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Retrospec Rover Hauler: 36 kg, 20 to 29 in
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The Retrospec Rover Hauler is a cargo trailer for everyday errands: the weekly shop, a sports bag or supplies for a picnic. Unlike an open flatbed, it has a fabric body that Retrospec describes as weather resistant, so a sudden shower does not soak the load. The listing also gives a wheel size range for the hitch, 20 to 29 inches, which helps owners of small-wheeled folding e-bikes as well as full-size ones.
- Type
- Cargo trailer
- Max load
- 36 kg (80 lb)
- Trailer weight
- 11.8 kg
- Seats
- Cargo only
- Hitch and fit
- Quick-release hitch, 20 to 29 in wheels
In its favour
- Fits bikes with 20 to 29 inch wheels via the quick-release hitch, per Retrospec.
- Weather-resistant fabric and four D-ring anchor points keep loads in place.
- A 69 x 43 x 28 cm interior with a quick-fold frame.
Good to know
- Thru-axle and hub motor compatibility is not stated.
- An alloy steel frame makes it heavier than the Burley Flatbed.
Our take
Body, cover and anchors
The cargo area is made of rugged all-weather fabric intended to keep rain and sun off the contents. Inside, four D-ring anchor points sit on a non-slip base so bags and boxes can be clipped down and stop sliding when you brake.
Retrospec lists the interior as 27 by 17 by 11 inches, about 69 by 43 by 28 cm. That suits crates and shopping bags, not long items.
Load and weight
Maximum capacity is 80 lb, roughly 36 kg. The frame is alloy steel and the trailer weighs 11.8 kg, which is heavier than the 6.85 kg Burley Flatbed despite a lower limit. On an e-bike the extra mass is easy to tow on the flat; it matters more when you lift the trailer or carry it upstairs.
Hitch, setup and storage
The included quick-release hitch is said to fit most adult bikes with 20 to 29 inch wheels. The listing does not mention thru-axles or hub motors, so check the hitch against your e-bike's rear axle before relying on it. The trailer arrives with an owner's manual and the assembly tools.
A quick-fold frame collapses for storage in a garage or flat. No warranty detail is given in the specifications.
Against the Burley Flatbed
The Burley Flatbed carries more, 45 kg, on a much lighter aluminium frame, but its deck is open and every load needs straps. The Rover Hauler's walls and cover make it quicker for routine shopping in British weather. For trail riding, the single-wheel Burley Coho XC is a different tool altogether.
One practical point: a covered fabric body hides the load, so it is easy to overfill. Keep a rough idea of what bags weigh and stay under the 36 kg figure, especially on steep descents.
Verdict
Choose the Rover Hauler if you want a covered, foldable trailer for town errands and value the stated wheel size range. If load capacity and low weight come first, the Burley Flatbed is the stronger frame, and trail riders should look at the Burley Coho XC.
Compared with alternatives in: Best bike trailers for e-bikes
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