Thule Trailer Coaster XT - Blue

Great product, very easy to assemble in less than one hour. Great price for entry level carrier. Fits bike perfectly and very easy to use. We noticed the bottom of the Coaster is just fabric, so we are looking to put something stronger like a piece of plastic here (as a stronger floor inside), just to stop our daughter from breaking the fabric by climbing in and out of the carrier. She loves it and is quite enthusiastic about climbing in. The seats don't recline though, so we are hoping that she will still find a way to sleep, as she hasn't slept in it yet! The wheel in front sticks out much further than we thought, when using it as a pram, so it's not as great as the top-of-the range Thule but still a great product.

A great multipurpose stroller

We have been using the Coaster XT for almost a year and have had nothing but good experiences. Our little guy (now almost 2 yrs old) loves it, and we utilize the secondary seat for extra clothing, stuffed animals, snacks, etc. It is perfect for our bike rides to the Farmer's Market, where we can quickly convert to a stroller to walk around, and pack our market goods in the back storage. It feels very sturdy, and while there isn't anything remarkable about the shocks, it seems to be quite comfortable whether we're on the road or an easy trail. I also like the ability to use the screen or the wind/rain cover, depending on the weather. The only other feature that would be great to have would be some sort of shade cover. We debated getting this since we already have the ... MoreWe have been using the Coaster XT for almost a year and have had nothing but good experiences. Our little guy (now almost 2 yrs old) loves it, and we utilize the secondary seat for extra clothing, stuffed animals, snacks, etc. It is perfect for our bike rides to the Farmer's Market, where we can quickly convert to a stroller to walk around, and pack our market goods in the back storage. It feels very sturdy, and while there isn't anything remarkable about the shocks, it seems to be quite comfortable whether we're on the road or an easy trail. I also like the ability to use the screen or the wind/rain cover, depending on the weather. The only other feature that would be great to have would be some sort of shade cover. We debated getting this since we already have the Urban Glide 2 jogger, but have found both to be equally used and enjoyed.

Floor tear. Will not support weight of child

Love the features and ride quality is very smooth but the fabric material used on the bottom where the kids feet rest is very poor quality. In order for a child to get in and out on their own they have to stand or kneel in that area with all their weight. It ripped at the seem within a week or two from my 2.5 year old son and 10 month old daughter. It apparently can't support over 25lbs. Very disappointing. Especially knowing that I can get the same poor quality for $250 less.We'll see how the warranty goes.

I hope they make one with suspension

I bike AND run daily even in 5 months of snow, and have had three Thule products: the Urban Glide 2 stroller, the Cougar chariot and now this. I sold the Urban Glide and the Cougar for this beauty! It's incredibly easy to transition from bike to stroller mode, more so than the Cougar, it pushes almost as smoothly as the Urban Glide and has FANTASTIC ventilation. Two things I would change are the brake since this one can only be done by reaching between the wheel, and for suspension. The hammock seat is as sturdy as a bench seat, but it doesn't absorb the shock very well for gravel or running on cracks. I'm almost always on pavement though and the kids haven't complained. If you need a fixed jogging wheel or go off road often, it might be worth doubling your budget ... MoreI bike AND run daily even in 5 months of snow, and have had three Thule products: the Urban Glide 2 stroller, the Cougar chariot and now this. I sold the Urban Glide and the Cougar for this beauty! It's incredibly easy to transition from bike to stroller mode, more so than the Cougar, it pushes almost as smoothly as the Urban Glide and has FANTASTIC ventilation. Two things I would change are the brake since this one can only be done by reaching between the wheel, and for suspension. The hammock seat is as sturdy as a bench seat, but it doesn't absorb the shock very well for gravel or running on cracks. I'm almost always on pavement though and the kids haven't complained. If you need a fixed jogging wheel or go off road often, it might be worth doubling your budget for the Lite, but if you're a flat surface roller like me, it's a fantastic lightweight trailer. Maybe buy some WD-40 for the knob to fold it- they're a little snug.

Nice stroller! Lightweight and comfortable

I love jogging with this stroller even though it's not a jogger! I have not used it as a bike trailer as my second son is not born/old enough yet- but I can't wait to try it! I can imagine it will be weightless behind my bike. It's very easy to use as a stroller and I even prefer it to the single stroller I've used all last year! Thule has great products and setup was not hard. About 30 minutes. I don't like that the front removable stroller wheel is plastic instead of rubber- it's louder on rocky paths. But I do enjoy running with it because there is more space for my feet to reach forward while jogging as compared to my Thule single seater jogging stroller! I am 5'9" and the handle bar is just high enough. Would probably be too low for my husband. Nice black color ... MoreI love jogging with this stroller even though it's not a jogger! I have not used it as a bike trailer as my second son is not born/old enough yet- but I can't wait to try it! I can imagine it will be weightless behind my bike. It's very easy to use as a stroller and I even prefer it to the single stroller I've used all last year! Thule has great products and setup was not hard. About 30 minutes. I don't like that the front removable stroller wheel is plastic instead of rubber- it's louder on rocky paths. But I do enjoy running with it because there is more space for my feet to reach forward while jogging as compared to my Thule single seater jogging stroller! I am 5'9" and the handle bar is just high enough. Would probably be too low for my husband. Nice black color and all tarps and folds and Velcro is intuitive and easy to use. Folding is very easy!

Opened to find it damaged. Terrible service.

I bought this as a Father’s Day gift and we use it all the time. It was exactly what we were looking for. It is very easy to switch the use from walking to biking and I use it more than the stroller we have. HOWEVER, upon opening, the material in the window part of the cover was damaged. I have contacted customer service 3 times and have not received any response. I am extremely disappointed in the service. The trailer still works but for the amount of money it cost I’m not happy with the damage it came with.

Poor quality

Purchased couple years ago and very lightly used. Safety straps looked very badly designed and not secure at all day 1. To make things worse one of the latches stopped working. Stacked. And to make it even worse, I do not think it can be replaced. Thule does not list it as a replacement part anyway. Brake system was rarely used considering we live in flat area. Even that misfunctioned when one screw get lost and brake could not be disengaged. I fixed it but again, design is poor, that screw keeps getting lose. Another problem is that trailer has a lot of room for stuff at the back but not enough in front for kids legs. Again, bad design. I am not saying trailer is so bad but it is not worth the money. I think it is better to purchase cheep alternative and not to be ... MorePurchased couple years ago and very lightly used. Safety straps looked very badly designed and not secure at all day 1. To make things worse one of the latches stopped working. Stacked. And to make it even worse, I do not think it can be replaced. Thule does not list it as a replacement part anyway. Brake system was rarely used considering we live in flat area. Even that misfunctioned when one screw get lost and brake could not be disengaged. I fixed it but again, design is poor, that screw keeps getting lose. Another problem is that trailer has a lot of room for stuff at the back but not enough in front for kids legs. Again, bad design. I am not saying trailer is so bad but it is not worth the money. I think it is better to purchase cheep alternative and not to be surprised with issues

Pretty Small for Big Children

I will start by saying that my kids LOVE this but it is very small and not representative of the spec. My son 43lbs and my daughter is 25lbs, they are so squished in there. I think we will outgrow it quickly. The spec said 48.5lbs per child but I think this is a stretch.

Velcro too short!

We’ve had our trailer for years now and use it every day to take our kid to school and every day we have to deal with the Velcro of the cover being so short that we can attach it. After the struggle to attach at least one end the slightest disturbance of wind and worse, rain, makes it fly open. So we are riding unprotected and many times wrt. 2 more inches and it would be perfect! We would even take just 1 inch. Don’t buy this trailer. It gets annoying after a while.

Very high quality

We purchased a month ago. We keep it in the trunk of our vehicle because we don't have storage space at our apt. It folds up compactly and the wheels click off in a second. It works as you'd expect as a stroller and as a trailer. It holds our 1 and 3-year-old with no problem. The seats and belts are not cheap, a big selling point for my wife. Both kids fall asleep in the trailer and are comfortable. A great, great buy! The color even looks really good. It pops and stands out on the road while also looking stylish! Nothing to complain about whatsoever.