Burley solo - DD keeps slipping down in the seat

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We've just acquired a Burley Solo 2004-6. I am really pleased with it. The attention to detail and various bits of design really suggest that it's a very good trailer.

However, there is one issue. We've been out for two rides and both times DD kept gradually slumping down in the seat which means the harness goes too near to her neck.

I feel like there's probably an obvious solution but I'm not sure what!

Any suggestions?

As demonstrated here...

I have absolutely no experience but can you roll a blanket and put it above the crotch strap so she sits on that and doesn't slip?

We have to do this I. The pram with our reflux wedge

Or shorten the crotch strap and make the should straps longer?

Thanks Frog. Unlike in car seats etc. the manual says the buckle should be on their sternum so it's supposed to be fairly high. I might try rolling up a towel for her to sit on and see if that helps.

I have a newer solo which I use most days for my 18 month old without this issue.

You don’t mention your daughters age. I used a Burley snuggler (bought 2nd hand on eBay) from 6 - 14 months for all trailer rides (used it for bike rides and as a buggy). That worked well with his positioning and there was no slipping. It’s an insert that goes on top of the seat specifically for babies. Like any decent child cycling gear they resell well on eBay.

If she is older - have you fiddled with the 4 straps that attach to the roof, also the one that goes length ways behind the seat? It took quite a bit of tinkering to get the perfect position for my son.

He absolutely loves being in it though.

Thanks Noodl. She's 13 months but small for her age (mostly wearing 6-9 or 9-12 clothes). I wonder if I need the snuggler.

I'll have a good fiddle with all the adjustments and see if I can improve things that way first.

Definitely go for the snuggler then. It completely resolved any issues for my son... I initially tried the strap adjustments to no avail. I think mine was £25 secondhand and I’ll get that back selling it on.

Oh and the solo is an awesome trailer btw, I’ve had it a year and used it a lot, I’m super impressed! So easy to store, assemble and hitch. It tows really well is light and feels super stable even at high speeds. The suspension looks to work really well too. My only bugbears are the flag not staying put and no venting at the sides (the older Thule chariots which are now discontinued had this)... but rolling the back up helps.

I’ve just swapped my 12-28 cassette to a 12-34 to make climbing whilst towing easier (it’s very hilly where I live) and it’s made a huge difference, no more grinding!

Thanks for this

We're only going to be using traffic free routes locally as it is so busy here, all of which are pretty much flat (disused railways) so I'm yet to think about making any adjustments to my bike. Although we're fairly rural the roads are small and windy and have far too much traffic on them for a bike ride towing my PFB to be enjoyable.

We've got a trip to Northumberland coming up though where we might do some road routes. Much better roads, fewer cars and (dare I say it) drivers who grew up driving on country roads (rather than displaced Londoners ).

I'll look out for a snuggler. You're not ready to sell yours are you!?