My Roundabout 55 came in today :-)

marjen · Aug 21, 2010

My Roundabout 55 came in today -- Pics

***Pics added***

My DD just turned 2, and is 34", 24 pounds, approximate 12" torso (hard to measure a wiggly 2 year old lol). She has around 3 inches of shell above her head rearfacing. My DD is on the small side, so I guess that definitely plays into it...but I really like the seat. It was insanely easy to install with LATCH (2008 RAV4). She seems really comfy, and has a good amount of leg room. It takes up less room in my backseat, which is nice. Overall, I'm really happy...I know it's not the perfect seat for everyone, but I think we'll get some good use out of it. I think if you're going to buy a new Britax, it's a great deal (especially with all of the 20% off deals). I don't need the higher weight limit...and I don't mind manually adjusting the harness straps.

Please excuse my child's crazy post-nap hair

Leg Room:

Lots of room between it and the drivers seat:

joolsplus3 · Aug 21, 2010

I can't wait to play with this! I helped a dad install the RA50 in his car, giving him the basic rundown, but he's going to be buying the 55 and I hope it's not too different, otherwise he'll be calling me back again in a week or so to figure out the new one, too

Athena · Aug 21, 2010

Thank you for the update! Only 3 inches, eh? Although I don't know her torso height, overall my 2 yo DD is bigger than yours. I think I need to make a trip with her to BRU to play with car seats.

If she cooperates, it'd be fun to try her in the new Britax (ours only has the Blvd 70 so far), my ride, and CA and get RF measurements. I think that's all they have that'd be of interest.

When you say it takes less space, are you comparing it to the old Britax shell? Do you know how much more space (inches?)? That is the big selling point for me, but it is hard to get a really precise idea of the difference when quickly trying it at BRU. Thanks!

marjen · Aug 21, 2010

joolsplus3 said:
I can't wait to play with this! I helped a dad install the RA50 in his car, giving him the basic rundown, but he's going to be buying the 55 and I hope it's not too different, otherwise he'll be calling me back again in a week or so to figure out the new one, too

I think one of the only differences installation-wise is that the RA55 has bars with individual LATCH connectors. Installation was really easy, so hopefully he shouldn't have any problems.

Athena said:
Thank you for the update! Only 3 inches, eh? Although I don't know her torso height, overall my 2 yo DD is bigger than yours. I think I need to make a trip with her to BRU to play with car seats. If she cooperates, it'd be fun to try her in the new Britax (ours only has the Blvd 70 so far), my ride, and CA and get RF measurements. I think that's all they have that'd be of interest.

When you say it takes less space, are you comparing it to the old Britax shell? Do you know how much more space (inches?)? That is the big selling point for me, but it is hard to get a really precise idea of the difference when quickly trying it at BRU. Thanks!

Well, it's at least 3 inches...could be a little more. It takes up less space than the MA/BLVD in my car. I think a lot depends on the individual car though. I've installed a MA, BLVD, TF, and Signo in mine...and the RA55 takes up the least amount of space.

If anyone is interested in comparison pics, I have a TFP, BLVD65, and Signo. I just sold my MA65...too bad, because that would have been good for comparison.

Athena · Aug 21, 2010

I love that cover! Is it one of their soft/plush fabrics?

marjen said:
I think one of the only differences installation-wise is that the RA55 has bars with individual LATCH connectors. Installation was really easy, so hopefully he shouldn't have any problems.

So it has the same latch connectors and bars and dual tighteners of the other seats now? I didn't remember that since I didn't look at the RA55 in detail.

marjen said:
If anyone is interested in comparison pics, I have a TFP, BLVD65, and Signo. I just sold my MA65...too bad, because that would have been good for comparison.

I'd love to see pics comparing it with the blvd65, especially with the front seat in the same position to show the difference in space there. But only if you have time and others want to see too. I was amazed by how much space you have in front of the seat. Your car must be bigger than ours.

marjen · Aug 21, 2010

Athena said:
I love that cover! Is it one of their soft/plush fabrics?

So it has the same latch connectors and bars and dual tighteners of the other seats now? I didn't remember that since I didn't look at the RA55 in detail.

I'd love to see pics comparing it with the blvd65, especially with the front seat in the same position to show the difference in space there. But only if you have time and others want to see too. I was amazed by how much space you have in front of the seat. Your car must be bigger than ours.

I really like the cover too...it's the soft plush

Yep, the RA55 has the LATCH bars like the other models now. That's one thing I didn't like about the RA50. No problem at all about the comparison pics! I'll take some in the morning. I'll go ahead and do all of the seats I currently have (BLVD65, TFP, Signo).

crunchierthanthou · Aug 28, 2010

Re: My Roundabout 55 came in today -- Pics

I just got mine today. Are you having problems with the cover staying on? I'm afraid mine is faulty. The back elastic keeps slipping off.

mykidsmylife · Aug 28, 2010

Re: My Roundabout 55 came in today -- Pics

I like it. Aafes has the for $98 so I recomended it to a friend. I was hoping I made a good choice. Her dd is petite and she needs a back up seat for under $100

NannyMom · Aug 28, 2010

Does it have the lockoffs like the other new Britax seats?

crunchierthanthou · Aug 28, 2010

NannyMom said:
Does it have the lockoffs like the other new Britax seats?

yes.

An Aurora · Aug 28, 2010

Cute! Love the dots!

BTW, she has WAY more than 3 inches above her head. More like 6

marjen · Aug 28, 2010

crunchierthanthou said:
I just got mine today. Are you having problems with the cover staying on? I'm afraid mine is faulty. The back elastic keeps slipping off.

Hmm...I didn't notice a problem with it staying on. But it did seem like it would be more likely than with the old Britax covers (if that makes sense).

An Aurora said:
Cute! Love the dots!

BTW, she has WAY more than 3 inches above her head. More like 6

Lol...I thought that as I was looking at the pics. I measured when she was in the seat (but she was wiggly)...and then when I posted the pics I was like "That looks like way more than 3 inches"

And I'm still going to post some comparison pics...I had to go out of town unexpectedly, and wasn't able to take pics.

ChristyH · Aug 28, 2010

Cute! I love that cover

Thank you for posting this, I tried my DD out in the Marathon 70 and she had a ton of growing room, she has almost the exact same stats as your DD but 1lb lighter and about 1/2 inch shorter torso. She had a ton of growing room in the marathon and since I really don't mind rethreading the harness and I'm sure we'll never need it to 70lbs I might have to go with the 55 for the price!

Jennifer mom to my 7 · Aug 28, 2010

But I thought the stats on the roundabout 55 were shorter than the marathon and boulevard 70.

I had thought the conclusion was that the roundabout 55 would be the 40 pound roundabout with a 55 pound limit?

The roundabout 50 was based on the decathlon shell, so 3 crotch strap positions and no latch bars.

SafeDad · Aug 28, 2010

Jennifer mom to my 7 said:
But I thought the stats on the roundabout 55 were shorter than the marathon and boulevard 70.

I had thought the conclusion was that the roundabout 55 would be the 40 pound roundabout with a 55 pound limit?

The roundabout 50 was based on the decathlon shell, so 3 crotch strap positions and no latch bars.

I haven't seen one in person, but my impression was that it had the same outer shell as the other new models, but no adjustable head restraint and the top harness height setting was shorter.

marjen · Aug 28, 2010

Jennifer mom to my 7 said:
But I thought the stats on the roundabout 55 were shorter than the marathon and boulevard 70.

I had thought the conclusion was that the roundabout 55 would be the 40 pound roundabout with a 55 pound limit?

The roundabout 50 was based on the decathlon shell, so 3 crotch strap positions and no latch bars.

It has the same overall dimensions as the MA70/BLVD70 shell (per the Britax site)...but the top harness slot is 1 inch lower. The RA50 didn't have the separate LATCH bars...but the new RA55 does. The RA55 has 2 crotch buckle positions (like the MA/BLVD). It's basically the MA70/BLVD70 without the headwings/cushions and harness height adjuster.

capeKO71 · Aug 28, 2010

Re: My Roundabout 55 came in today -- Pics

marjen said:
Lots of room between it and the drivers seat:

You know you can tether that... right? Looks like the d-ring hanging off the back. Just thought I'd mention it. Your DD looks great in that seat!

MomToEliEm · Aug 28, 2010

The carseat measurements/data spreadsheet is still missing information on the new Roundabout 55. For those of you with access to this seat, would you mind submitting your measurements and data to the spreadsheet?

Here is the main spreadsheet location:
https://sites.google.com/site/carseatmeasurements/

and here is the form you can use to submit your data:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dGZNeVc3a3hEczN2cnBMVWlFYVptSUE6MQ

crunchierthanthou · Aug 28, 2010

Jennifer mom to my 7 said:
But I thought the stats on the roundabout 55 were shorter than the marathon and boulevard 70.

I had thought the conclusion was that the roundabout 55 would be the 40 pound roundabout with a 55 pound limit?

The roundabout 50 was based on the decathlon shell, so 3 crotch strap positions and no latch bars.

definitely not. In fact, I had a 40 lb old style Roundabout here yesterday. When I get a chance, I'll post some pics.

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