Joovy Big Caboose vs Joovy Caboose RS
The Caboose RS is 0.6 lb lighter. The Big Caboose lists for $70 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Joovy Big Caboose | Joovy Caboose RS | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $499.99Lowest price | $569.99 |
| Weight | 30.8 lb | 30.2 lbLightest |
| Folded size | 61 × 22 × 15 in11.6 cu ft | Not listed |
| Open size | 54 × 22 × 42 in | Not listed |
| Seat holds up to | 40 lb | 55 lbHolds the most |
| Seat layout | Tandem (one behind the other) | Tandem (one behind the other) |
| Seats | 3 | 2 |
| Each seat holds up to | 40 lb | 55 lb |
| Open width | 22 in | Not listed |
| Infant car seats that fit | Up to 2 infant car seats (two universal car seat adapters included) | 1 infant car seat via Caboose RS universal car seat adapter or Caboose RS/S car seat adapter (Britax/BOB, Chicco/Graco), sold separately |
| Seat setups | two full-size reclining seats + rear bench seat/standing platform; optional Big Caboose Rear Seat converts bench to a third seat | Maker: '16 configurations' (video title); front seat + rear bench seat + standing platform; optional rear seat or bassinet on the platform |
| Standing board or bench | Yes | Yes |
| Child height up to | Not listed | 44 in |
| From birth? | With an infant car seat | Yes, with bassinet (sold separately) |
| Newborn add-on | Min age 6 months in seat; newborn with infant car seat on included adapters | Min. age 3 months in seat; newborn with optional bassinet (on the stand-on platform) or infant car seat with adapter |
| Seat recline | Partial | Partial |
| Seat faces you or the world | No | No |
| Basket | 15 lb | 25 lbBiggest basket |
| Car seat adapters | two universal car seat adapters included | Caboose RS Universal Car Seat Adapter ($39.99); Caboose RS and Caboose S Car Seat Adapter (Britax/BOB or Chicco/Graco); bassinet adapters |
| In the box | two universal car seat adapters, two front child trays with cup holders, parent organizer | swing-open snack tray, parent organizer with cup holders |
| Wheels and suspension | Not listed | all-terrain wheels, extra-large rear wheels, front swivel/lock |
| Canopy | front canopies plus rear passenger sun shade | giant extendable canopy, UPF 50+ |
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Big Caboose or Caboose RS?
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Which is lighter, the Big Caboose or the Caboose RS?
The Joovy Caboose RS weighs 30.2 lb, 0.6 lb less than the Joovy Big Caboose (30.8 lb).
Is the Big Caboose cheaper than the Caboose RS?
Yes. The Big Caboose lists for $499.99 and the Caboose RS for $569.99, a $70 difference. Sale prices change often.
Can both be used from birth?
Big Caboose: With an infant car seat. Caboose RS: Yes, with bassinet (sold separately).
Which one lasts longer?
The Caboose RS seat holds more: 55 lb versus 40 lb.
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