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Malone's MPG481 Trailer Storage Trunk - Fits EcoLight, MicroSport & LowMax Trailers - Lockable
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Malone's MPG481 Trailer Storage Trunk - Fits EcoLight, MicroSport & LowMax Trailers - Lockable
Part Number: MPG481
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Malone Accessories and Parts - MPG481
- Trailers
- Watersport Carriers
- Sports Trailer Parts
- Watersport Trailer Parts
- Storage
- Malone
Add lockable, on-board storage to your Malone trailer with this rugged polyethylene trunk. Reinforced lid offers full access, and integrated wheels make it easy to roll gear. Mounts inside your trailer frame with included brackets and tie-downs.
Features:
- Rugged storage trunk adds enclosed gear space to Malone EcoLight, MicroSport, and LowMax trailers
- Not compatible with MicroSport LowBed trailer
- 3.7 cu ft Of enclosed capacity keeps small items secure and dry during transport
- Removable, reinforced lid allows for full access to the trunks interior
- Can be locked for added security (padlock not included)
- Integrated wheels on one end let you roll the trunk to and from the trailer
- Recessed handles make lifting and removal easy when needed
- Galvanized steel mounting brackets provide secure installation inside trailer framework
- D-ring tie-downs and 9' cam strap secure lid while driving
Specs:
- Overall dimensions: 37-1/2" wide x 18-1/4" deep x 14" tall
- Storage capacity: 3.7 cu ft
- Weight: 10.33 lbs
- Material: Black polyethylene trunk with galvanized steel mounting brackets
- Load capacity: 55 lbs
- Warranty: 5-year limited
MPG481 Malone's MPG481 Trailer Storage Trunk - Fits EcoLight, MicroSport & LowMax Trailers - Lockable
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
95% were satisfied with this product
5% of customers were not satisfied
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Ratings & Reviews
4.5
69 reviews
by:
Kevin
07/16/2025
Great product, fits perfectly in the trailer. Great price and service from etrailer as well.
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Richard
07/20/2026
Ok for long travel but when just taking the kayak down the road to drop them in it is not water proof like the trailer and if you go to far in it will fill up with water. Would not buy again for that cost.
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Larry
06/08/2026
Rather low quality system. Appears that the brackets were initially designed for trunk mounting points much wider than they are now. This results in several inches of for aft motion, which cannot be tolerated (as it will either hit the frame on the forward edge, or impact the axle motion on the aft end. All you can hope for is that the strap resistance will prevent this for to aft motion. Surprised Malone engineers let this slide (pun intended). Trunk is very light thin walled and is listed as not being water proof. Installation of the trunk also prevents retracting the trailer tongue. Overall, barely functional and low quality.
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Danny
09/27/2026
I like the way it fits in trailer, good size.
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Ben P.
05/15/2022
Awesome product, fits great on my Ecolight. Install instructions were easy to follow and the extra storage means less trips to the truck to load & unload. Very sturdy construction. Everything arrived faster than anticipated and packed well.
Ben P.
5/15/2023
The storage truck has held up perfectly over the last year. It has been extremely handy to have the extra storage right at the trailer to help with loading & unloading the kayaks and saves trips back & forth from the garage. Having everything readily available in a locked trunk is awesome. This is a must-buy for anyone with a Malone trailer.
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Matthew
09/18/2026
Great item
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James
05/19/2026
Lots of room, holding up well
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Daphne
09/26/2018
Like the product but the instructions do not go with the trailer the way it shows. This is the second product of Malone that I received with incorrect instructions. It is not the fault of Etrailer. I am very happy with the items I have ordered from them.
Mike L.
9/26/2018
What trailer are you using the storage trunk on? The trunk is compatible with Malones MicroSport and XtraLight trailers only, and the exact positioning of the trunk will depend on which of those two you have. You can see more details in the video provided above.
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Nelson
08/06/2025
Super fast shipping and item as described. Perfect.
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Richard
06/19/2018
etrailer is a great site with very competitive pricing and shipping.
The Malone xtra-light storage box is awesome. I can put all the things from my Hobie Pro Angler into the box prior to towing it to my fishing location. Once I pull the kayak off the trailer I can open the box and set it up my gear (fish finder, rod holders, mirage drive, etc). The box locks and is strapped to the trailer while driving. It's perfect.
Excellent all around.
The Malone xtra-light storage box is awesome. I can put all the things from my Hobie Pro Angler into the box prior to towing it to my fishing location. Once I pull the kayak off the trailer I can open the box and set it up my gear (fish finder, rod holders, mirage drive, etc). The box locks and is strapped to the trailer while driving. It's perfect.
Excellent all around.
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Robin
07/23/2024
Handy storage, put wet gear in there after kayaking and dry gear anytime.
Robin R.
7/24/2025
Great trailer hauls our two 18’ sea kayaks behind our Sprinter Van or Pirus.
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Nickolas
08/07/2021
This is flimsy, and requires the user to drill holes in the Malone Microsport Trailer to install it. THEN, you can't get to it when kayaks are on the trailer. It's a good idea, but poorly executed. However, the best part of this whole process was the fantastic customer service by William B! He is a true pleasure to deal with!
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Stu
08/10/2022
Super convenient to be able to stow our paddling accessories like life jackets, pumps, gloves, and so on inside this convenient on-board trunk. It fits neatly inside the trailer frame and has plenty of room for lots of accessories!
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Keith
07/25/2019
This is a nice trunk for storage. Top comes off, no hinge. Four latches to hold top close.
However while on the trailer it is held in place with only a strap. So its not secure as
far as anyone could come along and take it. Also I don't think it could securely hold heavey items for long, I say this because the bottom of the trunk is not supported and I believe with heavey items bouncing inside the truck on road trips could cause it to fail, due to it not being to ridged. For now I keep it in my vehicle. I am looking at a modification on my trailer so it is secure, and will support the bottom as well. I use it for my Hobie mirage drive system and Boonedox wheels, fits but concern about weight. Not a problem while in vehicle. Nice trunk, but could use improvements.
However while on the trailer it is held in place with only a strap. So its not secure as
far as anyone could come along and take it. Also I don't think it could securely hold heavey items for long, I say this because the bottom of the trunk is not supported and I believe with heavey items bouncing inside the truck on road trips could cause it to fail, due to it not being to ridged. For now I keep it in my vehicle. I am looking at a modification on my trailer so it is secure, and will support the bottom as well. I use it for my Hobie mirage drive system and Boonedox wheels, fits but concern about weight. Not a problem while in vehicle. Nice trunk, but could use improvements.
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Geoffrey
03/11/2022
Mounting was a cluster because they sent the wrong brackets. But etrailer helped me get that fixed. It fits and works well. But in the end,I have not used it as I can fit everying in my car so far.
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Jim
11/26/2025
Perfect fit and delivery.
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Olivia
01/13/2021
This box is really nice, and fits perfectly on the Malone micro sport trailer. It is easy to install, and includes mounting brackets
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Evan
08/13/2025
Its worth it, just expensive. But nice to keep jackets and straps all in one place
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Kayak Kit
12/18/2021
Great trailer. Well made and sturdy. Good instructions if you use Malone[online] video and the written instructions. Made assembly easier up on a table to build. A bit intimidating to start with all the parts but pretty fun to see it come together. It took me two 3 hour session. I just installed the Malone storage truck and would recommend purchasing it along with your trailer.
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Robert
08/03/2025
Mounted perfectly under the kayaks!
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CJ
08/26/2024
I have had this bin on my trailer for over a year now. I use it to store my PFDs ropes and fishing gear. It keeps everything dry and the latches hold the cover on well.
by:
Randall
11/10/2021
Super fast shipping and it perfectly fits my Eco-Light trailer. Bolted right in, though I pretty much ignored the instructions as they aren't for the Eco-Light. Makes a nice storage area for my PFD and my kayaking accessories.
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David
08/21/2018
I am very pleased with the product and the etrailer company. The communication was very good. The storage bin was easy to install.
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Chris
03/20/2022
Bought this trunk for the Microsport trailer, works great to keep gear secure and tucked away.
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Kevin
7/17/2026
After being in use for a year and largely being left outdoors the container is still in excellent shape and the color hasn’t faded. We us this every time we kayak and has been great for keeping our gear sorted.