In Search Of size large ride safer vest

musicmaj

musicmaj

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I can not take the three across in the corolla anymore. Buckling the boosters is killing my hand. I really want to put one of the older kids in the middle with a rstv.
 
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courtfrog2

courtfrog2

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I don't have one for sale, but I wanted to give some advise. Do you have only lap belt in the middle? If so, when your older ones get to be over 60lbs you will need to purchase a dual tether from the manufacture in order to use the lap only belt. If you have a lap/shoulder belt in the middle there is no need for a tether.

I ran into that problem with our Large vest. Waiting on the tether now. Cost $25 from the company.

Just an FYI.
 
courtfrog2

courtfrog2

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From what the company says...

Regarding the large vests: For children over 60 pounds, you must use the dual tether regardless of the weight rating on the vehicle tether anchor. The dual tether attaches to 2 separate tether anchor assemblies in the vehicle. The reason for the dual tether is energy distribution not anchor strength. The cost of the dual tether is $25.00 each plus shipping.


Hope that helps!
 
musicmaj

musicmaj

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Thanks. I had contacted the company about that too. I weighed my 7 and 8 year old last night and they are both 54lbs now, so I have a little bit of time before having to worry about that. I do have only a lapbelt in the center.

When you get your dual tether, will you post pictures? I really want to see what it looks like.

Thanks!
 
courtfrog2

courtfrog2

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Yep... I'll be sure to post a picture. It'll be used in a truck so there will be loop tethers. I've had many many conversations about this with the company and it's supposed to work! Here's hoping!
 
mish

mish

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Just out of curiosity, do you have any experience with the RSTV? I have one and I think it is a terrible pitb to use. Plus, my son hates it. Maybe if I used it more often I would like it better, but I urge you to try to find one to try out before you buy it.
 

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