Bring your bestie on your next bike ride with the PetSafe Happy Ride Steel Cat & Dog Bicycle Trailer. This lightweight bike trailer for pets allows your furry friend to tag along with you just about anywhere. It’s designed for durability and long-lasting use with a strong aluminum frame and a trailer hitch that quickly connects to your bicycle. Your pet pal will enjoy a comfy ride with a full view of the road through the front and back windows and optimal airflow with the ventilated sides. Three storage pouches on the outside make sure you guys will have everything you need and when you’re all done, this convenient pet bicycle trailer collapses for easy storage.
Item Number | 68806 |
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Dimensions | 34.5 x 23.75 x 9 inches |
Breed Size | Large Breeds, Giant Breeds |
Features | Rolling, Pockets, Interior Tether |
Material | Aluminum, Rubber, Plastic, Nylon, Metal, Synthetic Fabric |
Assembly Required | Yes |
Tools Included | No |
Recommended Pet Weight | Up to 110 lbs |
These specially-designed wheel mounting brackets provide a wider wheel base and lower center of gravity, which reduces the chance of the trailer tipping over. However, this risk is still present, especially when the dog’s center of gravity is high (standing position) and/or when their weight shifts rapidly to one side of the trailer. A common example is when the dog is standing while the bicycle is turning, and the dog loses its balance and leans heavily against one side of the trailer. To minimize this risk, always reduce speed before making turns, and adjust the leash inside the trailer so the dog’s center of gravity stays low. Never tow the trailer without the hitch and hitch safety strap correctly connected! Always make sure the rear door is closed fully before towing the trailer. Always use the safety tether and zip the rear door closed before taking a ride.
Removable, washable cushion (gentle cycle, air dry only)
Attach the bicycle towbar: After all parts have been removed, position the main cabin of the trailer with the bottom side facing up. Locate the towbar mounting bracket which is welded to the frame; remove the pre-installed nut and bolt and the clevis pin (which is connected to the bolt with a black cord), but leave the black plastic spacer in place in the bracket. Position the towbar so the end with two holes fits into the plastic spacer and the hole at the end of the towbar aligns with the middle hole in the plastic spacer and the metal bracket. Re-install the bolt and nut through these holes taking care to keep the black cord from the clevis pin connected to the bolt. Lock the towbar into the stowed position by inserting the clevis pin through the mounting bracket, plastic spacer, and towbar and engage the hoop spring on the end of the clevis pin.
Attach the wheel mounting brackets and wheels: Insert the square tube section of one wheel mounting bracket into either end of the square tube which runs under the trailer, making sure the bracket extends above the bottom of the cabin. Align the hole in the bracket with the hole in the square tube; insert the bolt & nut and tighten using the hex wrench provided and an adjustable wrench. Repeat with remaining wheel mounting bracket. Turn the cabin over before moving to the next step. Insert the axle spindle of one wheel into the axle tube on the wheel mounting bracket while pressing down on the spring lock button. Push the wheel in so that the spindle is in all the way, then release the spring lock. Pull out on the wheel to check that the spring lock is engaged. Removal is the reverse of installation.
Erecting the cabin: The sides of the cabin frame are held in place by means of a roof support rod and two black plastic star knobs. With the wheels resting on the ground, rotate one side panel into a vertical orientation. Position the support rod inside the trailer so one star knob can be inserted through the hole in the fabric cover and frame tube on the side of the trailer and into the threads on the end of the support rod. Repeat with the other star knob on the other side of the trailer, and fully tighten both star knobs. Place the rectangular cushion in the floor of the cabin and attach the safety leash to one of the rear D-rings in the cabin. Finally, using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the two red reflectors to the lower rear panel of the trailer at the holes provided in the fabric shell.
Connecting to bicycle: The towbar connects to the bicycle via the included quick-connect hitch. Attach the hitch to the left side of the rear bicycle wheel by removing the axle nut, positioning the hitch on the axle, and re-tightening the axle nut. If your bicycle has a quick-release wheel, remove the quick-release pin from the axle, insert it through the hitch, then re-assemble through the axle. The hitch should be installed with the male connector piece facing back and angling away from the bicycle. To move the towbar from stowed position to tow position, remove the clevis pin from the mounting bracket, swing the towbar until it faces forward from the trailer, then reinsert the clevis pin in the forward holes in the mounting bracket. Position the trailer behind the bicycle so that the female connector on the towbar can slide over the male connector on the hitch. Lock these connectors in place with the clevis pin provided. Loop the black safety strap around the bike frame and attach the snap swivel to the D-ring on the towbar.
Loading and unloading pets: Load and unload pets only through the rear door, with the front window closed and the trailer attached to the bicycle. Have someone hold the bicycle firmly in an upright position, or lay the bicycle on its side. To load, assist the pet into the cabin and connect the safety leash to the pet's collar. Adjust the length of this leash so the pet cannot exit through the front window when it is open. Always close the rear door before riding. Storing the trailer: Put the towbar into stowed position as described above. Unscrew the two star knobs and remove the support rod. Remove the wheels by pushing the buttons on the spring locks. The wheels can be stored inside the cabin if desired. Fold down the two sides of the cabin.
Size | Cabin Dimensions | Full Dimensions | Folded Dimensions | Weight | Tire Size | Pet Weight |
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Medium | 26 x 17 x 20 inches | 46 x 23 x 28 inches | 26 x 24 x 9 inches | 20 lbs | 16 inches | up to 50 lbs |
Large | 33 x 22 x 26 inches | 55 x 33 x 33 inches | 33 x 29 x 9 inches | 25 lbs | 20 inches | up to 110 lbs |
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Customer Rating | Rated 4.5417 out of 5 stars 96 | Rated 4.4923 out of 5 stars 65 | Rated 4.75 out of 5 stars 8 | — | Rated 4.7052 out of 5 stars 173 |
Price | $212.49Chewy Price | $109.99Chewy Price | $149.99Chewy Price | $229.99Chewy Price | $109.95Chewy Price |
Material | Aluminum, Rubber, Plastic, Nylon, Metal, Synthetic Fabric | Steel, Rubber, Plastic, Nylon, Synthetic Fabric, Metal | Steel, Metal | Polyester, Synthetic Fabric | Rubber, Aluminum, Mesh, Polyester, Metal, Synthetic Fabric |
Features | Rolling, Pockets, Interior Tether | Rolling, Pockets, Interior Tether | Collapsible | — | Top Load, Rolling, Interior Tether |
Breed Size | Large Breeds, Giant Breeds | Large Breeds, Giant Breeds, Medium Breeds | Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds | Small Breeds | Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds, Medium Breeds |
Assembly Required | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
Tools Included | No | No | — | No Tools Required | — |
Bed Feature | — | — | — | Outdoor | — |
Lifestage | — | — | — | Adult | Adult |
Bentley and his humans love this carrier/trailer! We can now take him with us on our rides instead of leaving him home. Bentley would rather ride than eat. He jumps right in and barks with joy to get started. The trailer is easy to connect, sturdy - well built - a great design. People smile with positive comments as we ride by. This carrier has changed our riding schedule to a DAILY treat instead of twice a week. We're riding up to 10 miles at a time with him - within a few days!
This trailer seem really stable. I've never felt like it might tip, which can be a concern with a dog trailer. There are points to clip your dog in, if need be. This is helpful at least in the beginning to assess whether or not your pup will be a calm rider and stay put. My main gripe is the storage pockets could be better, as they gap and could allow your things to fall out. Maybe velcro the length of the pocket could remedy the problem? We can probably find a fix, and it's not a deal breaker. It breaks down and sets up pretty easily with two people. The top brace can be a bit difficult to install alone. This a great trailer overall and a fantastic price! I've had a cheap trailer and I feel this is a quality trailer. The wheels and connectors are leagues ahead of what we had. I've not had it long enough to assess the longevity of the tires and tubes, but they seem adequate, especially at this price point.
This is a terrific addition to our bicycle riding experience! We have electric bikes, and now take our 65 lb 15yo baby with us! She doesn't like getting in and needs encouragement, but she loves riding and being with mommy and daddy. Highly recommend product.
I carted by girls around in a Burley for years. I will tell you this better made and engineered. Super simple and carries twice the weight of the Burley that sells for two times more. Great deal and love it.
after the item arrived, I start to assemble it, but one wheel seems hard to pump into the air, if i pump the air in, it will blow out the side way, i had to redo it several times and it worked. Then I carried my 75 pound dog baby into the trailer, after just 5 meters, that tire just flat and no air at all. I tried to pump it again but still last for 5 meters. I thought we can go 1 mile ride, so i used the mini air pump, which is so painful if you have to pump the air 3 times in 10 mins. Can I request to replace the part? one wheel and one tire?
Perfect in every way We love taking Grit along with us when we putt around town. Highly recommend. Sturdy, well designed, shipping was awesome as usual and we are very pleased with our choice. We did a lot of research before choosing this one. More d rings would be good to add.
This is a great pet carrier My only concern is that it tips my bike over when he jumps in because the weight distribution is in front of the wheels
Excellent product, fast shipping, and they reduced the price by $40! Very happy!
This is a terrific carrier, but for the weak zipper on top. It needs to be more durable and heavy duty. If a 12 week old 11 pound Labridoodle puppy can make the zipper inoperable, it is clearly failure-prone. Too bad, for an otherwise remarkable carrier!
Tube exploded when pumped to the spec on the tire. Replacement tube bulges the tire out. Seems like the wheel is actually uneven and needs to be completely replaced.