Kayak trailers

JMS · Post by **JMS** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 8:41 am

While many of you have shown innovation and exceptional welding skills building or modifying existing trailers I don't posses those skills and was wanting input on what you think of some of the kayak trailers on the market such as Malone, Yakima, Bulldog folding trailer, etc.

Some I know are expensive (could by 2 yaks for same price as a fully equipped Yakima). But getting little tired of lifting my Yak on top of my truck.

Appreciate your assistance

Ken J · Post by **Ken J** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 10:40 am

I have a Yakima RackAndRoll Trailer. Its light weight, easy to move by hand. However there is a heavy $$ price that goes with all the pluses. I have added a Storage box for my gear, and I can carry two yaks easily.

Ken J

5moreminutes · Post by **5moreminutes** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 12:15 pm

Loading on top of your truck or in the bed?

If you have the money and the storage the Malone trailers have had many great reviews. There is a galvanized trailer for $600.00 at Academy and you can add malone wings on it and i think that would be a nice set up as well.

Thinwater skinner · Post by **Thinwater skinner** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 1:04 pm

http://www.texaskayakfisherman.com/foru ... 3&t=226128" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

did you see this? Looks to be a great deal for an almost new trailer... With extras!!! Good LUck

richg99 · Post by **richg99** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 4:07 pm

If you fish freshwater exclusively, then the Harbor Freight and Northern Tool trailers have been modified for kayak use... (without welding). In fact, Harbor Freight even has a real boat trailer for a low price.

Not sure how they would hold up with too much exposure to salt.

Also, 8 inch rated wheels will not allow you to go as fast as 12 inch rated wheels.

richg99

Here is one....

http://www.harborfreight.com/600-lb-cap ... -5002.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

5x5 · Post by **5x5** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 9:02 am

If you check craigslist, you can pick up a galvanized jetski trailer for around $300 Use the existing bunks or install some seawings.

stryper · Post by **stryper** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 11:22 am

Harbor freight and 20% coupons are everywhere

photoea · Post by **photoea** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 1:17 pm

Mine started life as a Harbor Freight trailer. No welding required, just a little creativity.

If I had it to do over again (and I may)... I would have cut the cage portion down a little. At the end of a long day I'd gladly give up a little storage space to not have to lift my yak quite as high.

richg99 · Post by **richg99** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 4:55 pm

Ouch!....re "the caged portion". With my old back, that would be tougher than loading a yak on top of my van.

Seems to this old codger that one could build it upside down. i.e. the storage portion on TOP, and the yak below. The "stuff" that goes into the storage portion is probably in boxes; bags, etc. Might be heavy, but not all in one big unit. The yak, however, is one big unit.

Also, the "stuff" probably doesn't get loaded and unloaded as often as a yak might on a two day trip.

Just my mind meandering this afternoon. Don't pay much attention. ha ha

regards, richg99

JMS · Post by **JMS** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 6:48 pm

What do you all think of this one from Northern Tool?
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/ ... _200596746" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
My concern is with usage 70% salt use it will rust in a hurry. Only thing I think it's missing is a spare tire

Kingz · Post by **Kingz** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 7:27 pm

JMS wrote:My concern is with usage 70% salt use it will rust in a hurry....

Course depends how much you use it...but they normally fall apart like a Chips Ahoy cookie...I'd try to stick with galvanized...

Modified this one for a guy, total investment was under $1000, that includes his initial $650 purchase price(New)...

richg99 · Post by **richg99** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 7:55 pm

I used this galvanized 499. trailer from academy for a single Ride 115. Hardly any mods necessary.

http://m.academy.com/shop/pdp/mcclain-1 ... eType=true" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 5:04 am

Jack Barnhart at BMSS, Inc in Rockport builds custom kayak trailers. I bought mine there 4 years ago for under $1000. He's at 361-463-7046.

Captain53 · Post by **Captain53** » Sat Jun 06, 2015 5:27 am

I saw this ad and thought I would post it because it looks to be a very nice trailer deal under $1000. It is not my trailer nor do I know anymore about it or the owner than what the ad says.

http://austin.craigslist.org/boa/5052633138.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

unclejnb · Post by **unclejnb** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 10:19 pm

When I started kayak fishing, I first used a Yakima roof rack, that set me back over $600. Tired of the scratches, dents, salt and mud all over my car, I bought a small used trailer and customized it, for about another $600. Even though it was pretty small and simple, it still took all my strength to move it around by hand. After selling it, I bought a quality used micro-trailer that is by FAR the most practical for me. Even used, it was pricey, but worth every penny. I can pull it around by hand (even loaded) and I don't have to worry about throwing my back out. It has almost no effect on my gas mileage. If I knew 12 years ago what I know now, I would have bit the bullet and just bought the micro trailer to begin with. And last but not least, it folds up and easily fits in the garage.

richg99 · Post by **richg99** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 6:17 am

Unclejnb...please share the brand name of your trailer. Thanks. richg99

Ken J · Post by **Ken J** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 6:35 am

richg99 wrote:Unclejnb...please share the brand name of your trailer. Thanks. richg99

I think Joel's trailer is a Malone Kayak Trailer.

Ken J

Post by **Tombo** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 6:42 am

Go for the gusto. I have had a couple trailers, one better than the other until I bought a Rack n Roll. Money well spent. Its not cheap but my back and my Prius appreciate it. My motto is what is the point in working if I don't spend the money on stuff that makes my life better.

richg99 · Post by **richg99** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 6:58 am

Hmmm...the smallest Malone trailer that I could find is made out of Galvanized Steel. The larger ones all hold four kayaks. Even the smaller one cost a lot more than what the McLain galvanized jon-boat trailer costs at Academy. ($499.00)

Doesn't anyone make a simple one beam aluminum trailer for a reasonable price?

It wouldn't have to be much wider than a yak, say 40/48 inches at the max. Support for a single yak could be two aluminum cross beams. Light weight simple springs, or, better yet, torsion springs. 12 inch wheels and a coupler.

Even the 12 inch wheels might be downsized to 8 inches, given the light weight of our yaks.

Unless I have failed to find an existing product, it seems to this old codger that there is money in "them thar hills" for an enterprising aluminum welder.

Your thoughts????? richg99

Coachsmills · Post by **Coachsmills** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 10:00 am

What kayak and truck do you own? I know you mentioned getting a trailer to keep from having to load the kayak on top of your truck, but have you thought about a bed extender instead? Much cheaper and still easy to load. I have a Cuda 14 and drive a Toyota Tundra and just toss it in the back. It fits pretty well and rides fine without an extender.

quibbly · Post by **quibbly** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 11:23 pm

Ken J wrote:I have a Yakima RackAndRoll Trailer. Its light weight, easy to move by hand. However there is a heavy $$ price that goes with all the pluses. I have added a Storage box for my gear, and I can carry two yaks easily.

Ken J

I have the same trailer. Which saddles did you use?

JMS · Post by **JMS** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 11:28 pm

Drive an F150 & have Cuda 14 problem with bed extender is wife tags along when I go the the coast, that means quick up, lawn chairs, extra coolers & other beach stuff fill up the bed. Light weight trailer might be best option, could use on Prius and RAV 4 for quick trips. Turned 50 yesterday and finish Masters in Education in August, might have to treat myself

richg99 · Post by **richg99** » Fri Jun 12, 2015 6:21 am

Congratulations on receiving your Master's degree. Must have been a lot of hard work.

Of course, you are deserving of a "treat"... Especially if it's PRIMARY purpose is to allow you to take your bride along on the adventure. Go for it!!!

regards, richg99

p.s. if you have to "sell" this expenditure....remember...your PRIMARY purpose is to allow her to come along on the trips..Ha ha Ha Ha Ha.....

ruquick · Post by **ruquick** » Fri Jun 12, 2015 9:33 pm

I went with an aluminum Triton trailer. The trailer is light (around 150 lbs).

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