Malone MegaSport Base Trailer

Name: Malone MegaSport Base Trailer
Brand: Malone
SKU: MPG535
Price: 3919.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

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Description

MegaSport Base Trailer

The MegaSport is designed to meet the needs of the serious kayak angler. Proudly made in the USA, this premium marine grade trailer is the largest and most accessorized trailer we offer.

From top to bottom, this trailer is a beast. It can be customized with options to provide wet or dry gear management, overhead storage, lighting / power options and electronic recharging. Tows so perfectly straight that you will hardly know it's back there. Five Year Limited Warranty.

Malone MegaSport Trailer Specs

Load Capacity: 1000 lb / 20' canoe or kayak
Suspension: Triple leaf spring
Length: 14' 6"
Width: 68" Without crossbars
Frame Width Assembled: 48" Width within Fenders
Weight: 325 lb lb Without accessories
Frame: Marine grade galvanized steel
Required Ball Size for Vehicle Attachment: 2"
Mounting Height for Ball from Ground: 16"
Recommended Tire Pressure: 35 to 40 PSI
Tongue Weight (Unloaded): 63 lb
Cross Bar Spread: 68" Fixed
Height of Cross Bar from Ground: 31"

Malone MegaSport Trailer Features

Marine grade galvanized 11 gauge steel frame for years of service
2" coupler & standard 4 pin electrical connector
8" wide 1650 lb load capacity wheels & tires - Great for all conditions
Galvanized crank assist 1000 lb capacity jack stand with wheel for easy handling
1000 lb capacity allows transport of large boats and all your gear

1000 lb capacity allows transport of large boats and all your gear
Oversized 1.25" x 86" long galvanized steel load bars
(2) 8" x 10" High Speed Wheels
(1) Reinforced Tongue
(1) Set of Two, 86" Load Bars
(1) Crank Assisted Jack Stand with Wheel

(1) 2" Coupler with Safety Chains
DOT Approved Lighting & Sealed Bearings
Pre-Tested Electrical System
Pre-Fitted Chassis Components
(1) Instruction Manual & Registration Documentation
Total Shipment: 6 Cartons

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the MegaSport differ from the MicroSport and EcoLight?

Size and capacity, mainly. The MegaSport is rated for 1,000 pounds against the MicroSport's 800 and the EcoLight's 400, and it is built around that difference: triple leaf spring suspension, 86-inch load bars against the MicroSport's 78, a 68-inch frame width against 55, and 8-inch wheels on tires rated at 1,650 pounds each.

It also arrives with a crank-assisted jack stand as standard, which the smaller trailers do not. At 325 pounds empty and 14 feet 6 inches long, it is a bigger trailer to store and maneuver — worth measuring against your garage or driveway before you commit. Our full trailer range covers the smaller options.

What comes with the base trailer?

The chassis and running gear, without boat carriers. You get two 8-by-10-inch high-speed wheels, the reinforced tongue, one set of 86-inch galvanized steel load bars, the crank-assisted jack stand with wheel, a 2-inch coupler with safety chains, DOT-approved lighting and sealed bearings, a pre-tested electrical system, pre-fitted chassis components, and the instruction manual with registration paperwork.

It ships as a multi-boxed item, typically six cartons. Kayak carriers, storage and a spare tire are separate — the MegaSport packages bundle those if you would rather not specify them yourself.

How much can it carry, and how should that be counted?

1,000 pounds in total, covering canoes or kayaks up to 20 feet. That figure is the controlling limit for everything riding on the trailer at once: boats, carriers or bunks, storage, straps, rods, batteries, coolers and any accessories you add later.

It is not a per-boat allowance. Carrier and accessory ratings sit inside the trailer's total rather than adding to it. Your tow vehicle and hitch have their own limits and the lowest applicable figure governs the trip. Unloaded tongue weight is 63 pounds — notably higher than the smaller trailers, so factor it into your hitch calculations.

Is it suited to heavy fishing kayaks?

That is what it was designed around. The 1,000-pound rating and 86-inch load bars give a fully rigged fishing kayak — battery, electronics, tackle, seat and all — room that a lighter trailer does not have, and the triple leaf spring suspension is matched to that weight.

The load bars sit 31 inches from the ground on this version, which means lifting rather than sliding a heavy boat aboard. If loading height is your main concern, look at the MegaSport LowBed instead, where the lower bars sit at 25 inches. Contact our team if you want the two compared against your boats.

Are carriers included, and what fits the bars?

No carriers are supplied. The 86-inch bars take padded bunks, saddle carriers, wing-style carriers, J-cradles and stackers, along with MegaSport storage accessories such as drawers, baskets, rod tubes and crate cages.

The bar spread on this trailer is fixed at 68 inches, so a carrier that needs a different footprint is not a candidate — check that before ordering rather than after. Browse our Malone accessories, or tell us your boats and we will specify a set that supports them.

What hitch hardware does it need?

The trailer coupler requires a 2-inch-diameter hitch ball, and the top of that ball should sit 16 inches from the ground so the trailer tows level. That is the trailer's side of the connection. The electrical connection is a standard 4-pin connector.

Your vehicle needs a hitch with a receiver, a ball mount that fits that receiver, and a 2-inch ball fitted to the ball mount. A receiver does not take a ball directly, and receiver size is a separate matter from ball diameter — a 2-inch ball does not mean you need a 2-inch receiver. Hitch, receiver, ball mount, ball and tow vehicle must each be rated for the loaded trailer, and the lowest rating in that chain governs.

A 1,000-pound-rated trailer loaded to capacity is a meaningfully different tow from an empty one, and unloaded tongue weight is already 63 pounds.

Does it require assembly?

Yes. The trailer arrives unassembled with illustrated instructions, and the chassis components arrive pre-fitted with the electrical system pre-tested. It is a larger build than the MicroSport, so allow the time and ideally a second pair of hands for the load bars.

Components arrive in multiple cartons and the box count and shipping method vary with configuration. Inspect the shipment against the supplied documentation before you start, keep the paperwork envelope safe, and report anything missing or damaged to us promptly at sales@ecofishingshop.com.

What maintenance does it need?

Run a pre-trip check every time: lights, coupler seated and pinned, safety chains crossed and attached, lug nuts tight, tire condition, jack stand fully retracted, and all straps snug. Service the wheel bearings on the schedule set out in the documentation supplied with your trailer, and rinse the frame, wheels and hardware with fresh water after salt water launches or salted roads. NHTSA tire safety guidance covers tire care in general.

Inflate to the Malone-recommended cold pressure for this trailer, 35 to 40 PSI, checked before towing while the tires are cold, and follow the trailer documentation and current manufacturer specification. A sidewall maximum is not the recommended operating pressure — read the sidewall for tire size, load range and maximum limits, not for the figure to inflate to.

What warranty applies, and what do I need to register?

A five-year limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for the original retail purchaser, subject to the written terms and exclusions. Normal wear, surface corrosion, accident damage, misuse, overloading and failures caused by not following the assembly instructions fall outside it, and no claim outcome can be promised in advance. Register with Malone within 30 days of purchase and keep your original receipt.

That warranty registration is a separate matter from titling, plating or inspecting the trailer for road use, which varies by state and province. Your state motor vehicle agency is the authority for your jurisdiction.

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