Quick Answer: Most two-wheel electric kick scooters have no built-in trailer hitch, so towing anything starts with a universal bike-trailer coupler (usually under $20) clamped to the rear axle — then a standard cargo or pet bike trailer like the Aosom Wanderer or Aosom Dog Bike Trailer attaches to that coupler. If you ride a 3-wheel mobility scooter instead, purpose-built options like the SuperHandy Scooter Cargo Trailer ($189-229, 155 lb capacity per the manufacturer) attach directly, though fitment is narrow — SuperHandy’s own listing limits it to SuperHandy’s GUT-series scooters. No major scooter brand markets or warranties towing on its two-wheel commuters, so keep loads light and speeds low either way.
“Electric scooter trailer” covers two genuinely different products depending on which kind of scooter you ride, and mixing them up is the fastest way to buy the wrong thing. Riders on a stand-up commuter scooter are really shopping for a bike trailer plus an adapter; riders on a seated 3-wheel or 4-wheel mobility scooter are shopping for a purpose-built cargo trailer that bolts to that specific scooter. We cover both below, honestly, including where the fit is model-specific rather than universal.
Electric scooter trailers by the numbers
- 155 lb capacity on the SuperHandy Scooter Cargo Trailer, per the manufacturer’s own spec — while the trailer itself weighs only about 24 lb.
- 66 lb weight limit on Aosom’s pet bike trailers, per Aosom’s own listing — a realistic ceiling for a medium-to-large dog plus its water and gear.
- ~15 mph is the towing speed Burley (a longtime bike-trailer maker) recommends staying at or under, regardless of what’s attached — a useful ceiling since no scooter brand publishes its own towing speed limit.
- Under $20 is the typical price of a universal bike-trailer coupler, the single part that makes towing possible on a two-wheel scooter that didn’t ship with a hitch.
Best electric scooter trailer options at a glance
| Product | Best for | Fits | Capacity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Bike Trailer Hitch Adapter | Required first step | Most 2-wheel scooters (rear axle clamp) | N/A (connector only) | ~$10-20 |
| Aosom Wanderer Cargo Trailer | Best cargo | Any bike/scooter with a coupler | ~110 lb (mfr.) | ~$130 |
| Aosom Dog Bike Trailer | Best pet | Any bike/scooter with a coupler | Up to 66 lb (mfr.) | ~$130-170 |
| SuperHandy Scooter Cargo Trailer | Best for 3-wheel mobility scooters | SuperHandy GUT112/140/142 only | 155 lb (mfr.) | ~$189-229 |
1. Universal Bike Trailer Hitch Adapter — Required First Step
Universal Bike Trailer Hitch Adapter
- Steel-and-strap coupler that clamps around a rear axle or frame tube, giving a bike trailer's tow arm something to hook into.
- Marketed as compatible with Instep- and Schwinn-style trailer hitches, which covers most cargo and pet trailers sold today.
- No tools required for most versions — the clamp tightens by hand or with a supplied hex key.
- This is a connector, not a trailer — you still need a separate cargo or pet trailer to tow anything.
Almost no electric kick scooter ships with a place to hook a trailer, so this small coupler is the part that makes everything else on this page possible. It clamps around the scooter’s rear axle near the wheel, the same way it would attach to a bike that never came with a hitch, and gives any Instep- or Schwinn-compatible trailer arm a solid point to latch onto. Buy this first — the trailer itself is a separate purchase.
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2. Aosom Wanderer Cargo Trailer — Best for Cargo
Aosom Wanderer Cargo Trailer
- Open-bed steel-frame trailer built for groceries, gear, or general hauling rather than a passenger.
- Rated by Aosom for roughly 110 lb of cargo, well above what's practical to tow behind a stand-up scooter at speed.
- Folds down for storage when not attached.
- Attaches via the same coupler style as the pet trailer below, so one hitch adapter serves either.
If you’re hauling a load rather than a pet, the Wanderer is a straightforward open-bed trailer that does the job without the frills of a passenger enclosure. Its manufacturer-rated 110 lb capacity is far more than we’d actually recommend loading behind a two-wheel scooter — treat that number as a ceiling built for bicycles, not a target — but it means light-to-moderate loads like groceries or a delivery run have real headroom. It shares the same coupler style as Aosom’s pet trailer, so if you own both, one hitch adapter covers either.
3. Aosom Dog Bike Trailer — Best for Pets
Aosom Dog Bike Trailer
- Enclosed mesh-and-Oxford-fabric cab rated by Aosom for up to 66 lb, covering small and medium dogs.
- Includes a leash hook inside the cab, plus reflectors for visibility.
- Several 2-in-1 versions detach from the hitch and convert to a hand-pulled stroller.
- Quick-release wheels for folding and storage between rides.
This is the product most people actually picture when they search for a scooter trailer — an enclosed cab for a dog, mesh-screened for airflow with a leash hook to keep a nervous pet from climbing out. At up to 66 lb per Aosom’s own rating it covers most small and medium breeds, and several versions double as a hand-pulled stroller once you unhook them, useful if your route ends somewhere the scooter can’t go. Keep in mind this is bike-trailer hardware repurposed for a scooter: test slow turns and hard stops with the trailer empty before your dog is riding in it, and stay well under highway commuter speeds with a passenger aboard.
4. SuperHandy Scooter Cargo Trailer — Best for 3-Wheel Mobility Scooters
SuperHandy Scooter Cargo Trailer
- Purpose-built trailer rated by the manufacturer for 155 lb of cargo, while the trailer itself weighs about 24 lb.
- 12-inch quick-release pneumatic tires and a tool-free, foldable setup.
- Listed by SuperHandy as compatible with its own GUT112, GUT140, and GUT142 mobility scooters — not a universal fit for other brands.
- Weatherproof fabric body designed for outdoor storage runs, not passenger use.
If you’re riding a seated 3-wheel or 4-wheel mobility scooter rather than a stand-up commuter, this is a different, better-matched product than a bike-trailer-plus-coupler setup — it’s purpose-built for towing behind a scooter and rated for a genuinely useful 155 lb. The catch, and it’s a real one: SuperHandy’s own listing limits compatibility to its GUT112/GUT140/GUT142 scooter models, not mobility scooters in general. If you own a different brand, check that brand’s own accessory catalog for a model-specific trailer or cargo basket before assuming this one will bolt on.
Should you tow anything behind your scooter at all?
- Two-wheel stand-up scooters weren’t designed for it. No major brand — Segway Ninebot, NIU, Gotrax, Hiboy — publishes a towing rating or warranties trailer use, unlike some e-bikes that now ship with a factory hitch mount. Anything you attach is aftermarket hardware on a scooter that wasn’t engineered around the extra weight and leverage.
- Keep speeds low. With nothing to benchmark against from scooter makers, use Burley’s own bike-trailer guidance of roughly 15 mph or under as your ceiling — well below what many commuter scooters can hit unloaded.
- Test empty before loading a pet or cargo. Practice slow turns and full stops with the trailer attached but empty in a parking lot first. A loaded trailer changes braking distance and turning behavior more than most riders expect.
- Match the trailer to the scooter, not the keyword. A stand-up commuter scooter needs a coupler plus a standard bike trailer; a 3-wheel mobility scooter needs a purpose-built, often brand-specific trailer. Buying the wrong category is the most common mistake here.
- A rear cargo rack may be the better answer. For groceries or a bag rather than a pet, our best electric scooter basket guide covers rear-rack and handlebar options that don’t add towing risk at all.
The bottom line
For most riders on a two-wheel commuter scooter, start with a universal bike trailer hitch adapter (under $20), then attach the Aosom Wanderer for cargo or the Aosom Dog Bike Trailer for a pet. If you ride a 3-wheel mobility scooter instead, the SuperHandy Scooter Cargo Trailer is purpose-built and rated for 155 lb — just confirm it fits your specific scooter model first. Either way, keep speeds low and test empty before you load up cargo or a pet.
Not sure a trailer is worth the hassle? Our best electric scooter basket and best electric scooter accessories guides cover simpler ways to carry gear without changing how your scooter handles, and our best electric scooter for delivery guide ranks the scooters built to carry a loaded basket all shift if hauling is a daily need rather than an occasional one.