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

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 2

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 3

According to Yakima, the Heavy Duty Shocks for Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08110 should only be used if you add the 78" crossmember kit #Y08111. They didn't have an exact reason for this, but it sounds like the concern is people will…

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Answer 4

I checked with Yakima and they told me to have to have you clean and lubricate the bushing and then try to pull it off with a pair of pliers. Force isn’t an issue because if they can’t get the bushing off we will need to replace the trailer side…

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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

While there isn't a life expectancy, per se, of the shocks on the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer - 66" #Y08106 and 78" #Y08107, upgrading to the HD shocks is absolutely a good idea if your gear weighs around 200 llbs and certainly…

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Answer 8

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 9

The Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer Kickstand, part #Y08115 is designed to fit 2x2 inch tubing. Keep in mind that the trailer that this item is designed for has 200 lb capacity, so it is not designed for heavy duty use.

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

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 12

The Universal MightyMounts part #Y03590 would fit the crossbars of a Yakima Rack and Roll like #Y08107 but this isn't a kayak carrier by itself as it's an adapter for fitting Yakima accessories to fit aero crossbars. For a saddle style kayak…

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