Hitch ball loading device

[richg99]

I have two vans. I can leave the back hatch open. One van has a backup camera. One doesn't. This dumb device (tennis ball, orange-painted stick, and a couple of nuts or washer and lots of hot-melt glue,) works very well.

Some days I think it is better than the camera, especially if the sun is out and the boat is in the dark storage barn.

[rgbtr196le]

Awesome tip and thanks for sharing!

[fastman151]

Thanks for that one!!

[OkieBud]

[richg99]

Thanks, it always amazes me how a suggestion or tip can be posted, and then "found" months later.

[friogatto]

That's a great DIY setup.

For those less inclined, they make magnetic ones. I got a set during the Boat Expo. Magnetic Hitchin' Rods. Work really well, come as a set. Back up until they touch. The one on the truck should tip over and you know your spot on.

When done I would stick them to the garage door track for safe storage.

Not affiliated just a happy customer.

https://www.amazon.com/Hitchin-Rods-.../dp/B00030LM54
www.hitchinrods.com

[Nova Kaw 650]

That's a great DIY setup.

For those less inclined, they make magnetic ones. I got a set during the Boat Expo. Magnetic Hitchin' Rods. Work really well, come as a set. Back up until they touch. The one on the truck should tip over and you know your spot on.

When done I would stick them to the garage door track for safe storage.

Not affiliated just a happy customer.

https://www.amazon.com/Hitchin-Rods-.../dp/B00030LM54
www.hitchinrods.com

I've got the same thing; worked great, don't use it now due to having a back-up camera on my truck.

[richg99]

I have a back up camera. Just the other day, I used the tennis ball instead. I can get it lined up better with the tennis ball! Strange, but true.

[RazorCat]

Harbor Freight. $9.99
https://www.harborfreight.com/magnet...kit-69778.html