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  1. J

    You know you've been installing carseats a long time when...

    I thought of this tonight, when the RA50 I had installed in my '99 Villager(rearfacing) ended up tilted up at a weird angle because the belt got pulled too tight(switchable retractor) You know you've been installing carseats a long time when having to use a locking clip to get a good install...
  2. J

    If you have an original Radian, ever had this happen?

    It's carseat cleaning/moving day, and I went to wipe the Radian down before I put the cover back on, and the lower EPS foam came off, like the glue gave up?! It's a 2007 model, the 65. I should be able to just put the foam back on, and then put the cover back on over it, right? Grr, of course...
  3. J

    RA 50 escapee

    Yep, I've got one. My awesome deal on the RA50 is now a moot point, as the second time Ds rode in it, he pushed the chest clip down and the shoulder straps off his shoulders(and they were tight too). I had to pull over on the interstate to fix the straps. Looks like I may just be purchasing a...
  4. J

    Since I just took a picture..check angle on Radian 65?

    He's fine in it, no head slump, I just want to double check.
  5. J

    High back boosters and minivans-a visibility question

    I had to take the back off of DS's Nautilus and Turbo when I got my van, because the back was seriously obstructing my vision(he's 8, and long torsoed, he was on the last height adjustment for the Turbo anyway) I have him on the back bench, to keep him in a separate row from his brother, who is...
  6. J

    Target and selling their salvage clearance items to thrift stores-found an RA50 today

    I know in most areas of the country, Target sells their salvage items to Goodwill. Where I live, it's to a different thrift store chain, as there is no Goodwill here. Anyway, I was at one of the "target salvage" stores today, to buy an iron as mine broke. Sitting behind the counter that...
  7. J

    Has anyone bought a Myride on clearance at Target?

    It was the grey/blue one, at Target.com it says "only available online". I wanted to try to get the DCPI number from one so I could search and see if there were any more in local stores.
  8. J

    Which convertible for a 1992 Ford Tempo 2-door?

    I'm looking for some recommendations on a convertible seat for my BIL's vehicle. He recently took my 5year old nephew out of the Marathon I gave them, and it also recently expired. I want to make sure he doesn't try to use the Marathon for his new baby(due this month, but they do have an...
  9. J

    Which booster is the deepest?

    7 1/2yo DS is complaining about his legs hurting, I think because his thighs hang over the end of his Turbo and the Nautilus base so much(he's too tall for the headrest on the Turbo,and the top of the Nautilus blocks my vision in my van) so, I'm wondering if there's another booster that is...
  10. J

    Anyone know if TRU is going to be doing the trade-in thing again?

    I've got an older Cosco infant seat that I received from a friend(never used it myself) and an expired Marathon that I'd like to use as trade-ins. *edited to fix grammatical error*
  11. J

    Radian rf'ing tether questions

    I have a 1999 Mercury Villager and a R65. The middle bucket seats have a tether anchor on the back. The front seats do NOT have anything to tether too that I can see(I'm posting pictures) Can I tether to the anchor on the back of the seat? I seem to remember Britax saying no, you couldn't do...
  12. J

    Opinions needed please, need convertible for a 2001 Explorer

    My son is a little guy, at 23 months old he's 22lbs, and wearing 12-18 month clothing(and is using the 3rd row of slots on his Radian in my vehicle) He was riding in a SafeSeat1(which I got way more use out of then I thought I would) in the Explorer, but he was close to outgrowing it in height...
  13. J

    Tether locations for a 1999 Mercury Villager?

    Tether locations for a 1999 Mercury Villager?*new question* I don't need a top tether installed right away, as my 22 month old is still rearfacing, and will be for some time, but I would like to know where the locations are for when I do have one installed. Thanks!
  14. J

    Ivory Comfort padding for Radian..easily stained?

    I am planning on using my champagne Radian for a newborn soon, and am trying to decide on ordering the Ivory comfort padding, or buying the Super Cool cover/padding set instead(the grey would match my 5yo's Nautilus better anyway). Does anyone have the Ivory? Is it easy to remove and wash up?
  15. J

    I love the Nautilus, it doesn't love my vehicles...

    Well, I take that back, it installs fine in my cars(a 94 Sable and a 2001 Explorer) but there is no way I can install a rearfacing carseat next to it(which I will need to do in 2 months). The rearfacing seat I tried was a Radian(which installs beautifully rearfacing in the Sable)And really, if I...
  16. J

    Radian buckle webbing fraying?

    Anyone else have this issue? I just noticed it today when I was getting my son out of the seat. And of course, no Nautilus's to be found around here, so I have to put DS back in his Turbobooster until I can get a replacement buckle. Will Sunshine Kids at least replace the buckle with the...
  17. J

    Tether anchor in 2001 Ford Explorer(and other installation questions)

    I saw all the cargo hooks in the rear, and I know with some vehicles, those are the tether anchors. Can anyone with a tether manual help me? Also, anyone have measurements for the rear bench? The Explorer was bought to fit 3 kids in the backseat(2 in carseats), and it didn't look much longer...
  18. J

    Anyone know how to get urine smell off a Radian buckle?

    DS had an accident in his Radian. I've washed everything that can be washed, but the strap on the buckle still just stinks of urine. What can I safely use to get and get the smell out?
  19. J

    Went to a seat check today...

    I didn't like it. I only went so that I could try and get a "friend" in to get new carseats given to her. She never showed. :mad: So, the friend still has my Marathon. Friend showed up to my house one day with a forward facing infant seat for her 11 month old, and her 2 of her 4 other kids were...
  20. J

    Narrowest booster now that the SR/C isn't made anymore?

    I am trying to figure out how I'm going to get a 5 year old, newborn(edd 4/15), and 12 year old in the backseat of my '94 Mercury sable. I had to use oldest's Starriser today, as 5yo had an accident in his Turbobooster, and noticed it is at least an inch narrower than the Turbo. I can't/won't...

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