The TRUTH about the Yakima Easy Rider trailer!
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- Опубликовано: 30 апр 2020
- Is the Yakima Easy Rider trailer the best kayak trailer in terms of ease of use, maneuverability, size, storage, etc.??
In this Yakima Easy Rider review I wanted to find out for myself it this would fit my needs of ability to haul 3 or more large kayaks, be easy enough for my wife to handle alone, and store inside my garage with cars parked in there. A very tall order, indeed! BUT with happy results.
I spent a lot of time comparing the Yakima to Malone, Harbor Freight, Northern Tools, and other kayak trailers to find the one to do what I needed it to do. Of all the ones I looked at, the Yakima Easy Rider was the only one I felt that would do the job. Also coupling this with the Yakima Big Catch Saddles makes this a kayak hauling dream! I hope you enjoy the overview!
I bought this as an open box item at Rack Warehouse and saved a significant amount of money.
Trailer:
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Spare tire kit:
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Yakima Big Catch saddles:
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Extremely helpful video. Have a PA 14 and a Compass...this has made the decision much easier for us. Kudos for an exceptional video 👏🏼👏🏼
Haole On a Hobie thanks! I’m glad you found it helpful. It’s been a great trailer so for
Good vid! When I was looking for a trailer to haul my two Hobies I looked at and liked this one a lot but needed so be able to stand it completely on its end so ended up passing on this one. I too looked at the Malone but didn't like the leaf spring suspension so passed on that. I ended up settling on the Sylvansport Go Easy, which wouldn't have worked here as it can't hold 3 big kayaks but instead it can double as a small utility trailer which is nice. I made a short video showing it a while back: ruclips.net/video/OUlNej71WhE/видео.html
I'm blind and I find it fascinating learning how things like this work. It's so interesting to listen to you talking about how you assembled everything and put it all together. You are so friendly, down to Earth and talented! Amazing video. ❤️
Thank you so much for the kind and encouraging words. I appreciate you.
I have watched this video before! Probably right after you made it! I was searching high and low for trailers to haul our kayaks. I ended up converting a 5x8 utility trailer I already had. Very good video thanks for sharing!
I appreciate you watching! When I made it I was expecting about 109 views total, never imagined it would be my most watched video.
Very helpful. Love the assembly speed up view. Thanks for creating this and sharing
Glad you enjoyed it and found it useful. Thanks for watching!
Thank You Bob, The video was extremely helpful and now has made my decision easier to purchase one. Thanks again.
Appreciate the nice comment. I’m glad the video helped.
Great video Bob. I love the editing job and graphics
Joksta From Souljaz thank you!
That is exactly what I need to haul my raft. Thanks for the review.
Glad you like it. I still love my Yakima!
Great review. Thanks!
Steve Rosenberg thank
you, glad you enjoyed it.
Wow quality video!! Even I’ve never done edits and camera angles like that before!
Down South Detecting thanks!! It was a fun challenge to film and edit but I had fun
Watched and gave a like, Happy Fishing!!!
Thanks Kevin. Appreciate it!
Nice unit! How's launching multiple kayaks down a ramp from this trailer? A video of that process would be super helpful.
I usually beach launch where I go instead of using the boat ramp. It’s just easier for me.
Should be easy to ramp launch if ramp is deep enough except for a kayak on the bottom level. Clearance there would be tough if kayak was floating.
Nice video. Thanks! I'm holding my breathing, waiting for the highway speeds video.
InversionEnabled no video of it but I’ve had it on the highway twice now and it’s towing and handling great. Still very happy with my choice
I love the way you have those hanging from the ceiling. Would you maybe do a quick video and show how you rigged that up? Great video! Thanks
Thanks! I will try to do that soon.
@@CatchingFins u remind me of German tourist who bring pots and pans for holidsays in kenya
@@michaelheery6303 that’s a new one for me
@@CatchingFins all the stress of camping .
But Germans love equipment and assembly ha ha
I gave up when I was 30..
I prefer back backing.
@@CatchingFins would be great to see that video of you hanging it from the ceiling.
Neat trailer.... I seen the OMTC decal and knew u had to be local haha.... new sub here from Missouri too.
Thanks ! I’ve enjoyed your videos too, been subbed to you for a while now! Maybe our paths will cross someday.
Easy Rider Trailer. More pros than cons. Excellent welds on the aluminum frame. Built very well, easy to assemble with basic tools. Torque specifications for all components. Blue Loctite and nylon lock nuts used at critical points. I have Feel Free 11.5 on bottom. About 87 lbs. I have an Old Town Sportsman
PDL 106 about 107 lbs. on top. Big Catch saddles for both. Suspension is awesome, even on fairly aggressive off road trails. Pulling it with my 2021 Toyota Sequoia TRD PRO. Feels like towing nothing. Tow Haul mode great for mountain passes and steep downgrades. Try Tow Haul mode even if not towing. It hauls ass, so be very careful. Great acceleration and excellent engine braking with just a tap of the brake pedal. Cons- I have both kayaks centered on trailer. The folding tongue will not fold completely in because it hits the bottom of the cradle bracket. With my center positioning of kayaks, the cradles block the screw holes for the spare tire bracket. I’m going to install Nutserts at alternate position, or modify bracket to get it to fit. Owners manual suggests 60% of the weight forward of the axles. This makes it a bit harder to use as a cart then Yakima videos show. Still works as a cart but my wife has trouble, and lack of strength to move it very far, or over rough terrain. I am a dedicated Yakima user since early 90’s when I was heavily into mountain biking. Still have the original Rocket box (black & white), has to be over 30 years old, and works good as new. Use it mostly to haul snow ski’s & snow boards. Occasionally use it to haul fishing rod & gear. Won’t be doing that once the $500 rod box is available. Sad Yakima products next to impossible to get at this time. News from Yakima is most products won’t be available until January 2022. Please do your best Yakima to expedite availability. I’m jonesing for your products. I refuse to buy other inferior products such as Thule & Rhino, etc. Yakima rules even though slightly more expensive than the others. You get what you pay for.
Excellent! And so easy to move by hand even with 3 kayaks on it!
Kayak, Metal Detecting, and fishing.
Just like me:)
You should try bring your Detector with you in the kayak.
I know some good river spots with Civil War relics accessible by kayak. It’s on my list to do 😬. Thanks for watching!
Nice setup. What is the width of your HD crossbars? I'm trying to get the right width for two Hobie Compass kayaks with the Big Catch saddles.
The crossbars are 78 inches wide.
Fantastic video and thank you for all the info. I am planning to push this in my backyard. May I know the width of this trailer? On website it says 78 inches but I am not sure. Also can the width be shortened?
Unfortunately the width can not be shortened and yes 78 inches seems right.
First time I see one of your videos, I'm also considering buying a trailer. We have three kayaks. But, my question, do you have a video on how you build where you hang your kayaks!? I want to take ours off the walls.
Appreciate you watching. Unfortunately I still have not made a video of my kayak hanging system. I definitely need to add that to the agenda.
Nice review. I’m looking at getting this trailer. I have two Hobie Outback Yaks, can they be stored on the trailer cradles full time? And what is the approximate cost for this trailer?
Cost of trailer is about $3000 but I have seen occasional sales for $2500.
Short term storage the cradles should be fine but I think having some kind of full length support is better for longer term storage.
You could store one Outback up top and one below, but they won't fit side by side... at least not on the bottom. Inside width of the trailer is 61".
Just got my EasyRider based on your review. What are you using to not scratch the bottom level when you load the boat?
Glen Ghoulie with the Hobie I didn’t do anything, looked closer and saw that it was just scuffed not scratched. The powder coat they use is pretty durable.
But since I made that I sold the Pro Angler and bought an Old Town Sportsman Autopilot 136. It has a lower profile so I was able to mount a set of Big Catch saddles on the bottom which keeps the boat off the bars with the exception of some contact during loading and unloading.
If scratching/scuffling really bothers you (understandably) possibly look at wrapping the areas of contact with heavy duty gorilla tape possibly.
Great video! I have yet to find a picture of a PA 14 on the bottom level with the seat attached. Will it fit?
Not with seat attached if I remember correctly ( traded PA for an old town sportsman autopilot) and I also could not use the saddles on the bottom like I can with the Old Town. Those PA’s have some tall sides.
Can the main spine be rotated so you can have the hinge portion fold left or right? Thanks
jjernigan17 doesn’t look like it. The tubes are welded on to only go one way. You may be about to change bolt side at hinge to go the other way but it will hit the kick stand
Just found you Thinking of getting this for my summers from NE to the south. Didn’t see a follow up, how is it on the highway?
I have no issues at all. But lake I fish mostly is only about 10 miles from me. Take highway to get there (65-70mph) and trailer runs fine. I just haven’t taken it any long distances yet.
Nice video
Thank you!
So many for sale signs! Is the market hot for first time buyers in this neighborhood?!?
very cool informative vid!! thanks for putting it together. thumbs up from me buddy. :)
MrDamonLeBeouf thank you for the kind comment! I’m glad you found the video helpful. It’s a great trailer, I’m very happy with my purchase
I have Malone micro sport and carry 4 kayaks using j-pro carriers. Nice trailer build though
Fed Guy that’s a nice trailer too. Those big Hobies just don’t do good with the J-hooks unfortunately. Appreciate you watching.
Where do you normally float at is the trailer easy to back?
Yep, I fish a local lake with a boat ramp.
What’s the maximum speed, and one way mileage it can be pulled?
Yakima recommends 75mph max speed.
You have a mayfly?! Lucky been trying to buy one for a year and half. Lol
Any good?
Yes it is a very nice kayak. My daughter has been using it mainly since I’ve been using my Old Town Sportsman Autopilot 136.
If I buy this trailer, can this trailer withstand driving to Florida from Missouri?
I see no reason why it can’t. It made for highway speeds.
Awesome!
How does it handle at highway speeds?
Just fine. Tires are rated for it and tracks smooth.
@@CatchingFins
Thank you 👍👍
Informative video but I don’t see any follow up as you promised ?
Sorry have not done one yet but I still plan to and yes I still love the trailer.
What is the highway speed for that trailer ?
rated for 75mph max
Can you use this to launch a kayak at the ramp?
I personally have never tried it. May be possible but not ideal. Top kayaks are high enough to make it hard unless very steep ramp and bottom level doesn’t have a lot of clearance so one end of kayak floating could cause it to bind. At the perfect steepness ramp you probably could get it to work but don’t expect that everywhere.
@FinsandFinds Yeah that makes a lot a sense, thank you so much for the feedback!!
And do they make One for single kayak
Yakima may have other models in thier lineup but the Easy Rider is only this one size.
Does a pro angler fit in the bottom deck with the seat on??
Sorry don’t have the PA anymore to try but my best guess would be no.
Holy crap that sucker is expensive! Cheaper to buy a welder and make my own twice over! Great video, I wanted one of these until I looked up the price. Hell no, I'm part of the regular 99% population - poor!
Fish'n NB Understand, but you’re would be hard pressed to make one yourself that is this lightweight and movable.
Yes it is expensive but it fits the needs I had.
@@CatchingFins I was stoked to get one until the price. I'm in Canada, so almost double the price tag. Cheapo utility trailer mod it is I guess.
Please let me know the trailer needs to be registered with the DMV
Yes it does to get the necessary license plates at title. The trailer comes with a certificate of origin to take to the DMV for that.
Thank you!
can we get a 1 year update this was a great review!
Thank you. I will see what I can do. So far I am very happy with the trailer and have not had any problems with it. Very happy with my choice.
How much is that trailer?
Jeng Videos $2999 but I got it at a discount at Rack Warehouse for being an open box item.
It cost as much as your firstborn.
Sir O -Scar And it’s just as valuable 😬
Warning about the easy rider. While it's almost a perfect kayak trailer, it is fragile. The slightest accident with total it. The fender snagged a concrete post at a gas station pump, barely moved forward, and I heard 500 different crunches at once. Almost every component was bent, broken, tired popped, fender shredded, axles broken, rails bent all kinda ways... totaled just like that after 5 weeks of use. Too expensive for that. Customer service didn't respond at all. I would avoid. I'm currently looking for a steel trailer.
Oh wow, sorry to hear that. So far mine has been good to be but no accidents with it so far.
It was great while I was using it. Rides smooth and tracks well. If you don't have any mistakes like that should be great. But I can't buy another one (or aluminum in general) after that. I would've been stranded in backwoods Florida if I didn't have room in the van for a hobie.
I hate to point out the obvious, but you can't lock your expensive HD bars onto the trailer. All it would take is an allen wrench to steal these bars.
Almost anything is able to be stolen by a good thief. Just something unfortunate we have to deal with in life.
Not this easily