Building Kayak Trailers

[keakar]

well I would like to see a price point around $1500 too but aluminum is expensive and part of the price reflects that.

if he can lower the cost then he will get more sales but I don't think he can build an aluminum trailer to compete with galvanized or steel trailer prices.

I think people who buy aluminum trailer understand they are paying a premium for a maint free trailer to last a lifetime.

I think when he has a cheaper supply source to get the price in under $2k he would see sales pick up dramatically

I agree with others who say it should be made as a utility trailer so its a do it all purchase to haul your stuff, haul the 4 wheeler for hunting, carrying anything you need and then pop on the kayak racks and its a kayak trailer too. I think the way to do the best is make it a do everything trailer and not a specialty trailer.

the first thing I would do (if I bought one) was to do just that and turn it into a utility trailer for 90% of its use.

right now price and limited use because of how its set up is a negative in my mind.

op - just wanted to suggest you consider the fiberglass grating as a "possible" option (not sure of weight it can hold) to cover the floor of this trailer as I think no matter what you do it needs some form of a full floor covering to walk on and off for loading and unloading.

I feel we are throwing so much at this guy that would change so much, he may have a hard time using any of our suggestions on current projects in process of being builtbut I think it would be a mistake not to make the changes we suggested.

I wish for your sake OP that you can quickly switch gears and put this utility/4 wheeler use into instant changes in your design because Casting Cajun is a HUGE PR opportunity to launch your business and the one built that is shown on their show is what people will make their decisions on weather to buy one or not. even if you lose money on that trailer you should made sure it has the flat bed utility/4 wheeler trailer optional use.

starting a business is a nightmare and never easy so god bless and I hope you succeed and do well