Question Opinions on Peg Perego convertible seat?

Chloesmom · Feb 1, 2013

Just what the subject says

. Is it a huge deal that is doesn't have anti rebound anything? I know there is a new model coming out in the spring with anti rebound, but there's no way I can wait that long. I tried this seat in my car last night and it appears that I can get a center install with the seatbelt and still have plenty of room for the front seats to come back. Input please

jenfrogmom · Feb 1, 2013

Rumor has it that they are going to allow three user of the tether for rf. I love love my Peg convertible so much!

Phineasmama · Feb 1, 2013

Absolutely love mine

And yeah they are going to add something for RF tethering later this spring, even for the current models. Not sure if it's just going to be a D-Ring to tether like Britax or what...

But I do think it's awesome that they're bringing the ARB option to the US!

TechnoGranola · Feb 1, 2013

Well mine has ARB, but yes, love it. Easiest to adjust harness I've ever used. Drawback is the latch straps are the hardest to tighten that I've ever used. Thankful I don't need to do that everyday!

jordansmom · Feb 1, 2013

TechnoGranola said:
Well mine has ARB, but yes, love it. Easiest to adjust harness I've ever used. Drawback is the latch straps are the hardest to tighten that I've ever used. Thankful I don't need to do that everyday!

:yeahthatlove:

And everything else that was said!

ETA: Where is the information on changes to rear facing tethering?! I've missed this news! Someone point me in the right direction!

Phineasmama · Feb 1, 2013

Someone asked the question in the recent "posts by others" on the Peg USA facebook page, and one of their reps confirmed that ARB will indeed be coming to the US in the spring, but no exact date as of now, and that there will be an option for current seats without the ARB to rear face tether and they will send out an extra piece to anyone who asks for it. But I think that is still in the works, maybe they will make an official announcement later this spring.

MommyShannon · Feb 1, 2013

jenfrogmom said:
Rumor has it that they are going to allow three user of the tether for rf. I love love my Peg convertible so much!

Ugh, I really want one! This isn't helping! Does it provide any more height for rf than a Britax? It doesn't look like it from the numbers.

zoecoltsmama · Feb 1, 2013

MommyShannon said:
Ugh, I really want one! This isn't helping! Does it provide any more height for rf than a Britax? It doesn't look like it from the numbers.

Yes, wonder this too! would love if it did!

thtr4me · Feb 1, 2013

Oh, I wish they were offering the RFing tether when my old Britax broke. I would have loved to order a Peg and one would have fit well in DH's car.

jenfrogmom · Feb 1, 2013

MommyShannon said:
Ugh, I really want one! This isn't helping! Does it provide any more height for rf than a Britax? It doesn't look like it from the numbers.

I'm not sure I will try to take a measurement of the inside seating position on the seventh slot. It will probably have to wait till tomorrow since it is -25° wind chill

Dorothy · Feb 1, 2013

jenfrogmom said:
I'm not sure I will try to take a measurement of the inside seating position on the seventh slot. It will probably have to wait till tomorrow since it is -25° wind chill

First, brrr! Second, I would love that measurement, too. I do not get along with the Radian in our vehicles, but it might be my only option if the Peg doesn't offer similar rfing height. TIA

TechnoGranola · Feb 1, 2013

Someone has already measured the PVC. Do a search or check the measurements forum maybe.

Dorothy · Feb 1, 2013

TechnoGranola said:
Someone has already measured the PVC. Do a search or check the measurements forum maybe.

Of course, the measurement data... I was just looking at it for another seat.

It says 24" to the highest allowable rfing position (7th click).

So, and forgive me if this seems like a silly question, that means 23" usable rfing height, right?

ETA: Radian seating height says 25".

Re-ETA: Oops, wrong comparison. Britax is listed at 23.5" internal seating height

MommyShannon · Feb 1, 2013

Yeah, I've looked at the numbers but I need it to miraculously fit longer like I hear some seats do. I like my MA70 enough that I can't justify the Peg unless it lasts significantly longer. I'd never need the extra 5lbs.

Dorothy · Feb 1, 2013

MommyShannon said:
Yeah, I've looked at the numbers but I need it to miraculously fit longer like I hear some seats do. I like my MA70 enough that I can't justify the Peg unless it lasts significantly longer. I'd never need the extra 5lbs.

LOL! I know exactly what you mean.

jordansmom · Feb 2, 2013

I had to contact Peg yesterday to have a new manual sent and asked in follow-up in the rumors regarding rear facing tethering was true. This was her response:

Yes this is correct. The seat will not go into production until after April. We should have the strap available shortly after that.

Thank you
Amy
CS Clerk
Peg Perego USA

Sounds like the timeline has been pushed back a little, but that it will be retroactive! Wonder how current owners of this seat will be informed of this or how they will get the additional strap (free, or have to pay for)?

Chloesmom · Feb 2, 2013

I absolutely love the peg I bought yesterday. However, as excited as I was about it fitting in the middle, I can't get a tight install on it. I don't know what I'm gonna do for the remainder of the lease.

jordansmom · Feb 2, 2013

Chloesmom said:
I absolutely love the peg I bought yesterday. However, as excited as I was about it fitting in the middle, I can't get a tight install on it. I don't know what I'm gonna do for the remainder of the lease.

Are you installing with seatbelt or latch? What vehicle? My only problem with our Peg Convertible is that the latch straps can be extremely difficult to impossible to tighten enough. If I'm installing with latch, I will usually tighten it as much as possible, then unlatch it and tighten it more. Then I call in DH to help me hold the seat down and click the latch in. No problems getting a tight seatbelt install though.

It sounds like you are trying for a 3-across, maybe? What are your other seats? Maybe you can try a different configuration?

TechnoGranola · Feb 2, 2013

I had a really hard time getting it tight with seatbelt in the centre of the loaner Hyundai Sonata we had for a bit. I had to get DH to help. I'm betting I'd have a hard time in my vehicle too (I'm using UAS in the centre which was hard to tighten but not impassible) because even my MA couldn't get acceptable tightness with seatbelt in centre.

Do you have the option to install it outboard?

Phineasmama · Feb 2, 2013

I was trying to latch mine into the captains chair in my minivan, and I thought it was really hard to tighten, until one day I tried installing it when I was IN the van because I had the other captains chair stowed, and that time it was super easy to get it rock solid with the latch. I think it was just the angle and having enough um...pull or force or whatever if I'm even making sense right now. I know that doesn't help much if you have a small car, but try getting right up in there as best you can and tightening from a different angle if possible.

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