What Trailer do I Need to Haul My Kraken and Old Town Dirigo Kayaks and a Cargo Carrier?
Updated 05/27/2025 | Published 04/19/2025
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I have two Old Town Dirigo 120 12’x28” kayaks and a 15’5”x30” Jackson Kraken. So a couple questions. I’d like to be able to carry two at a time on the days I’d like to fish while my wife paddles, or when a friend fishes out of one of the OT’s. The Jackson probably gears out just shy of 100lbs. but the Dirigos are relatively lightweight and relatively easily managed. I have a great Little Giant Trailer https://www.letsgoaero.com/collections/trailers with a shell and kayak rack, but the Kraken is simply to large for the side racks and too heavy for the top bars, not to mention impossibly lifting it. What I need is a trailer that will accommodate two kayaks with roller bunkers, a winch, and a folding or collapsible tongue, higher speed tires, and water proof hubs. A small storage box wouldn’t hurt. Your recommendations would be greatly welcomed. Thanks! Gary in Colorado.
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Hey Gary,
Those are some really nice kayaks you have.
Thanks for the detailed question, sounds like you’ve got some great paddling and fishing ahead! Based on everything you’ve described, the Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer # Y08129 is hands-down one of the best options for your needs. First off, the EasyRider is built for versatility and weight capacity. With its full-length 78” HD crossbars and a 500 lb load rating, it can easily handle your 15’5” Jackson Kraken (even geared out near 100 lbs) alongside one of your 12’ Old Town Dirigos. That gives you plenty of flexibility whether you're heading out solo, paddling with your wife, or fishing with a buddy.
Where the EasyRider really shines is loading ease. Its low deck height means you won’t have to lift the Kraken overhead like you do with your current Little Giant trailer, just roll it on. And while it doesn’t come stock with roller bunks or a winch, its sturdy crossbar system is compatible with Yakima SweetRoll Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On # Y04074.
It also meets all your towing needs: it includes high-speed tires and galvanized wheels ready for highway travel, marine-grade sealed bearings for water resistance, and a folding tongue for easier storage in tight spaces. On top of that, the double-decker design means you can add a cargo box or other gear on the upper tier. The Yakima SkyBox NX 16 Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black Nano-Texture # Y95AV is a great cargo box for your gear.
Overall, the EasyRider gives you the strength, versatility, and ease-of-use you’re missing with your current setup, perfect for heavier days on the water without sacrificing convenience. I know it is quite a bit more than the one you were looking at, but it's the only system that checks all your boxes.
Also, don't forget a spare tire carrier the Spare Tire and Carrier for Yakima EasyRider Trailer # Y08125.
What kind of fish are you fishing for? I mainly fish for bass, I dabble in some tournaments here in Missouri at the Lake of the Ozarks and Mark Twain Lake.
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4/26/2025
Kate, Here’s another thought, the Yakima LowRider Kayak Trailer - 12" Wheels - 20' Boat - 750 lbs Could a foldable or adjustable tongue be adapted for this? Winch? Roller bunks? As wide as the crossbar is, I could load the Kranken on bunks and the two Dirigos on either side with J racks. thoughts? Thanks again! From the desk of: Gary P. Rossbach