Anyone have a MA in a Honda Pilot?

Unregistered · Nov 28, 2007

I have a few questions that maybe you can answer!

1. Is it easy to install rf in the middle seat with the lap/shoulder belt? Were you able to get a nice, tight installation?
2. Is it easy to install ff in the middle seat? I'm sure it's easy with the LATCH on the outboard positions, so just wondering about the middle. That's where I prefer dd.
3. The seat seems pretty tall. Does it distract your vision out the rearview mirror (when in the middle position)?

I think that's it! TIA!

UlrikeDG · Nov 28, 2007

I had two Marathons (and another seat) in my '03 Pilot before I traded it in. It wasn't the easiest Marathon install ever, but that just means it took 3 minutes instead of two.

I definitely wouldn't put it in the "tough installs" category; not by a long shot! In fact, IMO, the seatbelt install in the center was still a little easier than the LATCH install outboard because there was only one buckle to fasten.

I remember I had to twist the buckle stalk for one of the installs, but not which one (probably front facing, as I usually put the rear facing seat outboard). Other than that, there really weren't any issues. It was visible in the rear view mirror, but it didn't obstruct my view as much as my son's booster did. It just took some getting used to.

MandiRN · Nov 28, 2007

I have an 04 Pilot.

1. Is it easy to install rf in the middle seat with the lap/shoulder belt? No. Were you able to get a nice, tight installation? We weren't able to get a good RF install using the lap/shoulder belt with our MA in the middle. Our middle seating position has the seatbelt that comes down from the ceiling, secures on the driver side and then the buckle is pulled across from driver to passenger side. It just wasn't happening for our seat. If the driver side didn't have that latch I think we could have done it.
2. Is it easy to install ff in the middle seat? I'm sure it's easy with the LATCH on the outboard positions, so just wondering about the middle. That's where I prefer dd. FF middle install with seatbelt was easy easy easy. Wish LATCH was allowed in the center! I prefer DD in center as well, but my back doesn't miss lifting her 26 lbs into the center!
3. The seat seems pretty tall. Does it distract your vision out the rearview mirror (when in the middle position)? I don't remember having any problems with sight lines. DD did FF in the middle for about 2 months before I turned her back RFing.

UlrikeDG · Nov 28, 2007

The '03 Pilot has the same center seatbelt. I didn't have any trouble putting the RF Marathon there.

jen_nah · Nov 29, 2007

For me it has been hit or miss to be honest. Some are hard and some are easy. I really just think it depends on my patience level at the moment. LOL!!!

Yes, You can get it installed in the center position. I usually almost always have to twist the belt stalk due to the long webbing.

momtobe2007 · Nov 29, 2007

Can someone explain exactly how and where you're twisting the seatbelt? I've read that other people have had to do that, but I don't understand where you're doing it.

Thanks!

I'm hoping to get the MA for christmas! We also have a Pilot, and I'm going to try my darndest to get it in the center. I had the EFTA nice and tight in the center, but dd hated the seat so we took it back.

UlrikeDG · Nov 29, 2007

You can twist the buckle stalk (i.e, the "female" end of the buckle) up to three full turns before you buckle the seatbelt.

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