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Do not ride on surfaces where sand, gravel, ice, oil, or other slippery sub-
stances are present; if you must pass over slippery surfaces, walk your
bike and trailer.
Navigating Curbs, Stairs, and Escalators
Never tow your trailer over curbs; rider must dismount and walk over any
curbs. If you must traverse stairs, prevent a hazardous loss of control: have
the child get out of the trailer and disconnect it from the bike; carefully roll
your trailer and bike, independently, up or down the stairs. Never take your
bike or trailer on escalators.
Use Cautiously with Pets
Your trailer is not designed to secure pets. A cat or other small pet can be
towed if they are in a pet carrier secured to the trailer frame. A sedate dog
can be towed seated on the trailer fl oor: add carpet for comfort, always
use a cover, and do not exceed 60 lbs. Never tow an excitable dog in your
trailer, as it may lunge or try to jump out causing the trailer to tip over or
other accident.
Avoid Riding at Night
Make every effort to schedule your rides so you are not pulling a trailer at
night. Because your vehicle is longer and heavier you will be less able to
react to unseen hazards. Automobile drivers may not be accustomed to
your longer vehicle and may not react to it appropriately. If you must ride
at night, wear bright, refl ective clothing, use a bright headlight and a red
blinking taillight on your bike. Similarly, put a red blinking light in the light-
holder tab sewn onto the back of your cover so you can be more easily
seen. Do not operate without properly attached refl ectors; replace cracked
or missing refl ectors.
Always Use Your Cover
Affi x your Wide Screen 2-in-1 Cover™ to protect your child from fl ying debris
when pulling your trailer. Never leave a child unattended in direct sunlight
because heat build-up in the trailer can cause serious harm. Open or close
the vinyl cover, depending on the weather, to help keep your child cooler or
warmer. Check periodically to ensure that they are comfortable.
Cool Weather Use
When the temperature is 60-70˚ or colder you may be comfortable without
heavy clothing because your pedalling effort helps keep you warm. However,
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