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    Tech in Louisiana.. trouble with Radian.

    I need to find a tech in Louisiana. I am having major trouble getting the radian secure in my 2003 Odyssey. We can no longer use latch. Anyone want to give me pointers on getting the thing secure until I can get to a tech?
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    Old Radian was fine, new radian will not stay tight

    So we had a flora radian which worked fine in our van. It never loosen and stayed tight. I ordered a new petal radian after our wreck and it will not install correctly in our van :( The harness straps are different from the old radian we had. They are much harder to tighten and they do not...
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    Return the Radian and get a Frontier?

    Darn it! The new seats (xtsl & monterey) should arrive tomorrow. Reading all the complaints about the radian makes me super nervous especially after our accident! Should I return the radian for a frontier? What to do ... what to do? :confused: On that note, neither of my kids were hurt in the...
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    Britax rep saying to only rearface to 2 years...

    So I stopped by my local store to look at the difference in the radian and frontier. I mentioned to the store clerk that my dd would only have 8 more lbs to rearface in the radian. She told me no only to 2 years. I told her no, you rf to the weight limit. The clerk said that their Britax rep...
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    Got my money ;) Radian xtsl best choice?

    Need another carseat due to crash. Radian xtsl still the best choice out there? My dd is 4 yo 36lbs Still has plenty of growing room in the radian. I like that it sits low in the seat and the side impact by her head and that we can rear face. That being said is the radian still the best...
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    What do I do with crashed seats?

    Insurance said they do not need to keep the crashed seats. What do I do to insure no one else uses them. Also, I know I can keep the covers is there anything else on the seat that I can keep. The seats are Radian xtsl and Monterey. Thanks again!!
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    In a wreck today. Replace carseats?

    We were going 40 mph and a lady pulled out and hit us on the side of our van. Geico is our insurance and they said they will have to inspect the carseats to see if they need to be replaced. When do you replace carseats? btw Both kids are OK except they are complaining of their shoulders...
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    Should I turn my daughter RF again?

    My daughter is 4 yrs and 4 months old. I have her FF in a radian. At her age should I turn her back RFing? I was going to purchase a Graco Nautilus for my husband's truck but if I RF her again will get another radian instead. She is around 36 - 38lbs.. We haven't been to the doctor lately so...
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    Rearfacing and being hit from behind??

    Question being asked. I have no idea how to answer and an courious myself. If someone slams you from the back end of your vehicle and your child is in a rear facing carseat then the same thing will happen right?
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    Which seat is best for a tall toddler?

    A friend's child is only 2 and is really tall. He is out growing his seat and she was going to put him in a booster but I told her of a harness to booster seat. She probably will not try out different seats so telling her just one would be best. I told her about the Frontier and Graco and how...
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    Equally safe?

    We need another seat. 2002 Ford F150. Graco Nautilus or Britax Frontier? Do you think these are on the same level as for a safety, comfort and design. I know all seats pass but I also know that a seat of just plastic compared to a seat with eps foam, steel rods, etc up the chances of a...
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    Carseat issues!

    Agh! Just when I was satisfied with the "new" carseats purchased for my kiddos... My son (just turned 7, 49" 50lbs) is in a Monterey loves it except can NOT fine a good position for sleeping. He knows how to sleep with his head back and it has never ever been an issue except with the...
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    What is going on with the Radian Superlatch?

    After reading a thread on here I am questioning my superlatch. I *think* it loosened as well but now I am 2nd guessing myself. I will be paying close attention to its install from here on out. After all my stressing and saving money to buy the "best seat" for my daughter I am a bit...
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    Tether location in 2003 Honda Odyssey

    Anyone know where I can tether my dd's forward facing Radian in a 2003 Honda van? I have looked everywhere and can not find it. Thanks!
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    Britax Regent DOM 7/16/2009

    DOM of the Regent is 7/16/2009 $125.00 Comes with two covers. The Sahara and the Madison. I bought the regent for my son who would not sit still in his booster. He used the seat for about 4 months. He now sits find in a booster. I thought my daughter would use the seat so I bought the...
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    For Sale Britax Regent with Madison & Sahara Covers

    Britax Regent for Sale Comes with 2 covers: Madison & Sahara. The Sahara cover was used for about 4 months and the Madison cover was used for about 2 months. Both cover are in excellent condition. DOM of the Regent is 7/16/2009 Asking Best Offer! I live in Louisiana. It can be picked up...
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    What is the secret to keeping the Monterey wings from opening?

    Our new Monterey's wings keep opening! So frustrating to say the least. Anyone know a trick to keeping the things closed?
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    Install question. Seatbelt in belt path?

    I think I accidently deleted my original post :( Anyway, I installed the radian in the middle using a lap belt. I twisted the buckle stalk 2 times. I tried to twist it 3 times to bring the buckle stalk lower but I would have had to really force it and it was super tight.. so I only twisted it...
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    Please check my Radian seatbelt install.

    The seatbelt stalk is twisted 2 times. It will not twist 3 times. Please check and see if the way it is buckled is ok. I will also bring it to on Tuesday to have the install completely checked. Also, the plastic on the seatbelt that say "center" on the seatbelt broke off. Do you think that...
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    New Radian should be here Friday!!!!

    I am so excited! I think I will get my car cleaned tomorrow in preparation!! LOL

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