Will the Retractable Tongue Kit Work On a Malone EcoLight Trailer

Updated 03/11/2026 | Published 12/31/2019

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Retractable Tongue Kit for Malone MicroSport Trailers

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Question:

Hi, would this work with the Malone Ecolight trailer or should I consider the Fulton Fold-away? thanks!

asked by: Fernando S

Helpful Expert Reply:

The Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit part # FHDPB230101 is what I recommend for a Malone EcoLight Trailer part # MAL53FR. The Retractable Tongue Kit for Malone MicroSport Trailers part # MPG494 will fit on the tongue but the MicroSport has a one piece tongue and the EcoLight has a two piece tongue so the connection point between the two tongue pieces on the EcoLight could create issues.

The Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit could be installed on the tongue of the Malone EcoLight in place of the union plate that joins the two pieces of the tongue together. I spoke with Malone and they said this was perfectly fine and would avoid cutting into the frame.

expert reply by: Conner L

Russell W.

5/7/2025

I’m looking for a kayak trailer that can fit in my garage. I like the Yakima rack and roll, but it is more than I wanted to spend. I like the Malone ecolight as well. The Yakima’s sliding tongue is the selling point, but I am trying to see if this foldaway gives me the same or similar results. How difficult is it to install this on the ecolight?

Jesse M.

5/14/2025

@RussellW Yes the fold-away tongue can help when storage space is limited. They are not too hard to install especially since you can use the fold away in place of the union plate. So you do not have to do any cutting.

Russellw

3/11/2026

@JesseM can you tell me which fold away coupler I need? I can’t find the part number.

Jesse M.

3/11/2026

@Russellw Hey Russel unfortunately the FHDPB230101 hinge kit mentioned above has been discontinued. The manufacturer went belly-up. We did pick up some other hinge kits but sadly we no longer have one for a 3x2 tongue.