northernmommy
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I'm just wondering if anyone has successfully installed Radians in a 2008 Sienna (8pass), if so, where?
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Radian in a 2008 Sienna
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supermommyof2
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I have an 06 7-pas, but I'm pretty sure the seats are the same as there hasn't been any major design changes.
I can get great latch installs in all 4 positions (2 capt chairs, middle and passenger side in the 3rd row)
The only place I've gotten an acceptable sb install was the middle of the 3rd row. It's probably also possible in the 3rd row drivers side, if you're okay with not tethering (mandatory here). I did have to over-recline the seatback then pull it up after tightening the sb. I tried the same thing in the capt chairs, but to get it tight enough (IMO) there was too big of a gap between the Radian and the seatback (the bottom 2/3 of the seat didn't touch). I am guilty of "reefing" on the seat, though, so it might be possible to get an accebtable sb install in the capt chairs.
ETA: it's definately not possible to do a sb install in the 3rd row ps, the angle of the rigid buckle stalk just doesn't work with the Radian
I can get great latch installs in all 4 positions (2 capt chairs, middle and passenger side in the 3rd row)
The only place I've gotten an acceptable sb install was the middle of the 3rd row. It's probably also possible in the 3rd row drivers side, if you're okay with not tethering (mandatory here). I did have to over-recline the seatback then pull it up after tightening the sb. I tried the same thing in the capt chairs, but to get it tight enough (IMO) there was too big of a gap between the Radian and the seatback (the bottom 2/3 of the seat didn't touch). I am guilty of "reefing" on the seat, though, so it might be possible to get an accebtable sb install in the capt chairs.
ETA: it's definately not possible to do a sb install in the 3rd row ps, the angle of the rigid buckle stalk just doesn't work with the Radian
RF or FF?
I have an '06 7-pass, and successfully installed our Radian RF in a captain's seat using LATCH, and FF in the 3rd row passenger side outboard with LATCH, I think (I'm sure it's 3rd row ps, I think it's LATCH). It moves a little, but not even 1/4". I have not had a reason to try FF in the captain's chairs, and I don't know about the 2nd row middle seat you'll have in an 8-passenger.
-Sarah
I have an '06 7-pass, and successfully installed our Radian RF in a captain's seat using LATCH, and FF in the 3rd row passenger side outboard with LATCH, I think (I'm sure it's 3rd row ps, I think it's LATCH). It moves a little, but not even 1/4". I have not had a reason to try FF in the captain's chairs, and I don't know about the 2nd row middle seat you'll have in an 8-passenger.
-Sarah
I have installed ours FF using the seatbelt in all middle row positions. It's a bit of a pain, but you can get a pretty tight install if you recline the seat a bit, tighten, and then pull the seat forward. You also have to drop the recline foot thingie (not the rf foot that snaps on) on the bottom of the seat to make it work. My installations have all been checked and found to be a-ok.
Jessie
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supermommyof2
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Sorry, should have specified that my installs are mostly FFing. I have had it RF a couple times, both with Latch and SB. I honestly didn't pay too much attention, but I'm pretty sure RF works great in all positions. The one thing I did notice was that I could get it the most upright in the 3rd row ps. Actually, I might have a pic...
ETA:
the 2nd row ps was on the outboard anchors, the inset anchor point is a perfect spot for the RFing tether. The RFing seat is just touching the capt chair.
ETA:
the 2nd row ps was on the outboard anchors, the inset anchor point is a perfect spot for the RFing tether. The RFing seat is just touching the capt chair.
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