Swing room needed for R29 on a trailer

[SKI3PO]

I'm considering the purchase of a garage condominium for storing my new R29cb indoors on the trailer. This is essentially a big warehouse with 10 individual bays with oversize garage doors. My space will be second from the second from the end and have a 14'x14' door. There is 50 feet of space in front of the door to the next building. I'm wondering if that is enough room to maneuver the trailer in to the bay? Anyone who trailers an R29 have any insight on this? My tow vehicle is a 1 ton Ford with crew cab that is 21'. Ranger specs the boat on the trailer as just 38" 9'

 

[trailertrawlerkismet]

I’ve been backing a RT29S into various tight spaces for three years, until we sold her a few months ago. In my opinion and experience I feel if you have enough straight away between the buildings it would work. You state the space is second from the end..... is there access from both sides? If so n that space is a straight away I’d back in from the closest entrance but if not I still feel it is doable. With 14’ of open entrance you have plenty of navigating room but I’d suggest you have a second person to help guide you back. Can you try it out beforehand?

Jim F

 

[S. Todd]

If your F350 Crew Cab has a long bed it is going to be tricky. I drive a long bed dually crew cab and the way I describe it is that it does not know what a "turning radius" is. I had to widen my driveway to get our boat and travel trailer where I want them to go. I suspect a lot depends on whether you have room to turn around and start backing into the space in front of your door and have a good spotter to assist. Backing in might actually be easier to do than pulling it out. If you are considering the purchase I would request an opportunity to do a test drive and make sure it fits before you agree to close on the sale. If you had access to a short bed regular cab truck, or better yet a forklift, just for this short section of the trip, it would be a whole different story.

 

[bob daily]

You might want to look at motorized trailer dollies! The cost could save you a repair bill later on.
Bob

 

[dclagett]

I would agree that as part of the sale to make sure using that storage is doable. Remember that on a multi axial trailer maneuvering in tight spaces some of the wheels are going to slide sideways. This over time can cause alignment problems with the trailer.

 

[ALICE J]

I too have a condo garage for my R27; my neighbor had an electric aircraft dolly mover. I decided against, it and opted for a front hitch on my 2500 GMC. I can precisely position my boat into my narrow 10ft wide door and haven't hit anything, yet :roll: This front hitch came in handy when I entered a parking area that had only one entrance. No way to back out as I was by myself. But with the front hitch, I was able to precisely maneuver my boat and trailer using my 4WD to go over a small dirt pile 😱 Turned the trailer around and exited smartly. Yes, the front hitch looks funny, but those in the know give me a thumbs up 😀

 

[bob daily]

Tim, Check out PARKIT-360, it's a electrical trailer dollies the price is about what you would pay for a front mounted trailer hitch installed on your truck. All duel axle trailers will cause tires to slide sideways during tight turned! You can eliminate most of the side movement by jockey in several times to keep wheels from sliding sideways. Good luck on your decision! Bob

 

[pleeson]

If the area is pretty level and paved definitely get a trailer tug for pulling in and out of the garage. Small price to pay for peace of mind and convenience. Air Tug also makes a good rugged unit. Upsize a little to allow for the drag of triple axles in a sharp turn. To moderate this don't try to do a 90 degree turn all in one go. Back and forth a little. The cost is immaterial next to the overall cost of boating ownership.