Opinions on Joovy Caboose Ultralight

Hi, I was hoping some of you knowledgeable mamas have some experience with this stroller. Right now we have a graco duoglider and I do not like it at all. It is too big, too heavy and DS is too tall for the seats. DD is only a year old and DS doesn't mind catching a ride still, I just want it to be comfortable for him. So what do you think of this one? How does it compare in size when folded up to the GDG? How does its weight compare to the GDG? How does it hold up? Do you think this is a good buy or do you have another suggestion? TIA

Hi Tonya, I live in Roanoke too! I also sell Joovy strollers.
I have a friend that has a three year old and a 5 month old & we have been talking about what a great stroller this would be for them.
Stroller queen just reviewed the Joovy Caboose Ultralight and gave it a great review:www.strollerqueen.com under NewNewNews!.

The Caboose has been around for in various incarnations for a while. But this latest version has some great improvements.

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the wheels have ball bearings for greater maneverability, the canopy extends over both the main seat and the jump seat, and both seats have reflective harnesses. Great news for parents of runners!

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The fold is super easy, just pull up the two side latches. There is a side lock to keep it closed.

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It weighs ONLY 22.5 pounds compared to 30.1 pounds!

Here are the specs for the Ultralight:
Caboose Ultralight

Weight: 22.5 pds.

Width: 21"

Length: 32"

Seat Width: 12" (both)

Seat Depth: 8" (front) 9.5" (rear)

Seat Back: 16" (front only)

Seat to canopy: 25.5" (front) 23" (rear)

Drop to footrest: 6" (front) 9" rear

Handle height: 41"

Folded: 11" x 21" x 42"

Email me if you have any questions, would like to discuss other options or would like to make a purchase
Michelle

I think the new Joovy is a great stroller! I like that it is lighter and easier to push and steer now. Joovy also makes a side by side umbrella as well

-Melissa-

My friend has the Joovy Caboose, which she uses with her 3-month-old (in a carseat) and her 2.5-year-old.

The only complaint she has voiced to me about the stroller is that there is not as much room for the toddler in the back as there is on the Sit N Stand that her sister has. My friend said her 2.5-year-old has less room on the jump seat than the Sit N Stand offers.

Other than that, I think she really likes it!!

chloespurple said:

Hi Tonya, I live in Roanoke too! I also sell Joovy strollers.
I have a friend that has a three year old and a 5 month old & we have been talking about what a great stroller this would be for them.
Stroller queen just reviewed the Joovy Caboose Ultralight and gave it a great review:www.strollerqueen.com under NewNewNews!.




It weighs ONLY 22.5 pounds compared to 30.1 pounds!

Here are the specs for the Ultralight:
Caboose Ultralight

Weight: 22.5 pds.

Width: 21"

Length: 32"

Seat Width: 12" (both)

Seat Depth: 8" (front) 9.5" (rear)

Seat Back: 16" (front only)

Seat to canopy: 25.5" (front) 23" (rear)

Drop to footrest: 6" (front) 9" rear

Handle height: 41"

Folded: 11" x 21" x 42"

Email me if you have any questions, would like to discuss other options or would like to make a purchase
Michelle

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Michelle, I think I saw your ad on craigslist the other day, lol.

chloespurple said:

Hi Tonya, I live in Roanoke too! I also sell Joovy strollers.

Email me if you have any questions, would like to discuss other options or would like to make a purchase
Michelle

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Thank you!

Admin said:

Posting information on strollers is fine. Soliciting sales is not. This is a not-for-profit forum that accepts no advertisements, donations or membership fees. As such, it is also not a tool for members to solicit commercial sales. I hope our members will understand this policy. The admins and moderators have been a bit lenient in the past, but in the future we will be deleting sales messages that do not conform to the forum guidelines.

Some commercial product related posts may be posted about CPS related items in the main Coffee Break forum at the discretion of the admins and moderators. Senior Community Members may advertise used personal items in the Carseat Swap forum.

Members are also welcome to conduct business through private messages in response to posts asking for such information. Members may not spam messages of this type to multiple users. Complaints of commercial spam in private messages will be taken very seriously.


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Sorry, It will not ever happen again
I LOVE this place too much to lose it
The people here are so informative and helpful don't know what I'd do with out their expertise.
I just got excited when I saw Tonya lived in Roanoke too, because I know how difficult it is to find stroller help.
Thanks,
Michelle

No worries. We hate to hassle members about anything, but we also need to be fair to those we've informed of various policies in the past through private messages or posted replies. The intention is to keep this from getting out of control with dozens of people posting various things they sell or putting graphics in signatures for performance mods, tupperware, Mary Kay or whatever. When these forums started, they were intended to be completely free of ads and pop-ups of any kind and they will remain that way until such time that the costs to maintain them are too high. In that effort, we appreciate that all users follow the guidelines.

A small text link to a webpage in a signature like you have now is perfectly fine, provided it is CPS or baby gear related. As mentioned, if you have new product information on a child passenger safety related item, you may also post about it in the main Coffee Break forum, subject to moderator approval. Any form of advertising for other items is strictly prohibited. Also as mentioned, private messages sent to people who specifically inquire about items you are selling are OK too. If you see other posts that are blatantly commercial, please use the Report Post feature. The moderators can't catch everything. If the post is not within the guidelines, we will move or remove it at our discretion.

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I have the original Caboose & love it. Havn't tried this one, but I'd love it even more with the reduced weight.

I have an infant in a snugride and large 2 year old. In a pinch, I have attached the snugride to the back strap on the handle, carried the baby and put the 2 year old up front to sleep.

I do think the child in the back needs to be a good listener. Wouldn't work well for very squiggly kid or one that would hop off an run.