Kayak Carrier For Large Kayak on Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer

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I see the Malone bunk kit on your site. Is that the best option for a 12’ 9” kayak on an Malone EcoLight trailer or would you suggest another solution? Since the crossbars are 38” apart they are too close for cradles and v-carriers to have the proper spacing which is why I’m interested in bunks. Thanks!

asked by: Darren

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While the Bunk Kit for Malone Trailers # MPG561 will certainly work for your large kayak, there are better options to carry it with the Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer # MAL53FR.

I recommend going with a more traditional kayak carrier for ease of use with their included tie-downs integrated into the carrier itself, rather than having to rig up tie-downs for a bunk kit, which is generally for slightly larger boats. I verified with Malone that there are two kayak racks that will fit the crossbars and spacing of the EcoLight Trailer # MAL53FR, and both are wing-style carriers. You can choose the one you need based on the weight of your kayak, as they have different capacities:

- 75 lb Capacity: Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs # MPG107MD

- 150 lb Capacity: Malone MegaWing Fishing Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs # MPG207

Both are rear-loading carriers so you can easily load up your kayak and are going to be the easiest option for transporting it with the EcoLight Trailer # MAL53FR.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The Malone 2 Tier LowBed MegaSport Trailer - 86" Crossbars - 1,000 lbs #MPG550-LB you mentioned will work perfectly for what you are wanting. For the upper crossbars I recommend two of the Swagman Contour Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style -…

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Answer 2

The Stinger Load Assist #MPG350 actually uses the mounting hardware from the Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier #MPG107MD to secure to the crossbars so you would have to remove the Stinger with the kayak loaded which isn't something I recommend using.…

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Answer 3

Hey Chuck, Malone has a spare tire and mount for the Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer for a Heavy Kayak #MAL73FR with part #MAL33FR. It's just a simple U-bolt that you'll use to clamp the wheel to the frame of the trailer, just like the picture…

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Answer 4

You'll need to adjust the bunks on the Malone LowBed MicroSport Trailer #MAL25FR some to account for the shape of the pontoons but yes, this trailer will have no issues working with your Blue Sky Boatworks 360 Pro fishing kayak!

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Answer 5

The Malone EcoLight Sport Trailers like item #MAL43FR have 8" tires with a 5 on 4-1/2 lug pattern. The Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" Galvanized Wheel item #AM3H490 would work as a replacement but you will most likely have to…

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Answer 6

The Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer #MAL43FR is 11' in length making it compatible with kayaks up to 14' in length, which means you'll have no issues hauling your 12' Mirage Compass Hobie kayaks. The trailer is very light at just 145lbs…

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Answer 7

The Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer with V-Style Carriers for 2 Kayaks part #MAL43FR only has 58" long crossbars, these are fine for most standard sit-in style kayaks as they are pretty narrow but won't work great with the wider sit-on style…

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Answer 8

You do indeed have a 12 inch rim. When you measure the diameter of the wheel, you'll need to measure the diameter of he wheel where the tire bead meets the wheel. I've provided you a cutaway diagram of a wheel showing where the measurement…

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Answer 9

Hey Tanya, thanks for reaching out! To tow your trailer you'll need a ball mount with a 2" rise and for that I recommend going with the etrailer Ball Mount Kit #EBMK4. This gives you a 2-3/4" rise but that will still work for your…

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Answer 10

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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