Types Of Kayak Trailers

The first and simplest form of kayak trailer is the: -

Single kayak Trailer

This trailer carries one kayak only. It uses rubberized steel suspension to counteract road bounces on the kayak. The trailer is easy to assemble and is made of aluminum, thus making it lightweight and durable. It is maintenance free and it can carry a kayak weighing up to 200 lbs.

You can also get other accessories for trailers like Trailer spare tires, front parking jack, Aluminum box for paddles and life jackets etc.

Multi kayak trailer:

Multi kayak trailer has epoxy-coated leaf springs to hold kayaks weighing up to 250 lbs. It is made up of aluminum and so it is also durable and lightweight. It is maintenance free and can be assembled very easily with a few simple tools. It has two center vertical supporters to carry multiple kayaks.

The two vertical risers can be placed at any point along the T bar. It has safety cables to keep your kayak safe. It also consists of high-speed wheels and tires. You can get similar accessories like the aluminum box, spare tires etc separately.

Trailex 16 kayak trailer:

This kayak trailer has supporting crossbars. The cross bars have cushioned vinyl extrusions to protect the kayak when being towed. The ends of the cross bars also have vinyl extrusions to prevent kayaks from damages while loading and unloading. It has epoxy-coated springs and safety cables. It also has an adjustable under carriage. It has a separate padded area for the paddles. The weight of this trailer is about 390 and it can hold a capacity load of up to 1200 lbs.

Rack and Roll kayak trailer:

This kayak trailer is the safest method for transporting kayaks. It is also made of aluminum to be durable and lightweight and it has loading bars to keep kayaks in place. Rack and roll trailers are far better than the roof rack method of carrying kayaks since they have aerodynamic capacity. They operate with less noise and they can improve the gas mileage. Another important advantage the rack and roll trailer has is that it can be folded and stored when not in use. Therefore it occupies less space. You can assemble and disassemble it within seconds.

AAA kayak trailer:

This # UKT4 model kayak trailer can carry 4 kayaks. It has rubber protective strips to prevent damages in kayaks. You can also get the storage box for the trailer separately. It has adjustable carrying arms to keep the kayaks safe. You can place two kayaks in the lower side and two on top. This kayak trailer can carry kayaks up to 12 inch long and 32 inches wide. The total load capacity of this trailer is 1200 lbs.

The advantages of aluminum kayak trailers are, aluminum is a very durable material and is noted for its lightness of weight. It weighs just fraction of steel yet it is stronger than steel. It has a rust resistance capacity and it will provide a longer life span. There is no need for maintenance. These are the main reasons why kayak trailers are built from aluminum.

Keywords: