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06-13-2007, 02:36 PM

Can you tell me where to put a RF marathon in a 2001 Chev. extended cab pick-up? I am not sure if it has center LATCH or not. It will just be for the weekend and then it will go back in my car. Should I tether it? My daughter is 8 months old.
TIA!

bensmom · 06-13-2007, 02:52 PM

It most likely does not have LATCH, or at least not LATCH in the center. If the seat fits in the center, I'd probably do that with a seatbelt.

I personally would tether a RF MA in a pick-up just to help keep the baby away from the back window (prevent the seat from rebounding). It's probably not a huge deal with such a young child though.

papooses · 06-14-2007, 11:10 PM

Just make sure to read your vehicle manual thoroughly & yes I would tether the Britax RF, especially in a truck

Remember that the carseat must not move more than 1" at the belt path -- correct installation is not dependent upon the top tether ... remember not to over rotate the carseat (recline angle must be between 30-45 degrees).

06-13-2007, 02:36 PM	#1
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	RF marathon in truck Can you tell me where to put a RF marathon in a 2001 Chev. extended cab pick-up? I am not sure if it has center LATCH or not. It will just be for the weekend and then it will go back in my car. Should I tether it? My daughter is 8 months old. TIA!

06-13-2007, 02:52 PM	#2
bensmom Admin - CPS Technician Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,022	Re: RF marathon in truck It most likely does not have LATCH, or at least not LATCH in the center. If the seat fits in the center, I'd probably do that with a seatbelt. I personally would tether a RF MA in a pick-up just to help keep the baby away from the back window (prevent the seat from rebounding). It's probably not a huge deal with such a young child though.

06-14-2007, 11:10 PM	#3
papooses CPS Technician Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 10,582 Blog Entries: 4	Re: RF marathon in truck Just make sure to read your vehicle manual thoroughly & yes I would tether the Britax RF, especially in a truck Remember that the carseat must not move more than 1" at the belt path -- correct installation is not dependent upon the top tether ... remember not to over rotate the carseat (recline angle must be between 30-45 degrees). __________________ Britax Husky \| Ride Safer Travel Vest \| Sunshine Kids Monterey

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