Recaro Signo or True fit??? next to Safeseat

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Hi mamas!

I have a 01 Dodge 4 door truck. I have to fit a graco safeseat in the center of the back bench seat and it looks like I have to forward face outboard with my 2 y/o 33 lb DS otherwise we as a family cannot fit into the truck (our only family vehicle) because the passenger seat has to be all the way forward and leaves no leg room with a rear facing convertable carseat. I purchased the True Fit and love it, except the front portion of the carseat hangs over the edge of the narrow bench seat in the forward facing position. Is this safe? It is really the only flat surface or looks like the only stabilizing part of the base that hangs over. I tried out the Recaro signo and like it as well and it seems like it may have more of the base "on" the bench seat. Which seat should I go for? Thanks!
 
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The general rule (there are a few exceptions) is that at least 80% of the base must be over the vehicle seat and up to 20% of the base can hang over the edge. If one seat hangs over less than 20% and the other more than 20%, you'll need to use the one that hangs over less than 20%. If they hang over about the same, choose the seat that will be easiest to get your child into, provide the most leg room, and installs the best.
 

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