Does Malone Top Tier MPG493 Kit Require Painting

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Should I paint the bare steel supports, will this rust in North Carolina?

asked by: Peter

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The Malone # MPG493 TopTier Load Bar Kit has uprights constructed of galvanized steel that shouldn't need painting. Actually, it's fairly difficult to get paint to stick to galvanized steel, some would say its impossible.

The crossbars are vinyl coated, and wouldn't require painting.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Derrick

3/11/2024

Could they be powder coated black to match my trailer

Mike L.

3/12/2024

@Derrick The galvanized steel of the uprights can indeed be powder coated. You'll just need to find a local shop to do it for you.

Answer 1

Hi Randall, That’s a great question. We checked directly with Malone, and the four side support uprights of the Malone TopTier Load Bar Kit part #MPG493 measure 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" and are made from 16-gauge steel. This kit also comes with the…

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Answer 2

I checked with Malone and the uprights of the Malone Top Tier Load Bar Kit #MPG493 are 16 gauge and the load bars are 14 gauge.

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Answer 3

I was able to go out to our warehouse and measure the height of the bend on the vertical support on the Malone TopTier Load Bar Kit for Utility Trailers #MPG493. The bend starts at 41.5", the middle of the bend is at 43.5" and it is…

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Answer 4

The crossbars that come with the Malone TopTier Load Bar Kit for Utility Trailers #MPG493 measure 78" long. It looks like there was an update sent in between the time that those pages were made so it's possible that the bars used to be…

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Answer 5

Yes, you can. The Thule Hullavator item #TH898 will attach to the square bars of the Malone TopTier item #MPG493. You will want to make sure you do not exceed the capacity of the load bar kit. It maxes out at 250 lbs and the Hullavator item #TH898…

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Answer 6

Hey Dave, thanks for reaching out. Both of those boats are pretty cool! After looking at some specs for both online and looking at the trailers we carry here is what I am thinking: That inflatable catamaran is like 72" wide. It would be possible…

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Answer 7

We do have racks that might be more suitable for your open utility trailer. The Thule TracRac SR Sliding Ladder racks are meant for stake pocket installation and the tracks need to be spaced apart no more than approximately 64-inches on centers. Just…

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Answer 8

Yes you can swap out the angled U-bolts for square U-bolt to better match your trailer on the Malone TopTier Load Bar Kit for Utility Trailers part #MPG493. These are 3/8" U-bolts that you will have to provide yourself as we do not offer an…

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Answer 9

You can get something like this #RA-28 which is the highest capacity (400lbs) you'll get for crossbars on a trailer. This kayak carrier would suffice #S510.

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Answer 10

I can't speak to whether or not this is going to fit in your garage or not without knowing at what height they're installed but I can tell you that the Malone TopTier Load Bar Kit for Utility Trailers - 250 lbs #MPG493 are 54" tall.…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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