Radian questions (sorry!) headwings, using the boot, upright install, etc.

Marvin711 said:

I keep seeing all these threads with Radian questions and thinking, surely I can find the answers I need but I have looked for several hours now and I can't.... some simple, some more in depth... I read the manual quickly but they are in DH's car and he is now gone... so, I apologize if I missed the answer in there!

1. Headwings - Should it be super hard to move them? I mean the styrofoam squeaks... and I'm having a hard time knowing if they are locked into to positon?IT is somewhat difficult to move them but I think it is fine for the styrofoam to squeak, mine does... They don't really lock into place though.

2. Red carry strap - where does this go when not in use? Is it ok to tuck it under the cover? It's fine to just tuck it inside the cover.

3. RFing boot - not sure how this should sit... should the "legs" on it kind of hook into the "bite" of the seat? I've been looking at pictures but it seems to vary widely from car to car - FWIW I am trying to get a very upright install for a 20 month old.Yeah, the legs of the RFing boot dive into the bite of the seat. I think that's fine and it will vary by vehicle.

4. Touching the back of front seat, I don't considered it braced, but I moved the seat back as far as it would go once I got a really good install. Right now it is touching the back of the headrest (2010 Accord)You will need to consult your vehicle user manual to find that answer.

5. What about the recline, or lowering/raising the seat FFing? I installed one FFing for DS in less than 5 minutes. Could it be that easy? In the manual I saw how to adjust recline - is this more for comfort? Or am I missing something?Forward facing install is usually much eaiser with any convertable seat. FFing recline is just for the comfort of the child. Some need it to combat head slump others don't. It also depends on the recline of your vehicle's seat. If it is very upright I would probably recline the child restraint. Our car have a very reclined vehicle seats so I don't recline the Radian. It can also make the harness fit differently.

6. Also, after I finally got the wings moved down on the RFing one, I feel like the cover is kind of bunched up around the shoulder area and it seems loose by the side of the wings. Should I raise them up some? Did you unvelcro the cover above and below the headwings before you moved them down? If not, do that now and the adjust the fabric and re-velcro them. It should straighten out.

7. Maybe I should just call the whole thing off and go back to my comfort zone with our Regent and Marathon!! LOL! I feel like I am cheating after they've been so good to me for the past 5 years! There's nothing wrong with trying something new. Especially if you have a need that isn't being covered with your current seats.

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Marvin711 said:

I keep seeing all these threads with Radian questions and thinking, surely I can find the answers I need but I have looked for several hours now and I can't.... some simple, some more in depth... I read the manual quickly but they are in DH's car and he is now gone... so, I apologize if I missed the answer in there!

1. Headwings - Should it be super hard to move them? I mean the styrofoam squeaks... and I'm having a hard time knowing if they are locked into to positon?

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2. Red carry strap - where does this go when not in use? Is it ok to tuck it under the cover?

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3. RFing boot - not sure how this should sit... should the "legs" on it kind of hook into the "bite" of the seat? I've been looking at pictures but it seems to vary widely from car to car - FWIW I am trying to get a very upright install for a 20 month old.

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4. Touching the back of front seat, I don't considered it braced, but I moved the seat back as far as it would go once I got a really good install. Right now it is touching the back of the headrest (2010 Accord)

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5. What about the recline, or lowering/raising the seat FFing? I installed one FFing for DS in less than 5 minutes. Could it be that easy? In the manual I saw how to adjust recline - is this more for comfort? Or am I missing something?

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6. Also, after I finally got the wings moved down on the RFing one, I feel like the cover is kind of bunched up around the shoulder area and it seems loose by the side of the wings. Should I raise them up some?

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7. Maybe I should just call the whole thing off and go back to my comfort zone with our Regent and Marathon!! LOL! I feel like I am cheating after they've been so good to me for the past 5 years!

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Laurette said:

Wendy, on the XTSL models there is only one slot for the red carry strap.There is not a in and out slot, just an out slot. I'm not sure if that make sense...

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