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Item dimensions L x W x H 81 x 12 x 4 inches
Load Capacity 250 Pounds
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  • Galvanized steel construction, 250 lb load capacity, 53" uprights and 65" cross bars
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  • These are the parts needed to add a second level to the Utility Trailer
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Dramatically increase the payload of any utility trailer with the TopTier Cross Bar system. Easily installs to raised side rails on any utility trailer. Adds a second story to your existing utility trailer. Great for transporting canoes, kayaks, surfboards, SUP and paddleboards, or even lumber and building supplies. The perfect solution for contractors, ATV, and motorcycle owners needing the extra overhead cargo space on their trailer. Includes 53” galvanized steel uprights, 65” steel cross bars, upright stabilizer plates, u-bolts and attachment hardware.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the quality, appearance, ease of installation, performance and size of the kayak transport rack. For example, they mention it's a fairly solid piece of kit, made of heavy duty steel tubing and the instructions were clear and concise. That said, some complain that the rack was missing important parts for installation.

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36 customers mention31 positive5 negative

Customers like the quality of the transport rack. For example, they say it's a fairly solid piece of kit, made of heavy duty steel tubing, and has good hardware. Some say the materials are high quality metal and the rack is better than expected. That said, most say it holds well enough for the price.

"This is the best option for building a boat rack on top of your utility trailer. It's sturdy, affordable & looks like it was made to fit...." Read more

"...The materials are all high quality metal. No rusting or noticeable wear despite being in the sun and rain for the past 8 months...." Read more

"...Then I used the provided U Bolts to hold it secure. It’s super sturdy.(picture attached)...." Read more

"...of your small utility trailer, the Malone Top Tier is a fairly solid piece of kit for kayak transport." Read more

29 customers mention29 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the transport rack. They mention it's an awesome purchase, a great kit, and worth the investment. Some say the system is neat and easy to install. Overall, most are happy with the product and its value for money.

"...It's sturdy, affordable & looks like it was made to fit. Drove over 3000 miles with a canoe on top without issues...." Read more

"...Definitely worth the investment." Read more

"...I had this rack on the highway with no issues. Great buy!" Read more

"Product itself is an amazing concept. Material isn’t the beefiest, but I’m not sure if that was the manufacturer’s intent...." Read more

18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

Customers find the installation of the transport rack very easy. They also appreciate the clear, concise instructions that include photos.

"...To my astonishment, it arrived in 2 days. Instructions were clear and concise and included photos..." Read more

"...Installation was straight forward but did require some drilling in my utility trailer, but that is expected...." Read more

"...cut the front metal plate to fit (4th pic), but overall it wasn't too difficult to install. I did need to buy extra hardware...." Read more

"I purchased this rack to carry ladders on a 5x8 trailer. Installation was easy and the rack completely satisfied my need...." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the transport rack. They mention that it works great, is functional, and has a nice design. Some say that it's the only product of its type and that it has no issues.

"...had to be drilled into the trailer frame, but it looks great and works great." Read more

"...over thousands of miles with this trailer rack, and this has worked flawlessly. Definitely worth the investment." Read more

"...30 dollars at the hardware store was an easy fix. Works for my 13ft kayak." Read more

"...It worked perfectly, although it was a bit high for my application. I ended up lowering it by 18 inches (cut the legs) and it is perfect for me...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the size of the transport rack. They mention that it's sturdy, fits perfectly onto their utility trailer, and has plenty of room underneath for camping gear.

"...It's sturdy, affordable & looks like it was made to fit. Drove over 3000 miles with a canoe on top without issues...." Read more

"...These are tall enough to fit a large ATV under them...." Read more

"...We have hauled our canoe on it several times. The rack is also tall enough that we can still put the lawn mower or other items in the bed of the..." Read more

"...put 2 paddleboards and a kayak on top of this, and there's PLENTY of room underneath for all of our camping gear. LOVE IT!" Read more

6 customers mention0 positive6 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the missing parts in the transport rack. They mention that the package arrived but was missing all the plates and brackets, as well as important installation parts. Some customers also report that the nyloc nuts were missing the nut part, so it acts like a normal nut.

"...My only complaint is that one of the nyloc nuts was missing the nyloc part so it acts like a normal nut with no retention, so I will have to replace..." Read more

"All of the pieces within the drawn circle were missing!!! We were so disappointed!..." Read more

"Package arrived but was missing all the plates and brackets" Read more

"No bolts were included, now I’m going thru the hassle of returning the product." Read more

5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the adjustability of the transport rack. They mention that the verticals are too low, the height is more than they wanted, and there is no vertical height adjustment possible. They also say that the side rails are rather low, so you will need to drill some extra holes.

"...Also, there is no vertical heiht adjustment possible - its a fixed height...." Read more

"...Works as it should. My personal complaint is I wish the verticals were higher. It’s pretty low to the deck of the trailer." Read more

"...It worked perfectly, although it was a bit high for my application. I ended up lowering it by 18 inches (cut the legs) and it is perfect for me...." Read more

"...plates are too long for that particular trailer, as it has rather low side rails, so you will need to drill some extra holes." Read more

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4 Stars
Suprised to be the first to review this kayak rack for utility trailers
I'm not sure how long Malone has offered this Top Tier rack for utility trailers. I just got it today and installed it on my 5 x 8 Big Tex utility trailer. All and all, pretty good. There is not a lot of info out there on this rack, so I decided to pony up and write a quick review. First off, Malone makes no mention that this thing is designed for "L" Channel top rail utility trailers only. The "L" channel are the cheapest of the cheap utility trailers. Think Big Box store. My trailer is one rung up. It has round top rails. Malone makes no provision for this. They should list this info in their Amazon ad. Anyway, I did some in the field engineering and made it all work with my round tube top rail. I had to spend about $50 buck on additional bolts and hardware. I wanted to make sure it was as robust as it could be, so I through bolted the Malone to a bottom rail of my trailer as well.I'll include some pix if I can find out how to do that with the Amazon review process.After working out the details of installing the Malone Top Tier on my round top tube trailer, I strapped a couple kayaks up top and took a drive. It worked as I had hoped it would. I think this rack is going to do just fine.I like the benefits of an actual utility trailer for "big trash day" and I can still haul my kayaks and bikes around to boot. It just doesn't make much sense to buy a small trailer that only hauls kayaks.I've got some more mods planned, and I plan to update my review when I have it all smoothed out.If you are trying to maximize the potential of your small utility trailer, the Malone Top Tier is a fairly solid piece of kit for kayak transport.
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Kellyeb
5.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy rack for canoes, kayaks
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023
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This is the best option for building a boat rack on top of your utility trailer. It's sturdy, affordable & looks like it was made to fit. Drove over 3000 miles with a canoe on top without issues. Just tighten the straps occasionally & use something on the bars to cushion the boat on top, like styrofoam pool noodles or pipe insulation. Holes had to be drilled into the trailer frame, but it looks great and works great.
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DRD
5.0 out of 5 stars Overall, just an ingenius product
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2014
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I don't have a luggage rack on my Durango R/T so my choices for canoe racks are very limited. My other problem was lack of equipment storage with 6 passengers. I looked everywhere for a 'canoe trailer' or 'kayak trailer', but they were very expensive and had limited space for equipment storage. I stumbled onto the Malone Top Tier system by accident. Like another reviewer stated, it is not well advertised.

I decided to make the leap and buy a little 4' x 8' utility trailer from a local supplier and ordered the Top Tier online. To my astonishment, it arrived in 2 days. Instructions were clear and concise and included photos (instead of today's ridiculous renderings which never help). I measured everything up and installed the support posts as close to the front and rear as possible in order to maximize the 'span' between the mounting rails. It didn't take too long, especially because I decided to buy a carbide bit to drill the holes in the trailer (highly recommended).

I tested the setup before the trip and found 2 minor design flaws that were easily correctible with a little ingenuity:

1. The width of the rails are barely long enough for 2 canoes, even with my maximum span of 7.5'. Any less than that and the canoes would not have fit due to the width of the center cross-section where they came in contact with each other. Plus there are no hooks on the rails so the canoes tended to slide off the end, due to the proximity - about 1.25" from the end - even after hitting minor bumps in the road. I purchased four 1/4" x 2" eyehooks, drilled holes about 3/4" from the end of the rails and inserted them. Not only did it keep the canoes from sliding off, it also offered an additional option for strapping them down.

2. The 'clamps' that attach the top rails to the support posts will slip if using ratchet straps to secure the cargo. In this case, when I tightened down the canoes during the test run, the clamps slipped somewhat and allowed the straps to eventually loosen. Not good. Solution: Drill horizontally through the clamp and rail, run a 3/16" x 2" bolt and attach with a nylon stop nut. This will keep the clamps from sliding and the ratchet straps from loosening. Problem solved.

The rack performed flawlessly on a trip to northern Ontario, Canada. 600 miles each way, plus an 18-mile expedition on a very rough logging road. Did not experience one problem with the rack.

This rack enabled me to carry 3 canoes (with some modification to the tailgate) and over 300 pounds of gear in a little trailer. The rig was the envy of countless onlookers at rest areas, gas stations and the border crossing. Several Canadians (who are well known for their watercraft and cargo hauling) marveled at the idea. I can haul a 4-wheeler or Waverunner plus various cargo and equipment (under the rails) while carrying canoes, kayaks or paddleboards. All while enjoying plenty of elbow room inside the cab of my SUV.

If Malone makes these minor modifications, they will sell thousands of these. I have actually agreed to build 3 more of these rigs for friends and family members.

One more tip, buy an 18" hitch extender to provide more space between the vehicle and trailer. This will limit the canoe or kayak hangover on the rear and will draw less attention from law enforcement. Not necessary with kayaks less than 12'.
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Eclectic Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars Works on 6'x10' utility trailer with minor mods
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2021
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I bought this for carrying our kayaks and other gear on cross-country trips, and it has been amazing! This rack is designed for utility trailers no wider than 5', but with some minor modifications, I have used this on our 6'x10' tube steel utility trailer with zero issues. First, I used all-stainless hardware. I started by replacing all the angle bolts with stainless U-bolts. In addition, I drilled a hole in the bottom of the vertical support and added a stainless bolt. Finally, I added stainless eye bolts at both ends of the cross-members to allow a tighter, non-slip connection for the ratchet straps used to hold my kayaks in place. I have transported a serious amount of outdoor gear over thousands of miles with this trailer rack, and this has worked flawlessly. Definitely worth the investment.
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Eclectic Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars Works on 6'x10' utility trailer with minor mods
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2021
I bought this for carrying our kayaks and other gear on cross-country trips, and it has been amazing! This rack is designed for utility trailers no wider than 5', but with some minor modifications, I have used this on our 6'x10' tube steel utility trailer with zero issues. First, I used all-stainless hardware. I started by replacing all the angle bolts with stainless U-bolts. In addition, I drilled a hole in the bottom of the vertical support and added a stainless bolt. Finally, I added stainless eye bolts at both ends of the cross-members to allow a tighter, non-slip connection for the ratchet straps used to hold my kayaks in place. I have transported a serious amount of outdoor gear over thousands of miles with this trailer rack, and this has worked flawlessly. Definitely worth the investment.
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L. Bell
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good quality. Functional. Nice design.
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2020
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I've used this for about a year now. I carry a 140lb, $5,000 sailboat and the racks remain fairly stout with that sort of load. I am confident in keeping my valuable items there while going down the road. There is little side to side rocking while driving on the road. It is securely mounted to the trailer and doesn't move around.

Installation was straight forward but did require some drilling in my utility trailer, but that is expected. If I were to move the racks to shorten the distance between the two, I would have to drill additional holes. Not that big of a deal but I mention this so you don't think it's an easy adjustment to any position. Also, there is no vertical heiht adjustment possible - its a fixed height. Of course you could always saw off the legs to make it permanently shorter.

I haven't had the need to remove the racks yet but it would be easy to do, but maybe a bit time consuming. That is expected given everything is bolted on and there are no quick releases.

The materials are all high quality metal. No rusting or noticeable wear despite being in the sun and rain for the past 8 months.

I would purchase this again without hesitation.
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Bambi
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Buy!
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2020
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This is a great kit! I was a little disappointed when I first received the rack because the box was all tore up and some of the bags of hardware was opened. With that being said I am so glad I didn’t return it. I was able to convert my cheap Carry On trailer into a duel purpose trailer. Like other reviewers said I did need to slightly modify how I installed the rack. Instead of using the plates and self tapping screws for the bottom I drilled two holes at each post in the side of my trailer. Then I used the provided U Bolts to hold it secure. It’s super sturdy.(picture attached). The only other thing I’ll probably do is paint the rack black to match the trailer. I had this rack on the highway with no issues. Great buy!
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Bambi
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Buy!
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2020
This is a great kit! I was a little disappointed when I first received the rack because the box was all tore up and some of the bags of hardware was opened. With that being said I am so glad I didn’t return it. I was able to convert my cheap Carry On trailer into a duel purpose trailer. Like other reviewers said I did need to slightly modify how I installed the rack. Instead of using the plates and self tapping screws for the bottom I drilled two holes at each post in the side of my trailer. Then I used the provided U Bolts to hold it secure. It’s super sturdy.(picture attached). The only other thing I’ll probably do is paint the rack black to match the trailer. I had this rack on the highway with no issues. Great buy!
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