====== Kayak ======

===== ties =====
Try wire ties as stops for the car top carrier mounts. See if you can use bike tool cable tightener to tighten wire ties.


===== trailer notes =====

need extension on yakima rack and roll for long yak


https://paddling.com/reviews/product/yakima-rack-and-roll-trailer/

I like this one:



https://www.sportsrig.com/shop/microtrailer/sportsrig-adventure-trailer.php

person using unistrut for bars [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj8V61hCN18|had a failure]]. looks like too much torque on it and it twisted the fittings.


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I would not buy it with those lame hubs and wheels with a 4 x 4" bolt pattern.
I would demand a 5 x 4.5" bolt pattern. Your tire choices will be greater. 


http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f137/thule-utiliy-trailers-82704/
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forester is 70.7 inches wide 


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https://thedockdoctors.com/paddlesport-trailer-3x5.html
https://thedockdoctors.com/paddlesport-trailer-4x5.html
spare tire $125   (this is a standard tire and wheel a person can buy locally)
Trailer Specs  2" ball  12" tire    3x5 with bed 

You may also call us at: 800-870-6756   shipping ( tax?)  if pick up at englewood (tampa?) costs (tax?) assembled. box sizes ? (fit in forester??)



DD 3’ × 5’  leaf sprg Load Bar Length 60  unloaded  215lb load  285 tongue extended 11'7" ground to load bars 30"  $ 1,459 + shpping tax?
DD 4’ × 5’ torsion - Load Bar Length 72  unloaded   285lb load  670 tongue extended 11'7"  ground to load bars 27"  $ 1,629
 sportsrig  shock    Load Bar Length 66  unloaded  165lb load   450 tongue B extend  14'2"     ground to load bars 38"   $2573 (w/tongueB+spare) shipping around $300  ~2900
Yakima 66 Shock   Load Bar Length 66  unloaded  150lb load  250  tongue extended 11' 0" ground to load bars? 26"    $2149 (1865) spare $160  free shipping on this   ~ 2300

https://www.sportsrig.com/faqs.php
Trailer Specs 1 7/8 ball  16 x 3.5 aluminum tire   spare tire  comes with tongue jack, rolls easy with tongue removed...

Yakima Rack n Roll
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailers/Yakima/Y08106.html   more info here than at Yakima site ... 
other than no bed, I like this the best, lowest, shortest and okay price  spare is less money,  

both 16" wheel trailers want a tongue height of 22"   both are okay on class 1 hitch 
not sure about dock doctors....

I t ink the info on sportsrig is not right for the trailer they're selling NOW - all images show no bed, weight with bed? size of bed? unknown... 
 
Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer - 78"
Our Price: $2,299.00


my yak is an eddyline fathom 16'3"

 


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replacement t bolts for yakima trailer :-D

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Yakima/Y8880184.html