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2001 Ford Explorer XLT
3 across the back - 1 Evenflo Symphany 65 Rearfacing behind passenger seat - with seat belt
1 Diono Radian RXT in infant position Rearface in center - with seat belt
1 Graco High back booster forward facing behind driver seat - with seat belt
3 across the back - 1 Evenflo Symphany 65 Rearfacing behind passenger seat - with seat belt
1 Diono Radian RXT in infant position Rearface in center - with seat belt
1 Graco High back booster forward facing behind driver seat - with seat belt
Pixelated
Moderator - CPST Instructor
2005 Honda CRV (2005 Honda CR-V for searchability) with leather seats.
FF Radian behind passenger with 1x twist of buckle stalk, pushed over to the door as far as possible.
RF Radian with angle adjuster centre with 1x twist of buckle stalk
Passenger side has lots of options as it's the '40' side of the 60/40 split. We tried a FF Complete Air with seat belt, and a SnugRide 35 with seat belt (pushed the base over toward the door).
I am a tech.
FF Radian behind passenger with 1x twist of buckle stalk, pushed over to the door as far as possible.
RF Radian with angle adjuster centre with 1x twist of buckle stalk
Passenger side has lots of options as it's the '40' side of the 60/40 split. We tried a FF Complete Air with seat belt, and a SnugRide 35 with seat belt (pushed the base over toward the door).
I am a tech.
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USNavymommy
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2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon 
3 across and checked:
FF RadianR100 via latch
FF RadianR100 via seatbelt (in center)
RF Combi Corroco via belt or latch
3 across and checked:
FF RadianR100 via latch
FF RadianR100 via seatbelt (in center)
RF Combi Corroco via belt or latch
autumnlily
New member
2010 Prius (standard body)
All with seat belts for installation. One really needs to push the outboard seats as close to the doors as possible.
Forward facing: Next gen Blvd
Center: Harmony Youth low back booster
Forward facing: Radian
I was also able to do (all forward facing) radian/blvd/bubble bum. I much prefer the 1st combo I mentioned.
I am tech.
All with seat belts for installation. One really needs to push the outboard seats as close to the doors as possible.
Forward facing: Next gen Blvd
Center: Harmony Youth low back booster
Forward facing: Radian
I was also able to do (all forward facing) radian/blvd/bubble bum. I much prefer the 1st combo I mentioned.
I am tech.
Pixelated
Moderator - CPST Instructor
2003 Honda Odyssey
Frontier with long belt path / RF Diono Radian with angle adjuster (didn't try it without - probably would have worked) / FF SKJP Radian
RF Radian did not have contact with the 2nd row as long as the head rest for it was removed and it was 3 clicks from all the way back. I have a RF seat there usually so this is fine.
Did not work with the Frontier in the middle, or the Frontier next to the FF seat.
Frontier with long belt path / RF Diono Radian with angle adjuster (didn't try it without - probably would have worked) / FF SKJP Radian
RF Radian did not have contact with the 2nd row as long as the head rest for it was removed and it was 3 clicks from all the way back. I have a RF seat there usually so this is fine.
Did not work with the Frontier in the middle, or the Frontier next to the FF seat.
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Jessica61624
New member
2006 Hyundai Sonata
All seat belt. Radian is incompatible with latch.
Rear facing radian, Britax parkway, rear facing radian
Forward facing boulevard 70, britax parkway, rear facing radian
Britax parkway, forward facing radian, rear facing radian
Forward facing boulevard 70, forward facing radian, rear facing radian
Harmony lite rider, forward facing radian, rear facing radian
Britax frontier 85, rear facing radian, forward facing radian
None were checked by a tech. This is a super hard 3 across car so I hope this helps someone!
All seat belt. Radian is incompatible with latch.
Rear facing radian, Britax parkway, rear facing radian
Forward facing boulevard 70, britax parkway, rear facing radian
Britax parkway, forward facing radian, rear facing radian
Forward facing boulevard 70, forward facing radian, rear facing radian
Harmony lite rider, forward facing radian, rear facing radian
Britax frontier 85, rear facing radian, forward facing radian
None were checked by a tech. This is a super hard 3 across car so I hope this helps someone!
2005 Mazda 3 (4 door)
RF coccoro behind driver.
Frontier 85 center, Long Belt Path.
RF SKJP Radian XTSL behind passenger, with AA.
All seat belt installs. I didn't work with it much, but I don't think the Radian would have fit next to the FR85 without the AA. I didn't put a passenger in the front seat, but there wasn't a whole heck of a lot of room. If this was long term I'd switch it and brace the radian on the driver seat and put the CCO behind the passenger (child restraints can not touch passenger seat in the Mazda 3).
I am a tech.
RF coccoro behind driver.
Frontier 85 center, Long Belt Path.
RF SKJP Radian XTSL behind passenger, with AA.
All seat belt installs. I didn't work with it much, but I don't think the Radian would have fit next to the FR85 without the AA. I didn't put a passenger in the front seat, but there wasn't a whole heck of a lot of room. If this was long term I'd switch it and brace the radian on the driver seat and put the CCO behind the passenger (child restraints can not touch passenger seat in the Mazda 3).
I am a tech.
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likes2shopalot
CPS Technician
2011 Kia Soul
(I have tried several more combos than I have pictures for!)
All of my three across are installed with seat belts, not LATCH.
RF Chicco NextFit
RF Diono RXT
RF Britax Blvd70G3
Diono Monterey
FF Sunshine Kids/Diono Radian (would also work RF)
RF Britax Blvd 70 G3
Britax Parkway
Radian
Monterey
FF Blvd70G3
Radian
Monterey
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FF Britax Frontier, FF Radian, RF NextFit
FF Radian, FF Radian with RF Coccoro or RF Britax Roundabout50 or RF Britax Boulevard 70G3
Monterey Booster or MaxiCosi Rodi Booster center with FF Radian with RF Radian or RF Britax Boulevard 70G3 or NextFit
Okay, I could probably keep going. I guess the point is, lots of combos will work in a Kia Soul, they are way more roomy than they appear!!
(I have tried several more combos than I have pictures for!)
All of my three across are installed with seat belts, not LATCH.
RF Chicco NextFit
RF Diono RXT
RF Britax Blvd70G3
Diono Monterey
FF Sunshine Kids/Diono Radian (would also work RF)
RF Britax Blvd 70 G3
Britax Parkway
Radian
Monterey
FF Blvd70G3
Radian
Monterey
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/541666_10151536151219679_1803209374_n.jpg
FF Britax Frontier, FF Radian, RF NextFit
FF Radian, FF Radian with RF Coccoro or RF Britax Roundabout50 or RF Britax Boulevard 70G3
Monterey Booster or MaxiCosi Rodi Booster center with FF Radian with RF Radian or RF Britax Boulevard 70G3 or NextFit
Okay, I could probably keep going. I guess the point is, lots of combos will work in a Kia Soul, they are way more roomy than they appear!!
AuntieKatie
New member
My just-barely successful 3 across from today.
1998 Toyota Camry
HBTB with my peanut. Almost 6 years old, about 40 pounds.
EFTA FF with 18 month old. Please don't scream at me. Not my choice to have him facing this way. He weighs about 30 pounds.
Harmony light rider. Almost 8 years old, about 75 pounds. His normal ride is a NBTB but it wouldn't fit.
It was a tight squeeze and I tore up my hands buckling in the big kids but it was worth it to get to take all three of them
I realized looking at the picture that my girl's headrest needs to come up a click, it's fixed now.
I want to try the baby RF but I'll have to weigh him first, he may be too close to 35# clothed for it to work.
(Hoping the pic attached)
1998 Toyota Camry
HBTB with my peanut. Almost 6 years old, about 40 pounds.
EFTA FF with 18 month old. Please don't scream at me. Not my choice to have him facing this way. He weighs about 30 pounds.
Harmony light rider. Almost 8 years old, about 75 pounds. His normal ride is a NBTB but it wouldn't fit.
It was a tight squeeze and I tore up my hands buckling in the big kids but it was worth it to get to take all three of them
I realized looking at the picture that my girl's headrest needs to come up a click, it's fixed now.
I want to try the baby RF but I'll have to weigh him first, he may be too close to 35# clothed for it to work.
(Hoping the pic attached)
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birdflippin'
New member
2011 Chevy Silverado extended cab
All seatbelt installs. Passenger side, Graco Turbo booster. Centre, Evenflo Triumph Advance, RF. Driver's side, SKJP Radian 65, FF.
No pics, it's my BIL's truck that we borrowed for the day and he had left DNe's booster in it. I could have easily fit my other Radian FF with room to spare but DS1 was at school.
All seatbelt installs. Passenger side, Graco Turbo booster. Centre, Evenflo Triumph Advance, RF. Driver's side, SKJP Radian 65, FF.
No pics, it's my BIL's truck that we borrowed for the day and he had left DNe's booster in it. I could have easily fit my other Radian FF with room to spare but DS1 was at school.
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mommycat
Well-known member
2007 Honda Civic (I am a tech)
Not three seats but still...
Drivers' side adult in seatbelt
Centre seatbelt install with Graco Nautilus, placed slightly off-centre towards drivers' side
Passenger side Clek backless (tight fit and had to shove the armrests against the Nauti, the rigid LATCH was not used) OR Harmony Backless (better fit). Buckling the booster was a pain (in the knuckles).
I suspect using 2 Harmony backless on either side if the Nauti would be possible bit did not have a chance to try this.
Not three seats but still...
Drivers' side adult in seatbelt
Centre seatbelt install with Graco Nautilus, placed slightly off-centre towards drivers' side
Passenger side Clek backless (tight fit and had to shove the armrests against the Nauti, the rigid LATCH was not used) OR Harmony Backless (better fit). Buckling the booster was a pain (in the knuckles).
I suspect using 2 Harmony backless on either side if the Nauti would be possible bit did not have a chance to try this.
LittlePeanut
New member
2010 Honda Odyssey EX-L
passenger side/centre/driver side
2nd row:
High back Graco TurboBooster/Apramo LBB using shoulder belt positioning clip/Britax Frontier XT using LBP
* both booster seats are slightly less easy to buckle but buckles are perfectly accessible albeit snug. Apramo fits beautifully on the +1 and is perfectly tapered at the base as not to sit on the seat belt buckles.
3rd row:
FF SKJP Radian XT/Apramo LBB using shoulder belt positioning clip/HB TurboBooster
*Again, great fit without the boosters sitting on the seat belt stalks. Also tight but nicely accessible. I had to twist the seatbelt stalk down 2.5 times to ensure it was far enough away from the belt path on the Radian install.
I'm sure a Harmony Booster would fit just as well in the Apramo locations.
The harnessed seats are independently tight and tethered.
I am a tech.
passenger side/centre/driver side
2nd row:
High back Graco TurboBooster/Apramo LBB using shoulder belt positioning clip/Britax Frontier XT using LBP
* both booster seats are slightly less easy to buckle but buckles are perfectly accessible albeit snug. Apramo fits beautifully on the +1 and is perfectly tapered at the base as not to sit on the seat belt buckles.
3rd row:
FF SKJP Radian XT/Apramo LBB using shoulder belt positioning clip/HB TurboBooster
*Again, great fit without the boosters sitting on the seat belt stalks. Also tight but nicely accessible. I had to twist the seatbelt stalk down 2.5 times to ensure it was far enough away from the belt path on the Radian install.
I'm sure a Harmony Booster would fit just as well in the Apramo locations.
The harnessed seats are independently tight and tethered.
I am a tech.
creideamh
Well-known member
Mazda CX-7 - leather seats, not sure on year
Driver - RF Diono Radian R100 with angle adjuster but would be fine without, not tethered
Center - FF Diono Radian R100 with recline & top tethered
Passenger - RF Chicco Keyfit with base using built-in lockoff
I'm a tech. All seatbelt installs, all independently tight. Took an hour, zero extra space, the center TT anchor was a PITA to reach. I tried all RF first (Radian, Keyfit, Radian...then Keyfit, Radian, Radian), but they didn't puzzle in any way. I'm fairly certain putting the Radians FF outboard and the Keyfit in the center would work fine as well.
Driver - RF Diono Radian R100 with angle adjuster but would be fine without, not tethered
Center - FF Diono Radian R100 with recline & top tethered
Passenger - RF Chicco Keyfit with base using built-in lockoff
I'm a tech. All seatbelt installs, all independently tight. Took an hour, zero extra space, the center TT anchor was a PITA to reach. I tried all RF first (Radian, Keyfit, Radian...then Keyfit, Radian, Radian), but they didn't puzzle in any way. I'm fairly certain putting the Radians FF outboard and the Keyfit in the center would work fine as well.
scoutingbear
New member
2005 Highlander
From passenger side to driver side:
Frontier85 SBP seatbelt install
RF Headwise
Backless Monterey, topside, harmony, etc. The highback monterey didn't fit due to the sides and the cupholder on the headwise. I'll try a parkway when dh gets home with his car.
I am a tech.
From passenger side to driver side:
Frontier85 SBP seatbelt install
RF Headwise
Backless Monterey, topside, harmony, etc. The highback monterey didn't fit due to the sides and the cupholder on the headwise. I'll try a parkway when dh gets home with his car.
I am a tech.
Pixelated
Moderator - CPST Instructor
2003 Honda Odyssey
3rd row bench seat, middle seat belt is a type 2A that is a functional lap belt on its own but has a detachable shoulder portion for boostered kids. It's a bit clunky and awkward with a booster but possible if needed.
Passenger / Centre / Driver
FF Radian / Harmony Youth Booster (lite rider) / RF MyRide
FF Radian / HB Turbo (tough to buckle) / RF MyRide
FF Radian / RF Radian with angle adjuster (no go without the adjuster) / RF MyRide
FF Radian / FF Radian / Harmony Youth Booster (lite rider)
FF Radian / FF Radian / HB Turbo (tough to buckle)
FF Radian / FF MyRide / HB Turbo
FF Radian / FF MyRide / Harmony Youth Booster (lite rider) with lots of room to buckle
3rd row bench seat, middle seat belt is a type 2A that is a functional lap belt on its own but has a detachable shoulder portion for boostered kids. It's a bit clunky and awkward with a booster but possible if needed.
Passenger / Centre / Driver
FF Radian / Harmony Youth Booster (lite rider) / RF MyRide
FF Radian / HB Turbo (tough to buckle) / RF MyRide
FF Radian / RF Radian with angle adjuster (no go without the adjuster) / RF MyRide
FF Radian / FF Radian / Harmony Youth Booster (lite rider)
FF Radian / FF Radian / HB Turbo (tough to buckle)
FF Radian / FF MyRide / HB Turbo
FF Radian / FF MyRide / Harmony Youth Booster (lite rider) with lots of room to buckle
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