Hey...well since my Sea kayaks [17'] have been sitting in my shop since I put my '16 Hawk onto my '05 Tundra I have evolved to the decision to buy a trailer to tow behind the Tundra.
Objective is to tow the lightest but off road /hwy safe trailer that can carry my two kayaks, WR250R off road MC and perhaps a canoe. Only using the trailer when a specific trip will involve parking for an extended period where we can paddle or I can ride the MC off road.
I have settled on an aluminum flat bed trailer manufactured in Canada. Plan to add Yakima saddles to a set of bars for kayak and put the MC between them. Trailer is 400 lbs @ 3K GVW or less if I drop to a 2K GVW, bed is 5 x 10 feet, 15 inch wheels and a 5 foot tongue. Projected max load that I will carry is 700 lbs.
Trailers are new ground for me, as is buying and importing from Canada:
#1 What are the consequences of going from stock 4 foot tongue to 5 foot tongue [will give clearance for kayaks when turning]? Affect on tracking, stability or backing up?
#2 Looking at US Customs regs for importing a trailer was a nightmare. Confusing to say the very least. Any advice and details on what is involved in entering US with new trailer bought in Canada?
Good news is that Oregon does not require licensing.
Any insights or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks...Phil
Objective is to tow the lightest but off road /hwy safe trailer that can carry my two kayaks, WR250R off road MC and perhaps a canoe. Only using the trailer when a specific trip will involve parking for an extended period where we can paddle or I can ride the MC off road.
I have settled on an aluminum flat bed trailer manufactured in Canada. Plan to add Yakima saddles to a set of bars for kayak and put the MC between them. Trailer is 400 lbs @ 3K GVW or less if I drop to a 2K GVW, bed is 5 x 10 feet, 15 inch wheels and a 5 foot tongue. Projected max load that I will carry is 700 lbs.
Trailers are new ground for me, as is buying and importing from Canada:
#1 What are the consequences of going from stock 4 foot tongue to 5 foot tongue [will give clearance for kayaks when turning]? Affect on tracking, stability or backing up?
#2 Looking at US Customs regs for importing a trailer was a nightmare. Confusing to say the very least. Any advice and details on what is involved in entering US with new trailer bought in Canada?
Good news is that Oregon does not require licensing.
Any insights or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks...Phil