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LuciaBella
03-13-2009, 01:51 AM
I have a Marathon that will expire in July. It's not in use right now, but I'm wondering if I can still use the harness, cover and buckles after the seat has expired? I know I'm supposed to destroy the seat, but can I recycle the cover and other parts in case I have to wash the cover or harness on another Marathon?

What parts can be used still?
babygirlsmom1005
03-13-2009, 02:00 AM
Harness will deteriate over time, also they are not suppose to be washed (submerged in water) only spot cleaned with a damp towel. I believe Britax wants the harnesses replaced every year (I maybe wrong, I heard a girlfriend talking about how she had to order a new harness because her's was a year old for her daughters Marathon? I don't have a owners manual for one since we don't have one, but I believe it would be listed in there).

The cover should still fine to use, I wouldn't on the harnesses or straps though since the seat is/will be expiring soon.
ketchupqueen
03-13-2009, 02:01 AM
Cover, yes. Harness and buckles, no (assuming they are not replacements you got several years into the life of the seat.)

The cover and pads are the only parts that don't expire on a seat.

When you say "wash the harness" what are you describing? You know that you should not immerse the harness straps and should wipe them down/spot clean only, right?
ketchupqueen
03-13-2009, 02:02 AM
I believe Britax wants the harnesses replaced every year (I maybe wrong, I heard a girlfriend talking about it and she was ordering a new harness for her daughters Marathon).

Um, I have never heard that, and do not think it is accurate.
babygirlsmom1005
03-13-2009, 02:03 AM
Um, I have never heard that, and do not think it is accurate.

I don't either that's why I said I wasn't sure just heard a girlfriend talking about it.
LuciaBella
03-13-2009, 02:03 AM
Ok. I'll keep the cover and pads, then cut up the harness. Yes, when I said "wash" I meant use a tide-to-go!
Connor's Mom
03-13-2009, 11:16 AM
I don't even think that I would Tide to go on the harness. But that is just me.
I have owned 4 Britax seats and have never heard of having to replace the harness. I think that the friend of the PP is wrong.
skaterbabscpst
03-13-2009, 11:31 AM
FYI, old harnesses make great belts. :thumbsup:
Maedze
03-13-2009, 11:34 AM
I don't even think that I would Tide to go on the harness. But that is just me.
I have owned 4 Britax seats and have never heard of having to replace the harness. I think that the friend of the PP is wrong.

:yeahthat:

It is only necessary to replace the harness if it becomes damaged.

And no, I would never use Tide-n-Go on a harness. Nothing more than spot cleaning with a sponge, warm water and maybe some very gentle soap.
Joyofbirth
03-13-2009, 03:40 PM
I was also told that the hugs do not expire by one britax rep.
skaterbabscpst
03-13-2009, 11:26 PM
I was also told that the hugs do not expire by one britax rep.

While that may be true, unless you get it in writing I would take it with a grain of salt. Britax CS reps tend to be rather clueless. :thumbsdown: