Debating between MR and CA

Whipple · Jul 19, 2010

So for Christmas I'm going to be getting a new seat for DD. She's currently 2 years, 30 lbs with a 13" torso.

We have a Dodge Dakota....um I think '08. I want a seat that is easy to install and uninstall. But otherwise, what would you reccomend?

(I'm just looking for opinions

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Just want to add, for RF, which has the tallest harness slots?

Dorothy · Jul 19, 2010

Everyone here actually just helped me with a similar situation. So, maybe this info will be useful: I have a 2.5 yo, 29#, 14" torso. I drive a Silverado crew cab (I know that's bigger than your Dakota, but I think the info might still apply). I tried a Radian, CA and MR. I also looked at the Momentum65, but didn't actually install it. It was cool-looking, but we ended up with the MR. It was a super-easy install that gave me loads of front passenger space. DD is on the third-from-the-top slot and has 3-4" of hard shell over her head still. Plus, I found one on sale. So, I decided not to try the Momentum65 installed even though it looked so cushy. As for the other seats, the CA has a taller shell and top slots. DD just didn't like how close the head wings were to her face. She kept telling me it was "too small". I did, however like that it was lower profile and narrow enough for another seat to go beside it. The Radian was too difficult to install in my particular vehicle. HTH

Maedze · Jul 19, 2010

I have both. Like both

Of the two, the My Ride is definitely easier to install.

When you're looking at room for rear facing growth, shell height is important, not top harness height. The Complete Air has a taller shell and will last longer rear facing.

The Complete Air will also last longer forward facing because of a taller top harness position.

If you had a baby I would probably nudge you in the direction of the My Ride because it's more cozy, but at this juncture either seat is really fine.