I've got my pink FRONTIER installed! (with pics)

mamabear · May 5, 2008

So it only took me about 25 minutes to get it set up and installed (thanks to pre- reading the manual online like 3 times already)

We have a 2006 CRV, and I used the Long belt path.

I kind of thought I'd have to do it that way, but tried the Short belt path first just to see, and it was a no go. I know someone on here got theirs in tight that way, but I just couldn't make it work, and I was totally laughing while I was doing it because that belt path is truly ridiculous!!

DD is 5yrs 3moths old , 45" and 45lbs, approx 16" torso. the straps are on the highest setting.

It's in pretty tight. not 100% rock solid, but no measurable movement at the belt path.

she's got plenty of leg room (and she's got long legs!!)

And the front edge of the Frontier *just barley* hangs off the vehicle seat, but not enough to bother me!

(don't mind the Curios George book over her face, it's the only way she'd take the pic)

mamabear · May 5, 2008

the one thing that bothers me is :

1.the seatbelt buckle touches so close to the seat, and I worry that she might unbuckle it by accident.

2.there seems to be some stress marks on the plastic on the side but I guess it came that way??......

joolsplus3 · May 5, 2008

Looks great! I think the harness could be adjusted down a notch or two, though...?

arly1983 · May 5, 2008

joolsplus3 said:
Looks great! I think the harness could be adjusted down a notch or two, though...?

LOL, she has it in the top setting to show growing room

Looks good to me! You going to keep it?

mamabear · May 5, 2008

joolsplus3 said:
Looks great! I think the harness could be adjusted down a notch or two, though...?

I think I might try to adjust the harness down a notch.

When I tried her on the second highest setting *before* I had it installed her shoulders were above, but maybe will not be now that it's installed.....

arly1983 · May 5, 2008

mamabear said:
I think I might try to adjust the harness down a notch.

When I tried her on the second highest setting *before* I had it installed her shoulders were above, but maybe will not be now that it's installed.....

Forgive me Jools, I was wrong:sarcasitc-bow:

So the increments in the harness are that big..hmmmm...

mamabear · May 5, 2008

OK I adjusted her down a notch (luckily didn't have to un-install it, I was able to just loosen the tether and reach my hand between the vehicle's seat and pull the lever, and it pop-ed down one).

Now she's right at where she was in her MA on it's highest setting. She has about 1" before she's even/just over the slots. then I can still move her up one more:thumbsup:

We just took her on a test drive and she

it!

Another thing I just noticed is the cupholders sort of open up a little once installed, but not all the way. just like 1/4".

joolsplus3 · May 5, 2008

Yeah, it's SO hard to tell how a kid will fit when out of the car... nifty cool she has so much growing room :thumbsup:

I'm going to make Leah sit stock straight upright from now on in the car so I have an excuse to buy one of these in a few weeks when she grows out of her Roundabout, lol.

Oh, how's the harness adjuster when it's installed with a kiddo sitting in the seat? Smooth, I hope...?

HEVY · May 5, 2008

Yayyyy, you got it! :2thumbsup:

mamabear · May 5, 2008

joolsplus3 said:
Oh, how's the harness adjuster when it's installed with a kiddo sitting in the seat? Smooth, I hope...?

smoother than my MA, but not as smooth as my RA (maybe because we've adjusted that a million times already

)

BTW there is a TON of length on that harness adjuster, the strap hangs down to the floor, it would accommodate a pretty big kid!

VLsMom · May 5, 2008

yay! I'm excited to get mine in the mail tomorrow.

tanyaandallie · May 6, 2008

Yeah! I have mine ordered. My dd's stats are pretty similar to yours! I don't think this seat will give her a ton of time harnessed but at least another year or so.

carseatfreak · May 6, 2008

You've had about the same experience as I have with mine. I am going to get it officially checked today so I'll give you guys updates afterwards. We moved from a MA so the install was not as tight as that...but I think it's acceptable (that's why I'm getting it checked though)!

I also have the same scuff mark looking spots on both of the Frontier's I've had.

Congrats!!

mamabear · May 6, 2008

carseatfreak said:
You've had about the same experience as I have with mine. I am going to get it officially checked today so I'll give you guys updates afterwards. We moved from a MA so the install was not as tight as that...but I think it's acceptable (that's why I'm getting it checked though)!

I also have the same scuff mark looking spots on both of the Frontier's I've had.

Congrats!!

glad to hear I'm not the only one with those "marks" on the side, I guess it's normal.

I'm happy with my install. It's just about rock solid. I can't tell any movement at the belt path, but it seems slightly not as tight as I could get my MA ( I used to be able to shake the car when checking the install), maybe something to do with it being so much taller.

Let us know how it goes!

VLsMom · May 6, 2008

I posted a short review and some pics comparing the Scenera with the Frontier here:

http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=44983

loufrando · May 7, 2008

Do you think you could fit another seat side by side with it in the CR-V? Could you possibly take a straight on picture (looking from the front seat) so I can see how it fits in the backseat? :thanx!:

I have an '04 and a Regent and I'm considering selling it for something narrower and I have it down to Frontier, Nautilus or Radian. I know the Radian would work for width, but I'd prefer to get either the Frontier or Nautilus if they are narrow enough since my dd is almost 5 already.

mamabear · May 7, 2008

I'll try to post a pic.
I don't think I can put a carseat right next to it (In the middle) in my car because it has one of those weird 2 point seat belts, and I don't think I can borrow LATCH (although I've never tried because both my kids ride outboard) I don't know if this is helping you but I'll try to get a picture on tonight after my DD's fall asleep.

mamabear · May 7, 2008

OK so I had a few minutes, DH took the kids on a bike ride:

Disclamer:
First, I want to clarify that, yes, that is an aftermarket cover on the RA in the photos.
I bought it before I found these boards and learned it was a no no. I took it off since then but DD had a potty accident in her seat a couple of days ago and we needed to go somewhere so I put it on in a pinch. I am fully aware of the safety hazards of aftermarket products and wanted to add that this cover is no more thick or padded that a regular Britax, and the only noticlable difference may be the flame retardant issue. Besides, the RA is being retired tomorrow and I will install the MA DD1 just grew out of in it's place.

Hope these pics are helpfull.

I don't think a person could comfortably fit between the 2 seats, let alone another carseat (not sure if that's what you were asking)

I measured about 15" between the 2

As you can see the Frontier pushed the female end of the seatbelt buckle out a little, so it really takes up the whole side of the backseat.

BW1426 · May 7, 2008

I

your "bad" RA cover!

mamabear · May 7, 2008

BW1426 said:
I your "bad" RA cover!

I wish I didn't feel so guilty about using it!!!!

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