Will Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer Work Well for Long Trips

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I would like to know if you recommend this trailer for traveling long trips of 500 highway miles. If so, what precautions should i take or be aware of such as: Would bearings overheat or need special attention?

asked by: Al W

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The Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer # Y08106 referenced in your question will work great for your longer trips on the highway. I also spoke with my contact at Yakima to verify this. The hubs on this trailer use sealed bearings, so they will not need any kind of maintenance or special attention. The only precaution you might take during longer trips is to simply check your load every few hours to make sure everything is secured tightly to the trailer. Taking along a spare tire and wheel with # Y08121 is also a good idea.

This is a really nice, lightweight sport trailer that features adjustable 66 inch crossbars that you can use as anchor points for your kayaks, bikes or other accessories. It has a weight capacity of 250 pounds and just needs a 2 inch hitch ball. A standard 4-Way connector is also included for connecting its signal lights to your tow vehicle.

I have attached a short video demonstration on this trailer that you can also check out.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

Hey Jim, thanks for writing in, and thanks for the pictures, I love what you've done with that trailer! Oh and thanks for your kind words, we love you too. You’re well within what the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08107 is built to handle. The…

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Answer 2

Hello Karen, thanks for reaching out. The Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08106 is rated for highway speeds. Technically the trailer itself has a speed rating of 94 mph but we do not recommend ever towing anything that fast. Realistically you will…

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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…

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Answer 4

While there isn't a life expectancy, per se, of the shocks on the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer - 66" #Y08106 and 78" #Y08107, upgrading to the HD shocks is absolutely a good idea if your gear weighs around 200 llbs and certainly…

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Answer 5

I do not have a technical/engineering drawing of the CE Smith Deep V Keel Roller Assembly #CE10405G that I can send to you but I did take one from our warehouse to measure it for you. Many of these measurements are shown on the photo I prepared for…

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Answer 6

I spoke with my contact at Yakima and although the Round 78 Inch CrossBars, #Y00411, will fit on the Yakima 66 Inch Rack and Roll Trailer, #Y08106, with out the Crossmember Conversion Kit, #Y08111, we can not recommend doing this. Since the Yakima 66…

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Answer 7

Trailer tires typically last anywhere from 5000 to 12000 miles, so you shouldn't have anything to worry about with your Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08107 driving from North Carolina out to Colorado, and back. I think you're likely going to…

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Answer 8

The Rack and Roll trailers, like the 66 inch long model #Y08106, are rated to tow at normal highway speeds. As always, exceeding posted speed limits is not recommended, especially when towing. You may want to consider a spare tire #Y08121 for the…

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Answer 9

Since we have started carrying the Yakima Rack and Roll trailer #Y08107 I have not heard any complaints regarding the wheel bearings failing and only a few instances where people wanted to replace the wheel assembly. If you need to replace your…

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Answer 10

I recommend using the Yakima Kayak Trailer for 5 Kayaks #Y24TR to transport your kayaks with your 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The trailer will give you the ability to easily load and unload the kayaks from a manageable height. You will be able to…

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Answer 11

Hey Anthony, thanks for reaching out! The Yakima Rack and Roll Kayak Trailer #Y24TR is a great product, but it won't work well for your Whitehall Spirit Solo 14. For that kind of boat we're going to need to use something a bit heftier and for…

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Answer 12

Since you do not know your lock core/key number, the best option is going to be to replace the entire lock core with the Replacement Lock Core and Keys for Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #8880553 (S307) or #8880551 (S305). As long as your lock is…

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