Where to mount my kayak? Side mount or HF trailer?

[CaptainBuilt]

I think I am going the trailer route. My buddy has a vintage Uhaul trailer is selling me. I plan on lifting it and polishing the aluminum to make it like a Airstream trailer. And add a roof rack on it to haul kayaks, plywood, etc..

 

[cianksmith]

I've been on the hunt for one of those!

For what its worth, here's my kayak trailer. I don't have a photo of it with the rack on it, but its the 40x48 in version. I attached a Rat Pack drawer slide tool box to it and added unistrut to mount the kayak mounts to. Kind of a cage around the box.

We've taken the trailer camping several times fully loaded and had zero issues.

 

[billiebob]

Side mount... ??

two considerations
maximum width in most states is 8'6"
Your mirror on the kayak side will need a massive extension.

Even if you fit the dimensions issue you might need clearance lights at night.

why not lift the solar and build a kayak garage under them

 

[billiebob]

I think I am going the trailer route. My buddy has a vintage Uhaul trailer is selling me. I plan on lifting it and polishing the aluminum to make it like a Airstream trailer. And add a roof rack on it to haul kayaks, plywood, etc..

Keep the U=HAUL signage..... it is the the best antitheft device ever.
I love the idea of polished aluminium but bling attracts thieves.