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Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer - 58" Crossbars - 400 lbs
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Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer - 58" Crossbars - 400 lbs

Part Number: MAL53FR
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Lightweight trailer is perfect for hauling canoes, kayaks, and SUPs. 58" Crossbars offer plenty of space to carry cargo boxes and other accessories. 11' Long marine-grade trailer with 8" wheels supports boats up to 14' long. Great Prices for the best trailers from Malone. Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer - 58" Crossbars - 400 lbs part number MAL53FR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Malone Trailers - MAL53FR

  • Sports Trailer
  • Canoes
  • Kayaks
  • 400 lbs
  • 14 Feet Long
  • Malone
  • Crossbar-Style
  • Galvanized Steel

Lightweight trailer is perfect for hauling canoes, kayaks, and SUPs. 58" Crossbars offer plenty of space to carry cargo boxes and other accessories. 11' Long marine-grade trailer with 8" wheels supports boats up to 14' long.


Features:

  • Lightweight trailer lets you haul canoes, kayaks, SUPS, or other gear
  • 58" Square crossbars accommodate most clamp-on accessories
    • Perfect for transporting watersport carriers, bike racks, and cargo carriers
  • 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 Hauls Different Types of Boats and Cargo

MPG585 In Use

This lightweight trailer with 58" crossbars has plenty of space to mount accessories like watersport carriers, bike racks, a fishing rod carrier, or a cargo box (sold separately). With a 6-3/4' 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.


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.


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 18-gauge 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.



MPG585 Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer - Galvanized Steel - 58" Crossbars - 400 lbs

Installation Details MAL53FR Installation instructions


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Ratings & Reviews

4.8

58 reviews
Lightweight trailer is perfect for hauling canoes, kayaks, and SUPs. 58" Crossbars offer plenty of space to carry cargo boxes and other accessories. 11' Long marine-grade trailer with 8" wheels supports boats up to 14' long.

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Love this trailer. Light enough to hand pull and push into tight spots. So much easier than lifting boats onto the roof of my SUV.



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



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The trailer works great! Very easy to u se.



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PERFECT! I carry my tandem kayak effortlessly, and I was able to easily retrofit a bicycle rack next to the kayak rails. I love it.



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Perfect for the purpose, If I had to do greater distance I would have chosen a heavier model but for me the eco light is ok. Better stability on the road than expected. Good quality for the price… and excellent customer service! Thank you !



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It’s perfect



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We received the trailer, it was easy to assemble after watching the video. The item was on back order and came directly from Malone. etrailer was more than helpful with guidance on when to expect delivery. Thanks for your help and great product!! Would recommend.



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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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We have used the trailer a couple of times so far this year and found it to be very useful as well as helpful. Prior to the trailer we used a car roof mount which was labor intense and pretty difficult. Now we leave the kayaks on the trailer and just hook it up and go. I would certainly recommend this product and have to others who kayak with our church group.



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We started with small trips (22 miles one way) to gain confidence and kayak configurations. It was flawless. Feeling confident in the trailer and our rigging abilities we headed out for 1900 miles round trip with small trips to river and inter coastal. Spectacular with heavy kayaks (old town MK106x2) and a Wilderness tarpon 106 along with a Lifetime.
Because the MK106 are so wide we laid them flat and put the other kayaks on top. This worked well with some load shift and cushion fatigue but we weren’t using them by design so can’t complain. Overall excellent little trailer with big capabilities.



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I didn't have any problems assembling the trailer. I rated the trailer a 4 because after one year of use the rubber on the V mounts has some ware. Someday they will need replaced. Maybe a pool noodle will work? Other than that, I very happy with the trailer.



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My Malone Ecolight Sport Trailer for my `heavy 12' sit-on-top fishing kayak is perfect for my fishing trips. I get lots of compliments on both my Kayak and trailer. People can't believe the trailer was a kit. I'm not an expert handi-man, but I had no trouble following the directions. A great buy!


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