Here are the most important basic rules at a glance to effectively protect your bicycle trailer from theft:
| Always lock: Always lock the trailer, even on
short
stops. |
| Choose safe parking spots: Park the trailer in well-lit
and busy areas. |
| Use high-quality locks: Use a robust lock,
such as the Qeridoo cable lock, for additional protection. |
| Additional safety: With a GPS tracker like the
Qeridoo Smart Tag and a bicycle insurance, you have additional security in case something does happen. |
Invest in a robust U-lock or a strong chain lock to reliably secure your trailer. High-quality locks significantly reduce the risk of theft. The longer thieves need to crack a lock, the lower their chances of success. The factor of time plays a decisive role here. They usually don't have it!
Optimal is to lock both the trailer coupling and the frame of the trailer . Choose a lock that is particularly resistant and hard to crack.
Cheap spiral locks can usually be quickly opened with a side cutter. U-locks or cable locks are better suited. The latter offer due to their length more flexibility when attaching to bike racks, trees or fences.
To further strengthen the protection of your bicycle trailer, you should always secure it to a fixed, unyielding object. Attach the trailer for example to a stable bike rack. This measure makes it considerably harder for thieves to simply take the bicycle trailer, as they have to overcome an additional obstacle.
Not just the bike, but also the trailer should have top priority in securing. So make sure that both bike and bicycle trailer are well secured to the object.
To minimize the risk of theft, you should park the bicycle trailer in well-lit
and busy areas. Prefer places with lots of foot traffic or direct line of sight to the child bicycle trailer.
Increased visibility has a deterrent effect and significantly reduces the likelihood of theft.
Tip:
Best place your bike and bicycle trailer in the middle of the bike rack. This reduces the risk of theft
, since thieves often target the easily accessible outer bikes.
A bicycle insurance is an important investment to comprehensively protect your bike and accessories. In case of theft or damage, it offers financial protection and covers the costs for replacement or repair.
Many home contents insurance policies offer protection against theft if the bicycle trailer was demonstrably stored at home behind locked doors . In this case the current value is usually reimbursed.
If the bicycle trailer is stolen while on the road, an additional bicycle insurance is often required. It is worth asking your insurer to find the best options for your protection.
Good to know: A good insurance covers not just theft, but often also damage from vandalism or accidents . Many policies also offer additional benefits like roadside assistance or liability coverage. By taking out a suitable insurance you can be on the road with peace of mind, as in case of damage you don't sit on the costs alone.
To effectively prevent the theft of your bicycle trailer, it is important to keep proof of ownership. Keep purchase receipts and the manual of your trailer in a safe place.
Register the serial number of your Qeridoo trailer on our website to facilitate proof and support recovery in case of theft. These documents are indispensable in case of theft to confirm ownership to your insurer and increase the likelihood of successful recovery.
Detailed documentation can also be helpful to the police in identifying and tracing the trailer. Through this additional step, you create a solid foundation for the protection and recovery of your bicycle trailer.
Last updated: February 9, 2026
U-locks are considered particularly secure, as they are made of hardened steel and are hard to cut through. Cable locks are more flexible when attaching to different objects thanks to their length and work well as additional security.
Coil locks, by contrast, are less advisable, as they are comparatively easy to crack. If you want to be on the safe side, you can combine a high-quality U-lock with a cable lock.
That depends on the individual policy. Many home contents insurers will pay out if the bicycle trailer was demonstrably kept at home behind a locked door, and in such cases usually reimburse the current value. If the trailer is stolen while you are out, a separate bicycle insurance policy is generally needed. It is worth checking your own policy carefully and asking your insurer.
Yes, all current Qeridoo Kidgoos have an integrated metal bracket for attaching a lock, which makes locking particularly easy and reliable. For all other models Qeridoo recommends its own cable lock, which can be used flexibly and wraps easily around various parts of the trailer and the bicycle.
A GPS tracker such as the Qeridoo Smart Tag enables real-time location of the trailer and considerably increases the chances of recovery in the event of theft. In addition, bicycle insurance provides financial protection – it covers the cost of replacement or repair in the event of damage and often also covers vandalism or accidents.
Proof of purchase, the manual and – where available – the registered serial number of the trailer are decisive in the event of theft. Qeridoo allows serial number registration directly on the website. This evidence makes both reporting to the police and settling the claim with the insurer easier.
Yes, that is expressly recommended. Ideally both bicycle and trailer are secured together to a fixed object – best of all with a separate lock for each. That way thieves have to overcome two obstacles, which increases the time required and significantly reduces the chances of a theft succeeding.
By keeping proof of purchase and registering the serial number with the manufacturer. At Qeridoo the serial number can be registered directly online. This documentation is important both for the police and for the insurer and increases the chance of getting the trailer back in the event of theft.
