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Old 09-16-2015, 11:08 PM   #1
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Trail Trekker Carts, anyone use em'?

So lately I've been having a heck of a time dragging my kayak across sand and getting it onto my cheapo cart I snagged off of ebay for 35 bucks. The thing is that I'm not willing to put down all that money on an already made cart, but instead I'm planning to build one. I'm thinking to base my design off of the trail trekker carts. Anyone have any experience with it? Is it a good design or should I avoid it and go with the traditional scupperless PVC cart designs. Thanks!
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Old 09-17-2015, 05:50 AM   #2
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So lately I've been having a heck of a time dragging my kayak across sand and getting it onto my cheapo cart I snagged off of ebay for 35 bucks. The thing is that I'm not willing to put down all that money on an already made cart, but instead I'm planning to build one. I'm thinking to base my design off of the trail trekker carts. Anyone have any experience with it? Is it a good design or should I avoid it and go with the traditional scupperless PVC cart designs. Thanks!
Google DIY Kayak Cart, plans to build a PVC cart are pretty good and quick to build, I built mine for about $20 and it seems to work fine, at least it's better than the manufactured cart my friend bought.
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Old 09-17-2015, 09:07 AM   #3
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So lately I've been having a heck of a time dragging my kayak across sand and getting it onto my cheapo cart I snagged off of ebay for 35 bucks. The thing is that I'm not willing to put down all that money on an already made cart, but instead I'm planning to build one. I'm thinking to base my design off of the trail trekker carts. Anyone have any experience with it? Is it a good design or should I avoid it and go with the traditional scupperless PVC cart designs. Thanks!
I have a trail trekker. The cart won't center on the Yak so you carry more weight. The other con is that it doesn't back up well.
I use it but not loaded up for fishing. C.O.D. has an add-on for the cheap carts that centers well. It gives you two parallel rail and uses tie downs to secure the kayak.

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Old 09-17-2015, 11:25 AM   #4
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Cart design is one thing, having the right tires for the surface that you are dragging the kayak is another thing.


Wheeleez wheels are the only one that work very well in the sand.

They are expensive, but I think well worth it, if you want the ease on moving on sand.
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Old 09-18-2015, 03:50 PM   #5
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Google DIY Kayak Cart, plans to build a PVC cart are pretty good and quick to build, I built mine for about $20 and it seems to work fine, at least it's better than the manufactured cart my friend bought.
That's what I'm still considering to do. I modified my current cart so that it can FINALLY fit snug with my kayak. It seems to work well.

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I have a trail trekker. The cart won't center on the Yak so you carry more weight. The other con is that it doesn't back up well.
I use it but not loaded up for fishing. C.O.D. has an add-on for the cheap carts that centers well. It gives you two parallel rail and uses tie downs to secure the kayak.

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Thanks for the heads up. I guess I'll just go with the tradtional scupperless design.

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Cart design is one thing, having the right tires for the surface that you are dragging the kayak is another thing.


Wheeleez wheels are the only one that work very well in the sand.

They are expensive, but I think well worth it, if you want the ease on moving on sand.
Agreed, wheelez seem unjustifiably overpriced IMO, but I'm sure I'll get a couple some day.
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Old 09-18-2015, 04:03 PM   #6
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That's what I'm still considering to do. I modified my current cart so that it can FINALLY fit snug with my kayak. It seems to work well.



Thanks for the heads up. I guess I'll just go with the tradtional scupperless design.



Agreed, wheelez seem unjustifiably overpriced IMO, but I'm sure I'll get a couple some day.
I bought a Harmony cart w/sand tires. On the first outing @ Topanga S.B., all was well until I returned to shore. A tire lost air through the valve stem. I had to drag that $#%& back. A few kind souls offered a push. It was packaged and returned.

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Old 09-18-2015, 04:35 PM   #7
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The wheelez seem expensive until you use them. After the 1st time I pulled my yak on them I knew they were worth every penny. Yak practically glides over the sand. I don't even have to strap down my yak, though I do going uphill just in case.

I've owned a few different carts and will never buy anything else again.
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Old 09-18-2015, 05:07 PM   #8
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Amis Ed is right, Wheelez are expensive but I can also assure that you will not regret buying them. As a matter of fact, I do not know one person that owns a pair that regrets buying them. This past Saturday I pulled my PA from the waters edge all the way to the entrance (where sand meets cement) with a YT, a WSB and all my gear still attached, I pulled it with very little effort.
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Old 09-18-2015, 07:28 PM   #9
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You guys use the beach cart wheelez or the kayak cart mini?
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