Colorado Custom 4 -Bay Raft Frame's
Down River Colorado Custom 4‑Bay Raft Frame – LD/XD
Upgrade your expedition rig with the Down River Colorado Custom 4‑Bay Raft Frame, designed for maximum gear capacity, balanced weight distribution, and multi‑day river performance. Built by Down River Equipment and customized through Utah Whitewater Gear, this 4‑bay frame offers exceptional durability and modular flexibility for serious whitewater trips.
Fully Custom Raft Frame — Built for Your Boat
Each Colorado 4‑Bay frame is custom-made to your exact raft dimensions and setup preferences. After your order is placed, Utah Whitewater Gear will personally contact you to finalize every detail, including:
- Bay spacing and layout
- Dry box, drop bag, and cooler sizing
- Oar tower height & placement
- Seat options and rigging configuration
- LD or XD pipe selection based on strength and weight needs
This ensures a perfect fit and optimal performance on the water.
Why Choose the Colorado 4‑Bay Frame?
- Ideal for gear-heavy multi‑day expeditions
- Four bays allow dedicated space for cooler, dry box, drop bags, and rower compartment
- Strong and lightweight Down River aluminum pipe (LD/XD options)
- Highly stable platform for larger rafts and big‑water rivers
- Designed for 14'–18' rafts
Perfect For:
- Extended river trips
- Heavy gear loads
- Family expedition rigs
- Oar‑rig setups that need extra storage and balance
Lead Times
Estimated lead time: 10–12 weeks
(Times may vary based on custom complexity and shop workload.)
SPECS
LD Piping
- LD Pipe 1.25in (O.D. 1.625in; I.D 1.38in) 6063 T5 Schedule 40 (.135in) Anodized Aluminum Alloy
- Fittings Hollaender Al-Mag 535 fittings (physical strength characteristics comparable to malleable iron at one-third the weight)
XD Piping
- XD Pipe 1.5in (O.D. 1.9in; I.D. 1.620in) 6063 T6 Schedule 40 (.135in) Anodized Aluminum Alloy
- Fittings Hollaender Al-Mag 535 fittings (physical strength characteristics comparable to malleable iron at one-third the weight)
XD Piping Diamond Plate
- XD Pipe 1.5in (O.D. 1.9in; I.D. 1.620in) 6063 T6 Schedule 40 (.135in) Anodized Aluminum Alloy
- Fittings Hollaender Al-Mag 535 fittings (physical strength characteristics comparable to malleable iron at one-third the weight)
- Diamond Plate Treadbrite 1/8in (3/16in w/ Diamond Tread) 6061 Aluminum Alloy
Oversized Shipping Charges Apply
