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    3 across in 1999 Mercury Sable

    I need to fit triplets 3 across in either (or both) a 1999 mercury sable and an older model buick lesabre. Neither have the latch system. The triplets are 4 years old and 36 to 38 lbs each. I do not have current access to the cars to try them out. I do not know if the center belt has a...
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    rf to ff

    My triplets are 2 1/2 rf in Britax Marathons. They range in weight from 30 to 31.5 lbs. I am pretty sure the weight limit for rf on the Marathons is 33lbs. At the time I bought the seats I bought them because of the rf weight limit, but now I know there are others out there with higher rf...
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    Public transportation

    I was thinking of taking my 7 children ages 2 - 12 on a commuter high speed train this summer. Due to the fact of my children I have never been on one, but I am guessing there are no seatbelts or other options for restraining children. If this is the case, I am guessing it would be better to...
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    Marathon install

    I am just installing the 2nd of 3 Marathon's rf. This one I am installing using the lap/shoulder belt with the lock off on the car seat. When I get it in tight, then put the lock off on, the seat belt folds over just a little ( maybe 1/8 an inch) on itself in the lock off. If I adjust it so...
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    straps leaving marks

    After reading about the "pinch" test last night when we went for a ride I tightened up the harness on my 2 dd's still in graco snugrides. (I had thought they were tight before, but was able to "pinch" strap as shown in the posted picture.) After I tightened them I was not able to pinch, but...
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    d ring attatchment

    This is how I am able to attatch the d ring on a britax marathon. Is it ok. I do not have enough room to get the metal plate all the way though, the leg portion is too big. You can see a tether hook under this spot, but I need to use it for ff child. This is the only spot I can find, with...
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    1999 Dodge Caravan locking plate

    I am trying to install carseats in my mothers 1999 Dodge Caravan. The seatbelts do not seem to stay put. I get a tight install and then they just loosen right back up. I am not sure I will have room to put a locking clip 1/2 inch from buckle and keep it out of the belt path. Also I need to be...
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    Marathon crotch strap

    I got to see a marathon today and wondered about the crotch strap. I was surprised that it seemed to only be in one position. Is there any way to move it to make it smaller for an infant? If not does this pose some risk to the infant as the strap would not fit as tight?
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    rf tether

    I am considering the scenera/uptown or ma for my infants. The ONLY reason I am considering the ma is due to the rf tether. However, as I look at the van I see few possibilities to attach this. Are these acceptable locations? 1)cargo anchors bolted to the floor. These would be offset about...
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    another radian question

    My Mom is considering using my Radians (which do not install in my van) to put in her 1999 Dodge Caravan. I installed them with the seatbelt with no problem, but did have to remove the headrest so the carseat does come above the seat of the van. Is this ok? (I can return the Radians no...
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    rf install

    Will this work? The seat (Triumph Advance) is in tight, no movement. It does not touch the front bench, but does rest slightly on the black box the seatbelt comes from on the front bench. When I tried the Radians rf they were so tall they just leaned into (over) the front seat. These are...
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    Older children

    My 8yr old (80 lbs) and 10 yr old (90 lbs) outgrew their boosters by height in our minivan and have not been in them for some time (their ears were past the headrests of the minivan while sitting in them). (My 10 yr old has not had one for 2 yrs, my 8yr old for 1) Now with the larger van the...
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    rf tether

    Just to be sure I understand - the only seats that have a rf tether are britax, radian and ricaro. Is that right? There are none of the cheaper seats with the tethers?
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    Please check this install

    I got to Target today and bought the only Triumph Advance they had. If it will work, it gives my 5yr old another inch of growth. She is right at the tallest slots in the marathon. Also it is a possibility for the other children if it will work. Because of my fixed seatbelt stocks (that do...
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    safety 1st signature

    So, just as I am completely ready to give up and go buy whatever is at target for my 5yr old, I read a thread mentioning this seat. It "looks" good. What is wrong with it for my situation, I have never heard of it before. I am looking for a seat for my 5yr old 45 lb 45 in. Will have no...
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    Recaro ?

    Will the new reacros require tether for ff higher weight like the regents? Also does anyone know how wide they are?
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    Booster recommendation

    So, my radians will not work with my seatbelts, so I think my only and last option is to get a booster for my 5yr old 45 lbs. Please recommend something. It must fit with 6 other children in the car. I also need to get something for my 3yr 36lb child who has outgrown by height her evenflo...
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    Sad, sad about Radian install

    After 2 and 1/2 hours with the tech at the fire department it looks like this thing will not work. While she had never seen a Radian before she tried very hard, called Dodge, and called other techs. No luck. Unless someone has anyother ideas, I will have to send them back tomorrow.:( So...
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    Help with Radian install

    So far I have got one radian to install tight ff using the latch. But I cannot get a good install with the seatbelt. (I need at least one installed with a seat belt). When I get it so I think it is as tight as I can make it if I pull on the seat the whole thing just comes forward. The...
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    Unlatching Radian

    How do I get the Latch strap to unlatch? I cannot either press the red button and get them to come off, or loosen the strap itself. How do I do it? (By the way, it looks like it will install super tight).

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