean or north of the Tropic of Capricorn due to the croc risk.

Cheer,

Peter

 

-- Edited by Peter_n_Margaret on Saturday 2nd of October 2021 03:15:16 PM

Hi Peter, don't you want some excitement in life? A small boat with a 30hp outboard should be able to out run a croc! There are plenty of croc free spots if you do your homework thoroughly. Lawn Hill Gorge is one but no motors are allowed. A canoe, small inflatable is ideal.

Yes, I agree with you that most outfits with a van on top are overweight.

Itchum, years ago at Barmera, I saw an ingenious system where a bloke (a German engineer) fitted a 16' 1/2 cabin cruiser into the back of his caravan.

Whether you take an aquatic toy with you will be up to you but be wary of the weights. Perhaps a small inflatable might solve your need to go boating but as Peter said, don't go feeding our crocs!! They are smarter than some people, are unafraid of anything, they watch & they attack quickly! One "experienced" yachtie found that out a few months ago in a Hinchinbrook Island creek - his 2.5m dinghy was no match for a 3.5m croc!

Saw this DIY house boat under construction recently.
Aluminium trailer, sandwich panel body, rotomoulded plastic pontoons. Very liveable. Very towable. Under 3T.

Cheers,

Peter

Old and Grey wrote:

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Hi Peter & Margaret,

Saw this outfit earlier this year in WA.

Grey

-- Edited by Old and Grey on Monday 4th of October 2021 02:23:45 PM

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I think I would be very wary of a rig loaded like that.

oldbloke wrote:

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That's crazy.

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 As well as being "crazy",it also appears to be unsafe,and uninsured,because the rear overhang exceeds the forward length.Without having my scale rule handy,so I am unable to check,it appears that the rear overhang also exceeds 3.7 metres? Dipstick.Cheers

-- Edited by yobarr on Tuesday 5th of October 2021 09:12:12 AM

Aussie1 wrote:

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yobarr wrote:

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oldbloke wrote:

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That's crazy.

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 As well as being "crazy",it also appears to be unsafe,and uninsured,because the rear overhang exceeds the forward length.Without having my scale rule handy,so I am unable to check,it appears that the rear overhang also exceeds 3.7 metres? Dipstick.Cheers

-- Edited by yobarr on Tuesday 5th of October 2021 09:12:12 AM

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 Crazy or whatever, maybe it's under arrest as it is outside a Police Station . Personally, I am jealous, just love it  

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Not jealous,or even envious,as I could buy the same if,in a moment of madness,I had the urge. Considered these bigger cars before I bought my Lancruiser,solely because of its capabilities,and the availability,in the bush,of spares if needed,and suitably experienced bush mechanics to work on the car,if necessary. But I like your suggestion that the driver is "under arrest",as he should be.Cheers

LOL, yes in front of the local cop shop. I hope its my old boss. he did **** like that and didn't think the rules apply to him at all. LOL

landy wrote:

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A better set up would be with the boat over the cab of the truck and the quad in the tray but that may well exceed the axle weights.
Landy

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 That would be the obvious solution,and rear axle weight is unlikely to be a problem,as the car looks to be an F250 (or bigger?) and has rear axle carrying capacity of around 2900kg,and payload around 1550kg,from memory.But the "Ah,look at me" effect may no longer be there? Cheers

That's funny. Had to google R22