Trail Trekker Carts, anyone use em'?

[King Saba]

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!

[Harry Hill]

Originally Posted by King Saba

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.

[jrip]

Originally Posted by King Saba

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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[Mahigeer]

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.

[King Saba]

Originally Posted by Harry Hill

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.

Originally Posted by jrip

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.

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

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.

[jrip]

Originally Posted by King Saba

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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[Amish Ed]

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.

[jorluivil]

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.

[alanw]

You guys use the beach cart wheelez or the kayak cart mini?

[makobob]

Wheeleze cart or buy their tire axel combination and build your own. YES expensive but you will only have to do it once. You will end up saving money over the LONG HAUL. If you come to Baja you will know you did the right thing.
MUCH easier than something with wheels that do not work in the sand and rocks.
Do it right once, no more problems. They are great and hold their value. Hard to find used.

[Sir LJ]

Originally Posted by alanw

You guys use the beach cart wheelez or the kayak cart mini?

I bought the wheeleez mini and I regret it. Once I load my t15 with all my gear it becomes difficult to drag through the sand. If I just move the kayak it glides just fine
Not to mention that it seems that the inside of the wheel is wearing out. U can definitely see marks on the cart where there is wear and it seems like the black plastic in the wheel is wearing down

[alanw]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

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.

Originally Posted by Sir LJ

I bought the wheeleez mini and I regret it.

Ok so I'll get the big'uns



BTW don't google big'uns...

[Amish Ed]

Full size all the way.

[buddha]

Anyone ever try these?

http://www.nrs.com/product/50125.01/...-yak-boat-cart

[Mr. NiceGuy]

And if you are going to get the big'uns in the plug in version, may as well blow $30 more and get the wider Trax 2-30 for $235

Yes, the price is annoying, but they work well.

Sell something else on ebay or craigslist to make up the difference.

[King Saba]

You guys have got me sold on the wheelez. Someday I'll get it. Kinda hard to do right now since I don't have the $$$ to spend on them.