Joovy Caboose RS vs Joovy Kooper RS2

Folded, the Joovy Kooper RS2 makes a 6.43 cu ft box to the Joovy Caboose RS's 9.42 cu ft. Neither fits a 22 x 14 x 9 in carry-on sizer: the Joovy Caboose RS misses by 28.4 in and the Joovy Kooper RS2 by 15.5 in. The Joovy Caboose RS is 1.1 lb lighter by its maker's figure (30.2 lb to 31.3 lb). The Joovy Caboose RS is newborn-ready as sold; the Joovy Kooper RS2 is not meant for newborns at all.

Joovy Caboose RS stroller

Joovy

Joovy Caboose RS

Over by 28.4 in (3 sides over)

~$570

The premium Caboose has a full-size reclining front seat, a bench and a stand-on platform.

Best for: A newborn on the platform bassinet and a big kid standing behind

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Joovy Kooper RS2 stroller

Joovy

Joovy Kooper RS2

Over by 15.5 in (3 sides over)

~$600

This compact side-by-side seats two children to 50 lb each and stands on its own when folded, at 29.9 x 29.5 x 12.6 inches.

Best for: Two toddlers side by side, on a double that stands when folded

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Specification comparison of the Joovy Caboose RS and the Joovy Kooper RS2
SpecificationJoovy Caboose RSJoovy Kooper RS2
Approx. price~$570~$600
TypeDoubleDouble
Double layoutSit-and-standSide-by-side
Weight30.2 lb31.3 lb
Newborn optionBassinet in the boxNot for newborns
Folded size50.4 x 24.1 x 13.4 in29.9 x 29.5 x 12.6 in
Carry-on checkOver by 28.4 in (3 sides over)Over by 15.5 in (3 sides over)
Folded box9.42 cu ft6.43 cu ft
Unfolded size43.5 x 24.1 x 46.1 in35 x 29.7 x 42.7 in
Foldnot publishedOne-hand fold, stands when folded
Basket25 lb22 lb
Max child weight55 lb per seat50 lb per seat
Recline3 positions (Joovy: front seat has a "3-position, one-handed reclining seat")Joovy: "independent multi-position reclines (including near-flat)"
Car seats3 seat families: 3 with an adapterNone listed by the maker
Single to doubleFront seat plus bench and stand-on platform; Joovy sells a rear seat and a bassinet that fits the platform separatelynot published

Joovy Caboose RS: what it gives up

  • $569.99 is $200 above the Caboose UL
  • Folded it is about 50 inches long
  • Bassinet and rear seat are extra purchases

Joovy Kooper RS2: what it gives up

  • Fold is 29.5 inches wide, a squarish bundle that wants a larger trunk than a tandem
  • $599.99 is $200 more than the Kooper X2
  • No car seat adapter named

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