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Karen
07-25-2007, 09:59 PM
I've heard about people having LATCH installed in a car that didn't have it, can you have it done in the center of a car? I have a '07 Prius that I would like to have this done in.
Patriot201
07-25-2007, 10:13 PM
I've heard about people having LATCH installed in a car that didn't have it, can you have it done in the center of a car? I have a '07 Prius that I would like to have this done in.

Unfortunately, no.

Sorry!
Patriot201
07-25-2007, 10:15 PM
There are only a few cars (VW and Audi, I believe) in which LATCH can be retrofitted. I think that VW and Audi only puts the LATCH in outboard positions too. I think...
Karen
07-25-2007, 11:07 PM
Bummer!
lovinwaves
07-25-2007, 11:10 PM
But, why? A seatbelt is sooo much easier :p
Mommypooh
07-25-2007, 11:21 PM
According to Chrysler Dodge I can have my van retrofit with Latch and Tethers in 3 postions in the back and 2 in the middle. I am planning to have that done here after the new year. Should I not? I have 2 in carseats at the moment and 2 more soon to be in car seats.
Patriot201
07-25-2007, 11:33 PM
According to Chrysler Dodge I can have my van retrofit with Latch and Tethers in 3 postions in the back and 2 in the middle.

Really? I wasn't aware that Chrysler/Dodge was retrofitting lower anchors. Hmmm...


Either you were misled and the dealership meant tether anchors,
OR
I am misinformed. :p
CDNTech
07-26-2007, 12:06 AM
They are probably talking top tethers... lower anchors can NOT be retrofitted to dodge vehicles. Most dealers are a little clueless when it comes to child restraints and their terms. ;)
Mommypooh
07-26-2007, 08:42 AM
Well I guess I will call the 1800 number again and talk to them. they said they would do 3 of them for free and the other 2 would cost me like $100 for them to install.

Either way I guess I stil need to get Tether anchors put in, but that sucks if that is true.
Momto2whosews
07-26-2007, 03:12 PM
I've heard about people having LATCH installed in a car that didn't have it, can you have it done in the center of a car? I have a '07 Prius that I would like to have this done in.

What you have most likely heard of is people having tether anchors installed in pre-LATCH cars. Tether anchors are part of LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren). The lower anchors cannot be retrofitted, except for a very few auto makers that claim they will install them. However many dealers baulk at the liability issues associated. Tethers will enhance the crash performance of FF seats installed with a seatbelt however, so if you can have them installed, it's a good idea.