Question What to do with my RN65

Mama Jo

New member

• Feb 23, 2011

• #1

I have an older RN65. I have to double check the DOM for sure, but it still has a few years on it. It's been my backup seat, and the one I use for my nephew when I have him, but I've replaced it now with a new RA55.

Problem is, I don't feel comfortable selling it or giving it away. The harness straps have started fraying a bit from the older style buckle tongs. I know you can't replace the harness straps, right? I was ok using it as a backup, because it's really not that bad right now, but I can see it getting worse with excessive use, so giving it to someone who would be using it daily wouldn't fly with me.

I don't want to keep it because I don't need it anymore and I don't have room to store it. And I don't want to toss it because it still works. And I don't want to be responsible for allowing someone else to use it.

(If you're noticing a trend with me... yeah, I have a problem throwing things away! lol)

 

hrice

New member

• Feb 23, 2011

• #2

What would you ask for it? I will find new harness straps. I am in desperate search os a seat for a friend for her son who has outgrown his current seat and is flat broke.

 

T4K

Well-known member

• Feb 23, 2011

• #3

I'd rather see a kid in your older radian than an expired shield seat or something.

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Feb 23, 2011

• #4

hrice said:

What would you ask for it? I will find new harness straps. I am in desperate search os a seat for a friend for her son who has outgrown his current seat and is flat broke.

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You can not change straps on the older ones.

I would call SK and see what they can do.

 

hrice

New member

• Feb 23, 2011

• #5

Judi said:

You can not change straps on the older ones.

I would call SK and see what they can do.

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I saw some old style Radian straps on swap and figured I could locate a pair somehow. He is in an outgrown seat now. Even minor fraying would be better than his current situation.

 

Mama Jo

New member

• Feb 23, 2011

• #6

Judi said:

I would call SK and see what they can do.

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Hmm... I wonder if they could use it for demonstrations/teaching....

ETA: Safe Kids, I mean.

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Feb 23, 2011

• #7

hrice said:

I saw some old style Radian straps on swap and figured I could locate a pair somehow. He is in an outgrown seat now. Even minor fraying would be better than his current situation.

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The original Radians have harnesses that can not come out. Also you can not put new ones in.

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Feb 23, 2011

• #8

Mama Jo said:

Hmm... I wonder if they could use it for demonstrations/teaching....

ETA: Safe Kids, I mean.

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I meant Sunshine Kids.

 

hrice

New member

• Feb 23, 2011

• #9

Judi said:

The original Radians have harnesses that can not come out. Also you can not put new ones in.

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Oh. Gotcha. I didn't know that.

 

Mama Jo

New member

• Feb 23, 2011

• #10

Judi said:

I meant Sunshine Kids.

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I know you did. lol

That's why I posted the ETA... because your post made me think of Safe Kids even though that's not what you meant.

I'm having a blonde day I think.

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Feb 23, 2011

• #11

Mama Jo said:

I know you did. lol

That's why I posted the ETA... because your post made me think of Safe Kids even though that's not what you meant.

I'm having a blonde day I think.

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No, I think you are fine.

 

joolsplus3

Admin - CPS Technician

• Feb 23, 2011

• #12

If you know a tech anywhere near you who needs one, so you could give it to them as a demo, that might be good. I barely use mine anymore, but hang onto it because it's still the same 'shape' as a new one, and since there's no stores that carry it, I like to have it to try out in people's cars. Maybe offer it 'free for shipping' in the Swap section?