I am using a 2009 Evenflo Symphony (which I HATE by the way) RF while waiting for the 2014 Peg convertibles to become available. I was able to install it properly and securely RF (tech checked) in my 2010 Chevy Equinox when I used it for my daughter, but am having a terrible time installing RF in my 2011 Chrysler Town and Country in the rear captain's seat. Hoping someone has some answers to some of my questions/concerns.
~ One noodle was not enough to make it level. A three noodle triangle was too much. I cut a noodle in half the long way to make a 1 and 1/2 noodle. That wasn't enough. I ended up having to stack 3 folded towels under the 1 and 1/2 noodle to get it level. IS THIS SAFE???
~ The seat is technically secure - does not "move more than 1 inch from side-to-side or from front-to-back at the vehicle belt path" as stated in the manual, but it doesn't seem secure to me. It does move (side to side) more than I like at the edge of the vehicle seat. Is this common for RF convertibles?
~ Does the full base of the seat need to be completely on the seat or is it OK for some of the base to hang over the vehicle seat? It seems like I heard about a percentage before - anyone know what the "rule" is?
~ What position should the back of the vehicle seat be in? Does it matter safety-wise, is there a "rule" for this? Maybe reclining the seat will allow for more room resulting in a better/more secure fit?
~ I am concerned about the safety of the SureLatch system. With the noodes/towels there, it seems like it is possible for them to push into the red release buttons. Is this a potential safety hazard, or are the release buttons made so that things like that can't happen? Do I have my noodles/towels in the wrong place?
See attached photos for clarification.
Thanks so much in advance!
~ One noodle was not enough to make it level. A three noodle triangle was too much. I cut a noodle in half the long way to make a 1 and 1/2 noodle. That wasn't enough. I ended up having to stack 3 folded towels under the 1 and 1/2 noodle to get it level. IS THIS SAFE???
~ The seat is technically secure - does not "move more than 1 inch from side-to-side or from front-to-back at the vehicle belt path" as stated in the manual, but it doesn't seem secure to me. It does move (side to side) more than I like at the edge of the vehicle seat. Is this common for RF convertibles?
~ Does the full base of the seat need to be completely on the seat or is it OK for some of the base to hang over the vehicle seat? It seems like I heard about a percentage before - anyone know what the "rule" is?
~ What position should the back of the vehicle seat be in? Does it matter safety-wise, is there a "rule" for this? Maybe reclining the seat will allow for more room resulting in a better/more secure fit?
~ I am concerned about the safety of the SureLatch system. With the noodes/towels there, it seems like it is possible for them to push into the red release buttons. Is this a potential safety hazard, or are the release buttons made so that things like that can't happen? Do I have my noodles/towels in the wrong place?
See attached photos for clarification.
Thanks so much in advance!
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