Updated on 11/20/2024
Malone MicroSport Sports Trailer for Watercraft & Bikes - The Micro Sport kayaking Trailer is the perfect combination of affordability, quality, and design reliability. This premium built kayak trailer is designed specifically for kayaks, canoes, cargo boxes and bikes. The galvanized steel frame can support up to 800 lbs.
The 66in. wide crossbars are compatible with all types of gear carriers from Malone, Yakima, and Thule, while the extended heavy-duty tongue allows you to haul 4 boats up to 19' in length. 12' galvanized wheels will have you rolling style.
Easy to assemble and use, each trailer kit comes with complete detailed instructions, as well as pre-fitted electrical, mechanical, and hub assemblies. Eliminate the headaches of loading boats, bikes and luggage on your vehicle's roof, and save on gas by having your gear ride in your slipstream.
The innovative and reliable Micro Sport Trailer is the best value in a sports trailer.
Heavy-Duty Kayak Transporter
- Transports 4 kayaks up to 20' long (800 lb. capacity)
- Galvanized steel frame with 60' aluminum cross rails
- 54' galvanized axle with sealed hubs & wheels (maintenance free)
- Easily assembles in 2-3 hours with award-winning instructions
- 12' galvanized slotted wheels with chrome acorn nuts
To my knowledge, speed rating is based on the tires. The tires that Malone provided on our trailer are Rated B - High Speed. No specifics are stated. We have owned our trailer approximately 8 months and have pulled it more than 4,000 miles. Of those miles, more than 3,000 miles have been on 70 mph Interstate highways loaded with two sea kayaks and a Thule cargo box loaded with all of our kayaking gear. As side notes, we absolutely love the trailer and gas mileage far exceeds what we have experienced traveling with the kayaks rooftop. We pull it with a Honda CRV and do not even notice it is behind us. Very convenient and easy loading. Malone Tech support is terrific, and Amazon sales support was excellent; shipping was free. Easy to assemble.
The center of the ball hitch is 9' in front of the forward crossbar. The crossbars are 5' 5" across. The distance between the crossbars is 4 feet. If you centered your 20' Kayak between the bars the front of it would be 1 foot behind the center of the ball hitch. Your ball hitch center is probably a few inches behind your rear bumper. You could draw this out to scale on a sheet of paper and draw in the kayak where you plan to put it on rack (left and right) and forward and back and then see how tight you could turn before the kayak would interfere with your rear bumper. My guess is that it the trailer is probably plenty big enough.
The trailer weighs about 250-300 lbs. Some compact cars can't even get a trailer hitch installed... but it will depend on how much 'stuff' you put on the trailer.
I always store it flat with my kayak on it. I never tried standing it up. I suspect you would have to disassemble the front tongue to do that. See the vendor dimensions for the foot print.
Things we like
- Transports 4 kayaks up to 20' long (800 lb. capacity)
- Galvanized steel frame with 60' aluminum cross rails
- 54' galvanized axle with sealed hubs & wheels (maintenance free)
- Easily assembles in 2-3 hours with award winning instructions
- 12' galvanized slotted wheels with chrome acorn nuts
Things we don't like
- May be difficult to transport on uneven terrain due to the long length
- The galvanized steel frame may rust over time
- The 60' aluminum cross rails may be prone to bending or warping under heavy load
- The 54' galvanized axle may require regular maintenance to ensure the hubs and wheels stay sealed
- Assembly time of 2-3 hours may be considered lengthy for some users
- The 12' galvanized slotted wheels with chrome acorn nuts may not provide optimal traction on certain surfaces
Frequently Asked Questions
what's the rated speed for the trailer?
To my knowledge, speed rating is based on the tires. The tires that Malone provided on our trailer are Rated B - High Speed. No specifics are stated. We have owned our trailer approximately 8 months and have pulled it more than 4,000 miles. Of those miles, more than 3,000 miles have been on 70 mph Interstate highways loaded with two sea kayaks and a Thule cargo box loaded with all of our kayaking gear. As side notes, we absolutely love the trailer and gas mileage far exceeds what we have experienced traveling with the kayaks rooftop. We pull it with a Honda CRV and do not even notice it is behind us. Very convenient and easy loading. Malone Tech support is terrific, and Amazon sales support was excellent; shipping was free. Easy to assemble.
what limits the maximum length of kayak you can carry? I have a 20' ...
The center of the ball hitch is 9' in front of the forward crossbar. The crossbars are 5' 5" across. The distance between the crossbars is 4 feet. If you centered your 20' Kayak between the bars the front of it would be 1 foot behind the center of the ball hitch. Your ball hitch center is probably a few inches behind your rear bumper. You could draw this out to scale on a sheet of paper and draw in the kayak where you plan to put it on rack (left and right) and forward and back and then see how tight you could turn before the kayak would interfere with your rear bumper. My guess is that it the trailer is probably plenty big enough.
haul with a compact car ?
The trailer weighs about 250-300 lbs. Some compact cars can't even get a trailer hitch installed... but it will depend on how much 'stuff' you put on the trailer.
What is the foot print for storage. Does it stand up against a wall?
I always store it flat with my kayak on it. I never tried standing it up. I suspect you would have to disassemble the front tongue to do that. See the vendor dimensions for the foot print.
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