Can the Yakima Rack and Roll be Used to Carry 2 Old Town Autopilot 120s

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How about using the Yakima Rack and Roll 78 for 2 Old Town Autopilot 120s? Factory says weight is roughly 123lbs each without the battery, motor, and seat. Towing within 1-10 miles, no highways.

asked by: Jim M

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Great question, Jim!

The Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer # Y08107 has a 250 lb weight capacity so I only recommend hauling your 2 Old Town Autopilot 120s with it if you keep them at that dry weight of 123 lbs.

Since that's no fun, I recommend also adding the HD Shocks # Y08110 to the mix so that the weight rating is upped to 350 lbs so you have more wiggle room with your equipment.

If you'd like to incorporate carriers for your kayaks then the Yakima BigCatch # Y04091 is what you'll want to set your sights on as this is the only saddle-style carrier with a 150 lb weight capacity.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Jim M.

9/2/2024

Thanks for the reply and recommendation for the shock upgrade and the carriers. We are considering all.

Answer 1

The Swagman Exo Aero Rooftop Kayak Carrier System #S65145 will fit the round crossbars on both sizes of Yakima Rack and Roll trailer, parts #Y08107 and #Y08106. These trailers have a 250-lb weight carrying capacity unless you have the 78-inch version…

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Answer 2

Hi Philip! The shocks on the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08107 actually use a pin instead of a bolt. That is the Replacement Shock Pin for Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #8880182. This has a 14mm diameter and has 4-1/2" of useable length. If…

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Answer 3

I checked the install instructions for the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer part #Y08107 that you referenced and found the following torque figures: Wheel axle nuts (2) – torque to 57 ft. lbs. (77N-m) (a force of 57 lbs. on a 1 ft. lever.) Swingarm nuts…

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Answer 4

The Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08107 referenced in your question can be easily folded for storage in numerous positions, however the wheels themselves cannot fold flat. The wheels though can be easily removed along with folding the trailer to…

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Answer 5

Both the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08107 and Malone MicroSportXT Trailer #MPG460XT will work for you to carry your two Hobie kayaks, but I recommend the MicroSport XT because it is the better value of the two trailers. The biggest difference…

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Answer 6

The Yakima Rack n Roll trailer shocks #Y08110 have 4 inches of vertical adjustability. To adjust them you will need to turn the bottom-most orange piece. There are several notches and turning the orange part clockwise makes them longer. I have…

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Answer 7

I can see how the Yakima Rack and Roll would be harder to see if you have a tall SUV. I recommend to add the safety pole part #Y08114 to the Rack and Roll part #Y08107 which is a yellow pole that clips to the frame of the trailer to help make it more…

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Answer 8

The speed rating that Yakima lists for their Rack and Roll trailers is that they can be towed at posted speed limit with proper loading and favorable road conditions. So as long as you are not speeding you should be fine. I attached a review and…

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Answer 9

You can definitely use the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer - 78" item #Y08107 with a roof rack tent. The crossbars on the trailer are adjustable from 4-48 inches wide in order to accommodate the clamps of a roof top tent. For a great roof top tent,…

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Answer 10

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 11

Yes, the 66 inch wide Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08106 can absolutely carry four kayaks. In fact, if you use cradles - which carries the kayaks on their sides - it can hold up to five kayaks. The Rack and Roll is the best solution because it…

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Answer 12

You'd only need to adjust the Heavy Duty Shocks for Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08110 if you're hauling a heavy load that is causing your shocks to bottom out. These shocks have 4" vertical adjustability to combat that, so you'd…

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