Can Taillights of Malone EcoLight Trailer be Viewed with Kayaks on Trailer

Updated 09/30/2024 | Published 09/24/2024

Question:

Is it difficult to see the trailer tailights when you are carrying two 14’ kayaks using the v bars as opposed to the j bars? It seems like the length of the kayaks hanging off of the trailer would block the lights.

asked by: Theresa W

Expert Reply:

Hey Theresa, this is a great question but the boats would be carried high enough that the Malone EcoLight Trailer part # MAL43FR would still easily have visible taillights. The vehicle behind you would have to be very very close to you and also very tall for there to be a concern and even at that point they'd probably still be able to see one of the lights and definitely your vehicle lights.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Theresa W.

9/23/2024

Two more… I’m guessing kayaks would be easier to load/unload on the v style racks vs the j style, if you are a female. Is that right? Are you limited on the width of the kayaks with the v vs the j? Can the v brackets be adjusted for width by adjusting the brackets that bolt them to the trailer frame?

Jameson C.

9/23/2024

@TheresaW On a lower trailer like this I would think the V style might be slightly easier to load and unload. The width shouldn't be a problem with this style either. This is due to fact the brackets can slide out wider as needed.

Theresa W.

9/24/2024

@JamesonC Thank you so much. You have been very helpful. I’m ready to pull the trigger now and purchase this trailer.