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Fin-Addict · Post by **Fin-Addict** » Thu May 01, 2014 10:17 am

I think some 12" wheels and tires would be better

Post by **Tombo** » Thu May 01, 2014 11:05 am

Fin-Addict wrote:I think some 12" wheels and tires would be better

Ditto, its light, easy on parts, and its galvanized. Should last you for years.

Post by **Tombo** » Thu May 01, 2014 11:06 am

I just listed my trailer in TKF classifieds.
Never mind, it is sold.

readtrio · Post by **readtrio** » Sun May 04, 2014 5:23 am

The tires that came on the trailer are almost new. As soon as I need to replace them I think I will go to 12 inch wheels and tires. I'm going to repack the bearings and check all that out, but for now I'm going to run these 8s for a bit. Thanks for the replies!

Post by **Neumie** » Mon May 05, 2014 12:19 pm

How many kayaks are you planning on carrying?

readtrio · Post by **readtrio** » Tue May 06, 2014 2:43 am

Neumie wrote:How many kayaks are you planning on carrying?

2 Cuda 14s.

VvBigDawgvV · Post by **VvBigDawgvV** » Tue May 06, 2014 1:37 pm

Hobie PA 12 and the trailer I bought from a TKF'er out of Houston.

readtrio · Post by **readtrio** » Tue May 06, 2014 3:31 pm

Almost done. At least I can haul them around now and figure out what I want to do next.
I have a fulton swing away tongue hinge to install next to give me more room in the garage.
I want some type of storage box too.
Thanks for the suggestions. This thread ROCKS!

Heatstroke · Post by **Heatstroke** » Thu May 08, 2014 7:47 pm

Blank slate...

readtrio · Post by **readtrio** » Fri May 09, 2014 2:10 am

The possibilities are endless!!! Good luck on your build!

BKT wrote:Blank slate...

Heatstroke · Post by **Heatstroke** » Fri May 09, 2014 7:58 pm

Have some weird stuff going on with the trailer lights. For the trailer lights to function, I have to crank the car and turn on the headlights. I can also turn the headlights right back off and they will continue to function properly. If the headlights aren't turned on, I get the left blinker only or nothing at all. I reworked the ground but it's still weird.

I also wish the speed warning was on the tire, not the wheel. I'm also assuming the tire is the limiting factor and not the wheel. If so it gonna be a very long drive to SPI...

Other than that I took it for a 25-30 mile spin and it seems to track really well...

Onelgbass · Post by **Onelgbass** » Fri May 09, 2014 8:02 pm

Volkswatson · Post by **Volkswatson** » Fri May 09, 2014 9:42 pm

Onelgbass wrote:
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Nice one Scott! Is that unistrut for rack? How do u like it? I need to finish out my trailer...

-Ben

Pee Row · Post by **Pee Row** » Sun May 11, 2014 4:28 pm

BKT wrote:I also wish the speed warning was on the tire, not the wheel. I'm also assuming the tire is the limiting factor and not the wheel. If so it gonna be a very long drive to SPI..

Kinda why I did this....
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Heatstroke · Post by **Heatstroke** » Sun May 11, 2014 8:12 pm

Progress. I musta changed my mind a billion and 1 times!!! Lol

Pee Row wrote:
BKT wrote:I also wish the speed warning was on the tire, not the wheel. I'm also assuming the tire is the limiting factor and not the wheel. If so it gonna be a very long drive to SPI..
Kinda why I did this....

I just sprayed the warning label with WD-40 and wiped it off. Now I'm safe.

I'll probably will do that eventually but for now... What size wheels are those? Where did you get the new hubs? If I go bigger than 12's on my trailer, I'm going to have a hard time finding a drawbar with enough rise to get the trailer to ride halfway level. I found one (drawbar) with a 5" rise (3" more than what I have) and I still don't think it's going to be level.

cajuntexan · Post by **cajuntexan** » Thu May 15, 2014 9:09 am

These are all some great builds! Looks like HF is the answer for me. I'll post my pics once I get the trailer...I have a welder itching to glue some metal together!

Heatstroke · Post by **Heatstroke** » Fri May 16, 2014 6:01 pm

Just about done with my HF trailer.

Nothing special about it but I hope it'll get the job done.

MattD · Post by **MattD** » Mon May 19, 2014 5:55 am

It's amazing how just when you think you have your kayak trailer perfected, you find another idea or possibility. I started with the Harbor Freight 40"x48" and went through two different, what I thought were good ideas, but I still didn't have any place for my "stuff". Hence, Version 3.0 complete with the top 15" of a chemical tote cage to contain my coolers, storage crates, etc. I can haul three boats easily and still no welding required.

You can also see my brand new Ride 115X in the background after it's maiden voyage. I give it two thumbs up!

Onelgbass · Post by **Onelgbass** » Mon May 19, 2014 6:45 am

Volkswatson wrote:
Onelgbass wrote:
ImageUploadedByTapatalk1399683714.089143.jpg
Nice one Scott! Is that unistrut for rack? How do u like it? I need to finish out my trailer...

-Ben

Yes Ben. Unistrut it is. Sturdy and easy to work with for the non-welder.

JimM · Post by **JimM** » Mon May 19, 2014 7:52 pm

Very nice. Are the Unistrut pieces about 6' long?

What is the upright railing made out of? Electrical conduit?

Onelgbass · Post by **Onelgbass** » Mon May 19, 2014 8:23 pm

JimM if you are asking me. It is all unistrut.

MagicYaker · Post by **MagicYaker** » Mon May 19, 2014 9:42 pm

Loaded up the trailer with all 3 yaks. One to many to fit on the bed extender in the back of my truck.

JimM · Post by **JimM** » Tue May 20, 2014 1:24 am

Onelgbass wrote:JimM if you are asking me. It is all unistrut.

Oh. I thought just the tubing with the holes was unistrut.

b0okevin · Post by **b0okevin** » Tue May 20, 2014 2:14 am

G-Man wrote:Here's a couple more w/o the kayaks.

Thats a nice trailer right there. Looks simple and easy. where did you buy your add on parts at? The bars to hold the second kayak on top etc.

tim6124 · Post by **tim6124** » Wed May 21, 2014 4:30 pm

Hello everyone!! I'm a newbie and this my first post....

This thread has been great!! I appreciate seeing everyone's projects!!

For those that have used the small Harbor Freight trailer, and extended the tongue.... How long of tube did you use? Also what was the thickness?? 1/8" or 3/16th

Thanks in advance for your help... Tim

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