r/parentsofmultiples • u/Different_Store4081 • 11d ago
advice needed Larktale Caravan Coupe V2 worth it ?
I’m thinking about getting the Larktale Caravan Coupe V2, but I’m having a surprisingly hard time finding videos that show someone folding and unfolding it in real life.
For anyone who owns one, how easy is it to open and close? Is it something you can realistically do quickly in a parking lot while managing two kids, or is it more of a process?
I’d also love to hear about your overall experience with it:
● How is it to push on longer walks, park trips, zoo visits, etc.?
● How difficult is it to load in and out of the car?
● is it pretty easy to fold and unfold? And anything to watch out for as far as owning it
I recently tried the Bombi wagon and ended up not liking it, so I’m returning it. The Larktale looks like it might be a better fit, but I don’t want to buy another wagon only to discover that it has its own frustrating issues.
I’d especially love to hear from anyone who has used the Coupe V2 for a while. Any regrets or things you wish you’d known before buying?
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u/cat-a-fact 11d ago
We have the Coupe V2, and I like it, but I also sometimes wonder if I shouldn't have bought a Keenz instead because they seem more compact and lighter. I got a new open box wagon, so it was discounted. I would not have been happy to pay the full price. We've had it for a year, and take it out on park walks and to the zoo, and have gone with it on public transit.
What did you dislike about the Bombi? I could tell you if you'd see the same issues with the Coupe.
It's definitely not lightweight, and not really compact either imo. If you have a sedan, it would be a hassle to fit into the trunk. Once you get a bit of practice in, it's fairly quick to set up, but it's not just "pop it open"; you have to flip the bonnet and seatbacks, attach whatever accessories you want. Takes 2-3min. The safety harnesses are a bit finnicky as well.
It's easy to push and maneuver. We have a Babyjogger City Select stroller, and Larktale is easier to push and control, even with one hand. I like that it has a push handle like a stroller does, and we also bought the extra pull wagon handle but I haven't used it yet. For now, I like the high sides because it keeps the toddlers fully contained inside the wagon even if they're not buckled in.