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Hi,
I have a small recreational sit-on-top kayak (Wilderness Systems Tarpon 100). Its 10 feet long for about 50 lbs. I want to buy a second one for my wife. We have a Ford Windstar van which can easily carry one on the roof-rack, but two is just a little on the heavy side. In the shop they are suggesting a special kayak rack for abour 350$. That's over our budget right now. Trailers seem to *start* at 550$. Since I already will have to put about 500 bucks down for the kayak (that's with taxes), that would make the cost of the 2nd kayak at about 850$ to over a thousand.... Is there any cheaper solution to take two small kayaks on our van? Thanks for any advice! Andrei PS: anybody SELLING an old kayak trailer by any chance? PPS; inside the van is not an option either: we have three kids. |
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![]() andrei wrote: Is there any cheaper solution to take two small kayaks on our van? Go to the Thule and Yakima web sites and use their fit information to determine the parts that you need. Next, check your local classified ads and the classifieds on Paddling.net for a used rack with the feet and crossbars you need for your vehicle (you'll probably have to but a new clip kit). You should be able to find one for half or less of the price of a new one. -- Regards Brian |
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On Tue, 04 Nov 2003 12:38:49 GMT, Brian Nystrom
wrote: Go to the Thule and Yakima web sites and use their fit information to determine the parts that you need. Next, check your local classified ads and the classifieds on Paddling.net for a used rack with the feet and crossbars you need for your vehicle (you'll probably have to but a new clip kit). You should be able to find one for half or less of the price of a new one. Good advice. Also, ads for used ones are often posted at outdoors shops. Happy trails, Gary (net.yogi.bear) ------------------------------------------------ at the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom |
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From: (andrei)
That's over our budget right now. Trailers seem to *start* at 550$. PS: anybody SELLING an old kayak trailer by any chance? Check this out http://www.harborfreight.com search for trailer or http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42708 That is trailer with 8 inch wheel and it is only $ 139 But you have to assemble it. Also it is 40 X48 so you need to extend the tonque alittle bit and built a canoe rack on it. The trailer is also availbale in 12 inch wheel version. for $219 I Have a 4X8 12 inch wheel trailer from the same company (Harbor Freight) .It is the best 239 dollar i have ever spend. If you can find a place to park the trailer or use the trailer for other purposes, then the trailer would be the best choice . Other than that Used car rack or DIY maybe the way to go. My trailer has been used to haul Inflatable Raft, Canoes, Kayaks, Tremendous help when i finished my basement, and Friends seems to always borrow it for moving. :^) Oh and also all the extra Camping stuff that can't fit in the car fit in the trailer just fine . Sofjan Mustopoh |
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Better yet... go to google and search for "kayak trailer" (quotes included)
Wade "Sofjan" wrote in message ... From: (andrei) That's over our budget right now. Trailers seem to *start* at 550$. PS: anybody SELLING an old kayak trailer by any chance? Check this out http://www.harborfreight.com search for trailer or http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42708 That is trailer with 8 inch wheel and it is only $ 139 But you have to assemble it. Also it is 40 X48 so you need to extend the tonque alittle bit and built a canoe rack on it. The trailer is also availbale in 12 inch wheel version. for $219 I Have a 4X8 12 inch wheel trailer from the same company (Harbor Freight) ..It is the best 239 dollar i have ever spend. If you can find a place to park the trailer or use the trailer for other purposes, then the trailer would be the best choice . Other than that Used car rack or DIY maybe the way to go. My trailer has been used to haul Inflatable Raft, Canoes, Kayaks, Tremendous help when i finished my basement, and Friends seems to always borrow it for moving. :^) Oh and also all the extra Camping stuff that can't fit in the car fit in the trailer just fine . Sofjan Mustopoh |
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Better yet... go to google and search for "kayak trailer" (quotes included)
Wade Hi Wade You miss the part where the original poster lament about how kayak trailer start at about $500. and it is cutting into his budget too deep. a $139 Trailer plus some wood and Weld job to extend the tongue will definitely be cheaper than $500 specialized Kyak or Canoe trailer. Also Remember the original poster could have used the trailer for other purposes. Sofjan Mustopoh |
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I'd check with Ford. 100 pounds is well within the limit of my Plymouth
voyager. (I think it is 150 pounds) I had an Isuzu trooper, which was labeled for 200 pounds. You might have trouble with the width though. I recently loaded a Perception Kiwi 3 (open tandem) and a Swifty (single) onto the van and had to "tilt" the single because the rack was too narrow. Each was then secured to the OEM rack with two ratcheting tie downs as well as bow and stern ropes tied to the bumpers. The boats didn't move but they did hum annoyingly at highway speed. (Picture blowing across a soda bottle) I reduced the sound by re positioning the boats but it was still there. Good trip anyway!!! I have a small recreational sit-on-top kayak (Wilderness Systems Tarpon 100). Its 10 feet long for about 50 lbs. I want to buy a second one for my wife. We have a Ford Windstar van which can easily carry one on the roof-rack, but two is just a little on the heavy side. |
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