Trailer

[michaeledward]

I've never towed anything behind my auto.

But, we are looking at some new automobiles for the family. And with two kayaks and a canoe, I am looking for the most reasonable way to get to and from the water. The wife sometimes has difficulty getting the kayaks up on top of the roof of the current mini van.

I will probably be buying a Toyota Matrix. And she will probably be buying a Honda CR-V.

Anybody have any suggestions for trailers, (rather than the roof racks)?

What do I need to know about trailering the boats?

All input appreciated.

[Steamtrain]

have you looked at the hullavater?
http://www.thuleracks.com/thule/carrier_water1.asp

there are other companies with products to help get the yaks on top

trailering sounds miserable to me :oops:

[lowwall]

I have two trailered boats, Trailer all over including East Boston at Rush Hour on a regular basis.

Don't do it !

1) It is a PIA
2) Unless there is a ramp Parking is an issue, in NH even if there is a ramp it is an issue I have found.
3) You now have something to maintain and register along with your boats
4) Takes up space.
4) It is a PIA

I would sugest a good set of roller racks, Weight training with maybe a cycle of creatin for good measure!

[Steve H.]

I agree with lowwall. I have a 12' aluminum boat that I use often for small pond fishing. I have a trailer for it but haven't registered it in years. Either we throw it in the back of my brother's Tundra or I strap a canoe to the top of my Blazer. The only way I'd trailer a boat these days is if it were the 19' CC striper rig that I'm dying to get right now. If you can put it on a roof rack, that's your best option.

[OTTER]

In addition to gas saving vehicles, I also have an older Dodge Grand Caravan specifically to carry 2 kayaks and my wife and me. ( or my pontoon boat all assembled). I just insure and use it in the summer. Doesn't cost much. No heavy lifting required. But check out fit first.

[OTTER]

I forgot to mention that the kayaks fit INSIDE with the back fully closed. Hence no lifting. (The back seats are removed and stored for the season.)

[michaeledward]

As it was a universal "NO" against getting a trailer, we really did go about thinking twice. I appreciate everyone's input.

We did end up buying a trailer. I think it will work well in our situation. The trailer is light-weight enough to be a hand cart. It will be the full time storage device for our kayaks. Usually, the kayaks are on the roof of the car, all summer long. If were lucky, we get them in the water a dozen times a year.

With this trailer, they will be ready to go, in the garage, at a moments notice.

And, if space at some water is an issue, the rack can actually be stored vertically, next to the car, in a single car space.


www.rackandroll.com

[lowwall]

That is a sweet trailer! Nice wheels, shocks etc.
Good Luck!

[Solid]

Dude that thing has dubs!