We need more front seat space in our tiny car so, even though I was not optimistic after reading the other threads here, I installed the RA55 in my car at BRU, put my 2 yo in the seat, and measured. As it was installed, she appeared to have at least 3" of growth and it allowed the front passenger seat to move back a whole 4"!
However, I suspect the install would be better with a rolled towel/noodle so that might diminish this a little. The reasons I think so are: (1) looks too upright, (2) very little leg room, (3) not enough room to get her in and out. Any thoughts? Anyone else needed to use this with the new seat when their old seat installed great?
I have many more thoughts on this, but after many views and no responses, I decided my post may have been way too long.
Update: At home it looks like she has more like 2" of RF growth and we gain 2-3" of front seat space (still great for us!). Maybe it was too upright at the store? Anyway, I just thought I should update this.
However, I suspect the install would be better with a rolled towel/noodle so that might diminish this a little. The reasons I think so are: (1) looks too upright, (2) very little leg room, (3) not enough room to get her in and out. Any thoughts? Anyone else needed to use this with the new seat when their old seat installed great?
I have many more thoughts on this, but after many views and no responses, I decided my post may have been way too long.
Update: At home it looks like she has more like 2" of RF growth and we gain 2-3" of front seat space (still great for us!). Maybe it was too upright at the store? Anyway, I just thought I should update this.
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