About our parent tester
Lynsey, a journalist and mum-of-3, put the Hauck Eco Mobil to the test with the help of her 2 youngest children, Olive, 6 and Ivy, who is 3. Lynsey, from Kent, also has a son Jacob, 9, and the family often makes trips to the beach and go for picnics.
What were your first impressions of the wagon?
Amazing! The children were so excited when this arrived and couldn't wait to go out in it. It appears good quality and was incredibly easy to put together and pull along. Even my 6 year old could pull the buggy with ease. It's a super fun addition for days out and it made life so much easier than taking multiple pushchairs, bikes and scooters if you had a little way to walk.
How easy was it to build the Hauck Eco Mobil wagon?
Incredibly easy. The hardest part was putting on the wheels, but that only took 5 or 10 minutes. You simply unfold some struts inside and it was ready for action. The struts that hold the sun canopy were a bit fiddly to put in but even then, it only took a couple of minutes.
How easy or difficult was it to fold the Hauck Eco Mobil wagon?
Very easy, but it isn't very compact and still takes up the majority of a car boot even when folded.
How big is the Hauck Eco Mobil wagon when folded?
There's no hiding the fact that this is a big bit of kit and you will need a decent amount of room to store it. The dimensions even when it is folded up are L97cm x W75cm x H34cm. The sheer size of this product was the biggest downside. Most of us just wouldn't have the room to store it. I was very relived that the wagon managed to fit in the boot of my car when folded.
How is the Hauck Eco Mobil wagon to pull, push and steer?
Incredibly easy! I had 2 children in this aged 6 and 3 who would both feel heavy in a pushchair, but they were as light as a feather in this. Even my 6-year-old daughter could pull her little sister in it. It worked best on flat paths and promenades but we managed it on a fairly flat country park path too and it worked well on soil.
A slight slope was fine, but I didn't feel safe pulling this up big hills or going up and down big kerbs. Smaller raised kerbs were ok, but even that was a bit tough going. The steering was easy for such a big contraption.
Is the Hauck Eco Mobil wagon suitable for busy areas?
Because of its size – L124cm x W75cm x H110cm with the drawbar – you wouldn't want to pull this around a busy city, but it was fine on a busy seaside promenade where there was plenty of room for people to pass. We got lots of admiring glances!
What's the quality like?
The Hauck Eco Mobil wagon feels incredibly good quality and durable. It's certainly a higher end product and would last your family for years. The steel frame is black and strong and, after several uses, it hasn't marked. There is a sturdy plastic base and the fabric sides were strong. I liked the design and I like the colour of the fabric, which didn't get dirty too quickly.
How do you rate the handle?
The removable sprung drawbar handle has a soft grip and easy to pull. It didn't hurt my hand and was very comfortable to hold.
What do you think of the seating in the Hauck Eco Mobil wagon for your children?
The girls seemed very comfortable. In fact, they didn't want to get out! The cushions were soft and wiped up well, which was important as the kids are sitting in the cart with dirty shoes. There was plenty of room for the 2 girls to sit comfortably and it was very spacious. I wish it had been big enough to sit 3 children. I did like the removable sun canopy, which I can image would be handy for hot days. There are no straps or harnesses if you would prefer to strap your child in but the low centre of gravity means it is unlikely to tip, not of course impossible though!
What are the wheels like on the Hauck Eco Mobil wagon?
The wheels were easy to fix and the rear ones are removable. We did manage to pull the cart over a pebble beach, though this was quite hard work.
How good are the brakes?
The brakes were really effective, easy to apply and provided extra security when we needed to stop.
How do you rate the storage in the Hauck Eco Mobil wagon?
With 2 kids in the wagon, there wasn't much extra room for anything other than a small-ish bag or backpack. You wouldn't notice the extra weight particularly but the girls didn't want bags on their feet. There were no extra side pockets or compartments, which might have made a good addition.
What's in the box?
- Wagon base and fabric cover
- 4 x wheels
- Sun canopy
- Brake
- Drawbar pull handle
- Nuts and bolts
What is the packaging like?
It came in a VERY big box with one smaller box inside. There was plastic packaging too, but it was all easily recycled.
Who is the Hauck Eco Mobil wagon best suited for?
A family with 2 small children who don't want to take 2 pushchairs or carry kids and all the belongings to the beach. This would allow you to put almost everything in the one cart.
Is the Hauck Eco Mobil wagon worth the money?
There is no denying that at £259.95 this is an expensive product, but if you are a family who struggles on outings to the beach or park with double buggies, bags and backpacks, this could be the answer. It's built to last so it should last until your children are grown.
Where can I buy the Hauck Eco Mobil wagon?
It is available from Amazon, Clair de Lune and Kiddies Kingdom.
The Eco Mobil was super fun for the kids. It was easy to build, easy to pull and it made family days out with lots of kids and bags so much easier. I loved how easy it was to pull. You didn't notice the weight of your load at all, even when pulling for a good distance. It was so easy to pull even my 6-year-old daughter could manage to take her sister for rides. And my 9-year-old son definitely wasn't too big to want a turn. Yes, it is pricey and a bit of a luxury for most families, but if you are a family who often has days out and takes lots of kit, this would be perfect for you. The biggest downside was the sheer size of it. Not everyone would have room to store this.
