volvo rear facing tethers + britax

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VanIsleMommy

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• Oct 12, 2012

• #1

am I completely mistaken? I swear I heard/read somewhere that britax has said not to use volvo's rear facing tether anchors but for the life of me I can't find this info anywhere. I know it was said SOMEWHERE because it surprised me and therefore stuck.. I just can't find any info.

 

LISmama810

Admin - CPS Technician

• Oct 12, 2012

• #2

I don't know about Britax saying anything, but I know there has been discussion about Volvo saying those aren't really tether points and not to use them.

 

MoreLatte

New member

• Oct 12, 2012

• #3

I've read it somewhere too because I wanted to use them

 

LISmama810

Admin - CPS Technician

• Oct 12, 2012

• #4

Here's an old thread with info re: Volvo's stance. There are other links to even older threads within it as well. http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=62358

 

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VanIsleMommy

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• Oct 12, 2012

• #5

thank you! so I had it backwards. volvo says not to use them. sometimes I'm right, other times I'm slightly less right.

to my knowledge no vehicle manufacturer allows rf tethering at least in canada correct?

 

ninejr

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• Oct 13, 2012

• #6

VanIsleMommy said:

to my knowledge no vehicle manufacturer allows rf tethering at least in canada correct?

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I am not sure about no vehicle, but some have specifically said not to, I think others have just said nothing.

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MAJ

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• Oct 13, 2012

• #7

It won't allow me to read the thread that was posted, so I can't get the info... I would love to know, though, because I currently have our rear-facing Advocate tethered behind the driver's seat. There's a little metal "hook" type thing under the seat that just seemed like it was meant to be a tether anchor?!

 

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MAJ

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• Oct 13, 2012

• #8

Also, incase it matters, it's a Volvo XC90. Thanks!

 

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VanIsleMommy

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• Oct 13, 2012

• #9

In a nutshell, Volvo says the rf tethers are not intended to be used with American style seats which are tethered at the top.

 

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Chris

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• Oct 13, 2012

• #10

Is there another way to link to that thread? I can't view it either because I don't have sufficient privileges?? I have a friend who will only drive Volvos and only use Britax and I am fairly certain they are RF tethering. Would love to be able to pass the info on to them.
Thanks!

 

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MAJ

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• Oct 13, 2012

• #11

VanIsleMommy said:

In a nutshell, Volvo says the rf tethers are not intended to be used with American style seats which are tethered at the top.

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Thank you... that really stinks! Glad I came across this thread, though.

 

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VanIsleMommy

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• Oct 13, 2012

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Chris said:

Is there another way to link to that thread? I can't view it either because I don't have sufficient privileges?? I have a friend who will only drive Volvos and only use Britax and I am fairly certain they are RF tethering. Would love to be able to pass the info on to them.
Thanks!

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apparently it also potentially interferes with the WHIPS system volvo says.

I can't repost the tech forum thread but I will find more info. If you search this site for "volvo WHIPS" you will find more post about it. It's a bit confusing... there are threads that reference other threads and it's a lot of jumping around.

ultimately, you have to do your own research on rear facing tethering and make a parental decision. if in doubt, don't.... the seat passes testing without it.

 

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WhatAboutPuppy

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• Oct 14, 2012

• #13

You mentioned Volvo says no because our seats tether from the top... What about Diono?
I haven't done any research nor am I going to at this point. If I come across it I will at that point. Just peeked my interest a bit is all.

 

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VanIsleMommy

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• Oct 15, 2012

• #14

diono seats (all north american seats) tether at the top of the seat. volvo doesn't like this for whatever reason. I read one thread where someone called to ask about it and three engineers called back to make sure she understood it was not allowed, so they must have a good reason. it falls under the "we can't do it because the manufacturer says so" category