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Kayak trailer reccomendations?
Posted on 5/9/16 at 1:44 pm
Posted on 5/9/16 at 1:44 pm
I recently got a new vehicle, so my Yakima racks are useless now. I have an SUV now with factory cross bars, but one of them needs to be replaced. Rather than going through that I wanted to look into a trailer. My kayak is 94 pounds so I couldn't load it on my car without the load assist bar anyway, which isn't an option on factory bars. Any recommendations without breaking the bank?
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Posted on 5/9/16 at 1:57 pm to Riseupfromtherubble
Posted on 5/9/16 at 1:59 pm to Riseupfromtherubble
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My kayak is 94 pounds so I couldn't load it on my car without the load assist bar anyway,
Do you even lift bro?
Posted on 5/9/16 at 2:00 pm to Propagandalf
No.
36" wide and 14 feet long is an awkward bitch to huck up over your head
36" wide and 14 feet long is an awkward bitch to huck up over your head
This post was edited on 5/9/16 at 2:01 pm
Posted on 5/9/16 at 2:39 pm to Riseupfromtherubble
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I recently got a new vehicle, so my Yakima racks are useless now.
Let's talk about what you got rid of. I'm about to pull the trigger on racks for my 2013 Tacoma.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 5:30 pm to Jester
Pretty pricey but they worked great. I had a naked roof, so Q-towers with the crossbars. I also got J cradles because I wanted to be able to carry both, but my sit on top was just too wide for me to comfortably carry very far on its side. I have two sets of he J cradles I'll let go of you want to carry that way.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 6:54 pm to Mark Makers
Harbor freight one is pretty convenient. Folds up if you don't have a lot of storage space. Can also be used for other things. You have to assemble it from pieces in a box and you have to pay for plywood decking. But it was an afternoon project. Would also suggest upgrading wheels as the tiny ones it comes with are rated to 45 mph.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 9:14 pm to Riseupfromtherubble
Harbor freight if you want a new trailer, but cheap. They regularly go on sale and then you can use a coupon to get the price down a bit more.
Problems with the HF: it's steel, so if you're bringing it down to the salt, it will eventually start to rust. The tongue will also need to be extended, so keep that in mind when you consider costs.
My suggestion would be to start perusing CL and LAsportsman for a used PWC trailer. It will be galvanized steel or aluminum and you can find used ones for cheap. Just make sure it has a title.
Problems with the HF: it's steel, so if you're bringing it down to the salt, it will eventually start to rust. The tongue will also need to be extended, so keep that in mind when you consider costs.
My suggestion would be to start perusing CL and LAsportsman for a used PWC trailer. It will be galvanized steel or aluminum and you can find used ones for cheap. Just make sure it has a title.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 9:38 pm to nahtanojc
If you get the harbor freight trailer that I posted a link to, the wheels and tires that come with it do not need to be upgraded as previously posted and the tongue does not need to be extended as previously posted.
The model that they are referring to with small tires and that needs the tongue extended is this one:
https://m.harborfreight.com/870-lb-capacity-40-in-x-49-in-utility-trailer-62646.html
Do yourself a favor and just spend the same amount of money on the trailer I posted in my above post. The deck is 8' long plus the length of the tongue. I haul up to 4 kayaks on mine at a time and my native propel is 13' long. I have not upgraded the tires or extended the tongue. Been using it for 2 years hauling 70-80 mph on the interstate and it's still kicking. Biggest thing to make sure of is that the wheel bearings have plenty of grease. I've heard that they don't always have enough from the factory.
The model that they are referring to with small tires and that needs the tongue extended is this one:
https://m.harborfreight.com/870-lb-capacity-40-in-x-49-in-utility-trailer-62646.html
Do yourself a favor and just spend the same amount of money on the trailer I posted in my above post. The deck is 8' long plus the length of the tongue. I haul up to 4 kayaks on mine at a time and my native propel is 13' long. I have not upgraded the tires or extended the tongue. Been using it for 2 years hauling 70-80 mph on the interstate and it's still kicking. Biggest thing to make sure of is that the wheel bearings have plenty of grease. I've heard that they don't always have enough from the factory.
This post was edited on 5/9/16 at 9:51 pm
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