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user's latest post:
car seat positioning in my...
Published (2009-11-08 07:49:00)
As a point of note, the Veracruz does NOT have top tethers in the third row position. This vehicle is probably not the best choice for parents with multiple small children, if you are in the market for a new car.
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RF Tether of a Marathon?
Published (2009-11-08 22:33:00)
Not ignoring you, just have my hands full. No to the tether, years for the seats, and I'll be back to fill in more later. Wendy
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My fight with the Radian again -...
Published (2009-11-08 20:09:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by crunchierthanthou I wouldn't get rid of it yet. We played with your same combo last night. Judi had it nice and upright. Is that the new boot? I should have taken pics today, stupid stupid me. See where the umm.... what's that part called? THe latch strap goes through it, and you push down to loosen? Mine rests further up, right on the edge of the beltpath. Does that make sense? And the latch strap kept...
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Let me just say I HATE my...
Published (2009-11-08 19:13:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by DahliaRW There are 3 seats that rf to 40 (or 45) lbs. The radian, complete air, and myride. The myride has the shortest shell height of the 3. The radian is taller than the MR and the CA is the tallest. the thing is in your other reply you used MR for both abbreviations when I am wondering if one of them you meant to have as RN? I think that is where the confusion lies
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True Fit Premiere Harness Tightness
Published (2009-11-08 21:06:00)
How big is your son, and what slots is he on? If he's pretty small, you probably need to switch to the other set of loops. On the back of the seat, follow the shoulder straps down to the metal splitter plate. There is a second, smaller set of loops on the end of the shoulder straps.
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Radian Install Pics...is this a...
Published (2009-11-08 16:42:00)
I agree with the other replies about the install & harness & such, I just wanted to add that IF you feel like fooling around with it again, I think you could get a bit more room for the people in the front and get it a bit more upright. It's safe the way it is, of course, so you can leave it, but if you want more room you can try. What you do is pull the foot away from the vehicle seat bight (the "crack")...
user's latest post:
RF Radian XT SL in rav 4 (2007)
Published (2009-11-04 03:24:00)
I was told 6-7%, not 20, in my tech class. Does someone have different data? In any case, an excellent install outboard is better than a marginal install center.
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"True Fit" latch...
Published (2009-11-08 14:34:00)
I'm not a tech, so I won't try to give install tips, but... I bought a Truefit this week and it came in with the LATCH straps threaded backwards (left on right side/ right on left side) and very very twisted. Someone else last week installed their latch backwards too, so the Truefits might just be coming from the factory a little mixed up. You might try taking the cover off and doing some investigating.
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Installing Britax Frontier in...
Published (2009-11-08 18:19:00)
Thanks all for the suggestions. I will try having my husband put his weight into the carseat as I try to buckle it. He did help me hold it out but I was kneeling in the seat trying to buckle, so maybe a different way to use our weights can help. I did only have the lap portion going under the armrest and the shoulder portion behind the headrest and then joining the lap portion to go behind the seat, so I think that part is correct. I will...
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Latest active threads on Installation and Technical Questions::
Started 1 day, 12 hours ago (2009-11-08 21:06:00)
by Pixels
How big is your son, and what slots is he on? If he's pretty small, you probably need to switch to the other set of loops. On the back of the seat, follow the shoulder straps down to the metal splitter plate. There is a second, smaller set of loops on the end of the shoulder straps.
Started 1 day, 18 hours ago (2009-11-08 15:24:00)
by wendytthomas
No, not like that. You need to go up and over, which won't work in a van, or down and in front.
Just order a new d ring from britax.
naking
Wendy
Started 2 days, 18 hours ago (2009-11-07 15:00:00)
by jess71903
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Originally Posted by Tonya48615
i just tried out or tf with dd for the first time and i dont think shes impressed lol i like it but wasnt blown away like i thought i would be. mind you its sitting on the couch not installed in the car. also she is just over 7lbs maybe 7.4 or around there and just over 2 weeks old. i couldnt ...
Started 1 day, 13 hours ago (2009-11-08 20:12:00)
by gecikuh
i shipped one for about $35. i think fed ex had the cheapest rate
Started 1 day, 21 hours ago (2009-11-08 12:01:00)
by Jonah Baby
I believe you are always supposed to go with the lowest limit in the car manual vs. carseat manual, because the seat did not pass testing with the higher amount, KWIM?
I could be wrong, as I have no clue how the new Radians LATCH limit makes sense if the vehicle only states a 40 pound limit....
Guess you better wait for a Tech. I need clarification, too.
Started 3 days, 23 hours ago (2009-11-06 10:15:00)
by alison1l
I should mention that we're trying to install this RF, although it's probably obvious since it's for an 8 month old.
Started 1 month, 2 weeks ago (2009-09-26 17:20:00)
by crunchierthanthou
If it's 45, it's barely 45- assuming your picture is straight on and level. I copied it, drew a line along the back of the shell and rotated the image 45 degrees. That made my line pretty much upright, maybe just a smidge past. It might be a little less than 45 if the seating area angle doesn't match that of the back of the shell (as your paper test indicates may be the case).
all that ...
Started 2 days, 14 hours ago (2009-11-07 19:22:00)
by DahliaRW
1) No you cannot. Unfortunately, the rfing angle is a huge issue with the radian and some vehicles.
2) Yes, the harness is a pain. The easiest way I've found is to buckle, estimate how much to tighten it, unbuckle the part at the crotch, tighten, buckle, repeat as needed to get the right tightness. Also, pull up not down to tighten (if I remember right).
Started 1 day, 16 hours ago (2009-11-08 16:34:00)
by Defrost
If you're short half an inch for the long-belt-path, you can still get it. It just takes more work and preferably an extra set of hands. If you can get another adult to help you, you can thread the seat belt, then have the other person hold the seat belt out so it doesn't retract while they put their knee(s) in the seat and shove it down. That will free up both your hands to click the buckle ...
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Hot threads for last week on Installation and Technical Questions::
Started 4 days, 19 hours ago (2009-11-05 14:04:00)
by murphydog77
Hi. You say you have 2 small cars: which vehicles do you have? We have lots of parents here who are experienced with small vehicles and cramming carseats in them, lol.
Modifying carseats/boosters in any way is a no-no . Bummer, I know, because I know that darn feeling of the buckle constantly falling down. It's the one time when I actually like a stiff buckle stalk because it makes ...
Started 2 days, 14 hours ago (2009-11-07 19:22:00)
by DahliaRW
1) No you cannot. Unfortunately, the rfing angle is a huge issue with the radian and some vehicles.
2) Yes, the harness is a pain. The easiest way I've found is to buckle, estimate how much to tighten it, unbuckle the part at the crotch, tighten, buckle, repeat as needed to get the right tightness. Also, pull up not down to tighten (if I remember right).
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-02 05:15:00)
by swtgi1982
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Originally Posted by countrymum
Hi I am hoping I am posting this in the correct spot. I have a Graco Nautilus and I am wondering if anyone can help me. We are finding it difficult to unbuckle our son from it. When you push the button down only one of the clips comes out, the other i have to sit and struggle with. It is ...
Started 4 days, 19 hours ago (2009-11-05 14:26:00)
by Maedze
Whoa...you have locking belts, and the technician told you to use a locking clip? No. You just lock the belt.
Have you called Britax about replacing the lockoffs?
Started 6 days, 19 hours ago (2009-11-03 13:43:00)
by crtem5
Top tether anchor adaptor?
I have an item that I thought came with my seat (Frontier,) but can't find any info about it in the manual. It's used when you don't have an "official" vehicle anchor, and I want to make sure it's used properly. It's a strap with a loop on one end and metal piece with hole on the other end. You loop it ...
Started 6 days, 14 hours ago (2009-11-03 18:35:00)
by Maedze
What about a Ride Safer Travel Vest? A backless booster is not an option for a 37 pound four year old.
Started 5 days, 18 hours ago (2009-11-04 14:43:00)
by Judi
I have been working with someone else to get some info. As of today, no, I would not. So far, we have only heard back from Ford.
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-03 09:24:00)
by daisie125
Just an update. I found someone with an 03 manual, and you can use the center top latch with an outboard seat same as the 2002. It however is NOT stated in the LATCH manual.
Started 3 days, 19 hours ago (2009-11-06 14:17:00)
by jens-closet
I added pics of what we got as a successful install. Any comments? Thoughts?
Also, the D-Ring piece isn't long enough to loop around the front seat track... does SK have longer D-Rings available?
Started 2 days, 11 hours ago (2009-11-07 22:16:00)
by Misty-Bug
it depends what your manual says...
let me ask my friend who has a latch manual it will say if you have independant latches. I can tell you how latches work if you would like
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