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Malone MicroSport XT Trailer

Malone MicroSport XT Trailer

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MicroSport XT Trailer

The MicroSport™ XT is an upgraded MicroSport™ trailer. The upgrades include aluminum spoke wheels, diamond plate aluminum fenders and a retractable tongue kit. The retractable tongue kit is great for garage storage and allows the trailer to be stored vertically with the rear bumpers included in the kit.

This is simply the best trailer for boats and bikes on the market. Made in the USA. Five Year Limited Warranty.


Malone MicroSport XT Trailer

Malone MicroSport XT Specs

  • Load Capacity: 800 lb / 20' canoe or kayak
  • Dimensions: 13' 3" (length)
  • Width: 55" Without crossbars
  • Frame Width Assembled: 40" Width within Fenders
  • Weight: 230 lb Without accessories
  • Frame: Marine grade galvanized steel
  • Hitch: 2" Class II receiver
  • Required Ball Size for Vehicle Attachment: 2"
  • Mounting Height for Ball from Ground: 15"
  • Recommended Tire Pressure: 35 to 40 PSI
  • Tongue Weight (Unloaded): 25 lb
  • Cross Bar Spread: 44" - 63"
  • Height of Cross Bars from Ground: 30"

Malone MicroSport XT Features

  • Pre-assembled hubs for a clean and simple installation
  • Aluminum Spoke Wheels & Aluminum Fenders
  • MPG494 Retractable Tongue Kit
  • DOT approved LED "Plug N' Play" lights
  • (2) Aluminum Fenders
  • Reinforced steel tongue can transport boats up to 20' in length
  • 78’’ steel, 1 ¼’’ square load bars featuring d-ring tie-downs
  • 11 gauge galvanized steel construction for years of service
  • (2) 12" Aluminum Wheels
  • (1) Retractable Tongue Kit
  • (1) Reinforced Steel Tongue
  • DOT Approved LED Lighting
  • Pre-Tested Electrical System
  • Pre-Fitted Chassis Components
  • (1) Instruction Manual & Registration Documentation
  • Assembly Required - Multi-Boxed Item - Includes 4 Cartons

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the XT different from the standard MicroSport?

Three upgrades. The XT runs aluminum spoke wheels instead of galvanized steel, diamond plate aluminum fenders, and it includes a retractable tongue kit that the standard trailer does not have.

Everything else is shared: the same 800-pound rating, the same 78-inch load bars with adjustable 44-to-63-inch spread, the same reinforced steel tongue that carries boats up to 20 feet, and the same 11-gauge galvanized construction. The XT is heavier at 230 pounds against the standard trailer's 197, largely because of what the tongue kit adds.

How does the retractable tongue help with storage?

It shortens the trailer's overall footprint, which is the difference between a 13-foot-3 trailer fitting in a garage and not. The kit also allows the trailer to be stood vertically on the rear bumpers supplied with it, so it can be stored against a wall rather than taking up a full parking bay.

Measure your garage door height and depth before assuming vertical storage will work — a stood-up MicroSport is tall. Check the ceiling height and the swing clearance you will need to tip it up.

Are kayak carriers included with the XT?

No. The XT is a trailer, not a package, and no boat carriers are supplied. The 78-inch load bars accept the usual Malone carrier styles — J-cradles, saddles, wing carriers, stackers and padded bunks — and the adjustable bar spread lets you set support points to match the hull.

Because the XT carries the retractable tongue kit, confirm compatibility before you add any accessory that mounts to or near the tongue; not every trailer accessory in the Malone range fits every trailer. Send us your shortlist from our Malone accessories and we will check each item against this trailer.

How much can the XT carry?

800 pounds in total, covering up to a 20-foot canoe or kayak. Everything on the trailer counts toward that figure at once — boats, carriers, bunks, straps, any storage you mount and the gear inside it.

It is a total, not a per-boat allowance, and carrier ratings do not add to it. Your tow vehicle and hitch limits apply independently and the lowest relevant number wins. Unloaded tongue weight is 25 pounds, and how you position the load changes the loaded figure.

What hitch hardware does it need?

The trailer coupler requires a 2-inch-diameter hitch ball, and the top of that ball should sit 15 inches from the ground so the trailer tows level. That is the trailer's side of the connection. Note that 15 inches is lower than the standard MicroSport's 18, so a hitch set up for one is not automatically right for the other. Lighting is a DOT-approved plug-and-play LED kit.

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.

Does the XT require assembly?

Yes. It assembles with standard tools using the illustrated instructions, and the retractable tongue kit is part of that build, so allow more time than a plain MicroSport takes. Hubs arrive pre-assembled and the electrical system is pre-tested.

It ships as a multi-boxed item and the carton count and shipping method vary with configuration. Inspect the shipment against the supplied documentation before starting, keep the paperwork envelope, and tell us promptly about anything missing or damaged so we can act on it.

How should the load be positioned?

Center it over the axle, keep it balanced left to right, and set the bar spread to suit the hull rather than leaving the bars where they arrived. The adjustable 44-to-63-inch range exists so support points can be moved to where the boat is actually strong.

Strap at contact points, add bow and stern lines for long boats, and recheck after the first few miles. If you retract the tongue for storage, run through the coupler and pin check again before the next tow rather than assuming it went back correctly.

What maintenance does it need?

Check lights, coupler engagement and pin, crossed safety chains, lug nuts, tire condition and all straps before every trip, and include the retractable tongue mechanism — it should be fully extended and correctly secured before towing. Follow the bearing service schedule in your trailer's documentation, and rinse the frame, aluminum wheels, fenders and hardware after salt water launches or road salt; aluminum is corrosion-resistant, not corrosion-proof.

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 exclusions. Normal wear, corrosion, accidents, misuse, overloading and problems traced to assembly errors are not covered, and no claim can be guaranteed in advance. Register with Malone within 30 days of purchase and retain your original receipt.

Warranty registration is not the same as registering the trailer with your state. Title, plate and inspection rules vary by jurisdiction — check with your state motor vehicle agency.


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