Spare Tire with 5 Spoke Rim for Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer

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Today we are going to show you the Yakima Rack and Roll trailer with 70 inch crossbars, part number Y08107. The Yakima trailers are light weight trailers designed to be towed by a wide range of vehicles. The Yakima Rack and Roll trailers provide Yakima style cross bars. These cross bars will allow you to use virtually any roof rack accessory to be put on the trailer. You can use accessories from bike racks, to cargo boxes, and even ski and snowboard carriers. :31

The lightweight aluminum frame is sturdy and helps keep the trailer light, so it is easy to maneuver and tow with small vehicles. The Rack and Roll trailer uses a completely different suspension system t hat utilizes shocks and coil springs. The suspension system will help provide a nice smooth ride. The Yakima Rack and Roll trailer can be stored up on end and can be maneuvered with rollers so you can store it in small spaces. :58

The weight capacity of the 78 inch Rack and Roll Trailer is 250 pounds. You can upgrade the trailer with heavy duty shocks, part number Y08110. These will increase the trailers capacity to 300 pounds. Yakima strongly suggests upgrading to these shocks if you are planning on carrying more than 200 pounds. The trailer coupler is designed to use a standard 1-7/8ths inch hitch ball. The spread of the crossbars is adjustable and can be set anywhere from 4 to 48 inches. Yakima offers several optional accessories for the trailer. These items include an OE spare tire and wheel, a kickstand to support the tongue of the coupler, and a safety pole to help you see the trailer when towing behind large vehicles. The locking latch on the Rack and Roll trailers use the SKS locking cores, so the trailer can be matched to any locks on your Yakima accessories. The tongue of the trailer is collapsible to help it be more contactable for storage. 1:58

With the Yakima Rack and Roll trailer you can use accessories like ski racks. Or you can use other crossbar mounted accessories like cargo boxes. Due to the lightweight frame of the Rack and Roll trailer, even with the full load it is still light enough to move by hand. There you have it for the Yakima Rack and Roll trailer with 78 inch crossbars, part number Y08107.