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Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer for a Heavy Kayak - 7' Bunks - 400 lbs
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Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer for a Heavy Kayak - 7' Bunks - 400 lbs

Part Number: MAL73FR
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Lightweight and versatile trailer is perfect for hauling a heavy kayak or canoe. Padded bunks protect your boat's finish and hold it securely in place. 11' Long marine-grade trailer with 8" wheels supports boats up to 14' long. Fastest Shipping and Great prices for Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer for a Heavy Kayak - 7' Bunks - 400 lbs. Read our customer reviews of Malone kayak trailer. Call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service or order your kayak trailer part number MAL73FR by Malone online at etrailer.com.
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Malone Kayak Trailer - MAL73FR

  • 1 Kayak
  • Malone
  • 14 Feet Long
  • Bunk Boards
  • 400 lbs
  • 1-Tier
  • 58 Inch Crossbar

Lightweight and versatile trailer is perfect for hauling a heavy kayak or canoe. Padded bunks protect your boat's finish and hold it securely in place. 11' Long marine-grade trailer with 8" wheels supports boats up to 14' long.


Features:

  • Lightweight and versatile trailer is great for hauling a heavy kayak or canoe
  • Durable 7' bunks stabilize your boats during transport
    • Soft padding protects your boats from scratches and scuffs
  • Submersible LED tail lights and side markers are DOT-approved
  • Galvanized steel construction resists corrosion - great for fresh and saltwater environments
  • Trigger-latch-style coupler attaches to your vehicle's 2" hitch ball
    • Included safety chains act as an emergency measure if coupler disconnects
  • Leaf spring suspension absorbs road shock
  • Assembly required - includes hardware, brackets, and wiring with 4-flat plug
  • Licensing and registration paperwork included
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Weight capacity: 400 lbs
  • Maximum boat weight capacity: 225 lbs
    • Maximum boat length: 14'
  • Crossbar dimensions: 58" x 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"
    • Crossbar spread: 38-1/2"
  • Trailer dimensions: 10' 9" long x 58" wide x 31" tall
    • Trailer tongue dimensions: 81-1/2" x 3" x 2"
  • Trailer weight: 145 lbs
  • Maximum speed rating: 65 mph
  • 5-Year warranty


Coupler Specs:

  • Ball size: 2"
  • Pin hole diameter: 1/2"
  • Height (from ground to bottom of coupler): 14"

Tire and Wheel Specs:

  • Wheel diameter: 8"
  • Wheel bolt pattern: 5 on 4-1/2"
  • Tire size: 4.80/4.00-8"
    • Section width: 4.7"
    • Outer diameter (when inflated): 16"
  • Tire capacity:
    • Load range: B
    • Ply rating: 4
  • Speed Rating: 70 mph


Note: Your local municipality requires you to register your trailer with the DMV. An etrailer representative will be reaching out to get information from you for the title.


Lightweight Trailer is Perfect for Hauling a Heavy Kayak or Canoe

MPG586XB In Use

This lightweight and versatile trailer comes with padded bunks so you can transport your favorite kayak or canoe. With a 6-3/4' long tongue, this trailer offers exceptional clearance during tight turns. The extended tongue also makes it easier to back up the trailer and prevent binding than trailers with shorter tongues.


MPG561 underside bunk

Heavy-duty bunks stabilize your boat and prevent movement while traveling on uneven or rough terrain. They can be adjusted to one side to install other clamp-on accessories (sold separately) and haul more gear. The bunks' durable padding prevents scuffs, scratches, or damage to your boat during transport. To prevent mold or mildew, the bunks have weather-resistant covers to repel moisture and water.


Submersible LED Trailer Lights

MPG535 LED tail lights

The DOT-approved tail lights on this trailer are fully submersible, so you don't have to worry about damaging the lights when loading and unloading your boat in water. Each tail light has brake, running light, and turn signal functions, as well as side marker lights and reflectors. In addition, these LED lights last longer, burn brighter, and require less power than incandescent bulbs.


CE48870 main harness to 4-way

The wiring for this trailer has a simple design, so it requires very little cutting or splicing to install. As you assemble the trailer, route the main wiring harness through the trailer tongue and down towards the body of the trailer. Then plug the 4-wire end of the tail light harness into the main harness.


Run the wires of the tail light harness along the sides of the trailer frame and attach the individual wires into the matching wires on the side marker lights and the tail lights using wire connectors. The wires are color-coded so that you can easily match them up - no circuit tester is required. Once all of the wires are secure, use the included clips to secure the harness to the frame.


CE48870 4-way plug

When you're ready to connect the trailer to your vehicle, simply plug the trailer end of the main harness into the 4-way flat connector on your vehicle.


Leaf Spring Suspension

MPG535 leaf spring suspension

This trailer includes a leaf spring suspension system to limit road shock while you tow. A sturdy steel axle runs beneath the trailer frame. The 2 slipper springs that support the axle flex to absorb the rough motion that can occur when driving over bumpy terrain. Also, the axle, spring hangers, and tie plate are galvanized to resist rust and corrosion.


Quick and Easy Trailer Hookup

MPG535 trigger style coupler

Hooking this trailer to your vehicle is quick and easy. The trailer's coupler connects to a 2" hitch ball, and the included safety chains act as an emergency measure if the coupler accidentally disconnects from your hitch ball. A rubber coated lift handle is mounted to the coupler to provide a solid grip for lifting or maneuvering the trailer. Finally, the skid plate on the underside of the trailer tongue keeps the coupler from touching the ground.



MPG585XB Malone EcoLight Sport Kayak Trailer - 7' Bunks - 400 lbs

Installation Details MAL73FR Installation instructionsAlternate Instructions MAL73FR Installation instructions


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Ratings & Reviews

4.8

59 reviews
Lightweight and versatile trailer is perfect for hauling a heavy kayak or canoe. Padded bunks protect your boat's finish and hold it securely in place. 11' Long marine-grade trailer with 8" wheels supports boats up to 14' long.

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Trailer works great! We're very happy with it.



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Exactly what I was looking for! Great quality and fairly easy to assemble! Fits perfect in our garage and holds out two kayaks, but could transport more! Great product :)



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As expected. Good trailer



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It's a great trailer that exceeded my e xpectations.



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Trailer was as advertised ...went together well .. all the parts were there and fit



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Great trailer so far! Putting it together was easy with the video and instructions. Can't wait to get out and use it!



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Nice trailer. No missing parts in the shipment. Excellent and easy to follow instructions for assembling.



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It’s perfect



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The trailer works great! Very easy to u se.



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We are first time trailer users and so far so good.



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Straight forward instructions, went together easily and pleased with the final product. Exactly what I expected to tow a kayak and mountain bike.


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