SylvanSport GO EASY: Why It’s the Best Kayak Trailer for 2026
When evaluating the best kayak trailers, we prioritize three things: build quality, ease of use, and highway safety. The SylvanSport GO EASY consistently outperforms competitors in these categories, making it the premier choice for transporting kayaks, canoes, and bikes. Here’s why GO EASY is widely considered the best kayak trailer on the market.
1. SUPERIOR ENGINEERING & SMOOTH RIDE
Most kayak trailers use leaf springs suspension or basic shock absorbers, which only perform at their best when loaded at their maximum capacity. When partially loaded or empty, these suspension systems can cause “trailer bounce” which is hard on your gear and can potentially lead to unsafe driving conditions.
The GO EASY is built with a custom-tuned Dexter torsion axle, ensuring the smoothest ride whether it’s fully loaded or empty. Torsion axles are ideal for lightweight trailers because they are tuned to a specific trailer’s dry weight, which means they offer superior performance regardless of cargo load. Plus, with its E-Z Lube system, maintenance is a breeze—all you need is a grease gun, with no dismantling required.
2. ERGONOMIC DESIGN: “SWEET SPOT” FOR LOAD HEIGHT & WEIGHT
- Optimal Height: At a load height of 37″, the GO EASY is higher than low-profile trailers to prevent back strain, yet low enough to prevent shoulder and neck issues common with roof racks and taller trailers.
- Ideal Towing Weight: Weighing in at 253 lbs, it is heavy enough to remain stable at higher speeds, yet light enough to be towed by any vehicle and moved easily by hand.
3. INDUSTRY-LEADING CAPACITY & SPECS
- Wide Crossbars: With 79″ crossbars, you get maximum capacity for all your gear. Compatible with major brands of rack accessories (bikes, kayaks, cargo boxes, etc).
- Heavy Lifter: A massive 547 lbs carrying capacity is significantly higher than most competitors.
- Tires – Bigger is Better: High volume tires offer more traction, smoother ride, and more float in soft terrain. GO EASY has the widest, highest volume tires and, at 81mph, our tires have the highest speed rating of our competitors, allowing you to travel confidently on the highway.
- Not Too Long, Not Too Short: GO EASY comes in at a standard 10′ length, which is perfect for hauling kayaks, SUPs, bikes and gear up to 12′ long. That’s most of us. For those with longer canoes or big sea kayaks, our tongue extension kit lets you carry up to 17′ boats. No reason to pull an extra long trailer if you don’t actually need it.
4. MAXIMUM VERSATILITY
- Cargo Options: Unlike many other trailers, the GO EASY offers optional cargo decks and storage boxes, allowing you to customize your setup. From bare naked to lightweight gear hauler to heavy-duty utility, build your GO EASY to fit your needs.
- More Than A Kayak Trailer: GO EASY is not just the best kayak trailer on the market. The DuraBar crossbar system lets you easily haul heavy e-bikes, cargo boxes, rafts, tubes, SUPs, canoes, fishing rods, 2x4s…the real question is what can’t you carry with the GO EASY?
- Micro Camper? What?: GO EASY is the perfect platform to mount your rooftop tent for a quick and easy way to set up camp and best of all, you don’t have to climb down from the top of your vehicle in the middle of the night or pack up every time you want to leave. Don’t have a rooftop tent? Check out the TraiLOFT which combines the GO EASY with our LOFT rooftop tent.
5. AMERICA-MADE QUALITY & DURABILITY 🇺🇸
Unlike mass produced imports, GO EASY is designed, engineered, and made in the USA. Powder-coated steel frame, rotomolded components, and heavy duty crossbar system all add up to a trailer that is in it for the long haul.
6. QUICK & EASY ASSEMBLY
While competitors can take a full afternoon of mechanical work, GO EASY arrives almost completely assembled. Simply mount the wheels, crossbars, and tongue (about 30-45 min), and you are ready to hit the road.
6. BONUS BITS
- Ergonomic Coupler: Rounded and designed to fit the hand, our coupler is the most comfortable to use in the US. Once you try it, you’ll never want to use a standard coupler again.
- Balanced Weight: We found the perfect position for the axle to make the GO EASY a breeze to tow and maneuver by hand. If the axle is too far back, the weight on the coupler is too heavy. Too far forward, and the trailer wants to tip backwards.
- Upright Storage: The quick disconnect tongue and wiring harness allows the GO EASY to be stored upright on end in a compact 4′ x 2′ footprint.
When you compare the specs, the SylvanSport GO EASY stands out for its durability, ease of use, and American-made quality. Whether you’re heading to the local lake or a cross-country expedition, the GO EASY is the best companion for your gear.
