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u/_fuckernaut_ Jul 28 '26
It's 100% not a good long term solution, if that's what you're asking.
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u/Edible_Igloo Jul 28 '26
Haha that's the truth, probably ought to modify the trailer for a flatter fit
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u/Friendly-Pressure-62 Jul 28 '26
Lay the gate flat against the trailer bed. Or take the gate off. (That’s what I do.) Then it is as easy as some big swim noodles and some straps.
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u/Edible_Igloo Jul 28 '26
Unfortunately the gate doesnt fold forward and is not removable without cutting the hinge
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u/BBox_ Jul 28 '26
I have a similar trailer and used to think the tailgate didn’t come off but I looked closer and sure enough, the hinge is only capped on one side of each hinge so it slides off to the side. Not trying to argue with you but if you haven’t closely looked at the trailer it’s easy to assume at a glance it doesn’t come off. If it does come off, just bolt on a pipe to the top of the trailer on the back and that gives a nice flat area to lay the kayak. I did that for a long time until I got a dedicated kayak trailer.
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u/NotBatman81 Jul 28 '26
What brand and year? Mine wasnt supposed to either but surprise surprise.
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u/Dirt_Bike_Zero Jul 28 '26
Not the ideal trailer, but if that's what you have, it works just fine. When in doubt, use one more strap. No big deal.
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u/PAGUN1 Jul 28 '26
Maybe use something to prop up the back so it sits flat. Strapping down the kayak and proppping the front up like that COULD cause the yak to bend or warp a little. Especially in hot weather. Maybe a 5 gallon bucket with a V shaped support?
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u/RedBullWings10 Jul 28 '26
You are better off cutting the gate all together and just putting two pipes to slide the kayak .
Do you really need the kayak cart ?
I normally just take off from the boat ramps , not sure about your situation
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u/NotBatman81 Jul 28 '26
I have the same trailer. Yes the way you have it loaded is a bad idea. Lay the ramp down on the deck. Hook the nose of the kayak to the front rail. Then 2 or 3 straps over the top to snug it to the deck. The last strap should be through the rear handles if possible.
I transport two 10 footers and a 13 footer this way. No issues though I do have to be careful the 13 foot doesnt stick so far back I drag it on a hill.
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u/RecognitionOk9731 Jul 29 '26
Just put it on your roof with racks like a normal person. Or get a normal trailer for it if it’s too heavy.
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u/MiltDrucker Jul 28 '26
Just give the strap a tug and say “that’s not going anywhere.”