Can Heavy Duty Shocks be Put on the 66 Inch Rack and Roll Trailer

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Is it ok to use the HD shocks on the 66” trailer model if I plan to haul loads very near 250 pounds?

asked by: Guy C

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The heavy duty Rack and Roll shocks, part # Y08110, can only be used on 66 inch Rack and Roll if you upgrade it with the 78 inch crossmember kit. The crossmember kit is part # Y08111.

The 66 inch trailer is rated up to 250 pounds so as long as you're under that capacity there really isn't a need to upgrade it. It would just give you some peace of mind.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

The Yakima part number #Y08111 is just the crossbars of Yakima Rack and Roll trailer which the correct size trailer for these 78 inch bars is the part #Y08107. This trailer would be able to accommodate both an e-bike and a trike.

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Answer 2

The 78 inch Yakima Rack n Roll trailer #Y08107 is actually wider overall than its 66 inch counterpart, #Y08106. So it is not just the crossbars. Because the price difference between the 2 is minimal it would be more beneficial to just go with the 78…

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Answer 3

According to Yakima, the Heavy Duty Shocks for Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08110 should only be used if you add the 78" crossmember kit #Y08111. They didn't have an exact reason for this, but it sounds like the concern is people will…

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Answer 4

The Yakima Rack and Roll trailer #Y08106 uses metal crossbars. Plastic bars would not be able to handle the 250 pound capacity the trailer is rated for. Please note to reach the 250 pound capacity it is recommended to upgrade the trailer with heavy…

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Answer 5

The Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer - 66" #Y08106 or 78" #Y08107 ride very well at highway speeds on long trips. These 16 inch wheels work very well at any posted highway speed in favorable conditions. Just like any trailer, you want to slow…

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Answer 6

I reached out to my contact at Yakima and they confirmed that the Heavy Duty Shocks for Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08110 will fit on the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer - 66 inch #Y08106. However the 66 inch trailer is not able to carry more than…

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Answer 7

While there isn't a life expectancy, per se, of the shocks on the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer - 66" #Y08106 and 78" #Y08107, upgrading to the HD shocks is absolutely a good idea if your gear weighs around 200 llbs and certainly…

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Answer 8

Since we have started carrying the Yakima Rack and Roll trailer #Y08107 I have not heard any complaints regarding the wheel bearings failing and only a few instances where people wanted to replace the wheel assembly. If you need to replace your…

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Answer 9

If you are already planning on needing more space than the 66" Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08106 can provide then I highly recommend going ahead and getting the 78" Rack and Roll #Y08107 instead. The 78" trailer is a whole foot…

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Answer 10

If you check out the picture I attached you will see where I pointed out where the sticker is that has the VIN on the Yakima Rack and Roll trailers like the part #Y08106. If somehow the sticker is worn off or unreadable my contact at Yakima said that…

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Answer 11

The weight capacity for the standard Yakima Rack and Roll trailer like part #Y08107 is 250 lbs when used with the standard shocks. If you go to the HD shocks like part #Y08110 you increase that capacity to 350 lbs. This is recommended if you plan to…

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Answer 12

For the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer part #Y08107 the height from the ground to the top of the inside of the coupler where the ball sits is 22 inches so then from the bottom of the coupler lip to the ground measures 20 inches when the trailer sits…

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