Frontier owners.... recline block question

mamabear · 08-17-2008, 03:34 PM

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I'm putting my newly washed cover back on, and installing the seat back in my car. I'm noticing the recline block doesn't click/or lock in the forward position ( I don't remember if it did that fresh out of the box). If I put the recline block forward, and pick the seat up it just flings downward, it won't stay forward. Is it supposed to be like that???

Jeanum · 08-17-2008, 03:45 PM

Going from memory when I installed DD2's Frontier, I think the recline block does swing around like you're describing rather than lock into the forward position (the position the recline block is required to be in for harnessed use). Placing the Frontier on the vehicle seat with the recline block forward is what keeps it positioned forward, if I'm remembering correctly.

HEVY · 08-17-2008, 03:46 PM

Your ARE remembering correctly, there are no locks.

Judi · 08-17-2008, 03:48 PM

Yes, you are remembering correctly. I wish it would lock in place. I have had it move on me, while getting the car seat into postion.

mamabear · 08-17-2008, 03:59 PM

Thanks!

Well, since it does lock into the back position for booster mode I wasn't sure if it was broken or what. I wish they would note that in the manual.

courtfrog2 · 08-17-2008, 04:02 PM

How did you wash your cover? I'm afraid to wash mine! LOL.

mamabear · 08-17-2008, 04:23 PM

Oh boy...before you do that you may want to read this thread.

Judi · 08-17-2008, 04:25 PM

I sure hope they come out with some NICE frontier covers soon!

Gypsy · 08-17-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Judi

I sure hope they come out with some NICE frontier covers soon!

Me too!

I'll be buying one for ds during the February sale, and I hope they have better covers by then!

nlmom · 08-18-2008, 09:18 AM

I actually like the covers. Having had microfiber furniture for a few years now.. i'm well used to it. Easiest wy to clean is just to vaccum and then wipe down with a wet cloth. I like microfiber wash clothes for this. I also have a little bissel green machine... works dandy for this too!

essnce629 · 08-19-2008, 06:36 AM

My recline block locks in the forward position. I've been moving my Frontier from car to car several times a week and have never had the recline block move out of the forward position. I have to pull it out of position to move it and when I put it back it does snap and lock in place. Odd that others don't do this. Maybe you should call Britax.

joolsplus3 · 08-19-2008, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by nlmom

I actually like the covers. Having had microfiber furniture for a few years now.. i'm well used to it. Easiest wy to clean is just to vaccum and then wipe down with a wet cloth. I like microfiber wash clothes for this. I also have a little bissel green machine... works dandy for this too!

Yeah, but the many of the FR's are actually a really funky mesh stuff that washes up horribly....I'd kill for a good pink microfiber cover!

mamabear · 08-19-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by essnce629

My recline block locks in the forward position. I've been moving my Frontier from car to car several times a week and have never had the recline block move out of the forward position. I have to pull it out of position to move it and when I put it back it does snap and lock in place. Odd that others don't do this. Maybe you should call Britax.

Hmmm...that's strange. I would think this is how it's supposed to be, it seems odd to me that it *wouldn't* lock forward, but since no one else's does (well, but yours

) I guess it's normal. Just out of curiosity, why do you pull it out of position to move it? Are you changing it form booster mode to harness mode? When I move my seat I wish it would just stay forward since that's where I'm keeping it. Just trying to clarify.

mamabear · 08-19-2008, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joolsplus3

Yeah, but the many of the FR's are actually a really funky mesh stuff that washes up horribly....I'd kill for a good pink microfiber cover!

me too.
BTW I called again and told them they need plush covers. Got a different CS agent and they "will be passing that along".

Starlight · 08-19-2008, 05:02 PM

The ones I've played with locked into place as well.

mamabear · 08-19-2008, 05:03 PM

OK, off to call..........

Judi · 08-19-2008, 05:12 PM

Well dang, going to have to go out to the car and play.

mamabear · 08-19-2008, 05:14 PM

Judi
Since Britax is closed until tomorrow, will keep us posted on what you find??
Thanks!

Judi · 08-19-2008, 05:16 PM

Ok, running out to the car now. BRB

Judi · 08-19-2008, 05:21 PM

Loading pics now.

08-17-2008, 03:45 PM	#2
Jeanum Moderator - CPS Technician Emeritus Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 13,583	Re: Frontier owners.... recline block question Going from memory when I installed DD2's Frontier, I think the recline block does swing around like you're describing rather than lock into the forward position (the position the recline block is required to be in for harnessed use). Placing the Frontier on the vehicle seat with the recline block forward is what keeps it positioned forward, if I'm remembering correctly. __________________ Regards, Jean DD1 Age 11, 63" 5 steps/Harmony LiteRider DD2 Age 7, 53" Britax Parkway/Recaro Vivo Click here if you wish to view the full size version of my avatar

08-17-2008, 03:46 PM	#3
HEVY Senior Community Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: VA Posts: 2,123 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Frontier owners.... recline block question Your ARE remembering correctly, there are no locks. __________________ Rachel 6/5/03 90lbs/56 1/2in/20in torso. 5-stepping .

08-17-2008, 03:48 PM	#4
Judi CPST/Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallas, Oregon Posts: 14,056 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Frontier owners.... recline block question Yes, you are remembering correctly. I wish it would lock in place. I have had it move on me, while getting the car seat into postion. __________________

08-17-2008, 03:59 PM	#5
mamabear Senior Community Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: formerly NorCal, now NoVA Posts: 781	Re: Frontier owners.... recline block question Thanks! Well, since it does lock into the back position for booster mode I wasn't sure if it was broken or what. I wish they would note that in the manual.

08-17-2008, 04:02 PM	#6
courtfrog2 CPS Technician Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 690	Re: Frontier owners.... recline block question How did you wash your cover? I'm afraid to wash mine! LOL. __________________ Proud Mom to Hannah (13), Emily (12), Stella (8), and adopting "Z" (7) Adoption Blog

08-17-2008, 04:23 PM	#7
mamabear Senior Community Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: formerly NorCal, now NoVA Posts: 781	Re: Frontier owners.... recline block question Oh boy...before you do that you may want to read this thread.

08-17-2008, 04:25 PM	#8
Judi CPST/Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallas, Oregon Posts: 14,056 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Frontier owners.... recline block question I sure hope they come out with some NICE frontier covers soon! __________________

08-18-2008, 09:18 AM	#10
nlmom Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 14	Re: Frontier owners.... recline block question I actually like the covers. Having had microfiber furniture for a few years now.. i'm well used to it. Easiest wy to clean is just to vaccum and then wipe down with a wet cloth. I like microfiber wash clothes for this. I also have a little bissel green machine... works dandy for this too!

08-19-2008, 06:36 AM	#11
essnce629 Carseat Crazy Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 355	Re: Frontier owners.... recline block question My recline block locks in the forward position. I've been moving my Frontier from car to car several times a week and have never had the recline block move out of the forward position. I have to pull it out of position to move it and when I put it back it does snap and lock in place. Odd that others don't do this. Maybe you should call Britax. __________________ Latia (Birth & Postpartum Doula and Infant Nanny) Conner 8/19/03 74lbs, 55" tall, boostered in a FR85 & Monterey Parker 5/23/09 35lbs, 40.5" tall, RF in a MR65

08-19-2008, 05:02 PM	#15
Starlight CPS Technician Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Freezing my booty off! Posts: 2,009	Re: Frontier owners.... recline block question The ones I've played with locked into place as well. __________________ Mom to a Crew! Boys 10, 6, 4 and 2 and Girls 9 and 2! Don't ask me if I'm having more, I may be tempted to say yes!

08-19-2008, 05:03 PM	#16
mamabear Senior Community Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: formerly NorCal, now NoVA Posts: 781	Re: Frontier owners.... recline block question OK, off to call..........

08-19-2008, 05:12 PM	#17
Judi CPST/Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallas, Oregon Posts: 14,056 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Frontier owners.... recline block question Well dang, going to have to go out to the car and play. __________________

08-19-2008, 05:14 PM	#18
mamabear Senior Community Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: formerly NorCal, now NoVA Posts: 781	Re: Frontier owners.... recline block question Judi Since Britax is closed until tomorrow, will keep us posted on what you find?? Thanks!

08-19-2008, 05:16 PM	#19
Judi CPST/Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallas, Oregon Posts: 14,056 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Frontier owners.... recline block question Ok, running out to the car now. BRB __________________

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