Transporting 2 Hobie Mirage Outbacks with 2011 Acura MDX

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I am wondering if it is possible to carry two 2019 Outbacks on a 2011 Acura MDX, which currently has a smooth roof with no factory rails. What length crossbars would be needed? Would using two Hullavators be a possilibilty? Is a trailer the only real option.? Thank you in advance for your help. Parimal

asked by: Parimal P

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Expert Reply:

The Hobie Outback you have weighs in at 85 lbs so it would be harder to get onto the roof of a vehicle even if you had a roof rack and roof capacity that would accommodate 170 lbs of just kayaks. We don't carry any roof racks for your vehicle that would have enough weight capacity so best option is a kayak trailer like the Malone MegaSport Trailer with MegaWing Kayak Cradles # MPG550-M.

You'll need a trailer hitch installed on your 2011 Acura MDX as well like the # 13354. For trailer wiring you'll need the # C56038.

You'll need a ball mount with a 1 inch rise like the # D-4 and a Hitch Pin and Clip, # PC3, with the hitch ball # 63845 and you'd be set.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The difference between the: -Malone MegaSport Trailer for 2 Heavy Kayaks - 7' Bunks #MPG550-H and the, -Malone MicroSport Trailer for 4 Kayaks #MPG462G2 is that the Malone MegaSport has a higher trailer weight capacity than the MicroSport…

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Answer 2

The Malone MegaSport Trailer with MegaWing Kayak Cradles - 14' Long - 2 Boat #MPG550-M is the ideal trailer for your 2 kayaks that are 13 foot 5 inches long. There is not a length restriction on the kayaks that can be used on this trailer. It…

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Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 4

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 5

Thank you for the pictures of your coupler. You are going to need to replace your entire surge actuator coupler as the A-50 is obsolete and we do not have any parts to repair it. We have the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator #DX73FR which you can…

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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this…

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Answer 8

Hi Steve, There is not a trailer end 4-round that comes with the wiring attached, just the plug version, the Pollak Heavy-Duty, 4-Pole, Round Pin Trailer Wiring Connector - Metal - Trailer End #PK11402.

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