Malone MPG464-LBB MicroSport LowBed 2 Kayak Trailer with 2 Bunk Carriers and Spare Tire Review (2026)

Who this trailer fits

The MicroSport LowBed is built for kayak anglers or paddlers who own two boats and want to stop loading them onto a vehicle roof entirely. Compared to a standard rooftop rack setup, a trailer removes the need to lift a heavy fishing kayak overhead, which matters most for anglers running pedal-drive boats or longer hulls that are awkward to hoist solo. The low bed design, with crossbars sitting about 22 inches off the ground, is specifically aimed at reducing that lift height further than a standard trailer frame. Anglers who only own one kayak or who already have a working rack system may not need a dedicated trailer, but for two boats, especially heavier fishing kayaks, it solves a real loading problem.

Dimensions, capacity, and what's included

The base trailer measures about 13 feet 3 inches long and 78 inches wide, with a total weight capacity of 800 pounds and a per-crossbar rating of 500 pounds, and it can accommodate kayaks up to 20 feet long. The trailer itself weighs about 197 pounds unloaded. The MPG464-LBB package specifically includes the MicroSport LowBed base trailer, two MPG561 large kayak bunk carrier kits sized for wide sit-on-top and fishing hulls, and a 12 inch spare tire with a locking attachment, so it arrives ready to carry two boats without buying carriers separately. Construction is galvanized steel throughout, which is intended to hold up to repeated boat ramp dunking without rusting through.

Setup, towing, and everyday use

The trailer uses a 2 inch Class II coupler and hitch ball, standard on most SUVs and trucks already set up for light towing, along with a 4-flat wiring connector for lights. Submersible LED tail lights are DOT approved for backing the trailer straight down a boat ramp into the water for a direct launch, a feature not every kayak trailer offers. Assembly from the flat-packed kit takes roughly three to four hours with basic hand tools according to the manufacturer, and the trailer carries a 5 year warranty and is made in the USA. Because ground clearance is intentionally low to ease loading, owners should slow down over speed bumps, steep driveway aprons, and rutted dirt roads where a standard-height trailer would clear more easily.

How it compares with other Malone trailers

Against the Malone MicroSport Off-Road version, which raises ground clearance for rougher terrain, the LowBed trades some clearance specifically to make lifting kayaks onto the bunks easier, which is the right trade for most pavement and gravel boat ramp users. Against the Malone EcoLight with J-rack carriers, the LowBed's bunk-style carriers generally suit wider fishing kayak hulls better than J-racks, which are more common on lighter recreational or touring kayaks. Anglers should match the carrier style, bunks versus J-racks, to their specific hull shape rather than choosing based on trailer model alone.

Bottom line

For anglers hauling two kayaks who want the lowest practical lift height and a ready-to-launch trailer, the MicroSport LowBed with bunk carriers and a spare tire is a well-equipped package, and our score of 9.2 out of 10 reflects how directly it solves the loading problem it is built for. It is not the right choice for anyone who regularly tows down rough, rutted back roads, where the low clearance becomes a liability, or for someone hauling more than two boats, since the frame and bunk kits are matched to a two-kayak load.

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