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Haul up to four kayaks at once with the Malone MicroSport trailer package. Bundled with a spare tire kit and four sets of J-style AutoLoaders, the MicroSport trailer is perfect for transporting kayaks, canoes, cargo boxes, and bikes. The trailer can handle a variety of boat lengths, with an extra-long 8-foot tongue that can transport boats up to 20 feet long. The 12-inch galvanized slotted wheels, meanwhile, include marine-grade bearings that roll smoothly regardless of weather conditions. And to help with accessories, the MicroSport comes with 65-inch coated steel rectangular bars, which provide stronger attachments than round bars. Other features include pre-assembled hubs for a clean and simple installation, a trailer lift handle, DOT-approved lighting and bearings, and a pre-wired electrical system for maximum safety. Made of marine-grade pre-galvanized steel, the MicroSport trailer measures 159 inches long and 65 inches wide and holds up to 355 pounds.
The four J-style AutoLoaders are the result of years of extreme testing and technical upgrades. Each AutoLoader includes cam-style load straps with buckle protectors, along with universal-fit JAWZ mounting hardware for easy attachment to the trailer. More importantly, the units boast built-in boarding ramps that make it easy to load and unload the kayak. Each AutoLoader measures 14 by 16 by 6 inches (W x H x D) and carries kayaks as large as 32 inches wide and 70 pounds.
The MicroSport trailer package concludes with a spare tire kit that includes one 12-inch galvanized steel slotted wheel and a tire-to-trailer locking attachment. The spare tire kit mounts to the trailer tongue for safe and secure transport.
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Order the Malone MicroSport sports base trailer fully outfitted with Malone accessories. We offer both two and four kayak carrier packages which include the optional Spare Tire Kit w/ Locking Attachment. This package also comes with 4 Autoloader XV J-style kayak carriers.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very High Quality Product,
By faffie "woodworkingchick" (aptos, ca USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Malone MicroSport Trailer Four Kayak Transport Package with 4 Malone AutoLoader XV Kayak Carriers (Sports)
I finished assembling this trailer last week. Putting it together myself really helped me to become familiar with how this product was engineered. I have to say that it is VERY high quality in virtually every detail. As you might expect, my alternative would have been to get a 4 x 8 utility trailer and adapt it for use with kayaks. I have purchased and assembled a 4 x 8 trailer in the past, and this is of much higher quality. Also, the longer tongue helps with clearance for longer kayaks. I also appreciated the fact that the axle that came with this unit was pre-assembled. The package sold here on Amazon not only includes kayak carriers, but also a spare tire and mount, and a set of 15' cam straps and safety lines (which you can use to secure the front and rear of very long kayaks if needed). BTW, this trailer looks like it would be compatible with most car-top carrier accessories making it even more versatile (say, for carrying bikes, etc.). My Thule stackers fit just fine, for example. The two top aluminum cross bars are 65" long and are 1.25" x 1" in cross-section (1.25" front-to-back, and 1" top-to-bottom).As others have mentioned, the instructions were very clear INCLUDING cautioning you to check for things as you go that will save time (such as making sure both leaf springs are facing the same way before you bolt them on...!). You can go to Malone's web site download the instructions if you want to take a look. The people at Malone are very helpful and know exactly what paperwork you will need to register your trailer as a newly-built vehicle. In California, unfortunately, the process is a bit of bureaucratic dance that involves TWO trips to the DMV. The other thing is if you haven't signed up for Amazon "Prime" yet (where you get unlimited free shipping by second-day overnight for I think $79), you should DEFINITELY sign up for it if you are going to buy this trailer. While you won't get second-day (as is disclosed when you order), the shipping is still free and this is a 250 lb. shipment from Ohio, which I suspect would easily cost more than $79. So anyway, check that out. After I have used the trailer if I have anything to add I will update my review. UPDATE: Dec. 10, 2011: My trailer continues to be very useful to haul all kinds of things besides my kayaks. I contacted Malone and found that I could get a leaf spring upgrade (Model MPG468; I think it was about $60; see their web site) to increase the load rating of the trailer from 355lbs to roughly 800 lbs. (Since you assembled the trailer, you will know how to swap out the springs!) Anyway, Malone cautioned me that 800 lbs exceeds the capacity of the crossbars, but I built a simple, removable, 4' x 8' plywood box that bolts directly to the frame. The REAL benefit to a middle-aged person like me is that the box is 28" off the ground, so unlike with other trailers, you don't have to bend down to pick up things off of it. I transported a bunch of mulch this fall, and most recently, we used the trailer to go get our Christmas tree.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Malone MicroSport Trailer Four Kayak Transport Package with 4 Malone AutoLoader XV Kayak Carriers (Sports)
I am over 70 years and my wife and I had almost quit kayaking because of the difficulty lifting the boats to the top of the car. Now with the Malone MicroSport trailer and the PaddleBoy Air Kayak cart we can each individually handle our kayaks. We have resumed pleasure kayaking and are getting more exercise as well.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Trailer,
By David C. O'Hara (STATE COLLEGE, PA, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Malone MicroSport Trailer Four Kayak Transport Package with 4 Malone AutoLoader XV Kayak Carriers (Sports)
This is a great product. I got the MicroSport trailer with 4 sets of Malone J Brackets. It went together easily...directions were easy to follow and straightforward. I have a Jackson Daytripper 12 which is a big kayak...straight and wide. Even though it is not a typical kayak shape, it rides great even at highway speeds. Loading is easy and it is so great not to have to lift this high over your head to get it on a cartop. My wife has a Pungo 120 on order and we are looking forward to many enjoyable trips using this trailer.
I have to also say the guys at Malone's tech support are by far the best I have dealt with in a long time. When you call, you talk to a real person (not an endless series of recordings). They are helpful, courteous, and go out of their way to help you...something you don't find in many business these days. I give these guys and their product a 10. Thanks from a Happy Customer.
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