Could I just order the tether anchors for the 86Y harness

glockchick

New member

• Aug 21, 2010

• #1

And install those in my truck and use them with other seats?

Since I can't get factory ones, is this an option? I wouldn't be able to get 45 degrees behind the 2nd row seats. Would that be ok?

Or are those anchors only designed to be used with the 86Y harness system?

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Aug 21, 2010

• #2

You can just order a heavy duty tether anchor. Did you look under the vehicle and see if the space is clear, or is there a gas tank there?

 

glockchick

New member

• Aug 21, 2010

• #3

I haven't checked yet. I figured I'd ask if it was even an option first.

I don't know why I didn't think of that sooner. I'll go out and check after I get dressed. The neighbors might really start to wonder if I go crawling around under my truck in my jammies.

 

Pixels

New member

• Aug 21, 2010

• #4

Don't forget to look up. The ceiling is possible, too.

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Aug 21, 2010

• #5

Never have done the ceiling. Hmmmm


Oh, and I go out in my jammies all the time. Of course, I live in the country.

 

glockchick

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• Aug 21, 2010

• #6

I grew up in the country and I miss it. We're smack in the middle of suburbia now.

I go out in my jammies too, but it's usually dark.

 

skitle1802

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• Aug 21, 2010

• #7

Ok, I've been waiting for this question to be asked. Does the 45* angle only apply to using the 86Y harness? I would love to do this on the outboard of my third row. It would be great to have a little more flexibility.

 

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soccer_widow

New member

• Aug 21, 2010

• #8

I would make sure that you have someone to install them before buying them. I was considering getting some to have additional anchors in my third row. However, I have been calling around my town, and have yet to find anyone willing to install them. Most cite liability as the reason they don't want to do it.

 

Pixels

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• Aug 21, 2010

• #9

skitle1802 said:

Ok, I've been waiting for this question to be asked. Does the 45* angle only apply to using the 86Y harness? I would love to do this on the outboard of my third row. It would be great to have a little more flexibility.

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45 degrees is considered optimal, but other angles are allowed. This is true for all tether anchors, not just for the 86Y.

soccer_widow said:

I would make sure that you have someone to install them before buying them. I was considering getting some to have additional anchors in my third row. However, I have been calling around my town, and have yet to find anyone willing to install them. Most cite liability as the reason they don't want to do it.

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It's possible to do it yourself. I understand that Judi does it fairly regularly for people.

 

glockchick

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• Aug 21, 2010

• #10

I could probably install them myself. I've done it before in an old crown vic. It had tether points, but no holes. We had to drill the holes and everything else though.

 

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soccer_widow

New member

• Aug 21, 2010

• #11

I don't have the tools, knowledge, or experience to do it myself. I guess Judi needs to come visit me!

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Aug 22, 2010

• #12

Not me, but Gabe. He has done two and will be doing another in the near future.

 

Joyofbirth

New member

• Aug 22, 2010

• #13

Where does one order a heavyt duty tether anchor? And when can you not use one?

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Aug 22, 2010

• #14

I called Britax about this, or did I email. Hmmm. They stated that you could not use one with their product. So this would be a parental choice.

 

Joyofbirth

New member

• Aug 22, 2010

• #15

Well, crap. That's what I need it for-a Regent and for a TF. Where does one order these?

 

Pixels

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• Aug 22, 2010

• #16

EZ-On Products.

Britax also says not to use anything other than a vehicle manufacturer designated tether point, even for RF tethering. And yet, there's the D-ring ...

 

glockchick

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• Aug 22, 2010

• #17

Pixels said:

Don't forget to look up. The ceiling is possible, too.

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Would the roof be strong enough? It doesn't seem all that strong to me.

 

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soccer_widow

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• Aug 22, 2010

• #18

Judi said:

Not me, but Gabe. He has done two and will be doing another in the near future.

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OK. Gabe is invited too.

 

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soccer_widow

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• Aug 22, 2010

• #19

Does Britax make a HDTA for use with the Traveller Plus? Shane Merritt suggested to me that this may be an option, because I needed the extra anchor for my Frontier. I put in calls to Sarah Tilton, but never got one returned....

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Aug 22, 2010

• #20

No, they do not. Where in California are you?