Topsider or Affix narrower than Literider?

Holly · Apr 30, 2013

I'm on my phone and can't seem to find what I'm looking for.
We have a Literider as a spare. I need to put all 3 kids in my 3rd row tomorrow. I can use the literider in the middle but it's tough.
Would I be able to fit a Top sider or an affix in there easier? Are they more narrow?

joolsplus3 · Apr 30, 2013

Try searching for the Connext, that's the narrow backless, the Affix is just the backless Affix. http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=243049&highlight=connext

Shaunam · Apr 30, 2013

The literider is the narrowest, IMO. I have the connext and I couldn't fit it as easily in my backseat in a three across as the literider. I didn't actually get out the tape measure though so it may have been a puzzling issue.

D&L's-mommy · Apr 30, 2013

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Phineasmama · Apr 30, 2013

I could actually fit the Connext in my 3 across BETTER than the literider, and the topside didnt fit at all.

The Connext is a little wider but it's low and the armrests are low.

Holly · Apr 30, 2013

So connext is the backless and affix is the high back? I thought it was the other way around. Confusing!

Phineasmama · Apr 30, 2013

The Connext is just a backless. There is a high back and low back Affix

creideamh · Apr 30, 2013

Top Side can fit places Literider can't in my car/3 across. Don't have a Connext to compare.

LISmama810 · Apr 30, 2013

The Affix has the same dimensions as a Turbo, so if you're familiar with that, you'll get the idea.

Holly · Apr 30, 2013

Ok, so here is the 3 across with my Literider.

It fits but just barely.

Here is the buckle for the Turbo booster.

And for the Literider.

I'll have to have Abby buckle up in the turbo, pull the literider out and have Hannah sit on it while I buckle it and then scoot the whole thing back and tighten the seatbelt. It will be a pain to do, but other than that, it should be safe, right?

Is it worth trying a Top Side or Connext?
I could probably even get a Bubble Bum from Target if necessary.

Shaunam · Apr 30, 2013

Yeah, that would be too snug for my taste. I'd go nuts. Have you tried the radian in the middle and the boosters outboard? Or are you trying to keep the backless rider in the middle? I find it's easier to buckle backless riders when they are outboard because they lean outward while I buckle...it makes the buckle more accessible.

Holly · Apr 30, 2013

I haven't tried the Radian in the middle. I set it there for a second to see how close to the turbo it would be, but I didn't buckle it there.
I think it might be more of a pain if the radian was in the middle because then I'd have to buckle both boosters and it would be a pain to pull them both out to do it. And we don't have side curtain airbags, so I want the backless rider to be in the middle anyway.

christineka · Apr 30, 2013

The way the top side adjusts the shoulderbelt, you do not want it in that center seat. The shoulderbelt fit would be really bad.

I can also say from experience, that buckling all will be easier if you arrange, like this: graco booster on passenger's side, radian center, literider driver's side. Get a disposable water bottle, cut the ends off and place over the radian's seatbelt buckle. Then get another, shorter and place around just the stalk for the literider's buckle.

Pixels · Apr 30, 2013

Graco allows no overhang with its boosters, and you have that right now so something has to change.

Holly · Apr 30, 2013

christineka said:
The way the top side adjusts the shoulderbelt, you do not want it in that center seat. The shoulderbelt fit would be really bad.

I can also say from experience, that buckling all will be easier if you arrange, like this: graco booster on passenger's side, radian center, literider driver's side. Get a disposable water bottle, cut the ends off and place over the radian's seatbelt buckle. Then get another, shorter and place around just the stalk for the literider's buckle.

I'm out in my van now and I can't get the radian tight enough. It can pull forward several inches. Any tips?

christineka · Apr 30, 2013

I posted this on facebook as well, but for future searches or anyone else having trouble, here's my tips and video.

I went out there and made several install videos, but had the same problem at the end, where the seat would go forward, but I knew I had that seat in that spot and it didn't move, so I kept trying and found the secret! (Or, rediscovered it.) Ffing recline should be in! Recline the vehicle seat back. Twist the buckle stalk 2 full turns. Wear stockinged feet, step in the seat, brace your back on the top of the vehicle and pull on that shoulderbelt with all your might. Lock the belt. Push the vehicle seatback back in place. Check for movement. Then top tether. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpSqlHjJvhs&feature=youtu.be

Holly · Apr 30, 2013

I got the radian in the center with LATCH for now, the Turbo on the passenger side, and Literider on driver's side. There is room to buckle each booster.
I will try to do the radian with seat belt again some other time, I'm not moving it again today.

safeinthecar · Apr 30, 2013

I'm not sure I'd call that overhang. I know that vehicle seat and it only has that taper right there at the front. The only part of the booster that's overhanging is the cupholder.

Carrie_R · Apr 30, 2013

It sounds like you got it, but for the future, I'd probably go BubbleBum.

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