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jodibug
05-18-2009, 03:13 PM
I drive a Fusion, and my car only has LATCH anchors in the outboard positions, but you can borrow those anchors for the center position.

I have an RN80 in the center though, and the CR does not allow borrowing of LATCH anchors so it is in with the seatbelt.

The Fusion is going to the shop tonight and we will have a rental that will probably be a Focus. I am assuming that it is probably the same (outboard LATCH only, but can be borrowed for center) Of course I will check the manual to be sure.

But I am trying to make sure that the Boulevard allows borrowing so that I can install the Blvd in the center with LATCH. I printed out the rear installation pages from the manual and this is what it says:

"Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. If LATCH anchors are not available, you must use vehicle belt installation methods"

So I expect that while there are LATCH anchors in the car, they most likely are not in the center. Can I install the BLVD there with LATCH?

lorinick
05-18-2009, 03:22 PM
I don't think Britax has a problem with borrowing but most car makers do.

Jennifer mom to my 7
05-18-2009, 03:30 PM
And really, the britax seats are really easy to install with the seatbelt. YOu really shouldn't have too much of a problem either way.

BookMama
05-18-2009, 03:41 PM
Britax does allow borrowing of center anchors if the vehicle allows it. You can install a Britax convertible with LATCH in the center of the Focus. :thumbsup:

jodibug
05-18-2009, 03:51 PM
Thanks everyone!