KAYAK TRAILERS AND RACKS
Transporting your kayak can be easy and safe with the correct equipment and techniques. The keys to safe transport are having the correct roof rack and using proper strapping technique.
The Correct Roofrack for a Bare Roof
A kayak can be carried on top of almost any vehicle. If you have a bare roof and need to carry a single kayak, a soft rack such as the one below can be used. Be sure to use front and rear tie downs to your bumpers to ensure safety.
When Carrying Two Kayaks
If you plan to transport two kayaks on top of your roof, you are generally safer to use a crossbar system. We recommend at least a 60″ (or wider) crossbar – depending upon the width of your kayaks. Go with a quality system such as a Yakima and have it professionally installed to minimize risk of damage to your car or your boat.
Use the Correct Straps
We recommend the use of cam straps for the carrying of any type of kayak. Cam straps are easy to use, secure and don’t put undue pressure on your kayak. We don’t recommend the use of ratchet straps as they can easily damage your kayak.
Kayak Trailers by Triton
We are excited to bring the Triton trailer lineup to Lafayette. These lightweight aluminum trailers are incredibly well built. The 35″ load bars are wide enough to carry even a pair of Hobie Pro Angler kayaks.
We carry a 2 kayak model as well as a 4 kayak trailer. One of the things we like best, is that you can start with a 2 kayak trailer and then add a level to convert it into a 4 kayak trailer.
Triton continually makes solid trailers with all of those little things done right to prevent headaches down the road. There’s no match on the market for this kayak aluminum trailer. The quality components and innovative designs makes for a trailer that will provide many years of worry free use.
Here’s some detail on these quality kayak trailers:
- 2″ Coupler with Safety chains equipped with spring loaded clips and lock pin for added safety when hauling.
- Leaf spring galvanized axles for better long-term protection from the elements.
- Welded Aluminum Racks with built-in tiedown tabs on the ends and cushioned seals on loading areas.
- Molded and protected wire harness for years of worry free use, long life and no splices to fail
- Tough molded plastic fenders.
- Sealed lights for long bulb life.
- Bearing Lube grease system provides grease flow past both bearings for long bearing life and for easy maintenance.
- Aluminum extrusions used throughout the trailer for strength, multiple functionality, and durability.
Kayak Trailers by Triton
We are excited to bring the Triton trailer lineup to Lafayette. These lightweight aluminum trailers are incredibly well built. The 35″ load bars are wide enough to carry even a pair of Hobie Pro Angler kayaks.
We carry a 2 kayak model as well as a 4 kayak trailer. One of the things we like best, is that you can start with a 2 kayak trailer and then add a level to convert it into a 4 kayak trailer.
Schedule an appointment with our Vehicle Outfitting GearMentors:
A free Pack & Paddle service that utilizes the real world outdoor experiences of an expert on an appointment basis to address outfitting questions and needs. Book a day and time convenient to you, and we will select the GearMentor with the right experience. Perfect for our out-of-town guests or for people with a busy schedule.
Work through all industry options with a GearMentor to perfectly fit your vehicle to the load you want to carry.
Set an appointment to have your load carrying system professionally installed – for free!
Save time, money and heartache by setting your load carrying system up right the first time.
Special Experiences of our GearMentors:
Long time staffers that have outfitted hundreds of vehicles for kayaks, bicycles, cargo and more.
Installers with years of experience with every type of rack we sell.
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