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Re: Kayak Trailer [Re: Snottynose] #14349517 04/22/22 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Snottynose
Guys, small trailers(under #4000 axle) DO NOT have to be titled in Texas. ...



From TX Dot:
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Registration is required for all non-farm trailers operating on public highways.


https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle/trailers

Re: Kayak Trailer [Re: David Cole] #14351821 04/25/22 12:51 PM
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Sorry, but my wife decided she doesn't want to sell it at this time.


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Re: Kayak Trailer [Re: El_Tortuga] #14351982 04/25/22 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by El_Tortuga
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Guys, small trailers(under #4000 axle) DO NOT have to be titled in Texas. ...



From TX Dot:
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Registration is required for all non-farm trailers operating on public highways.


https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle/trailers


agreed, a person does have to REGISTER and get plates, however, titling and registering are 2 different things. Under #4K weight does not have to be titled.

Re: Kayak Trailer [Re: David Cole] #14356873 04/30/22 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by David Cole
Any suggestions on a decent trailer with good size tires that can be pulled at highway speed limits?


Before I got a pickup (and bed extender), I had a Yakima Rack and Roll trailer. Great trailer. Large motorcycle tires. Super light weight. Had an easily removable tongue. Stood on end in the garage.

They are not cheap. But I bought it used and because the price of new went up over time, I was able to sell it for more than I paid a couple of years later.

If I had to do it over, I'd be looking for another Yakima Rack and Roll. A buddy has a Malone trailer. It has served him well.

Re: Kayak Trailer [Re: creekstone] #14359817 05/04/22 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by creekstone
Originally Posted by David Cole
Any suggestions on a decent trailer with good size tires that can be pulled at highway speed limits?


Before I got a pickup (and bed extender), I had a Yakima Rack and Roll trailer. Great trailer. Large motorcycle tires. Super light weight. Had an easily removable tongue. Stood on end in the garage.

They are not cheap. But I bought it used and because the price of new went up over time, I was able to sell it for more than I paid a couple of years later.

If I had to do it over, I'd be looking for another Yakima Rack and Roll. A buddy has a Malone trailer. It has served him well.

I think for those who have a garage but don't have yard access to store a trailer a fold up trailer is a huge plus. When I had a trailer for our yaks one of the reasons I sold it was because I was tired of the hassle it took me getting it in and out of the yard and having to move it every time I needed to mow.


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Re: Kayak Trailer [Re: Jerry713] #14363010 05/09/22 02:03 AM
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"I think for those who have a garage but don't have yard access to store a trailer a fold up trailer is a huge plus. When I had a trailer for our yaks one of the reasons I sold it was because I was tired of the hassle it took me getting it in and out of the yard and having to move it every time I needed to mow."

Jerry, agree with the yard hassles, in addition to the other things I listed previously.

I'm not sure how fold up trailers work, seems like you would still have a hassle to unfold and load/ tie down, then untie /unload and fold, and store two separate things with each trip. Of course, that might be the only alternative for some situations.

Re: Kayak Trailer [Re: David Cole] #14363088 05/09/22 04:09 AM
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I'm not a big fan of kayak trailers unless you have no better options. With that said I have one. bang roflmao It gets used when I need to take two or more kayaks for friends or other family members. Bought it from a TFF member here that put it up for sale with two kayaks that I happened to really like. He had kept everything in like new condition and I tried to tell folks on the forum to snatch it up. When no one did, I put a trailer hitch on my vehicle, had it wired up and went and picked it up for myself. Its a Malone MicroSport with retractable tongue. When I can no longer get my kayak on top of my car, I'll appreciate it even more.




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Re: Kayak Trailer [Re: David Cole] #14383777 06/03/22 05:48 AM
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Think I'm going to buy a kayak trailer in the next couple of days.. came across one today while on business appointment when we started talking about kayaks.. he had several as well as several ponds to use them on. roflmao Don't know if he just saw me checking out the canoe on top of it but he said he would take $400 for it.



Told him I don't need another trailer but knew a lot of folks looking for them. Anyway the $400 included the trailer and the canoe. roflmao For someone that wants to get on the water fast and cheap, don't think you could go wrong. So here is what I'm going to do... I'm going to bring it home and the first person that wants it can have it... kayak and trailer $400. If that person doesn't like it, I'll keep it for myself, give the canoe to my sister's grandkids, and sell the trailer for $400 at a later date. roflmao

PM me if you are seriously interested, have the funds, and have a way to hook it up to the back of your vehicle. I'm in Jacksonville.. trailer and canoe are in Carthage area. If you live out that way.. you can deal with him yourself.. roflmao Wished I'd taken more pictures but will have them later.[Linked Image]

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Re: Kayak Trailer [Re: David Cole] #14386011 06/06/22 04:31 AM
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Well after much thought, I've decided I'm not selling. bang Got it home today after spending two hours with previous owner. He was redoing this canoe/boat, Old Town Sportsman dang near 16 feet long and 48 inches wide. He had big plans for it until he was physically unable to bend over or even stand up for extended periods without extreme pain.. He had milled his own red oak wood that he was using to replace a couple of the seats, had reinforced it as well. He even gave me enough wood to finish the job.. explained how to do it, what type tools I'd need. He was the second owner and had ripped out the astro turf that had been installed. I was worried about the trailer as it hadn't been used in 3 years. It performed great at up to 70 mph. No way I paddle this thing... will have to get an electric or gas motor. roflmao


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Re: Kayak Trailer [Re: David Cole] #14391105 06/11/22 08:44 PM
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I have used a harbor freight trailer for 5+ years now. It has worked great !. Cant comfortably fit two kayaks on the roll bar of my Jeep.
Assembly was a bit of a pain, but not complicated. Keep an eye out for the max speed limit for the trailer. The same trailer has also hauled motorcycles, firewood, household objects etc. It's been pretty handy.
Like other have said, keep all the receipts/ paperwork. Registration is mildly annoying, but not all that bad.
Might be able to find one used for cheap, but keep in mind title work, and double check it was assembled correctly.

Re: Kayak Trailer [Re: David Cole] #14416141 07/10/22 03:36 AM
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I love my custom yak transport vessel. Just a little over the top!

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Re: Kayak Trailer [Re: JPeel] #14416727 07/11/22 12:29 AM
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I love my custom yak transport vessel. Just a little over the top!

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I was hoping you would post pics of it! cheers


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Re: Kayak Trailer [Re: JPeel] #14418451 07/12/22 07:17 PM
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I love my custom yak transport vessel. Just a little over the top!

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holy C
i would travel the country with that
sell my house & carry everything in that trailer & my truck
wow

Re: Kayak Trailer [Re: butch sanders] #14418823 07/13/22 02:01 AM
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holy C
i would travel the country with that
sell my house & carry everything in that trailer & my truck
wow



roflmao That WAS the plan but my wife didn't completely buy into the program! It did get to travel from N. Tx to Phx AZ smile


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