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Aprica Karoon Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type: Pushchair (seat and chassis only)
Stroller weight: 3.6 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l): 99.5 cm x 46 cm x 86 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l): 91 cm x 46 cm x 32 cm
Chassis material: Aluminum
Country of origin: Japan
Stroller available as a pushchair (seat unit configuration) only; newborn accessories (like a carrycot) need to be purchased separately: Yes

The Seat unit

Maximum weight capacity - seat load: 15 kg
Recommended age range (best to use with a child of): 0-36 months
Reversible seat unit: No
L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit: No
Reclining backrest: Yes, infinite recline
Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat): Yes
Backrest recline type: Strap-operated
One-hand backrest recline system: No
Extendable backrest: No
Legrest positioning: No
Extendable leg rest: No
Footrest: Yes
Backrest height: 46 cm
Width and depth of the sitting surface: 31 x 31 cm
Total length of the seat unit: 77 cm
A higher seat unit's position on the chassis: No
Height-adjustable seat: No
Seat unit's proper attachment indicator: No
2in1 convertible carrycot/seat unit (pramette travel system): No
Fabrics removable for cleaning: Yes
Seat fabrics cleaning: Wipe-clean only
Safety harness type: 5-point
Harness padding: No
Height-adjustable harness belts: Yes
Ventilation integrated into the seat: Yes
Second seat can be attached (single-to-double convertibility): No

The Canopy (Hood)

Seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood: Yes
Extendable canopy/hood: No
The canopy/hood features a sun visor: No
Floating, follow-the-sun canopy: No
Height-adjustable canopy: No
Removable canopy: Yes
Waterproof canopy: Yes
UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics: Yes
Ventilation integrated into the canopy: No
A pocket integrated into the canopy: No
Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy: No
Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy: Yes

The Bumper bar

Bumper bar: Yes
Bumper bar type (style): Bar
Removable bumper bar: Yes
Gate-opening (swing-away) bumper bar: Yes
Height-adjustable bumper bar: No
Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover: Yes
Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap: No

The Wheels

Number of wheels: 4
Front wheel(s) type: Rubber-coated wheels
Rear wheels type: Rubber-coated wheels
Front wheels diameter: 11 cm
Rear wheels diameter: 11 cm
Swivel wheels: Yes
Lockable wheels: Yes
Removable wheels: Yes
All wheels are double wheels: Yes
All-terrain version of wheels available to purchase separately: No
Wheels equipped with mudguards: No,
Two-wheel mode: No

The Suspension

Suspension: Yes
Wheels with suspension: All
Suspension type: Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
Adjustable suspension softness: No
Rocking chassis: No

The Brake

Central brake system/type: Push down-lift up pedal brake
Deceleration handbrake: No,

The Fold

Folding system: Flat (compact) fold
One-hand fold: Yes
Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage): No
Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached: Yes
Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached: n/a
Self-standing fold: Yes
Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis: Yes
Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage: Yes
Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself: No
Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle: No
Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding): No

The Handlebar

Handle height adjustment: No
Handlebar material: Foam
Handlebar height: 96-99.5 cm
Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side): Yes
Safety wrist strap: No

The Basket

Shopping basket: Yes
Large shopping basket: No
Basket's weight capacity: 5 kg
Closable basket: No
An extra basket can be attached to the frame: No
A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame: No

The Carrycot

Carrycot compatible: No

The Car seat

Car seat compatible: No

The Accessories & Extra features

Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included): No
Cup holder can be attached: No
Reflective elements: No
No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available: No
Rain cover included: No
Mosquito net included: No
Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit: No
Seat liner/insert included: No
Changing bag included: No
Carry bag/transport cover for the folded stroller included: No
Motorized/Baterry-powered: No
LED light(s): No
Built-in audio speakers: No
A storage/bag can be attached instead of a seat: No

Your questions about the Aprica Karoon

1)

The back wheels on my Aprica don't turn to help guide the direction. So when I turn the handle to have my baby face me, it's very difficult to maneuver. Is there some secret tip where I can get the wheels to somehow unlock and move freely?

Thank you

Hi, Dory,

No, unfortunately, there isn't. The reverse-facing setup has no way of the wheels turning. Which is why most manufacturers stopped doing the flipping handle, it is truly not too comfortable to maneuver like that, not just this stroller, but any (as the center of gravity changes so much as well)

.eli - 11 Dec 2023

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