Who makes the best kayak trailers?

The Top 5 Kayak Trailers in 2022

  • Best Overall: RAILBLAZA.
  • Most Secure: Yakima 78-inch.
  • Easiest to Assemble: Malone Auto Racks.
  • Most Affordable: OxGord.
  • Most Durable: Ironton Watercraft.

What size trailer do I need for a kayak?

Most kayak trailers are sized to accommodate standard kayaks—anything up to 12 feet should fit with no problem. However, if you’re working with extra-long fishing kayaks or tandem kayaks, you’ll find that not all trailers will suit your needs.

Can you pull a kayak on a trailer?

Most trailers for kayaks have at least a 250-lb weight capacity, so you shouldn’t have any problem loading on a couple of 40-50 pound kayaks. But if you’re looking at a small trailer and you have a bunch of heavy, bulky kayaks, then it’s worth double-checking that you’ll be within the weight limit.

How heavy is a kayak trailer?

Trailer Weight Chart

Trailer Type Average Empty Weight (lbs.) GVWR (lbs.)
Canoe / Kayak Trailer 200 200 to 800
Jet Ski Trailer 300 800 to 3,000
Motorcycle Trailer 500 1,300 to 3,500
Fishing Boat Trailer 600 900 to 6,000

How far can a kayak stick out of a trailer?

Per CVC Section 35410, the load upon a vehicle, trailer or semitrailer shall not extend to the rear beyond the last point of support for a greater distance than that equal to two-thirds of the length of the wheelbase.

How long of a trailer do I need for a 12 foot kayak?

A good rule of thumb is as follows, a 12 foot long trailer can carry approximately a 14 foot boat, a 14 foot trailer can carry approximately a 16 foot boat, a 16 foot trailer can carry approximately an 18 foot boat,18 foot trailer can carry approximately a 20 foot boat.