Surprisingly Light and Compact
Surprisingly Light and Compact
Out of the box the caravan is incredibly easy to put together. You simply snap the break bar in place and then the wheels. The directions were rather easy to follow along. It took about 10 minutes to put the whole wagon together.
First impressions:
The wagon itself is longer than expected. The Byron black color with the vegan leather handle bar are gorgeous together. Although long, I think it allows ample space for both my 10 month old and 3 year old. Both can fit on one bench together need be. The footwell has plenty of space for both kids to strech out. Width wise, I think it is perfect. Unlike other wagons, this one isn’t so wide that you would feel you are taking up the whole sidewalk. It’s about as wide as my single stroller. Overall. I am impressed with the size both length and width.
When folded, the wagon is decently compact for the size. It fits nicely in my Honda pilot (3rd row folded down) with plenty of space remaining for groceries. I was impressed with the weight of this wagon compared to other similar brands. It isn’t nearly as hard to lift this wagon into my car as my old wagon had been.
In terms of maneuverability and usage, I feel the length of the wagon does make it slightly hard to maneuver. However, it does roll and turn very nicely. The wagon has both a push and pull bar. I have used it on grass in a hilly area and it pulled just fine. I also pulled over gravel and on a dirt road and again it went well. In stores it really pushes smooth like butter! The length just may take some getting used to. The back storage basket is awesome and makes a nice addition to add storage to the wagon. I also love that they have pockets on the back of the seat near the handle bar. The design for storage is really well thought out.
The canopies provide excellent coverage. However, when in use I do feel it would be difficult for my kids to see anything. I also dislike the overall look of the wagon when they are folded up and not in use. They stand up very tall and are a bit hard to see over. If I am not using them I would prefer to take them off entirely. This is one reason I couldn’t give the wagon a 5 star review.
Another reason for 4 stars rather than 5 is I feel the basket would be better suited under the handle where you push rather than on the opposite side. It would be more accessible and possibly make the length of the wagon less intimidating.
The wagon is simple to fold. You simply push the button and pull the strap that is in the middle of the footwell.
Overall the quality of the wagon is excellent. My kids enjoy riding in it as well. We love that they can sit in it on separate seats or next to one another on one seat. We also love that the footwell can close to provide a napping space for our 10 month old.
