Adding Longer Crossbars to Malone EcoLight Trailer

Updated 07/09/2025 | Published 06/28/2025

Products Featured in This Question

Malone Crossbar Conversion Kit for Standard Utility Trailer

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$296.10

Inno Square Bar Roof Rack for Raised Rails - Steel - Black - Qty 2

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$341.98

Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer - 58" Crossbars - 400 lbs

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$1421.10

Malone FoldAway-J Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On

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$130.92

Malone SeaWing Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On

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$152.95

Crossbars for Malone MicroSport Trailers - 78" Long - Galvanized - Heavy Duty

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$179.10

Rhino-Rack SUP and Surfboard Pads w/ Tie-Downs for Crossbars - Universal - 33-1/2" Long - Qty 2

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$99.99

Yakima TimberLine Roof Rack for Raised Rails - JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - Qty 2

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$508.90

Question:

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

Expert Reply:

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?

expert reply by: Robin H

Malone 78" Crossbars
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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?

Robin H.

7/3/2025

@Roman those look nice! Yes, the Malone FoldAway # MAL98FR will fit on those crossbars. It has a 75 lb capacity and it looks like your Crescent Smallie is 65 lbs so that will work well.

Roman

7/4/2025

@RobinH Thanks for your insights and cost-saving suggestion. It’s greatly appreciated. I will be placing an order for those products. Regarding the Malone j-racks you linked—there will be times when I will only be transporting the Crescent kayak and would like the option to rooftop the boat. Is there a roof crossbar that you would recommend for a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands

Robin H.

7/7/2025

@Roman sure thing. If it is a rack you only plan to throw on while transporting the kayak I'd get the Inno Square Bar Roof Rack # IN58YV. If you plan to keep it on all the time I recommend the Yakima # Y42GD. The Yakima will be much quieter and get better gas mileage.