I've been using this about 3-4 mornings per week for a little over a month to transport our elderly, arthritic border collie mix to some of his favorite spots that are just a bit too far away for a 13 year old dog to walk. Here's how it's worked out for us:
Pros:
-Very good value!
-Well thought out construction and fairly fast to assemble and flatten.*
-Has allowed our old pup to have greater enrichment without having to go through all of the physical stress
-Seems pretty safe! We had a wipe out on our first journey (hit an oyster shell on the bike path. it was very much like Mario Kart), and the trailer kept him safe and injury free....But also, definitely comply with the recommendation to not exceed 10 or 15 mph! The shell wouldn't have been enough to flip us if I hadn't lost track of how fast I was going.
Cons
-*While well thought out, it can still be a little awkward to put together. It's not a failing of the construction in my experience, and is very manageable. But some of the pins have to be aligned when they're obscured from view, which takes some practice.
-The provided vinyl mat is very slick, does not stay in place on the floor of the trailer, and causes your dog to slip and slide during transit. To be honest I threw it away after the first ride and replaced it with a children's rubber bathtub mat with little suction cups on the bottom and it has been *chef's kiss*.
| Product Dimensions | 76.2 x 48.26 x 43.18 cm; 12.7 Kilograms |
|---|---|
| Item model number | 4334 |
| Color | Blue Ridge |
| Size | One Size |
| Material | Steel |
| Included Components | Bike Trailer, Owner’s Manual, Assembly Tools |
| Brand | Retrospec |
| Item Weight | 12.7 kg |
