Weehoo Bicycle Trailer Review and Safety Modification

[@kwaaaa]

Very smart safety modifications, quite surprise these were not thought of in the original design. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

[@ecrawford3660]

Mountain bike bar extensions are a genius move. Nicely done.

[@MSRWorkshop]

Thanks

[@jimrustle270]

Brilliant, this was a concern of mine. Buying one today for my 3yo. Also going to mod the rear to add extra storage space so we can go camping together.

[@bmanaudio]

Thanks for the safety modification idea!

[@fud85]

Love the handlebar idea thanks for the tip! I'll be adding to mine as well

[@rk949]

thanks, great video ! I just ordered one and I was kind of worried about my kid's hands or head dragging on the ground if I go down. I like your safety modification and I just ordered pair of Boxer Bar Ends.

[@Dansdrone1980]

Hi I’ve just a 2016 model in the uk. I just brought some bar ends after watching your video. But was wondering how did you take the weehoo grips of to put the bar ends on please.

[@grandbuba]

Pretty sure they'll protect the kid's hands, but not so sure about the tipping safety. As a rule of thumb, motorbike manufacturers don't put on frame sliders (a bit like this) because while they can protect again small drops and scrapes, they provide a higher up pivot point around which the bike can roll when the frame slider - or in this case bullhorn handle - digs into the ground and stops the bike more abruptly, resulting in a higher impact velocity (head to ground). So: probably safe(r), but not bulletproof, so take care (which I'm quite sure you do, seeing the extends you go to protect the kid).

[@evanmorris3933]

I was able to remove the Weehoo grips by inserting a screwdriver to create a gap and then spraying lubricant under the grip. It helped to have the grips vertical so the lubricant would drain down the entire length of the grip. Quick question: what brand bar ends did you use? Most seem not to fit the narrow Weehoo kid handles. Thanks!

[@MSRWorkshop]

I wish I remember what size they were. I just measured with some calipers and ordered the size on eBay

[@mydaddy8759]

Awesome idea. Just bought one yesterday. Will add this also.

[@johnlieu3141]

Smart guy with the handle

[@mjacome15]

Hey, great idea! I'm also a bit nervous about what would happen if I crashed. One question though, how did you get the bar ends on? The Weehoo grips are too thick and I can't take them off, they seem to be glued to the frame. Any help would be appreciated!

[@larmo80]

I was thinking the same as you.... what did you end up doing?

[@CarlosNunez-kk4cw]

MUY BUENO.- LO VOY A COPIAR...GRACIAS POR ESA IDEA...SALUDOS DESDE VENEZUELA.

[@ibayiish8148]

Have you ever strapped a balance bike to the back? Mine loves to ride for a bit but can’t go on long rides, I love the idea of this but not sure how it would work if we brought her bike along. Any ideas?

[@orlandopimentel4459]

Nice video, great tips!

[@MSRWorkshop]

Thanks

[@andelmanfamily]

Anyone have ideas on how to make the Weehoo more stable as the child becomes heavier? I was thinking of some strong training wheels. Thanks.

[@jessicavillarreal5064]

We purchased one in April 2020. We love it but the clip that slides to the base of the seat for the seatbelt has a slit. It looks like it’s made that way for you to slide it in. While riding the seatbelt comes apart. Very unsafe...has anyone had the same problem? We spent a lot of money to not use it.

[@TheTrailSnail]

You could always epoxy that shut if it has come apart on you

[@Ashleyopolis]

Can’t find our calipers anywhere 🙃 does anyone happen to remember the measurement? Thanks!

[@chaory2016]

Does the trailer turn when you come to a stop?

[@corrinalynne5493]

Where did you get the handle bars

[@MSRWorkshop]

eBay. I just measured the diameter with some calipers and ordered some

[@billlumberge3508]

I love it

[@joescheller6680]

your coupling device should have a universal joint then you wouldnt have the wobbling problem.

[@jwiereng]

this coupler is same as universal joint.

[@theBlankScroll]

Your wife is 65 pounds?? sixty five?

[@MSRWorkshop]

If your referring to the weight limit, yes she did exceed the limit when she sat in it lol. She is about 130.

[@vandalentim]

yeah the handles for the kids hands are stupid