Tight 3 across, Radian is expiring

[jjordan]

Once new baby arrives, we need 3 across in the third row of our 2008 Kia Sedona (40/60 split). The trick is getting two seats onto the 60 part of the seat. Right now it's two Radians facing opposite directions, but one expires this summer. Is there another RF seat that would puzzle well with a FF Radian so that the combination of the two would be no wider than the current combination of RF and FF Radians?

It is an option to turn the FF (newer) Radian to RF and get a new FF seat, but I'd rather not do that as the child riding RF is a boy and the non-expiring seat cover is very girly. (Can't trade out for the expiring cover because they're different seat models.)

Thanks!

 

[lgenne]

What's the non-expiring model? There might be a cheap GN cover in swap?

 

[ketchupqueen]

Stats on the rf seat kid?

 

[jjordan]

What's the non-expiring model? There might be a cheap GN cover in swap?

XTSL, but honestly I'm not all that interested in spending money on a new cover.

Stats on the rf seat kid?

35# and size 3T, turns 3 in May. Seat expires in July (but honestly I'd switch out sooner if possible b/c he's at the RF weight limit now).

 

[ketchupqueen]

Hmm. Was going to suggest trying a MyRide, but might be a bit tall?

Foonf?

 

[jjordan]

Yeah, MyRide probably would not have much growing room. Are the Foonf/Fllo narrow at the foot end? I know their overall width is comparable to a Radian, but the extra-skinny foot end of the Radian is what allows it to fit where we need it. Maybe you're thinking the base of the Foonf will lift it high enough to fit?

Thanks for the ideas!

 

[MamaChirpy]

Why not another Radian?


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[jjordan]

Why not another Radian?


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Because I hate them.

 

[MamaChirpy]

Because I hate them.

Oh!! Ok I missed that somewhere!!! Lol...

I just ordered 2. Can you tell me why you hate them? [emoji16]


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[jjordan]

Oh!! Ok I missed that somewhere!!! Lol...

I just ordered 2. Can you tell me why you hate them? [emoji16]


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First and foremost, very difficult to use properly. There are approximately 5 billion different weight limits associated with the seat (weight when you can FF, weight when crotch strap must be moved all the way out, LATCH weight limits, SafeStop weight limit, the list goes on and on...) Also there are lots of different parts that are required or recommended at various stages - RF boot, FF recline foot, SafeStop, D-ring, harness pads, RF angle adjuster, various extra pillows/padding... And add to all that the monstrous weight, typically difficult installation, impossible-to-tighten harness adjuster (I've heard mixed reviews on whether or not this is improved on more recent models)...

If they weren't so expensive it might be easier to put up with all the quirks, but for the price, I want something much more user-friendly.

 

[MamaChirpy]

First and foremost, very difficult to use properly. There are approximately 5 billion different weight limits associated with the seat (weight when you can FF, weight when crotch strap must be moved all the way out, LATCH weight limits, SafeStop weight limit, the list goes on and on...) Also there are lots of different parts that are required or recommended at various stages - RF boot, FF recline foot, SafeStop, D-ring, harness pads, RF angle adjuster, various extra pillows/padding... And add to all that the monstrous weight, typically difficult installation, impossible-to-tighten harness adjuster (I've heard mixed reviews on whether or not this is improved on more recent models)...



If they weren't so expensive it might be easier to put up with all the quirks, but for the price, I want something much more user-friendly.

Makes a lot of sense!!! Crossing my fingers I have better luck. [emoji16]


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[jjordan]

Yes, good luck to you! Some people really like them!

 

[MamaChirpy]

Yes, good luck to you! Some people really like them!

I am a great one for returning things if they aren't perfection!!!


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[ketchupqueen]

Yeah, MyRide probably would not have much growing room. Are the Foonf/Fllo narrow at the foot end? I know their overall width is comparable to a Radian, but the extra-skinny foot end of the Radian is what allows it to fit where we need it. Maybe you're thinking the base of the Foonf will lift it high enough to fit?

Thanks for the ideas!

Narrowish, and yeah tall is what I was thinking.

 

[jjordan]

I'll have to see if any BRU nearby carries Clek products to try in the car.

 

[featherhead]

I would think the Fllo would fit better than the Foonf, as it's not as high. The radian gets wider higher up. I have a rf Fllo next to a ff Radian in the back of my van.

 

[ketchupqueen]

See I was thinking Fllo would hit wrong but haven't tried it. Interesting to know!

 

[featherhead]

And I've never tried a Foonf, so I'm just guessing as well

 

[jjordan]

I would think the Fllo would fit better than the Foonf, as it's not as high. The radian gets wider higher up. I have a rf Fllo next to a ff Radian in the back of my van.

Good to know, that would definitely be less $ if it worked!

 

[featherhead]

I'm not sure what the Sedona is like, but a seat up on a narrow base (I tried a Peg Convertible) also worked well rear-facing outboard in my Odyssey third row. It kinda overlapped the console/storage thingy on the side.