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Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer with J-Style Carriers for 2 Kayaks - 400 lbs
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Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer with J-Style Carriers for 2 Kayaks - 400 lbs
Part Number: MAL93FR
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Malone Kayak Trailer - MAL93FR
- 2 Kayaks
- Malone
- 14 Feet Long
- J-Style
- 58 Inch Crossbar
- 400 lbs
- 1-Tier
Lightweight and versatile trailer is perfect for hauling 2 kayaks or canoes. J-style carriers with soft padding protect and hold your boat 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 2 kayaks or canoes
- J-style cradles with padded upright arms secure boats on their sides during transport
- Prevent boat-to-boat contact
- 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 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 Kayaks or Canoes
This lightweight and versatile trailer comes with J-style cradles so you can transport your favorite kayaks or canoes. Lightweight carriers secure your boat on its side, taking up less space and preventing boat-to-boat contact.
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.
Durable J-style kayak carriers with soft padding prevent scuffs, scratches, or damage to your boat during transport. The fixed arms stabilize your boat and prevent movement while traveling on uneven or rough terrain.
Submersible Trailer 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.
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.
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
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
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.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8
76 reviews
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Dennis
03/12/2022
Overall, I'm very pleased with this trailer. I can store my kayaks on the it in my garage and have it hooked up to my car, ready to go to the lake, in five minutes. Putting it together was not difficult. The quality is very good with one exception. The wiring harness that came with the kit seemed flimsy and fragile, with the insulation easily nicked. When I plugged it into my vehicle it blew a fuse in my car. I decided to scrap their wiring and went to the hardware store and purchased a new wiring harness that seemed sturdier. I also purchased heat shrink butt connectors for all the connections. The new harness has worked fine, with no further problems. The only other modification I made was additional padding on the J-style carriers to better cushion the boats and around the cross bars where they meet the vertical support to protect the tie down straps from sharp edges.
The 8-inch wheels make me a little nervous, but I repacked them with a high-quality grease (Triax Atlas 600 synthetic) at the end of summer and will replace the bearings at the end of this summer, probably with Timken bearings. I have also purchased a spare hub assembly with prepacked bearings to take with me on the road in case of a failure.
The 8-inch wheels make me a little nervous, but I repacked them with a high-quality grease (Triax Atlas 600 synthetic) at the end of summer and will replace the bearings at the end of this summer, probably with Timken bearings. I have also purchased a spare hub assembly with prepacked bearings to take with me on the road in case of a failure.
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Shawna
06/01/2022
Lightweight durable trailer…perfect for us as we are no longer able to lift our kayaks on to our roof rack. Highly recommend!!
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U
08/01/2022
We are first time trailer users and so far so good.
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Don
10/20/2021
The trailer works great! Very easy to use.
Don
10/28/2022
This trailer works fine. I highly recommend it!
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Lance
06/08/2021
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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Frank
03/29/2022
It's a great trailer that exceeded my expectations.
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Scott
05/23/2023
As expected. Good trailer
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John
10/23/2026
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Cynthia
07/10/2026
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Danny
03/03/2021
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David
04/02/2026
I purchased this trailer to haul around my new pedal powered fishing kayak because it is too heavy for one person to handle. The trailer has worked out great, it makes it easy to launch and retrieve my kayak. The trailer was easy to put together and have no issues since purchasing it online.
Heather A.
4/10/2026
Wow, the kayak looks great on the new trailer. Is Black Hall Outfitters your store?
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Dave F.
07/16/2024
We don't have our truck any longer and can't transport our kayaks on our cars. This trailer is perfect for our needs. I just assembled it two days ago and haven't used it yet, but I think it will be great. The assembly instructions were good, but even the updated ones need to be updated a little: the new type wiring harness was easy, but the instructions showed the process for the old one and the frame side bars had more holes than the ones shown in the manual or video, which was a little confusing as to where the middle frame crossbar goes. But all-in-all, assembly went smooth.
Dave F.
7/17/2025
Been about a year now and very happy with this trailer. We have an Escape and this is the perfect size for us. It handles well on the road and loading and unloading can’t be easier. I highly recommend this trailer.
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Stan
06/19/2025
I really like my Kayak trailer. It was easy to assemble And tie down our Kayaks. No more lifting it on top of our Mazda SUV. The trailer is very light and bouncy on the freeway. I need to add some extra weight to keep it from bouncing so much. It works great for speeds below 55MPH. Thank you. Just a reminder- you will probably need to license it, I didn’t think of that extra expense.
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Brooke M.
6/22/2025
Hey Stan! Those are all great things to keep in mind here - great reminders and things to consider. What kind of kayaks do you have?
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John
05/29/2026
Very nice trailer, a great addition to our kayaking accessories. Easy to assemble and makes transporting our kayaks in and out of the water a breeze. No more trying to secure them to our vehicle roof or extender. Very happy with our purchase.
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David
06/01/2023
Looks like this will be a great trailer. All parts were there when I opened the boxes and there were no damaged parts. Only problem was that the Malone label and specs label on the tongue bar were installed upside down.
David
6/5/2024
This trailer pulls smoothly with my two Hobie kayaks. The only thing I need to do is to add some black Gorilla or T-Rex tape on the spots where the kayaks are rubbing through the foam rubber protectors on the holder brackets.
Jesse M.
6/5/2024
@David Hey David, sorry to hear that they rubber on the holder brackets is wearing out. That may be covered under warranty if you check with Malone. These trailers come with a 5-year warranty. They might consider that normal wear and tear though. I bet Gorilla tape or even something like flex tape would work great as an inexpensive way to fix it.
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Jeff
04/21/2026
I was able to assemble in a couple hours. Directions were adequate. I got the storage container also and it will be nice for storing the padding and tie down straps. Looking forward to trying it out. Nice product.
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Robert
06/28/2022
The Malone EcoLight trailer is great. I’ve had it for a year now and it’s really helpful. My only issue (but not enough to go down to a 4-star rating) is that the rubber on the V-Style carriers started partially coming off when I first started using it. It doesn’t really cause a problem, however, buyers of the trailer itself might want to consider getting the version that has no carriers included, because you can put just about any style of carriers on it, like J-Style carriers.
I’m including a picture of my kayaks on the trailer. I store them bottom-side up because I don’t have anything covering the cockpits.
I’m including a picture of my kayaks on the trailer. I store them bottom-side up because I don’t have anything covering the cockpits.
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Howard
11/18/2020
I’m very pleased with this trailer. The quality far exceeded my expectations. I will use it to transport my two 14 foot kayaks as I don’t feel like hoisting them to the roof of my car anymore. I am not mechanically inclined and was a bit intimidated when it arrived in three boxes. However the step by step instructions guided me through the assembly process and I put it all together over the course of a long afternoon.
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Kenneth
05/24/2024
Etrailer takes care of my trailer needs. This kayak carrier is well built!
Easy to assemble but would definitely watch the video. It goes step by step and answers any questions you might have. Great product and am looking forward on pulling it to the lake
Easy to assemble but would definitely watch the video. It goes step by step and answers any questions you might have. Great product and am looking forward on pulling it to the lake
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BILL L.
06/04/2026
I'm still waiting for the Light Kit and wireing that was missing in my order and after looking through the boxes, I found a Notice,that the wireing, LED Light kit and License plate holder would be sent to me as soon as it was received by Malone. My Kayaks have been sitting Idle for 3 weeks and still no kit!
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Bill L.
10/02/2020
'You get what you pay for'. The quality of the materials and fabrication made the assembling enjoyable without having to force pieces to 'make then fit'. Studying the instructions first, then going slow, made my trailer go together without issue. If I had it to do over again I would buy a Malone trailer without hesitation. Thank you for making such a quality product!
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Deborah
12/20/2025
It's perfect. Supports 4 kyaks which includes two peddle kyaks. Easy to load durable. We only wish there was a storage box for paddles and life vests. Otherwise couldn't be happier. Husband built in an hour.everything drilled perfect and all pieces and parts undamaged.
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Matthew
09/19/2025
Just bought a new fishing kayak I needed some way of getting it and my wifes to the pond and this trailer was perfect, good qualityand great price. Best of all it comes from my state .
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Brad O.
04/01/2023
Product as advertised, customer service excellent, haven't used it yet but so far so good
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