Recommended 2 Kayak Malone Trailer For 34" and 38" Wide Kayaks

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can this trailer haul 2 kayaks, one a 34inch wide and the other 38inch wide?

asked by: Mark S

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Expert Reply:

I recommend using the Malone MicroSport Trailer with V-Style Carriers # MPG461GS for carrying your kayaks. With the width of both your kayaks being 72" this trailer will have 78" long crossbars allowing you to have space between the kayaks. The Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer with V-Style Carriers # MAL43FR that you found only has a 58" long crossbar making your Kayaks 14" wider than the crossbars and hanging over the trailer where they are more likely to become damaged.

We do also have the Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer with J-Style Carriers # MAL93FR that will allow you to have the smaller profile of the EcoLight trailer and fit your kayaks safely with the J-Style carriers.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

The big difference between the two trailers is the EcoLight trailers like part #MAL43FR were made to be lighter weight for smaller vehicles and have lower weight capacities. This weighs 145 lbs and has a 400 lb capacity whereas the MicroSport…

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Answer 2

Hey Steve, it looks like you are comparing the Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer with J-Carriers part #MAL93FR with the Yakima LowRider Kayak Trailer #Y82QD. The Malone actually has a 400 lb weight capacity vs. the Yakima which is rated for 750. The…

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Answer 3

Hello Josh. Yes, you can install a cargo box on the crossbars of the Yakima LowRider Kayak Trailer #Y82QD. The LowRider crossbars are the Yakima HD Crossbars part #Y01159, which are 78" long, 3" wide and 1-1/2" tall. These will be…

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Answer 4

Hey Larry! With the exception of their USA made cargo boxes, everything from Yakima is manufactured in China or Taiwan. They wouldn't give me the specifics for the Yakima LowRider Kayak Trailer #Y82QD or #Y82KD so all I can say is it comes from…

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Answer 5

Hey Scotty, the tongue of the Yakima LowRider part #Y82QD does not have ability to fold or retract. BUT we do have the Malone MicroSportXT Trailer #MPG460XT that does have a retractable tongue. It also can carry boats up to 20 feet in length and has…

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Answer 6

Hey Bryan, good question. For the Yakima LowRider Kayak Trailer #Y82QD, the 78" crossbars are by far the widest part of the trailer. If you were to remove the crossbars, the next widest part would be the fenders. The width at the fenders is…

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Answer 7

Hello Jack, thanks for reaching out. The Yakima LowRider Kayak Trailer is a great option for carrying tow Old Town sportsman 106 kayaks. The crossbars are 78" long so you will have room to spare with the kayaks side by side. Also, the tires have…

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