The original from Bugaboo

The Cameleon 3 Plus is the result of a success story that has existed for around 15 years. The Cameleon models have been manufactured by Bugaboo since 2005 and are constantly being improved. You could say that the Cameleon is Bugaboo's flagship, even if there are now other models such as Donkey, Fox, Bee and Ant in the Bugaboo family. The name Cameleon says it all. Like its animal namesake, the stroller is changeable and adapts to its surroundings. With a simple cover or top change, you can choose different fabric colors depending on your mood or for the next child or for summer and winter. You can place the seat or the bathtub on the frame in any direction, depending on what the child and parents want. The Cameleon does not transform itself "in the blink of an eye", but by simply "flipping the handlebar" from a light and manoeuvrable city runabout into an all-terrain pram for uneven, bumpy paths. The Cameleon can also adapt to sand and snow just as well as its animal original can adapt to its surroundings - pulled in two-wheel mode, the Cameleon also masters loose and less grippy surfaces. Its versatility and changeability give an idea of ​​why Bugaboo chose the Cameleon as the namesake for this stroller. The Cameloen 3 Plus now combines years of experience in everyday life, all the positive properties of its predecessors, durable materials, new styling options and constant quality tests and improvements, and remains one of the most popular Bugaboo strollers.   

The combi stroller Cameleon 3 Plus

The Cameleon 3 Plus is the ideal stroller for families who actually live in the city and need a light and handy combination stroller for everyday use, but who also like to go on excursions into the countryside. Both are possible with the Cameleon. Small in pack size, the two-part Cameleon fits into almost every trunk and the folded-flat frame can not only be hung on a cloakroom in small apartments or stowed behind a door. The seat or bathtub unit can also be folded flat. Nevertheless, the Cameleon 3 Plus can be set up again in no time and ready for use. The carrycot and the seat can be placed in both directions of travel, depending on whether the child prefers to watch the world around him or his parents pushing the stroller. With the Cameleon 3 Plus you have a pram that reliably accompanies the child for the first three years of life, i.e. from birth to a maximum of 17 kg. The spacious and deep tub, in which every baby feels safe and secure, is converted into an ergonomically shaped seat with a breathable cover and a back-friendly seat after approx. 6 months. This also saves space and storage space because only the respective fabric parts have to be stored. The Cameleon not only adapts to the age and weight (adjustable front wheel suspension) of the child, but also to the height of the adult thanks to the individually adjustable telescopic handlebar. Different paths are also no obstacle for the Cameleon 3 Plus. The small front wheels allow easy maneuverability and can be locked on uneven paths. If it really goes off-road, you can pull the seated child behind you in the two-wheel stand or turn the large rear wheels into off-road front wheels by turning the handlebar. The Cameleon 3 Plus is a multi-purpose stroller that is light and manoeuvrable, and yet flexible and versatile.

Folding and setting up

Over the years the Cameleon has been improved again and again, but the folding mechanism has remained almost the same. Especially with the Camelon 3 and Cameleon 3 Plus there are no differences when it comes to folding and putting it back up. The two videos show how it works using the Cameleon 3 as an example. The tub and the seat unit are always removed and put together for themselves. On the seat unit, only the support bracket can be folded down, but the fabric edge of the tub is stretched at the head and foot end - for space-saving folding you only have to loosen all Velcro fastenings and fold the support bracket down so that the tub can be made flat. The frame itself can be folded very flat in just a few simple steps - operate the small white levers on the inside of the push handle, then put it down and pull the Cameleon together with the central bar. The folded dimensions are even more compact (length x width x height = 90 x 50 x 31 cm) if you also remove the wheels. Both parts folded together can be optimally placed inside one another, but depending on the space required, they can also be stowed away from each other in the trunk or stored in the apartment. It is set up by lifting the push handle, followed by a slight lifting movement so that the wheel axles fold out again. Snap the seat or bathtub into place and you're ready to go on your next shopping trip, walk or excursion.

What is the difference between the Cameleon 3 Plus and its predecessor?

The most noticeable difference to the predecessor is the new lower basket in mesh design, which is now easily accessible and has a volume of 22 l with a load capacity of 4 kg. The under-seat pocket is now a bit smaller than on the Cameleon3, but the better access and the open design compensates for this. The lower basket of the Cameleon 3 Plus looks a bit like the underframe shelf of the Bugaboo Fox. The new rotating handle of the Fox 2, with the improved buttons for operation, is now part of the Cameleon 3 Plus. Now you can also use the handle of the Cameleon quickly and easily with one hand and turn it to the side to put the child in or out and there is no longer a raised handle, as was the case with the predecessor. There is now a sun canopy again only for the Cameleon 3 Plus with an optimal fit. The sun canopy of the Fox models with the Peek-a-Boo viewing window theoretically fits as an interchangeable accessory or spare part, but is cut slightly differently and therefore does not have the optimal fit for the Cameleon 3 Plus. If you don't want to do without such a window, you can at least use the Bugaboo Fox / Cameleon3 / Lynx breezy sun canopy in the warmer months. The seat and tub frame now no longer has foam rubber in the foot area, here the frame color is openly combined with the color of the covers. Another new feature is that the Cameleon is now only available as a complete set. I.e. everything you need for the period of use - frame, wheels, tub, seat, rain cover - are now available in one box. You can combine the frame colors “black” and “aluminum” with the fabric colors “black” and “gray mélange”. All handle covers and the lower basket are black. Overall, the design of the Cameleon 3 Plus is classic and timeless.

Equipment

There are numerous accessories for the Cameleon 3 Plus. Accessories that are only suitable for the Cameleon 3 and extras that fit universally for all Bugaboo models. There are various adapters especially for the Cameleon 3 Plus (and the older Cameleon 3 models). The most popular adapters are for baby seats from manufacturers such as Cybex, Joie, BeSafe, Britax-Römer, Maxi Cosi or Bugaboo itself, there are also adapters for the comfort wheeled board or for using the Cameleon seat on the Bugaboo Runner. A high-performance rain cover and the Breezy sun canopy with ventilation windows as an alternative to rain protection and a sun canopy are included for all Cameleon and Fox models. Whereas the sun canopy with peek-a-boo window of the Fox 2 is not a perfect fit for the Cameleon 3 Plus. Universal accessories from Bugaboo are numerous useful and helpful accessories that can make everyday life easier and enable walks in any weather. For the colder months of the year, the normal footmuff or the high performance footmuff for the sunny days is a parasol. For comfort, there are different seat pads - in different colors to set accents, in a breathable Breezy design and a warm wool pad for the winter. For travel or daily walks there is a cup holder, a smartphone holder, a snack tray for the child, a mosquito net and a large transport bag to safely pack the stroller. In addition to the undercarriage shelf of the Cameleon 3 plus, there are also various diaper bags and a practical organizer for everything you need on the go.

2+2 years “extra warranty”

Bugaboo offers two years additional warranty for all strollers sold, which extends the warranty to a total of three years. To do this, you have to register with Bugaboo with your receipt and serial number within three months of purchase. Bugaboo's “extra warranty” is available for all Bugaboo strollers and covers all manufacturing defects on the frame and seat frame, on the wheels and on the plastic parts of the seat. In general, this manufacturer's guarantee only applies to the original purchaser and only after registration with Bugaboo and not to fabric parts or damage to wear and tear. In the event of a complaint, please contact us by email within the warranty period with a description of the error and problem, with the serial number, proof of purchase and at least one meaningful photo of the defect. You are also welcome to come to our shop or make an appointment.

About us

The Baby Garage is a specialist shop for strollers and child seats. Bugaboo strollers have been part of our range from the very beginning and we have had consistently good experiences with Bugaboo as a partner and with the Bugaboo strollers ourselves. Together with Bugaboo, we try to find the best possible solution for all parties, for the buyer, the manufacturer and us as dealers. We look forward to your visit in our shop if you want to see and try out the Cameleon 3 Plus or other Bugaboo strollers. We are happy to advise you so that we can find the right stroller for you. Our experience shows that every family has different needs and different demands on a stroller. We can best deal with this in an individual consultation and then present you with the appropriate strollers to choose from. The prices in our store and online shop are the same. The advantage of buying on site lies in the advice and instruction when picking up the fully assembled stroller and that the stroller can be picked up exactly at your desired date. But if you want to save a little money and know exactly what you want, use our online shop. If you pay in advance by bank transfer, you will receive an additional 5% discount and we can deliver items in stock within Germany within 1-2 working days after receipt of payment.

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