Make Homemade Kayak Trailers for Better Kayaking

The only measure that needs to be taken by the kayak enthusiast is the safe transportation of the kayak to the chosen location. If this is taken care of kayaking at any location you want becomes easy. The best option to transport your kayak safely and easily is a trailer specifically designed for kayaks rather than a boat trailer which some people may use.

Trailers made specifically for kayaks can often be expensive; however the good thing is that you can construct your own homemade kayak trailer. It is pretty common for kayak enthusiasts to construct homemade kayak trailers. To construct your homemade kayak trailer all you will need is basic DIY skills, a good design and the correct tools. A homemade kayak trailer can be built for a much lower price than the equivalent ready-made trailer.

Building a DIY kayak trailer at home is not massively time consuming and due to the amount of money you will save in comparison to buying a new one it is worth it. When building a homemade kayak trailer you will need a trailer frame as a base, for example an old motorboat trailer would be suitable, also these types of trailer are easy to find and relatively cheap. On this trailer which you use as a base you then construct a frame which will hold the kayaks for transportation.

Design plans for homemade kayak trailers are easy to find and there are many good design plans available that are accurate and relatively easy to follow. Online forums on the subject of constructing a homemade kayak trailer will also be helpful as you can often communicate with others who have already built their trailer and pick up good tips and advice.

When constructing a homemade kayak trailer there are various styles of frames that can be used and each can carry different numbers of kayaks. Some of the different styles of kayak trailers are: The A- Frame, The T- Frame, The H-Frame and the V-Frame.

The A-frame kayak trailer will be able to hold two to three kayaks and can be constructed from wood or a light metal. This type of frame can be built on an old boat trailer frame and if constructed well will be sturdy. Kayaks can be strapped on to the outside of the frame legs and a third kayak can be placed upside down between the legs of the frame.

Another type of frame that can be built at home is the V-Frame trailer, this trailer is more suitable for carrying one high valued kayak and foam can be added to the frame to protect the kayak. This type of frame holds the kayak very securely in its cradle.

Homemade kayak trailers can also be customized with other useful features, for example an equipment locker with locks could be added.