Best Kayak Trailer For Carrying Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 Kayak

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Would optimally be hauling one heavy fishing kayak to start with the option to add another kayak at some point down the line when my kid gets a little older. The OT PDL 120 has the double-U hull, so uncertain if bunks are the best option if there are other options that would also suffice?

asked by: Tyler

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I recommend using the Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer with J-Style Carriers # MAL93FR for your Old Town PDL 120 kayak. Looking at the owners manual for your kayak they do recommend storing the kayak on its side rather than on the hull. These carriers will allow you to leave the kayak on the trailer for storage. You can remove the second set of mounts and position your single kayak toward the center until you are ready to carry an additional kayak. The trailer can support up to 400lbs which is more than enough for the 116lb kayak.

expert reply by: Bud M

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The Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" White Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D item #AM31199DX would be a great replacement tire for your utility trailer. The 4.80 x 12 tires you already have give you an overall diameter of…

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You will only need one keel roller assembly, and I recommend the CE Smith - which is also made in the USA - because they come with a full assembly as opposed to having to piece together parts, which can be more costly. You only need to choose the one…

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There will be some corrosion if you attempt to mount the CE Smith Keel Roller Assembly for 3" Wide Trailer Tongues - Galvanized Steel and Black Rubber #CE32003G to your aluminum frame boat trailer. Aluminum roller assemblies can be somewhat…

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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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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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The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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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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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

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To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 12

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

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