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Topic: My new little kayak trailer  (Read 3809 times)

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elmerwood

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Nice so far, but one question .... Why have the heaviest load (kayaks) on top, and the lighter load (bike's) on the bottom? Seems a little backwards.

My camping tote probably weighs in at 50lbs loaded and then the ice chest is pushing more than the tote so I wanted those on the bottom since they're heavy like the kayaks, but you're constantly in the totes. I still need something for my poles,paddles and something to hold the easy up. I've got a ton of aluminum I can use and rivet on which may happen.


elmerwood

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Got the trailer licensed and that was a joke. They didn't check anything, just looked at it asked the weight. Its not completely done but was usable for last weekends trip.
 



JoeReal

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The only thing that I don't like about using trailers in California is that you are limited by DMV law to a maximum of 55 mph even if the posted speed limit is 70 mph and everyone's doing 85 mph.

This can easily add an hour of extra travel time for usually a 3.5 hour trip without trailer.  Even if you are pulling a super lightweight empty trailer, the maximum speed limit of 55 mph applies.


FishingForTheCure

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True that!  I like to trailer a little slower anyways so I just plan accordingly.


ravensblack

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Saving gas at 55 too! Nice looking fab work Elmer.
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Madcat

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You could just speed and put Sammy Hagar on loop...

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