DIY Kayak Trailer! Build a Kayak trailer! Harbor Freight Kayak Trailer! Do's and Don'ts! Subscribe!
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Trailer! Build a Kayak trailer! Harbor Freight Kayak Trailer! Do's and Don'ts! Subscribe! In this video I walk you through the various different versions of my kayak trailer build. I explain what I did right, and what I did very wrong. If you are looking to build a kayak trailer on a budget this is the video for you! I built my kayak trailer with a Harbor Freight utility trailer for my Hobie Pro Angler 360 kayak.
This kayak trailer can be used for every kayak out there. You may need to make a few adjustments depending on your kayak but this general layout will work for whatever you have.
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My first time Kayaking and this Kayak held strong. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx4k5UrhC3v_Y4hIEaXLGvHcN5a5aBmZNB The water got pretty rough as a speed boat zipped by me, and the Kayak withstood it (I expected to be capsized). The Ores are very easy to put together, the pump worked beautifully. the seats are a bit hard to sit in after a while (I recommend sitting on the floor). after reading the reviews I was very scared it'd get a hole in it, the material is very strong and durable. The Air valve may need a small Phillips head screwdriver to adjust, other than that, it's well worth the money!(update)I've gone Kayaking in 3 Lakes and 2 rivers totaling about 40 miles. the kayak had two holes and they patched easily and no other problems can't wait for kayaking season this year!
That’s awesome!
Thank you for putting this video together because there's always something new to learn from the community. I'm about to send my latest trailer build off to powder coat, and I'll certainly be adding the Curt coupler you mentioned. I would suggest replacing your current tongue extension with a 2x3x0.125 wall tube and install it on top of the tongue plate. Consider going with 3/16" plate for the top tongue plate for rigidity and extend the new tongue all the way back to the main frame of the bed. This will create a rigid frame connection and eliminate the spring in the tongue. If you need custom cnc cut plates for this then let me know because I can supply those pretty easily. I'd like to talk more about your setup and help out where I can.
Hey thanks for watching! That is some really good advice. I have launched a few times with the new set up and would really like to have a longer tongue like I originally wanted. So I'm sure ill end up taking some of that advice! Tight lines!
Finally a video about all the trials and tribulations of a kayak trailer built. Covering all the versions and issues that come with them until final perfect builds. Thamk you sir.
Thank you! What an awesome comment. Thanks for watching!
Very helpful video as I prepare to start a build with a used JetSki trailer as my base platform
Thanks for watching! An updated design video is coming soon.
Was planning on buying this same trailer to convert for my Riot Mako 12. Thank you very informative...cheers from mid Missouri
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!
I bought those adjustable truck bed racks off of amazon and bolted them to my trailer and strap my wife’s kayak on top of the rack. So its a double decker. Was alot easier and sturdier than trying to build a rack outta channel.
That is a great idea! I had most of the supplies so it wasn't too bad.
Looks awesome! What size Bearing Buddy is on that trailer. Thanks for the help man.
Thanks for watching! HF uses some really weird bearing sizes so it took me a little bit of playing around to identify which bearing buddy was correct. The correct bearing buddy model number is the 2047-SS which is 2.047". I got mine from a guy on eBay, username everything_trailers. He had the best price and shipping was fast.
This was a great video of all the do's and don'ts!! Thank you so much!
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!
Amazing video. Thanks for taking the time to post all of your versions and changes. These type of videos are super helpful! Glad I found your channel.
Hey there! I appreciate the great feedback. There is a newer version that was slightly changed, not much, to add racking for two additional kayaks. I'll be doing an updated video soon!
Showing your mistakes really helps us all. Thanks.
I think some of the best advice we can give others is showing the mistakes! Thanks for watching!
Awesome video, just what i was looking for. Me and a buddy are getting kayaks soon so looking at budget trailer options
Glad I could help! I recently invested in lock racks and bolted them on. So much better than cam or ratchet straps.
When I had my harbor freight trailer, we had the tounge welded from the center of the trailer and past the a-frame about 2.5 ft. I think we used 2x3 tubing. It was strong enough and didn't flex
Good to know! Thanks for watching!
Dang good job young fella! Go out there and catch you some fish!
Thanks! Hitting the road tomorrow to travel south and go to a tournament.
great build , i had a panic attack when i saw the build 2 lol but nice clean up
Thanks! This trailer has served me well. This winter it’s getting bigger tires before next season as I’ll he traveling much further.
Good job brother..... I personally like to see the history of the build. there are so many of us that go through trial and errror. Sometimes its the journey not the destination. Keep em lines tight brother
Thank you! Had a known what a trial and error trip it would be I would have shot video through all of it and time lapsed it. Here is hoping the trial and error is over. Tight lines!
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@@draggintailzfishing828 I subscribed just a bit ago, but I saw your PA12 360 review prior to purchasing my PA14 360.
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Thanks for the video! I am also joining KAMO next year to fish some tournaments.. I just moved here a week ago looking forward to it
Hope to see you at some events! KAMO is a great group of anglers.
@PenguinOutdoors I'll definitely see you out there! I just need to get my fish finder trailer and hitch on my car and I'll be ready! I was stressing out about a trailer until I found this video though lol you calmed my nerves seeing that this actually works!
Glad I could help! I have put a lot of miles on that trailer since 2020. We have other members in KAKO who use variations of this trailer as well. One guy doesn’t even have the tongue extended he just left that all factory and put the PVC bunks on and called it a day.
@@PenguinOutdoors I was going to play around with the tongue extension.. I have a chevy cruze so I feel that will be my best option but I was looking at the bunks as well
So if I don’t plan on backing the kayak in the water, would you recommended the version you showed (I think the 3rd) that just had the sheet of wood on the bottom ?
I tell ya what, I’ve actually rebuilt this again and just haven’t done the video quite yet because it’s not quite ready. The newest version has the wood floor again (lol). I carpeted it and I back it right into the water. You can seal the plywood to make it last longer but I chose to just get cheap wood and cheap carpet, and I’ll replace it as needed every few years or however long. The new version of the trailer will be very visible in a video coming on Saturday at 6:00 AM!
Awesome video 👍 sir I’m thinking of buying a kayak. I have a 14’ canoe 🛶 but I have no trailer thinking of buying the harber freight one. New friend here 🤝 let’s connect
It's a great trailer for your project. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video! Where's those Channel struts from?
Thanks for watching! They are from Lowe's.
I got the same trailer for my ap120. I didn't know what could happen to hot bearings in cold water. Very good tip of protecting them. Can you send me or post the bearing buddy model/size/where to buy information ? I'd like to get mine done before it is too late. Thanks.
Hey thanks for watching! The bearing buddy model is 2047-SS. The best deal I found was on ebay from a seller "everything_trailers".
Is it better to upgrade the tires to something bigger or does the stock tires do just fine?
The stock tires gave me three years of service, but….upgrade them to bigger ones. I am finishing up a trailer update video now. I put 15’s on it and I can tell you it makes a WORLD of difference in ride quality, gas mileage, and takes you from a 50mph rating to 85.
Why not extend the tongue back to the main part of the frame, I think it would make it stronger and that would probably cure your bouncing.
Extending it back to the frame wouldn’t have solved the bouncing. The issue is the tube itself flexes at that length not flexing because of the attachment point. In order to stay that long beyond the front of the trailer I would have needed to step up to a 2 inch tube with thicker walls. Which may happen down the road but to stick with the size it already had the only solution was to shorten it. Thanks for watching!
I have the same Harbor Freight trailer. Instead of welding on a new tongue do you think a hitch extender work?
Depends on the specifications of what you are towing with. My hitch is class 3 but I'm towing with a sedan. While the car is more than capable of towing you have to be mindful of the stress, tongue weight, etc. I have much more confidence in a longer tongue welded to the frame of the trailer than an extension to the hitch.
@@PenguinOutdoors So I pull mine with a ford Expedition King Ranch. I am having the same issue with backing it down into the water without having to dang near put the exhaust in the water to get it off. I've looked at some extensions that would give me alot more clearance but I was wondering about the stability and possible flex they could cause.
@@jube42 So here is my plan because I saw another guy on a website blog do it, and it worked well for him. I'm going to have a 2 inch, thick steel tube that is 2-3 feet longer welded to a new custom a frame plate and weld that on the trailer like this one is. That will take care of the flex and distance issue. The only reason my last extension flexed is it wasn't thick or large enough.
Also, i see the speed rating is only 55 mph and i plan to fish these tourneys all round MO. Do you have any issues hitting 70 mph with it?
I have had the cruise set to 80 for hours on end without issue. You can always upgrade to larger tires as well.
You can be pulled over and cited for that and you better hope you don't have an accident on the highway because you will be held liable for an unsafe trailer.
@@Rick-of2bw Pulled over and cited for what, exactly? For starters this is not an unsafe trailer and has thousands of miles on it. Secondly there is nothing wrong with making changes to a trailer. And lastly you may be unaware of this but it's actually legal to even make a trailer completely from scratch which would be far more custom and involved than anything shown here in this video. My trailer is both legal and safe, your comment is completely off base. As for an accident on the highway I hope on a daily basis to never have one. I don't think anyone goes out with hope of having one lol.
If you Google how fast you can tow a harbor freight trailer you'll find the speed limit is 45 mph , that specified limit is there for a reason !
@Rick-of2bw bearing upgrade and new tires will solve that.. they also make those ratings with a safety net and the worse condition possible so they don't get sued. Bias tires explode when to much heat is present so a simple tire upgrade can solve that issue if your not comfortable with the stock tires.
What size bearing buddy????
Model 2047-SS
No issues with the lights in the water?
No not at all. They are sealed LED designed to be wet or dry.
The original lights are not water proof so you will have to change them.
@@jube42 the lights on it from HF are sealed LED that are water ready. Mine are anyway.
Nice build man. Have you done anything with the bearings/axle? Also, do you take this thing on extended trips on the highway? I regularly float down in the ozarks and it’s a three plus hour drive one way from St. Louis.
I upgraded to bearing buddies and invested in high quality grease to pack them. The longest trip I have made was around 3 hours to this point, no issues. I'll be heading down to Truman lake at the end of this month and have a bunch of longer runs like that this year.
@@PenguinOutdoors cool appreciate the response 👍🏻 tight lines
@@bradsanders8853 you too, thanks for watching!
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lmao cool bye