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2008 Ford F-150 Kayak Trailer

by Rack James on August 7, 2010

Lovely montage of photos starring a 2008 Ford F-150 Crew Cab kayak trailer with the Malone MPG461G Kayak Trailer complete with two Malone AutoLoader kayak racks.

Lovely montage of photos starring a 2008 Ford F-150 Crew Cab kayak trailer using the Malone MPG461G Kayak Trailer package complete with two Malone AutoLoader kayak racks.

This 2008 Ford F-150 kayak trailer uses the Malone MPG461G Microsport trailer package which comes with two Malone AutoLoader kayak racks.  This is a great way to transport kayaks as it makes loading and unloading as easy as can be, it leaves the roof and bed open for carrying more gear, and the kayaks always have a place for storage when not in use. 

Install page and complete details for 2008 Ford F-150 Kayak Trailer.

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Subaru Outback Boat Trailer

by Rack James on July 10, 2010

Customer install picture of Subaru Outback wagon with ball hitch towing a Yakima Rack 'n Roll trailer with 66" crossbars using Yakima Even Keel Kayak Carrier to transport a fine homemade sailboat.

Customer install picture of Subaru Outback wagon with ball hitch towing a Yakima RackandRoll trailer with 66" crossbars using Yakima Even Keel Kayak Carrier to transport a fine homemade sailboat.

Great example of the benefit of a trailer for carrying large items such as this very nice homemade sailboat.  All this Subaru Outback needed was a ball hitch and now it is ready to haul the Yakima RackandRoll trailer with 66″ crossbars.  Mounted to the bars is the Yakima Even Keel Kayak Rack which works great for this sailboat.  Also attached the the Rack and Roll Trailer are the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer Spare Wheel and the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer Kickstand.

Complete install details for Subaru Outback boat trailer.

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Bike trailer for 2003 Honda Goldwing Motorcycle

2003 Honda Goldwing Motorcycle pulling trailer with permanent mounted bike rack - Rocky Mounts non-locking clutch bike rack

Like to ride anything with 2 wheels? This biker/cyclist built a bike trailer to pull behind their 2003 Honda Goldwing motorcycle. The bike trailer uses 2 permanent mount bike racks (the Rocky Mounts Clutch Truck Bike Rack).   This cost effective solution allows you to lock your bicycle to the trailer bike rack with a cable lock for easy security. A great solution for a motorcycle bike rack!

Click here for details on this customer installation of 2003 Honda Goldwing Custom Motorcycle trailer permanent mount truck bike rack.

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A superb photo of a 2010 Nissan Frontier kayak trailer using the Yakima RACK and ROLL trailer and 2 sets of Yakima LandShark kayak rack saddles. Two model Yakima Racks RACKandROLL trailers are available, one with 78 inch cross bars and the other with 66 inch cross bars.

A superb photo of a 2010 Nissan Frontier kayak trailer using the Yakima RACK and ROLL trailer and 2 sets of Yakima LandShark kayak rack saddles. Two model Yakima Racks RACKandROLL trailers are available, one with 78 inch cross bars and the other with 66 inch cross bars.

This is an excellent image of a 2010 Nissan Frontier tow trailer for hauling kayaks. The ORS Racks Direct customer is using the Yakima RACKandROLL Trailer mounted to the Nissan Frontier ball mount on the trailer hitch receiver. Two sets of Yakima LandShark Saddles kayak racks are then connected to the trailer cross bars. This is a spectacular alternative to carrying gear such as luggage, bikes, canoes and kayaks on car roof top racks. With a trailer it is so convenient to load and unload the equipment at the much lower level. It’s also aerodynamic and fuel efficient because the Yakima RACK and ROLL trailer is towed behind the vehicle. Two versions of Yakima RACKandROLL Trailers are available, the Yakima RACKandROLL Trailer 78 has 78 inch crossbars and the Yakima RACKandROLL Trailer 66 has 66 inch crossbars. These trailers are also very lightweight so any car can tow them, and they fit any standard 1-7/8 inch ball mount on any class 1-1/4 inch or 2 inch trailer hitch receiver (2″ coupler for 2 inch ball mount also available). Many other accessories also available such as extra long tongue extension (allows for carrying 22 foot boats, the normal tongue allows for up to 17 foot boats), trailer spare tire, kick stand, heavy-duty shocks, safety pole and more. These tow trailers also conveniently ship via UPS. They store very compactly when not in use as well.

2010 Nissan Frontier RACKandROLL kayak trailer install details

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Image of a 2008 Fleetwood popup camper trailer roof rack bike rack system using the Yakima Control Tower system mounted to the Fleetwod camper trailer roof tracks. Four Yakima HighRoller bike racks are then attached to the pair of Yakima Control Towers extra-long 86 inch crossbars.

Image of a 2008 Fleetwood popup camper trailer roof rack bike rack system using the Yakima Control Tower system mounted to the Fleetwod camper trailer roof tracks. Four Yakima HighRoller bike racks are then attached to the pair of Yakima Control Towers extra-long 86 inch crossbars.

The picture above demonstrates how easy it is to install a Fleetwood camper trailer roof rack system. The 2008 Fleetwood popup camper bike roof rack setup is using the Yakima Control Towers system mounted to the Fleetwood camper roof tracks (if your popup camper does not already have tracks installed, simply mount the Yakima Tracks to the roof top and you can then connect the Yakima Control Tower roof rack system to the Yakima Tracks). The Control Tower system includes a set of four Yakima LP1 landing Pads, that attach the roof tracks, and also a pair of extra long Yakima 86 inch cross bars, which are the required length for the Fleetwood camper roof top (and all makes and models of popup camper trailers). Four Yakima HighRoller bike racks are then connected to the pair of 86 inch crossbars for transporting bikes for the entire family.

2008 Fleetwood camper trailer roof bike rack install page

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all Yakima RACKandROLL Trailers

Yakima 78″ RACKandROLL trailer

Yakima 66″ RACKandROLL trailer

This demonstration video by ORS Racks Direct features the Yakima RACKandROLL Trailers. The Yakima Racks RACK and ROLL trailers are a superb alternative to loading your gear on roof racks. Instead, the Yakima RACK and ROLL trailer allows you to load luggage, bikes, canoes, kayaks and more at a conveniently low level. Very lightweight so any car or truck can tow the trailer. Works on any standard 1-7/8″ ball mounted to any 1-1/4″ or 2″ trailer hitch (2″ coupler for 2″ ball also optionally available). Premium construction and loaded with features. Two models available: a version with 78 inch cross bars and can hold up to 300 lbs and a 66 inch cross bars version that can hold up to 250 lbs (heavy duty shocks optionally available for carrying heavier loads). Allows for boats up to 17 ft long and an optional tongue extension is also available for carrying up to 22 ft long boats. Several other accessories also available, including trailer kickstand, trailer spare tire etc.  Stores easily and very compactly. Ships via UPS.

Yakima RACK and ROLL trailer video

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Malone Canoe Kayak Trailer Packages

by rackdawg on February 27, 2010

Image depicts some of the various canoe trailer and kayak trailer complete packages offered by Malone Auto Racks.

Image depicts some of the various canoe trailer and kayak trailer complete packages offered by Malone Auto Racks.

Malone Auto Racks now offers several kayak trailer and canoe trailer complete packages. Each package includes the base model Malone MicroSport tow trailer and trailer spare tire kit. Where the packages differ is in the various kayak carrier and canoe carrier options bundled with each specific package. Whether you plan to transport 4 kayaks on a trailer at the same time or combine a canoe with a couple of kayaks, carry stand up paddle boards on the trailer or even carry a couple of kayaks and still have room left on the Malone MicroSport trailer cross rails to also attach a cargo luggage box or bike racks etc., you will likely find a Malone Auto Racks complete trailer package available for your needs. Packages are also priced more cheaply than if buying the base trailer and the kayak carriers, canoe carriers and stand up paddle board racks separately. If you thought you could only carry kayaks, standup paddle boards and canoes on a car roof rack, then you should look into a tow trailer as another option. It is much easier to load and unload boats on trailers because they sit low to the ground. Several Malone Trailer Accessories are also available, including a storage trunk, upgradeable aluminum allow spoke wheels, extra long 78 inch cross rails, removable trailer tongue kit etc. The various Malone MicroSport Trailer packages available include the mpg461g, mpg461gs, mpg461gu, mpg461gl, mpg461gb and mpg462g.

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2009 Toyota Highlander Kayak Rack for Bell Northstar Canoe

Q: I watched the Malone BigFoot Pro canoe rack video and it looks like a great solution as a factory rack mount canoe rack for that particular Old Towne canoe. I’m concerned with my canoe (32″ wide) there won’t be enough room between the L brackets on my 2009 Toyota Highlander factory rack for my canoe( Bell Northstar 32″)?

A: Yes that is a concern. You do need to measure how wide your factory bars are and compare that to the width of your canoe. Some configurations that have very wide canoes will be too wide , as the L-Brackets widest setting will be limited to the width of your factory crossbars. In your case you would need to install a base rack system such as the Inno INFR roof rack or Thule 450 Crossroad carrack to your 2009 Toyota Highlander roof rack side rails. You can then attach a canoe rack to the base rack crossbars.

http://www.orsracksdirect.com/malone-bigfoot-pro-canoe-rack-mpg112md.html

http://www.orsracksdirect.com/inno-in-fr-car-rack-system.html

http://www.orsracksdirect.com/thule-450-complete-car-roof-rack.html

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2002 Nissan Maxima Roof Rack using Yakima Q Tower Car Rack System

Q: I want to now use my Yakima Q Towers system for a 2002 Nissan Maxima roof rack (I have Q Towers from another vehicle). What Q clips do I need?

A: For a 2002 Nissan Maxima you will need 2 pairs of Q106 clips. You can select them from the dropdown menu on the Yakima Q Clips product page here…

http://www.orsracksdirect.com/yakima-qclips.html

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Yakima Racks Work on Thule 422XT Xsporter Truck Rack

We have tested and verified that the Yakima universal mounts, that come with Yakima kayak racks and upright mount bike racks, will fit nicely to the Thule Xsporter bars. Great news for anyone with Yakima carriers currently or interested in purchasing these carriers for use on this truck rack.

http://www.orsracksdirect.com/thule-422xt-xsporter-truck-rack.html

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Installing a Custom Kayak Trailer on Current Cargo Trailer

Q: I already have a multi-purpose cargo trailer (not a kayak specific trailer like the Malone or RackandRoll trailers). My trailer has steel side rails and wondering if I can attach a truck rack or something to these trailer side rails. This would allow me to carry kayaks, canoe, bikes etc. over top of the trailer and free up space for my other gear on the floor of the trailer. Any advice?

A: You can absolutely add truck rack towers to your trailer. Check out this custom kayak trailer setup. This guy simply mounted 2 pairs of Yakima Outdoorsman Towers to his trailer side rails and used a pair of Yakima crossbars. You can then mount any gear carriers to the crossbars!

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Kayak Trailer Towed by RV using Yakima RACKandROLL Trailer

An excellent example of the convenience and versatility of choosing a kayak trailer over a roof mount kayak rack system. For an RV it would be nearly impossible to load and unload kayaks, canoes, bikes, luggage etc on the RV roof top. However, by towing the Yakima RackandRoll trailer this is no longer an issue. This Yakima Rack and Roll trailer has two sets of j-cradle kayak racks attached to the Yakima Rack and Roll trailr crossbars.

Yakima Rack and Roll kayak trailers

all j-cradle style kayak racks

RV towing a kayak trailer that includes the Yakima RACKandROLL trailer with 2 sets of j-cradle kayak racks attached to the crossbars.

RV towing a kayak trailer that includes the Yakima RACKandROLL trailer with 2 sets of j-cradle kayak racks attached to the crossbars.

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