A few things from the tech update from Britax

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Aug 12, 2012

• #1

We took pics of a few slides that Britax had up, during out last tech update. Thought I would share.

First, the Britax lineup.

The D-rings will be branded now.

The gap. I know there have been threads about the gap. I am sure I have gotten texts.

Frequently Asked Questions

When installed forward facing the BRITAX convertibles do not sit flat on the vehicle seat- is this okay.

No, DO NOT try to put CRS back flush against vehicle seat back.
It is important to read the user guide for each child restraint as they do vary.

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Last edited: Aug 12, 2012

Patriot201

Car-Seat.org Ambassador

• Aug 12, 2012

• #2

I'm confused by that slide about the gap.

Are they saying "NO, it is not okay to have the gap." or "NO, it is fine that there is a gap. Do not try to put the seat flat against the vehicle seat." ? The way it is worded, it is very confusing.

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Aug 12, 2012

• #3

The two gaps there are showing are ok. Gaps are fine, they have tested the seats will the gaps and they pass.

 

Patriot201

Car-Seat.org Ambassador

• Aug 12, 2012

• #4

Got it. That's what I thought they meant, but the word "No" made it confusing. They poorly worded their response.

Thanks!

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Aug 12, 2012

• #5

Ok, tryped out what is says. Yes, worded a little weird.

 

KaysKidz

Senior Community Member

• Aug 12, 2012

• #6

I think the important thing is that the base sits flat...not to try to get rid of the gap if it means the base is no longer making complete contact....

 

christineka

New member

• Aug 12, 2012

• #7

So, the base must be flat, but the back can have a gap and that's okay? My friend installs her britax flat against the back of the vehicle- not sure about the base, though. I didn't know whether it was or wasn't okay. I'll have to let her know. She may need to buy my frontier sooner than we thought. (Her dd is tall.)

 

Blondie87

New member

• Aug 12, 2012

• #8

She says as long as the base is making full contact with the vehicle seat, and the car seat back touches the vehicle seat at least at the top, it's okay since it's making contact.

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Aug 12, 2012

• #9

Thanks! Rep for you.

 

KaysKidz

Senior Community Member

• Aug 12, 2012

• #10

christineka said:

So, the base must be flat, but the back can have a gap and that's okay? My friend installs her britax flat against the back of the vehicle- not sure about the base, though. I didn't know whether it was or wasn't okay. I'll have to let her know. She may need to buy my frontier sooner than we thought. (Her dd is tall.)

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Yep. They are incompatible in my dh's truck. I can't get the base to sit flat to save my life. Probably over half of the base hangs off. The new generation isn't quite as bad, but it's still not a great fit. The Radian on the other hand, is perfect.

 

EmmaCPST

CPST Instructor

• Aug 13, 2012

• #11

Can we keep using old Britax d-rings with new Britax seats?

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Aug 13, 2012

• #12

Yes. See, when Britax started doing RF tethering, no other company was doing it. Now that there are a couple more, she had to let us know that they are brand specific, and the new ones will be branded.

 

Blondie87

New member

• Aug 13, 2012

• #13

She said they are putting brands on them to show people that their d-rings cannot be used with any other seat, and any other company's d-rings cannot be used with their seats.

 

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NicoleCPST

Senior Community Member

• Aug 13, 2012

• #14

Blondie87 said:

She said they are putting brands on them to show people that their d-rings cannot be used with any other seat, and any other company's d-rings cannot be used with their seats.

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When did this change? I know I'm not three only one who had used a Britax d ring on a Radian or vice versa. The Radian d rings are not long enough to go around the leg of the seat in my Explorer so I've always used my britax d ring.

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Aug 13, 2012

• #15

I do as well, but like any part, except for the locking clip, parts are brand specific.

 

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NicoleCPST

Senior Community Member

• Aug 13, 2012

• #16

Judi said:

I do as well, but like any part, except for the locking clip, parts are brand specific.

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So... Parental choice kinda thing?

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Aug 13, 2012

• #17

I would say so. I am happy that they will be marking them in the future. Glad to know the part number as well. Speaking of this, I need to go order more.

 

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bnsnyde

New member

• Aug 13, 2012

• #18

Our Britax one is almost not long enough to wrap around. It got sort of stuck and the whole Advocate I almost thought of cutting out...I was so distraught. The clip would not undo, and I had no slack. It was one of the most difficult un-installs ever.

Though, the Radian one is even worse for getting the clip to clip or undo.