08-17-2010, 08:29 PM
Peter,
It's not cheap but Yakima makes a great lightweight option that stores well in your garage. Doubt I'll find one used but I'm going to keep looking. I'll probably end up with a foldable 4' x 8' version from Harbor Freight for $300:
[url "http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/trailer-trailer-accessories/1195-lb-capacity-48-inch-x-96-inch-heavy-duty-foldable-utility-trailer-with-12-inch-wheels-90154.html"]http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/trailer-trailer-accessories/1 195-lb-capacity-48-inch-x-96-inch-heavy-duty-foldable-utility-trailer-with-12-inch-wheels-90154.html[/url]
Here's a response from the Yakima owner to my question on one of my other forums:
"It's a Rack 'n Roll kayak trailer and I'm embarrassed to say how much it cost, but suffice to say it was more than the boat. I bought it because the wheels come off quickly and it stores in the garage (see pictures below). It's made of aluminum, very light (150 pounds), and tows very steady and quietly down the freeway at 75 mph. One thing I particularly like about it is that the wheels and
each have a keyed lock to prevent theft. Additionally, I use a long steel cable with an integral lock to secure the boat, a pair of shorter cables with padlocks to secure the spare tire and bicycle, and a couple of padlocks on the hitch and the receiver. All the padlocks are keyed alike so I only use three keys. And the whole rig is insured, so you can see I don't like to take chances!
I keep the boat suspended and inflated in my garage above the trailer. This allows for a quick getaway - takes about 15 minutes to hook up the trailer, lower the boat, and lock it down. I also have a Yakima bike rack on the trailer so I can bring my mountain bike to use for the shuttle.
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It's not cheap but Yakima makes a great lightweight option that stores well in your garage. Doubt I'll find one used but I'm going to keep looking. I'll probably end up with a foldable 4' x 8' version from Harbor Freight for $300:
[url "http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/trailer-trailer-accessories/1195-lb-capacity-48-inch-x-96-inch-heavy-duty-foldable-utility-trailer-with-12-inch-wheels-90154.html"]http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/trailer-trailer-accessories/1 195-lb-capacity-48-inch-x-96-inch-heavy-duty-foldable-utility-trailer-with-12-inch-wheels-90154.html[/url]
Here's a response from the Yakima owner to my question on one of my other forums:
"It's a Rack 'n Roll kayak trailer and I'm embarrassed to say how much it cost, but suffice to say it was more than the boat. I bought it because the wheels come off quickly and it stores in the garage (see pictures below). It's made of aluminum, very light (150 pounds), and tows very steady and quietly down the freeway at 75 mph. One thing I particularly like about it is that the wheels and
each have a keyed lock to prevent theft. Additionally, I use a long steel cable with an integral lock to secure the boat, a pair of shorter cables with padlocks to secure the spare tire and bicycle, and a couple of padlocks on the hitch and the receiver. All the padlocks are keyed alike so I only use three keys. And the whole rig is insured, so you can see I don't like to take chances! I keep the boat suspended and inflated in my garage above the trailer. This allows for a quick getaway - takes about 15 minutes to hook up the trailer, lower the boat, and lock it down. I also have a Yakima bike rack on the trailer so I can bring my mountain bike to use for the shuttle.
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