Defrost
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All FF installs were with the headrests removed.
RF Radian, LATCH, 2nd row, two angles (no tricks necessary for good install):
RF tether point under driver's seat (identical spot under passenger seat) - this is a thick metal bar covered with a piece of plastic. First pic is the D-ring, second was taken under the seat, showing the metal bar behind the plastic:
FF Radian, 2nd row, LATCH (no tricks):
(A seat belt install in the second row is possible but difficult; requires the vehicle seat to be reclined and moved back, then shoved forward - it put a lot of stress on the buckle, vehicle seat, and Radian, which is why we didn't try it today.)
FF Radian, 3rd row, LATCH (installs well with seat belt also - recline vehicle seat with either method, tighten, then push forward):
The RF Radian is incompatible with the 3rd-row center position. FF Radian is possible in the 3rd-row center, but very difficult to install; it requires 3 full twists of both buckle stalks, and it winds up off-set so far into the outboard position that it makes it a moot point for trying to get 3-across.
The only seat we could get between the Husky and the Radian was the FPSV booster, and it's not a good permanent option - I had to buckle Sam by pulling the booster forward while he sat in it, buckling around him, pushing the booster back into position, then pulling the seat belt tight. It is possible, though:
Taking the Husky out of the mix, especially with another outboard Radian, would likely give the center position enough room for a MA/Blvd/Decth or even a booster.
Also, I installing carseats in this van!
RF Radian, LATCH, 2nd row, two angles (no tricks necessary for good install):
RF tether point under driver's seat (identical spot under passenger seat) - this is a thick metal bar covered with a piece of plastic. First pic is the D-ring, second was taken under the seat, showing the metal bar behind the plastic:
FF Radian, 2nd row, LATCH (no tricks):
(A seat belt install in the second row is possible but difficult; requires the vehicle seat to be reclined and moved back, then shoved forward - it put a lot of stress on the buckle, vehicle seat, and Radian, which is why we didn't try it today.)
FF Radian, 3rd row, LATCH (installs well with seat belt also - recline vehicle seat with either method, tighten, then push forward):
The RF Radian is incompatible with the 3rd-row center position. FF Radian is possible in the 3rd-row center, but very difficult to install; it requires 3 full twists of both buckle stalks, and it winds up off-set so far into the outboard position that it makes it a moot point for trying to get 3-across.
The only seat we could get between the Husky and the Radian was the FPSV booster, and it's not a good permanent option - I had to buckle Sam by pulling the booster forward while he sat in it, buckling around him, pushing the booster back into position, then pulling the seat belt tight. It is possible, though:
Taking the Husky out of the mix, especially with another outboard Radian, would likely give the center position enough room for a MA/Blvd/Decth or even a booster.
Also, I installing carseats in this van!
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