How to get Latch tight when rear facing? I've sat in it (180LBS) and pulled as hard as possible, but I can still move the car seat side to 12-15 inches
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Slide the pulling side back through the seat so you're pulling from the side opposite the slide lock. Also, rocking while pulling helps a lot. If that still doesn't work, tighten it a little more before you clip it to the D-ring.
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Have you checked to be sure that you are using the right straps on the seat. You use one for rear facing and one for front facing. The gray ones are for the rear facing and black for forward facing. The seat will have a little movement to the side, but not that much.
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Also, be sure you're wiggling at the back. The front/top will move regardless. When testing your car seat for proper tension it should be at the point closest to the angle of your back seat.
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Yes, I just tested it out at store and I don't have Latch either. It's a pain to initially install with the seatbelt, but seems it will stay put much better than our current base for our infant carseat. I tested a Britax as well and it was the same issue, so no difference on that based on brand.
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I used an older model on an airplane. All car seats have to be forward facing and an airplane doesn't have a latch system. I always think installing a car seat without a latch system is more difficult. Also it is difficult to carry onto the airplane and move it between seats without bumping into anyone while still trying to wrangle the kiddo� I think this is true for all car seats though, not just this particular brand/model. Traveling with kids is just a lot more work!
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My baby just turned 10 months she is comfy in it. Especially after I took the pads off in the shoulders. I can't help you with the car but I do have a huge SUV and it's still tight but honestly any car seat is..... any safe car seat is going to be tight. Once you turn it around you will be fine. I put mine behind my seat which is why I say it's tight o can't move my seat back much that's my only issue hope this helps. It's a great seat I'm glad I chose it. Safest one out there beats all of them.
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undo the latches on the sides and push in the corners. it should start to collapse in on itself.
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Short answer: I don't think soWe put our son in there at about 30 months and 35 pounds. Our chicco keyfit 30 car seat worked pretty well up until then, and I think the official recommendation is to keep your kids in a rear facing car seat until 2 years or close to 30 lbs. When our son got in this it still seemed a bit big since the seatbel strap was located too high so it would slide into his neck (not bad, but you could tell it wasn't quite right). We bought the maxi cosi priori seat as an "in between" seat as our baby was outgrowing the car seat but wasn't ready for this seat. Note that I do highly recommend the Kobuk seat Short answer: I don't think soWe put our son in there at about 30 months and 35 pounds. Our chicco keyfit 30 car seat worked pretty well up until then, and I think the official recommendation is to keep your kids in a rear facing car seat until 2 years or close to 30 lbs. When our son got in this it still seemed a bit big since the seatbel strap was located too high so it would slide into his neck (not bad, but you could tell it wasn't quite right). We bought the maxi cosi priori seat as an "in between" seat as our baby was outgrowing the car seat but wasn't... » Read More Short answer: I don't think soWe put our son in there at about 30 months and 35 pounds. Our chicco keyfit 30 car seat worked pretty well up until then, and I think the official recommendation is to keep your kids in a rear facing car seat until 2 years or close to 30 lbs. When our son got in this it still seemed a bit big since the seatbel strap was located too high so it would slide into his neck (not bad, but you could tell it wasn't quite right). We bought the maxi cosi priori seat as an "in between" seat as our baby was outgrowing the car seat but wasn't ready for this seat. Note that I do highly recommend the Kobuk seat « Show Less
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Sitting on the seat there is a lever on the right hand side....pull up to release and move seat to desired position....push lever down to lock in new position
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Pull lever (metal latches) straight down towrds bottom of the box. Mine don't have a ton of pressure maybe yours wasn't adjusted properly from factory. I believe you can adjust latches for tension. Try looking on youtube under truxport cover or try calling truxedo for further help. I've had no problems with mine. can't beat the price from amazon. Hope this helps if not your more than welcome to ask more questions. Good luck
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I don't have a problem with the sides at all, but that could be because my dog is larger than yours. When I fold the seat out, the sides stay rigid and so does the bottom. I also have the bucket seats in my car and truck, so the seat usually lays at a slight slant. You might try adjusting the belt that goes around the back. That is how I got it to lie flatter. Good Luck !
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I don't have the latch system in my car so I use the seatbelt and tether anchor. Switching it our isn't too big of a pain but the car seat is kind of heavy and my tether anchor is a little difficult to loosen. You have to remember to pull straight with the fabric or it won't budge (might just be mine though). My scale doesn't have batteries or else I would weigh it for you.
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I had it rear-facing in a Saturn, and I found it difficult to get my almost-2-year old in the seat without hitting her head on the door of my car. However, my daughter is pretty big and was almost 30 pounds at the time. The seat fit perfectly fine in the car however. I now have it forward facing in a PT Cruiser and am still able to fold down the other 2/3rds of the back-seat next to her. I am able to see out of the back perfectly. I find that the seat is very sturdy. I turned my girl around before she was 2, but I consulted my local DMV car seat specialist and he said he saw no problem given her size and the safety of the seat. I had it rear-facing in a Saturn, and I found it difficult to get my almost-2-year old in the seat without hitting her head on the door of my car. However, my daughter is pretty big and was almost 30 pounds at the time. The seat fit perfectly fine in the car however. I now have it forward facing in a PT Cruiser and am still able to fold down the other 2/3rds of the back-seat next to her. I am able to see out of the back perfectly. I find that the seat is very sturdy. I turned my girl around before she was 2, but I consulted my local DMV car seat specialist and he said he saw no problem... » Read More I had it rear-facing in a Saturn, and I found it difficult to get my almost-2-year old in the seat without hitting her head on the door of my car. However, my daughter is pretty big and was almost 30 pounds at the time. The seat fit perfectly fine in the car however. I now have it forward facing in a PT Cruiser and am still able to fold down the other 2/3rds of the back-seat next to her. I am able to see out of the back perfectly. I find that the seat is very sturdy. I turned my girl around before she was 2, but I consulted my local DMV car seat specialist and he said he saw no problem given her size and the safety of the seat. « Show Less
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Regardless of the brand of carseat, you will have the same problem. My son is now 15 months, and we had to turn him around today because he just won't fit rear facing anymore...
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some people use the two inner latch anchors of the side seats to install a car seat with latch in the center. this is do able when the car seat has flexible fabric latch connectors, but usually not with rigid connectors because of the standard width of the latch anchors. when using the two inside ones from the outer seats they typically end up being a little wider. use both latch and the belt to install, and look up the maximum weight capability of the latch anchors per your vehicle, the seatbelt is usually a higher limit.
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I remember thinking it seemed inconvenient at first, fortunately now ours is front facing (meaning no more rebound bar in use) so it's not a problem... I agree that it is placed awkwardly though & made it more difficult while using it rear facing. Once I got a feel for it though, it was easier... It is definitely more difficult than it was on our Chicco key fit which we were using prior. I agree with others that I resorted to trying not to adjust it - but would also state that I shouldn't have to do that, other car seats it's easy to adjust as you please....this issue has been my only lil complaint about this car seat...only consolation is, it does resolve itself when you flip it around... I remember thinking it seemed inconvenient at first, fortunately now ours is front facing (meaning no more rebound bar in use) so it's not a problem... I agree that it is placed awkwardly though & made it more difficult while using it rear facing. Once I got a feel for it though, it was easier... It is definitely more difficult than it was on our Chicco key fit which we were using prior. I agree with others that I resorted to trying not to adjust it - but would also state that I shouldn't have to do that, other car seats it's easy to adjust as you please....this issue has been my only lil... » Read More I remember thinking it seemed inconvenient at first, fortunately now ours is front facing (meaning no more rebound bar in use) so it's not a problem... I agree that it is placed awkwardly though & made it more difficult while using it rear facing. Once I got a feel for it though, it was easier... It is definitely more difficult than it was on our Chicco key fit which we were using prior. I agree with others that I resorted to trying not to adjust it - but would also state that I shouldn't have to do that, other car seats it's easy to adjust as you please....this issue has been my only lil complaint about this car seat...only consolation is, it does resolve itself when you flip it around... « Show Less
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You just have to get creative with it. Like in my car we used the front seats bottom hooks to go around the metal bar that your seat moves back and forth on. And in the back my seats fold down to get to the trunk so I tucked them behind the seat and the bottom of my seat also lifted up so we tucked the bottom seat cover inbetween my sear belts. But if I couldnt find a spot for the hook I just tucked it in some where.
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There is a latch in the front that you pull and push back on the top. At some point you will also need to know how to adjust the straps and there are great directions on the side of the car seat. Hope this helped. I had to go back to the store to have them show me how to decline it.
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I highly recommend the new Britax clicktight for seat belt install. I have never had a car seat that has tightened so easily and ends up with no movement at all!