Andersen Royal Shopper Plus — Hydro 3.0 Bag

When the Royal isn't wide enough. The Royal Shopper Plus takes the Royal's proven aluminium chassis and widens the track to 58 cm — Andersen's widest — paired here with the Hydro 3.0. 50 kg load capacity, two ball-bearing wheel options, and the same Type 1 Adaptor Bike n Easy compatibility. The Plus is what you choose when the regular Royal feels tippy under awkward loads.

Key features

58 cm track width — Andersen's widest, most stable under heavy or awkward loads
Aluminium frame, 4.0 kg empty — slightly heavier than the Royal in exchange for stability
50 kg chassis load capacity matched with reinforced base
HängFix bag attachment — bag clicks on and off in seconds
WATERPROOF construction with roll-top closure — full UK weather protection
62-litre main compartment — large capacity
8-litre thermal compartment
BACKPACK MODE — carry straps stow when on the trolley, deploy for off-trolley use

Specifications

Frame
Frame	Royal Shopper Plus
Wheel	25 cm Ball-Bearing Pneumatic 25 cm Ball-Bearing Whisper
Wheels easily removable	Yes
Aluminium frame	Yes
HängFix system	Yes
Chassis weight	4 kg
Chassis load capacity	50 kg
Chassis height	108 cm
Track width	58 cm
Open dimensions (assembled)	58 × 46 × 108 cm
Loading surface (W × D)	40 × 33 cm

Bag
Bag	Hydro 3.0
Bag volume	62 L
Bag size (W × H × D)	35 × 67 × 24 cm
Bag weight	1.5 kg
Total weight (chassis + bag)	5.5 kg
Thermal compartment	8 L
Reflectors	Yes
Side pocket	Yes
Inner pocket	Yes
Front pocket	Yes
Water resistant	Yes
Bag easily removable	Yes
Backpack	Yes

General
Bike n Easy	Compatible — Type 1 Adaptor
Warranty	2 years
Country of origin	Germany

In the box

Andersen frame, assembled
Bag, attached
Wheels (quick-release on Royal, Komfort, Royal Plus; standard on Scala, Unus, Tura)
Manufacturer warranty card
PDF user manual (available for download — see Fitting & installation)

Note: the Bike n Easy adaptor and bike-side coupling are sold separately. See Compatibility.

Compatibility

Choose the Royal Plus over the standard Royal when load stability matters more than compactness. The wider 58 cm track is noticeably steadier on cambered pavements and rougher ground. It's a fraction wider to manoeuvre through tight spaces — narrow supermarket aisles or revolving doors may need a bit more thought. Bike towing via the Type 1 Adaptor.

Attaching to a bicycle

This Shopper is compatible with Andersen's Bike n Easy attachment system, which lets you switch between pulling on foot and towing behind a bicycle in a few seconds.

Two components are needed: an adaptor on the Shopper (this frame takes the Type 1 Adaptor) and a coupling unit on the bicycle. The bike-side coupling depends on your bicycle's geometry:

Pull Easy — bikes with a rear luggage carrier
Easy Snap — alternative for rear-carrier bikes
Big Easy — bikes without a rear rack (mounts to seat strut)

The full breakdown with fitting guides and videos is on the Andersen Bike n Easy attachment guide.

Fitting & installation

The Andersen frame arrives fully assembled. The bag clicks onto the frame using the HängFix system (on Royal, Royal Plus, and Unus frames) or attaches via integrated straps (on Scala, Komfort, and Tura). Both are tool-free.

For bicycle attachment, see Compatibility above and the Andersen Bike n Easy guide for the full fitting walk-through, including PDFs and video tutorials per coupling. The Royal Shopper Plus user manual is available to download on this page.

Instructional Video & User Guides

Andersen Royal Shopper Plus — fitting and use guide

Download user manual (PDF) · Andersen safety guide (PDF)

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FAQs

Can the Hydro 3.0 actually be worn as a backpack?

Yes — the carry straps stow inside a flap on the back of the bag during trolley use, and pull out for backpack mode when you need to take just the bag (into a shop, onto a bus, up flats of stairs). It's not as comfortable as a dedicated rucksack for long distances but works for the "last quarter mile" off the trolley.

How does the thermal compartment work alongside the waterproof outer?

The thermal compartment is a separate insulated section inside the main waterproof outer shell — so chilled items stay cool AND dry even in heavy rain. The trade-off is the thermal section eats into the 62L main capacity: effective ambient-storage volume is around 54L when the thermal is in use.

When should I choose the Royal Plus over the standard Royal?

Choose Plus if you regularly carry loads that shift (bottles, awkward boxes, pet supplies) or if you've found the standard Royal tippy on cambered pavements. Stick with the standard Royal if you want the broader wheel choice (six options versus two) or need to fit through narrower spaces.

Why does the Royal Plus only have two wheel options?

The Plus is positioned as the heavy-duty stability variant, so Andersen restricts it to the two most popular ball-bearing 25 cm wheels — whisper for noise-sensitive routes, pneumatic for rough ground. If you need the Double-Spoke, Metal-Spoke or 29 cm options, go with the standard Royal.

Hitch A Bike Expert Note

The Hydro 3.0 is the bag we'd recommend for any UK customer who shops year-round and wants one bag that handles everything. Two things to know: the roll-top closure means you lose 3-4 litres of stated volume per fold when sealed for full waterproofing — pack accordingly. And the wide roll-top opening isn't ideal for tall items like baguettes or wine bottles standing upright; those work better in the Holk or Famke. The backpack mode is genuinely useful — most owners discover it after a few months and wonder how they shopped without it.