Adding Longer Crossbars to Malone EcoLight Trailer
Updated 02/03/2026 | Published 06/28/2025
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Would this kit be a good choice to convert my Malone EcoLight single trailer to a double kayak trailer? I transport a 12’ long, 41” wide kayak like it’s a boat on my EcoLight. Could I use this kit and my current bunks placed offset on the crossbars to alsotransport a shorter, thinner kayak?
asked by: Roman
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Hey Roman! The Malone Crossbar Conversion Kit # MPG475 is designed to be added to a utility trailer. You can probably get this work with your EcoLight # MAL53FR but it isn't necessary. What you can do instead is trade out your existing 58" crossbars with the 78" # MPG4001. This will save you some money and give you the extra space for an additional kayak on the trailer. You can offset your current bunks like you said and add a smaller kayak with another carrier like # MAL98FR.
What kind of kayaks do you have?
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Brian
2/3/2026
We purchased the same Malone rack. Works great for 3 kayaks (10ft and 12ft) on a small utility trailer.
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Roman
7/3/2025
I have a Nucanoe Frontier 12 that I currently trailer with the EcoLight on bunks. My other kayak is a Crescent Smallie (33” wide and 10.5’ long). Will the Malone FoldAway j-rack that you linked mount onto the trailer?