In San Diego, today, some folks vacationing from L.A., were trying to launch their boat in Misson Bay and OPPS.......the RV got launched also. Watch the video: http://video.nbcsandiego.com/player/?id=286377

Should be a short ad before the story. Me thinks the RV is going to be totaled. So sorry for the owners.

Seen it with cars and trucks hooked to boats, but never an RV. Did see a tow truck pull a Winnebago off the beach in Long Beach WA just as the tide lapped the underside. Wow!

Wow. What a way to ruin your day.

I was wondering how you would sucessfully launch a boat with an RV since the ramps are notoriously slippery with water and algae growth.

Most people use HD or 4x4 trucks since sometimes the rear wheels can't pull you out by themselves. It is also a BAD idea to have your rear wheels/brakes submerged.

I wonder if they got the rear drums wet and forgot to set the parking brakes or if it just slipped on the surface.

Bummer.

I hate to sound tough on these people, but that is the dumbest move I have seen in a long time...

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Originally posted by Captain Bud:
I hate to sound tough on these people, but that is the dumbest move I have seen in a long time...

I agree, the poor wife has to live the rest of her life with this guy

The best way that I have seen is to have a hitch receiver placed on the front of the MH. That keeps your drive wheels high and dry. It also makes maneuvering easier.
Joe

Another Andy Warhol moment!!

OOPS!

Folks learned a valuable lesson today. Leave the camping with boats to the truck camper folks. Our "motorhomes" have the home part removable .