PetSafe Happy Ride Aluminum Cat & Dog Bicycle Trailer, Large
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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.
Key Benefits- Collapsible bike trailer for pets.
- Features 3 pockets on the outside for storage.
- Comes complete with a safety tether to keep your sidekick secure.
- Shades your pet from the sun while also providing a full view of the road.
- Designed for durability and long-lasting use with a strong and lightweight aluminum frame.
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.
Click here for the Solvit Stroller Conversion Kit.
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Item Number68806
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Dimensions34.5 x 23.75 x 9 inches
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Breed SizeLarge Breeds, Giant Breeds
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FeaturesRolling, Pockets, Interior Tether
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MaterialAluminum, Rubber, Plastic, Nylon
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Assembly RequiredYes
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Tools IncludedNo
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Recommended Pet WeightUp to 110 lbs
Removable, washable cushion (gentle cycle, air dry only)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Great trailer!
By Shuggie on Aug 31, 2021
Well made trailer. I would highly recommend. We took off for our first ride with barely any training. If I had one thing I wish was different I would say I'd like the floor to be more stable. We plan to put a piece of wood or steel on the bottom so he feels a little more stable. He stood up a lot on our first ride because I don't think he felt stable sitting. We have a chocolate lab (almost 8 months) and about 60 lbs. and ordered the large which gives him plenty of room. All in all I'm very happy with this purchase.
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Nice trailer
By Roddy on Aug 5, 2021
I opened the box, pulled the trailer cabin out and quickly set it up, the the wheels and finally, hooked the hitch to my terratrike GT, easy and without any need for instructions, it's pretty straight forward and simple! Quality looks good so far but I am concerned my 70# pup will wear the floor out, ill look into a thin sheet of corrugated plastic or laminate to beef it up a bit! It looks good behind my trike and seems to pull well the very short test ride my pup and I took, she was fine with the trailer right up until it moved lol and then it took a lot of bacon treats and coaxing to keep her calm with me petting her while pushing the trike slowly forward! We soon got to where I was able to I opened the box, pulled the trailer cabin out and quickly set it up, the the wheels and finally, hooked the hitch to my terratrike GT, easy and without any need for instructions, it's pretty straight forward and simple! Quality looks good so far but I am concerned my 70# pup will wear the floor out, ill look into a thin sheet of corrugated plastic or laminate to beef it up a bit! It looks good behind my trike and seems to pull well the very short test ride my pup and I took, she was fine with the trailer right up until it moved lol and then it took a lot of bacon treats and coaxing to keep her calm with me petting her while pushing the trike slowly forward! We soon got to where I was able to hop on and pull her but it'll take a bit more working with her before any big rides! … more
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Good so far but not sure of the quality
By Madeleine on Jul 25, 2021
I got this to use for 3 of my dogs (less than 60 lbs combined) and it's worked so far on the few times I've taken it out. I like it a lot, but wished the quality was better. First time I tried to roll up one of the screens, the elastic snapped when trying to tie it. The bottom feels flimsy and I'm afraid it's going to tear, even when I added a cardboard insert(which helped). It's held up to this point, but I do not think it's going to hold up long-term. I don't trust taking my 90lb dog solo even though the weight limit is 110lbs. With that said, my dogs absolutely love going for rides in it and I'm considering getting the stroller extension due to my older dogs starting to slow down but still I got this to use for 3 of my dogs (less than 60 lbs combined) and it's worked so far on the few times I've taken it out. I like it a lot, but wished the quality was better. First time I tried to roll up one of the screens, the elastic snapped when trying to tie it. The bottom feels flimsy and I'm afraid it's going to tear, even when I added a cardboard insert(which helped). It's held up to this point, but I do not think it's going to hold up long-term. I don't trust taking my 90lb dog solo even though the weight limit is 110lbs. With that said, my dogs absolutely love going for rides in it and I'm considering getting the stroller extension due to my older dogs starting to slow down but still wanting to go out. … more
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Really like this trailer
By Kelly on Jul 26, 2021
This trailer is great for large dogs, as it lets them have the air on their face, but blocks them from jumping out (there are tethers to help with that as well). It has storage compartments on the side to hold items. It also collapses easily and connects to the bike easily. It's lightweight and the bigger tires makes for an easier pull. Our dog was frightened at first. We picked her up and put her in the unit from the top and then called her to come out of the unit from the back. This seems to work well, as it's hard to coax them into the unit from the back. She is getting used to the trailer and we are having some good first bike rides with her.
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Dogs Love It!
By Wearyland on Aug 1, 2021
Very easy to set up and attach to bike. Both dogs love going for rides on the trail.
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This one's just right!
By ellenita on Jan 30, 2021
I hesitated to purchase this trailer based on the review that it was not compatible to an ebike. This is true, but you can easily enlarge and modify the attachment to fit. We tried the Burley trailer first but this trailer is so much better for larger dogs like my standard poodle.
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Awful instructions, not worth the money
By Hayley on Dec 12, 2020
This product is awful. We purchased for our dog to use on our e-bikes. If you have an e-bike, beware that you may not be able to attach the "hitch" part to your wheel. That was the first annoying part. We found another way to attach the hitch although it's pointless because the trailer arm is wobbly as heck. Tightened all the bolts and screws to the point where the wrench went flying and the arm is still wobbly. I'm not confident this is safe enough to put any living thing in it because it wobbles so much. The directions are awful. Do yourself a favor and buy from a different brand, one that preferably doesn't require so much building.
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Easy assembly & collapsible
By TortoiseByte on Dec 29, 2020
Easy to assemble & quick to collapse for storage. Tracks well. For very heavy loads you will need to replace the floorboard with some plywood or HDPE sheet. A second mount included or sold separately would be great so it could switch between bikes easier. It is probably a pain to mount on high end frames or electric bikes, but it fit our conventional and quick release skewers.
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Have wheels will roll
By alex321 on Dec 12, 2020
Easy to assemble, sturdy & awesome to take your dog for a stroll when recovering from CCL surgery. I purchased the stroller adapter & my dog was happy to get fresh air. Once I get the ok from the surgeon, will take him with me on the bike.
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Love my trailer
By Kimberly on Aug 31, 2020
I bought my trailer 11/2 years ago and I could not be happier. I rollerblade, bike and walk with my trailer/stroller. My BFF bought one too this year and both of our dogs love it. My older dog who recently passed away also loved being able to go everywhere with me. I bought it originally for her because she was blind with a heart condition. I spoke with customer service one time and they were very helpful. I can’t say enough good things about my trailer.
