If you could not tether, what seat(s) would you use?

glockchick · Jun 24, 2010

Can't do it in my truck. Dealership won't. I have all the links that says they will but they're being stupid.

And if the fix is what I found on here for a "99 suburban, it won't work for us. I have to have cargo space. 3 big straps criss crossing my cargo area. Who came up with that anyway? :thumbsdown: Also, that wouldn't find my middle row need anyway.

That's what I get for having 6 kids. LOL!

Maedze · Jun 24, 2010

I would take it to another dealer. You don't stop there. They are required to do it, and if you bark up the tree enough you'll get another response. It can be done.

glockchick · Jun 24, 2010

I could try, but I'd have to go 3 hrs to Houston.

And if this is the fix....
http://www.car-seat.org/showpost.php?p=981799&postcount=47

how do I fit anything else back there? For instance, we're going to the beach this weekend. I need a stroller, canopy, big ol ice chest, 8 towels at least, and a couple changes of clothes for everyone. It has to go back there because all the seats will be full. How do I work that?

Nisha · Jun 24, 2010

I would keep trying, different dealerships etc.

But if it doesn't work, I am way more comfortable with Radian's un-tethered than anything else.

Maedze · Jun 24, 2010

Nisha said:
I would keep trying, different dealerships etc.

But if it doesn't work, I am way more comfortable with Radian's un-tethered than anything else.

Actually, the Nautilus blows the Radian out of the water when it comes to untethered head excursion numbers.

fyrfightermomma · Jun 24, 2010

GN (which we do frequently in my parents car) and then the Radian's.

carseatcoach · Jun 24, 2010

Rear-face everyone under 45#, Nautiluses for those over 45# and under age 6 (fairly arbitrary cutoff), boosters for everyone over 45# and age 6.

Nisha · Jun 24, 2010

Maedze said:
Actually, the Nautilus blows the Radian out of the water when it comes to untethered head excursion numbers.

Cool, I didn't know that!

DahliaRW · Jun 24, 2010

Can you contact coorporate and complain about your local dealership?

Or maybe order the anchors from ezon and do it yourself?

soccer_widow · Jun 24, 2010

What about a Frontier installed with LBP? I thought I read a post saying that was another alternative to an untethered seat.

bobandjess99 · Jun 24, 2010

Maedze said:
I would take it to another dealer. You don't stop there. They are required to do it, and if you bark up the tree enough you'll get another response. It can be done.

chickabiddy said:
Rear-face everyone under 45#, Nautiluses for those over 45# and under age 6 (fairly arbitrary cutoff), boosters for everyone over 45# and age 6.

Absolutely what Maedze said. I wouldn't waste time driving 3 hours, just start calling..call all the way up the corporate ladder until you get someone to ORDER your local dealership to do it, period.

RF all kids you possible can, booster those that are too big to RF. IF yopu have a child who is too big to RF, but yet you absolutely can NOT see putting in a booster, use a nauti.

Jeanum · Jun 24, 2010

A long belt path installation does seem intuitively to secure the top of an untethered carseat with the routing of the shoulder belt, but we don't have substantive data to prove it serves as effectively as top tethering to my knowledge, and a LBP seatbelt install of a carseat that allows it also doesn't substitute for top tethering when the carseat requires it. LBP seatbelt installs can be used on the Frontier models and the Regent and no other current or recently discontinued carseat models. I'm not sure of the size stats for the OP's children or what carseats she already has, but top tethering is required for the Frontier and Frontier 85 in harnessed mode for a child who weighs 65 lbs and up, and required for the Regent at 50 lbs. and up and also starting at 40 lbs. if it's a post-advisory Regent. Both the Frontier and Regent can be tricky to utilize in 3 across situations as well. My vote would be the Nauti or Radian if either is compatible in the vehicle and 3 across, but I'd first pursue the tether anchor retrofit further and try to make it workable. :twocents:

NannyMom · Jun 24, 2010

bobandjess99 said:
Absolutely what Maedze said. I wouldn't waste time driving 3 hours, just start calling..call all the way up the corporate ladder until you get someone to ORDER your local dealership to do it, period.

RF all kids you possible can, booster those that are too big to RF. IF yopu have a child who is too big to RF, but yet you absolutely can NOT see putting in a booster, use a nauti.

:yeahthat:

featherhead · Jun 24, 2010

If it was me, I would HAVE to rear-face all kids under 40 or 45 lbs, and booster those over, because in Canada, it is illegal to not use the top tether.

glockchick · Jun 24, 2010

Would you rear-face a 40 lb 6 year old?

Mommy0608 · Jun 24, 2010

ShannaLeah said:
Would you rear-face a 40 lb 6 year old?

I wouldn't, I'd booster that child as long as he/she sits properly.

I also agree with other suggestions... RF as long as possible, probably in Radians, then FF in a Radian or Nautilus, or go straight to booster depending on age/size/maturity. However, I would further pursue getting top tether anchors installed first.

bobandjess99 · Jun 24, 2010

ShannaLeah said:
Would you rear-face a 40 lb 6 year old?

the one listed as having a parkway in your sig? Nope, a 6 yo used to booster sitting, I would just booster..heck...*ANY* 6 yo, I would probably booster, unless they were phenomenally un-booster-ready. :thumbsup:

If your sig is correct, your situation is actually simple...thank goodness, its not likie you have a bunch of 4-5 yos which would be "tough calls" RF your tinies 3 and under, and booster your bigs, 6 and over! Simple, perfect!

Maedze · Jun 24, 2010

ShannaLeah said:
Would you rear-face a 40 lb 6 year old?

If the child wouldn't sit correctly in a booster, I would put a six year old rear facing before I'd use a harnessed seat without a top tether. Absolutely.

glockchick · Jun 24, 2010

She does sit wonderfully rear facing. She's super responsible and an "old soul".

It has gotten easier as the kids have gotten older. The 3 year old will be 4 in August. She's 35 lbs, not sure how tall, but today she was at the next to last slots in the Marathon. Sometimes she seems just over them. Not sure why

ketchupqueen · Jun 24, 2010

If there was no seat that fit a child rear-facing, and they were not booster-ready, and I had a lap/shoulder belt, I'd get a RSTV rather than use a traditional seat untethered. Personally.

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