I want to buy a toy truck and trailer to help my wife learn how to back our horse trailer. It looks like the front wells respond to turns. Is this realistic enough to get the feel of steering while backing with a trailer?
905685
This is a toy but pretty realistic. Maybe if your wife is a visual learner, then it may work. I bought this for my 6yr old daughter and it is a good toy. I grew up with trailers so I know how to back up. I would teach your wife first hand. I know it is hard to learn to do the opposite when backing, jack Knife,etc but once you get it , you know. That said, I married a city boy so he pulls our trailer to our home and I back it off a busy road down a narrow drive. Best of luck.
412785
I find as a daily driver the step above stock works real good. It will pull my 11000 lb. Trailer great going on the interstate. It does not like the tow mode to be on. If I am pulling a pass I do put it on tow mode and it works wonderful. I try to keep it out of extreme. It will smoke your tires every time even if you are not trying to. Over all u find that I enjoy it.
1413883
I have had no issues backing with this hitch.The only problem I have had was that I have a new truck I pull my camper with that has the intergrated trailer brake switch and the way the hitch is set up,Im loosing my ground to the trailer.Just rigged me a ground wire from the truck to the trailer.other than that Ireally like the hitch.
769736
Yes, but it doesn't turn that much plus my son didn't quite grasp the concept of turning the steering so he would mainly use his feet to push and turn the truck. Its pretty light so that worked for him.
1410735
Bill P. I just back from a 3000 mi. adventure, 09 1500 silverado,pulling a 2500#7x14 single axel trailer with a 1976 Harley FLH. Truck had 900# of gear and total trailer close to 4000#. These Overload springs worked great! Yes, air systems are nice,but for the money you cant get a better deal. I had to monkey around a bit with the set-up but I would start at about half of full tension (full being 1" from truck spring at the U-bolts on overload spring.) see how that works for you. Remember,one-quarter inch in tension is a big ajustment and make sure both springs are the same tension and location on the truck.Worked great ! Bill P. I just back from a 3000 mi. adventure, 09 1500 silverado,pulling a 2500#7x14 single axel trailer with a 1976 Harley FLH. Truck had 900# of gear and total trailer close to 4000#. These Overload springs worked great! Yes, air systems are nice,but for the money you cant get a better deal. I had to monkey around a bit with the set-up but I would start at about half of full tension (full being 1" from truck spring at the U-bolts on overload spring.) see how that works for you. Remember,one-quarter inch in tension is a big ajustment and make sure both springs are the same tension and... » Read More Bill P. I just back from a 3000 mi. adventure, 09 1500 silverado,pulling a 2500#7x14 single axel trailer with a 1976 Harley FLH. Truck had 900# of gear and total trailer close to 4000#. These Overload springs worked great! Yes, air systems are nice,but for the money you cant get a better deal. I had to monkey around a bit with the set-up but I would start at about half of full tension (full being 1" from truck spring at the U-bolts on overload spring.) see how that works for you. Remember,one-quarter inch in tension is a big ajustment and make sure both springs are the same tension and location on the truck.Worked great ! « Show Less
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My husband put this together and had no problem with the steering being too tight. It was really easy for our grandson to turn and I also noticed the same when I would steer it to put it away. My son-in-law never mentioned a problem with the one we sent to them. Both of ours were the Harley Davidson and not Thomas the Train, but the basic design looks the same. Perhaps it's just your particular one. I'd contact Fisher Price and see if they could help.
243588
True the front tire/handlebars do not turn for steering but that never stopped our child from loving this. When he was small riding inside he did go in a straight line between Mom and dad before he could push himself along with no assistance. Now that he is taller he pushes himself all over and just puts his feet down and slides or lifts the front end to turn around as it is really light. If you want something that turns buy a Strider bike which we also own and love. The difference is the Step 2 is very stable because of its wide tires and and fact the front does not turn, while the Strider has more like bicycle tires and steering. Our son in his 2s rides both all the time and likes them equally.
903478
We have been pulling by hand,- we go from camp site to dump station............ so guess it would depend on how far that would be for you.. Safe isn't an issue. More, how much energy do you have. Full it is heavy. The additional handle that you can buy is definitly worth it as it enables one to stand straight rather than stoop. It is a good product. They say one can pull behind car/truck as well. We have never had that great of a distance where we felt it necessary. We do like it. And would buy again.
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True the front tire/handlebars do not turn for steering but that never stopped our child from loving this. When he was small riding inside he did go in a straight line between Mom and dad before he could push himself along with no assistance. Now that he is taller he pushes himself all over and just puts his feet down and slides or lifts the front end to turn around as it is really light. If you want something that turns buy a Strider bike which we also own and love. The difference is the Step 2 is very stable because of its wide tires and and fact the front does not turn, while the Strider has more like bicycle tires and steering. Our son in his 2s rides both all the time and likes them equally. True the front tire/handlebars do not turn for steering but that never stopped our child from loving this. When he was small riding inside he did go in a straight line between Mom and dad before he could push himself along with no assistance. Now that he is taller he pushes himself all over and just puts his feet down and slides or lifts the front end to turn around as it is really light. If you want something that turns buy a Strider bike which we also own and love. The difference is the Step 2 is very stable because of its wide tires and and fact the front does not turn, while the Strider... » Read More True the front tire/handlebars do not turn for steering but that never stopped our child from loving this. When he was small riding inside he did go in a straight line between Mom and dad before he could push himself along with no assistance. Now that he is taller he pushes himself all over and just puts his feet down and slides or lifts the front end to turn around as it is really light. If you want something that turns buy a Strider bike which we also own and love. The difference is the Step 2 is very stable because of its wide tires and and fact the front does not turn, while the Strider has more like bicycle tires and steering. Our son in his 2s rides both all the time and likes them equally. « Show Less
1633862
Yes it drives well on just about anything, including grass and dirt. I hope your home or room is large though, I can't imagine riding it in a room less than 20 feet long and wide enough to turn around! But it's an awesome toy.
2062151
YES, and the cab rotates to the sides also. Very happy with this purchase. We are not happy with the "Wacky " matchbox truck that has a wrecking ball. Save your money!
61154
It will move forward when pulled but not backward. To move it backward you must lift it. It has been wonderful for our 2 and 3 1/2 year old grand daughters. We have the small for our 2 year old and the medium for the 3 1/2 year old. They have races in the house and it is great exercise!
396260
Correction to my previous remark....the wheel, yoke and inner shaft all move together (yoke is welded to end of inner shaft) I use this on my utility trailer and it is quite durable. I wish that I had bought it much sooner. It is very helpful whether you have a young or old back!
286776
You seem to be doing pretty good so far. And remember you will want to position your trailer so it is even when towing. Thank you
2217439
Sorry...but I haven't had a chance to pull my trailer yet. I really think it was exactly what I was looking for. I've used similar spring assist springs but believe the Helwig will be much better. MAKE SURE you get the set made four your truck. Mine was a little confusing.
714651
It comes with an adapter so you can still use a ball to pull a trailer. If you make a sharp turn the tongue could hit the vertical pole.
824842
Hi clara! This trailer is excelent. I hold two 5 years old girls confortabily. They use to sleep in The ride. I hope cloud help. Regards