3 across in 01 or even a 94 G Caravan?

ginny4 · Mar 18, 2009

may need to fit 5 kids & 2 adults. so i def need 3 across the back bench.
3 of the kids need boosters of some kind. HBB or NBB. 9.75yo, & 2- 8.5yos
2 are harnessed FF. 4.75yo & 2.75yo

the following seats i have to work with are
for boosters: turbo. monterey & a cosco high rise NBB
for harnessed: we have FPSVD, Regent & Apex.

the problem with the 94 is the lack of headrests & tethers in 3rd row
the 01 has many choices with headrests & tethers. the center of 3rd row is lap belt only & no headrest in that position

eta: i started to go thru the 3 across thread & gosh i came across my own with an 06 (my parents car) i could try the whole the FPSVD in the center & 2 boosters outboard. DUH. tho i swear these are 2 entirely different 3rd rows from the 01 & 06.

kidrepair · Mar 19, 2009

I don't know if a 94 is the same as my 92, I know at some point they obviously redisigned it but I'm not sure when, I currently have a GN and PW and there is no way you are getting another seat back there, we have also had a MA and PW and I still don't even think you are going to fit a RN, maybe a child who needs no booster but then you have no headrest, as far as tether anchors, my dh is a mechanic at a Chrysler dealership and he put one anchor back there for me and told me he can put another one if I need it...Good luck...

ginny4 · Mar 19, 2009

thanks...
my neck is aching after i attempted a 3 across. it didn't really work. i wanted something that doesn't take too much effort to do but this is way too hard. i thought i got it puzzled but i couldn't get my hand anywhere near the buckle to buckle the turbo in. it was just aweful. it might be doable with a different combo. but seriously at this rate. forget it. sorry kid i can't take you in my van. its too full.

i thought if i had a radian it MIGHT work. but i'm so not buying anther seat for rare occasions. we'll work out a different plan instead.

as for the 94: really got anchors in the 3rd row? according to the instruction sheet of the anchor it said for 2nd row ONLY. the dealer wouldn't do it.(3rd row) & i wouldn't want him to unless it was really approved. point is moot. its our 2nd vehicle now. & i don't find it too neccessary to try to get it done anymore. i've done a 3 across in the 94 with with a scenera center & boosters outboard. my son no longer fits the scenera so i gave it away.