Kayak Carrier For Large Kayak on Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer
Question:
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
Expert Reply:
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.
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Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer - 58" Crossbars - 400 lbs
- Trailers
- Sports Trailer
- Crossbar Style
- 14 Feet Long
- 400 lbs
- 4-1/2W x 11L Foot
- Galvanized Steel
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Malone SeaWing Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
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- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
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Malone MegaWing Fishing Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On
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- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Rear Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Malone
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Bunk Kit for Malone Trailers - 1 Kayak
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