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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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

Hello Nathaniel, Wow, those are some really nice fishing kayaks! The Yakima LowRider Kayak Trailer #Y82QD will be a perfect fit for you. With a 270-pound weight capacity, it can easily handle your 240-pound load without any issues. I’m especially…

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Answer 3

Hey Ben, the Malone Ultimate Angler MegaSport Trailer for 2 Heavy Kayaks #MPG550-AH would technically work fine for what you're needing, but it's a bit overkill. Assuming you have all of the fishing carrying gear covered, you can get a just…

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Hey Steve, the longer crossbars part #MPG4001 can be used on the Ecolight trailer part #MAL53FR if you wanted as they are the same dimensions aside from length. This would give you the 78 inch long crossbars.

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Hey Chuck, Malone has a spare tire and mount for the Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer for a Heavy Kayak #MAL73FR with part #MAL33FR. It's just a simple U-bolt that you'll use to clamp the wheel to the frame of the trailer, just like the picture…

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Answer 6

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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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 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

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…

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Answer 10

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 11

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 12

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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