Hello Bruce, Thanks for writing in! Using butyl tape between the trailer body and the Single Axle Jeep Style Trailer Fender - Diamond Plate Aluminum - 13" to 15" #HP96VR is exactly the route I would go. It stays flexible, creates an…
Hey Jerry, thanks for reaching out. Sure thing! We do have kayak trailer options that will work really well for carrying your two NuCanoe U10s. We have options with extra-long crossbars which will work great for accommodating those 41" wide…
Hey Thomas, the Blue Ox Avail tow bar part #BX7420 would be a really great option. It's very easy to use and has longer arms which allows the towed vehicle to track a little better behind the tow vehicle. Now if you wanted a braking system that…
Hey Tom, yes the 2014 Ford Edge with the V6 engine is a great vehicle for flat towing. It's perfectly safe to do so as long as you follow the outlined instructions on how that are in the owners manual. The first thing you'll need to flat tow…
Hey Barry, yes the lowbed coversion kit part #MAL33TR and the retractable tongue kit part #MPG494 are both a fit for the Malone Microsport Trailer part #MPG460G. What are you planning on using the Microsport for?
Hey Aaron, thanks for reaching out. The Malone MicroSport Off-Road 2 Kayak Trailer Package #MAL64ER comes with 84" (7 foot) bunk boards. You get a total of four bunks. What boats are you hauling?
Hey, Jim! I see that you ordered the Malone LowBed MicroSport Trailer part #MPG464-LB. I reached out to Malone and they were able to provide me with a helpful diagram of the trailer with the Retractable Tongue Kit part #MPG494 installed. The total…
Hey Dan, welcome back! I do indeed have a Black Armour mat designed for trailers. It's the Heavy-Duty Trailer Mat item #BA96AR. It measures 5' wide x 7' long and is made of 1/2" thick rubber. This is the only size and option I have…
A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…
You're welcome! Thanks for all of the information! You could go with the Blue Ox item #BX1139 but I've got a different recommendation that will save you some money and get you a better setup. The Curt RVi battery charger is definitely the way…
The Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer - 66" #Y08106 or 78" #Y08107 ride very well at highway speeds on long trips. These 16 inch wheels work very well at any posted highway speed in favorable conditions. Just like any trailer, you want to slow…
Hey Richard! It sounds like you have the Yakima Rack and Roll. You can order the Replacement Tire for Wheel on Yakima Rack and Roll Trailers #Y8880282. These are 3.25"-16 tires and designed to fit the Yakima 5-spoke wheel #Y08121. What are you…
WOW! I am impressed! I called to place my order and real person answered, spoke perfect English, albeit a slight southern accent, and my order was sent within a day, shipped quickly and I had it a few days later. I saved over a hundred dollars over local and installed it my self. I cant imagine how that they could do any better. THANKS!
Eric
Cedar Springs, MI
Trailers with bunk boards for kayaks and boats
Confident on the ramp and at the dock, trailers with bunk boards give kayaks and small boats solid support to help prevent long term sagging. They make launching and retrieval easier and keep hulls supported on the way to the water.
Yes, Bunk Boards provide the kind of continuous support heavy kayaks need to help prevent long-term sagging. Pick a twin bunk setup when you're carrying two boats so each hull gets solid contact. Set your bunk spacing to match the hull shape and length. After loading, check that the boats sit evenly along the bunks without pressure points.
Yes, Bunk Boards can share space with a trailer-mounted bike rack, but a cargo box may limit room under two kayaks. If carrying two boats, plan for bike mounts on the frame and verify handlebar and pedal clearance. When considering a trunk-style box, mock up the bunk height and overhang to see if there's enough space before drilling or bolting anything.
Yes, Bunk Boards pair well with guide-ons, and adding keel rollers can make launching and loading easier even with a small boat. Keep your existing carpeted guide-ons to help center the hull. Use a couple of keel rollers to support the centerline when winching. Confirm roller placement clears the Bunk Boards and follows your hull shape.
Set Bunk Boards wide enough so bracket edges don't stick out and rub the boat. If the brackets or holes sit too far apart, adjust the spacing or add bunk width so hardware stays inside the board profile. After mounting, slide the boat on slowly and look for any contact with metal, then fine-tune the angle and gap.
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