Radio Flyer Discovery Wagon
by Radio Flyer
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Toys and Games Reviews of Radio Flyer Discovery Wagon
Customer Review: Almost perfect. Sorry they discontinued the pneumatic tires
Summary: 4 Stars
A couple years ago, when my son was about 1 1/2, I started researching wagons. We buy season tickets to the zoo (Audubon) and , well, that requires a wagon. The ATV Discovery model with large pneumatic tires seemed like the best choice. Looked for it online but everyone was out of stock. I finally ordered it from an online toy store that claimed to have it and, after profuse apologies, they told me that they could no longer get it. I called Radio Flyer and the person I spoke to confirmed that it had gone out of production; and if I remember correctly, she said they'd just shut down their factory and sent the work overseas. I asked her what it would take for me to install pneumatic tires on the regular Discovery Wagon. She said that the axles would have to be wider to accommodate the larger tires. She also said that they didn't have any of the wider axles available for sale. Dangit! Nevertheless, it is still the best choice of available wagons. I bought mine from the local Toys R Us. It did take them a while to find their one rather battered box o' Discovery Wagon. Happily, when I got it home, everything was in tact and undamaged. It is really (nearly) the ultimate parade/festival/zoo wagon. The interior storage is great for first aid stuff, changes of clothes, diapers and whatever other supplies you expect to need (unless something gets spilled in the wagon then you may have a bit of a mess. I pack all that stuff in ziplock bags before I stow it). In fact I like that storage area so much that I wonder why they didn't use more of the "dead space" for storage compartments. You can never have too much storage. I love the cup holders too, but it would help if they could adjust to a larger size. The extra long handle is fantastic too. It makes it much easier for an adult to pull the wagon without pain. The solid rubber tires are considerably better than those awful blown plastic things I see people dragging around. I do wish the solid rubber were quieter on the wooden walkways that go through much of the zoo. They're also, probably, not as easy to pull up a curb as the large pneumatic tires would be. I'm very happy with this wagon. I really think it is the best currently available for the way we use it; but I just can't understand why the ATV model was discontinued. It was such a good idea. It really makes no sense. We were willing to save for a couple more months to get one. As soon as I figure out how to do it, I fully intend to put new longer axles and pneumatic tires on this thing. Harbor Freight is always advertising 10" pneumatic tires on sale. It's just a matter of getting the correct size rods threaded for the tires.Customer Review: AWSOME wagon for the whole family!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
We LOVE this wagon. I went on a 2 hour walk with my kids this morning because we were having so much fun with this wagon, we didn't want to go home. There are MANY features that set this wagon apart from the others for me. There is only one thing that isn't perfect, and that's the weight - it is kinda heavy, although you'd never guess by pulling it. I just know because we live upstairs, and have to take it up and down the narrow stairs every few hours ... but I'm building and toning some muscles doing so!!!My favorite features:
1. Rubber Wheels - VERY quiet ride, and VERY smooth ride. My daughter is 8 months old and can sit up on her own, but I was nervous going over curbs and big bunps. I am nervous no longer! The ride was so smooth, me daughter stayed sitting the whole time.
2. It is a deep wagon! My 2 year old is happy to stay put because he doesn't want to try and hop out. Plus, they won't slip out when trying to look at the neighbors rose garden.
3. It is VERY sturdy. I could not get it to tip over --- and it wasn't for the lack of trying!
4. It is easy to take the side off and use as a bench at the playground! This is also very convenient for letting tots climb in and out themselves.
5. It is easy to put together!!! It took my two year old and I maybe 5 minutes to put it together, and my 2 year old helped a bunch, and is very pround of himself!
6. It can fit SEVERAL kids! Up to 4 smaller (under 40lbs) kids comfortably! This is a FUN wagon to share! It is also awsome for 1-2 children PLUS an infant carrier seat!
7. Fits easily in the trunk of my compact car.
8. The cooler area is perfect for my keys, my 2 year old's shoes, my wallet, the sunscreen and LOTS of snacks.
I love this wagon. It is our new mode of transportation at the mall, bringing groceries in to our apartment, walking to church and the playground, and even moving boxes! As my husband said, this is the Lexus SUV of wagons! We are VERY happy with this wagon, and are excited in our long-tern investment this wagon will prove to be!
Customer Review: 23 mos. Son Has NEVER BEEN HAPPIER!!
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading reviews for this wagon and the Pathfinder wagon, I decided on this one and went to Toys R Us and bought it. BOY..AM I EVER GLAD I DID! He didn't pay much attention to it in the store...too many other distractions! LOL! But I bought it anyway. We put it together in minutes and he hasn't got out of it since! It was raining when we brought it home and it rained the next day so we haven't taken it outside yet but we pull him around in the house now and he just loves it! I only wish we would have bought this earlier when he was hospitalized for a couple weeks.
It has a huge handle on it, easy to turn, lightweight, has storage in the seat for drinks, keys, diapers, etc., has 2 side by side cupholders and is big enough for him and his 7 yr. old brother to fit easily in.
I'm thinking this is money well spent especially if we go to the Amusement Parks this summer! It will be a nice change from the stroller. They can lay down in it and if my 7 yr. old gets tired of walking, there will be room for him too. Its even easy to pull with the both of them in there!
The only problem I think I'm going to have is when we get the chance to take it outside, it won't be able to come back in because of getting dirty and he's not going to like that too much and we can't afford to buy 2!
The sides on this do remove so I don't think you will have too much problem taking it with you wherever you go. It would even be great for malls! We have a van and its no problem fitting it into the back. THIS IS A GREAT BUY FOR THE MONEY!! GO BUY IT! You won't regret it! (My son doesn't play with ANY of his hundreds of toys he has, but its been 3 days and he gets in it as soon as he wakes up!) He even puts his stuffed animals in there and takes them for a ride. He pulls it himself and he is 23 mos. old on April 9th. Hope this helps with your decision....ENJOY!
Customer Review: Every day's a wagon day! BIG on fun and size, too!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you have the space in your garage and you want a durable wagon, the Discovery wagon is the way to go! The Discovery fits 3 small kiddies or in my case, an infant in its infant carrier/seat, an 18 month old and a diaper bag comfortably. We love the smooth ride from the rubber wheels. We looked at other wagons and were not impressed by their plastic wheels or axel assemblies. Also, the sides on the Discovery are removable for transport (not always available on other plastic wagons) or for making a cozy bench while watching the kids play. My little one loves to store her treasures in the compartment under the wagon bed. Only one drawback to this fantastic wagon - it is so big that the turning radius is HUGE. Practice your three point turns and you won't have any problems. Have lots of fun in your new BIG red wagon!!!7/29/03 - Wow! It has been over a year since I wrote that review and we are still using our Discovery Wagon almost everyday! We liked it sooo much that we got Grandpa one for Father's Day! He uses his wagon for the grandkids and his gardening. He also uses it to cart around his junk/stuff when he has church events! In my previous review, I mentioned that you need the space in your garage to park this wagon. Well, grandpa mounted some bike hooks on the wall of his garage to HANG his Discovery Wagon! He also made his own nylon webbing seatbelts to try and restrain my 16 month old! Our only regret about our Discovery Wagon...we got our wagon just a few weeks before they introduced the Discovery AT Wagon! Alas, we still take our Discovery Wagon to the beach, but we leave it at the top of the sand rather than pulling it over the sand and right up to the water's edge! Other than that....no complaints here!
Customer Review: This is the BEST wagon ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the coolest wagon! I have 16 month old twins who love to ride around in this wagon. It is huge and there is plenty of room even when they are in there! The wagon is super sturdy and doesn't easily topple. It hasn't yet and my boys are kinda energetic! It is deep enough that they don't fall out. And you can carry so much stuff with you! I love to take it to the beach so I can pile the boys, the snacks, diaper bag, purse, toys and towel in it! And still a free hand! It is a nice break from the stroller for the boys because they can move around in this and play with each other and with toys. But they also like to stand up and there is nothing to stop this.The drink hodlers are a nice bonus but they only hold juice boxes or cups with narrow bottoms. The storage compartment is awesome. I hide my purse in it and put something over it when we walk away. It says it fits a 12 pack, which I haven't tried, but it does have a drainage hole! Too cool! The sides come off so the kids can sit with their legs hanging down like a bench.
The only downside is that it is REALLY big! If you live in a small place you would have to store it with things inside of it! But it does completely break down so it can become smaller-I fit it in the front seat of my Ford Escort! The handle doesn't fold down well if the wagon is assembled though. The only other small negative is that is has a very wide turn radius so it doesn't maneuver like a stroller.
All in all this wagon is cool and very worth the money! It should last a long time because it has durable rubber wheels, not plastic like some cheaper models. I expect this to last until my kids are 10! They are 16 months now!