Nice build. I did a similar build. I used my 4x7 utility (I should probably upgrade to a 5x8). I folded the gate inward so I can still pull it up to haul other things. I bolted down unistrut too. I already had J Bar racks that I had been using on the car. I bolted them to the unistrut. I works pretty well for my Moken 12.5 and 10. Kids kayaks can lay underneath as well. I'm thinking about adding the PVC bunks for a little easier loading especially when a car is parked on either side in the parking lot. I like that they can be moved to accommodate different number and sizes of kayaks. But I like having the space in the middle for my rod tube. I suppose the tube could hang down from the unistrut. I need to think about lengthening the tongue too. Nice walkthrough. Thanks for the ideas.
This is a nice modification. Simple, lean and effective, plus you retain the utility use of your trailer. My son and I are doing something similar to this, but using a galvanized small boat trailer. The uni-strut is pretty solid, makes for a great platform to mount the PVC runners on. Enjoyed the video. Thanks,
Nice job on the conversion, I liked the way you used the pvc. On my utility trailer, I pulled the loading ramp off (grind those end welds and punch the pin) and built a tailgate out of aluminum angle to reduce weight and noise. Go catch some bass!
As far as your "ball" on the Hitch, that is, iI bought one at Can. Tire that is exchangeable... I just pull the lock on top of the ball , pull the ball off and replace it with the other size ball ... so fast! Love the job you have done on that trailer... I am looking for ideas the fix me one.
I have a 5 x 8 tractor supply that I did same to. Not the hitch end YET . My takes at 13 '. Do you transport with yaks loaded and seats in. I'm concerned with wear from vibration. Thank you
Nice work, however the point of using PVC is so that it may bend and flex to accommodate the curvature of a kayak. With PVC this big.. it ain't flexing much, and with the center support piece in there it CERTAINLY ain't flexing any.
I had no intention for it to flex. The pvc rides along both sides of the keel along the supper holes. I could have done the same thing with 2x4s. Except wood rots and is more up keep. They are basically bunk boards not cradles.
@@adamwillby "They are basically bunk boards not cradles." Exactly, and this is what you should be trying to avoid. No judgement, this is simply an observation. You are forcing the kayak, which has a curved bottom, to conform to a flat rigid support; literally flattening out the kayak over time (especially in hot climates). It should be the other way around where the kayak is forcing the support to conform to its curved shape.
Just finished mine too, been great all summer, no warping or discoloring. posted a video on my channel, its done nearly the same way. mofishyaker mod, good man. hey nice trailer btw, good job
Good video and good info!! What's the weight of your boats? And do the pvc pipes seems to "roll" outwards under the weight of the kayaks? I'm thinking of trying this with my gheenoe but the gheenoes weight a little more than yaks, especially when loaded. Do you think this would suffice for a 120lbs vessel?
andrew louderback they weigh 100# empty. They don't roll under the boats due to the tunnels on each side of the hull on the Lures. It could easily handle much more weight.
