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Hey again Bo. People have done roof racks for their trailers.
It looks something like this:
https://www.quadratec.com/p/smittyb...MIuPzcz8z_3AIVCFuGCh1G3gFqEAQYASABEgIJmPD_BwE
I really liked, and you agreed, with what @Torero had to say about the lift that could be created by a kayak traveling at high speeds attached to a rig, or its trailer. So do keep that in mind.
Second, "novels" have been written here on rear hitch options, and keeping the weight below 3500 lbs, not to mention whether or not to have a trailer with electric brakes, and the 7 pin harness on the hitch to effect this, and if so, to have ordered it from the factory.
Still more, are you an off-roader looking to travel with your trailer? I ask because the market has made hitch links that allow trailer pitch, roll, and attitude changes that differ and are independent from the rig.
If the MOPAR hard top rails could hold twice the weight of your kayak, to @Torero 's great point, I'd seriously question their ability to fight the forces of aerodynamic lift. Essential the hard top's rain gutter is doing all the support work here.
It looks something like this:
https://www.quadratec.com/p/smittyb...MIuPzcz8z_3AIVCFuGCh1G3gFqEAQYASABEgIJmPD_BwE
I really liked, and you agreed, with what @Torero had to say about the lift that could be created by a kayak traveling at high speeds attached to a rig, or its trailer. So do keep that in mind.
Second, "novels" have been written here on rear hitch options, and keeping the weight below 3500 lbs, not to mention whether or not to have a trailer with electric brakes, and the 7 pin harness on the hitch to effect this, and if so, to have ordered it from the factory.
Still more, are you an off-roader looking to travel with your trailer? I ask because the market has made hitch links that allow trailer pitch, roll, and attitude changes that differ and are independent from the rig.
If the MOPAR hard top rails could hold twice the weight of your kayak, to @Torero 's great point, I'd seriously question their ability to fight the forces of aerodynamic lift. Essential the hard top's rain gutter is doing all the support work here.
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Torero
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http://www.microlitetrailer.com/
The back opens fully creating a ramp. It’s been very functional. The only thing I am going to modify is adding a lift and fitting bigger tires.
As for the rack, seriously be aware of the lift forces created by your kayak. Very commun mistake is to consider only weight on roof racks. Load a sheet of 3/4” plywood and most racks fly off at 60 mph.
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What kind of weight are we looking at with that trailer unloaded sir? Are electric brakes needed/available?That’s what I got. Use it for cargo and camping.
Thanks.
Torero
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It is very lite. No brakes needed, you have to look to make sure it’s following you. Seriously, the Jeep doesn’t feel it. It’s meant to be pulled by Subarus
American Jeeper
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I went with a basic Harbor Freight Trailer and put some wood racks on it. I think HF is out of the trailer game, but Northern Tool and a few others have cheap options. This is a few Jeeps ago, but you can see how it carried 4 kayaks plus a paddle board:
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When I purchased my 2013 JKU, I shopped around and found a nice used 6x10 flatbed trailer with a ramp for $400. Its solid but light and I can haul anything I need to. Brush, Mowers, building materials, kayak (on my list of things to buy), etc. Shop around and you can find some good deals. Good Luck!
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