I am having a difficult time tightening the harness each time since that rebound bar is in the way. Does anyone else have this problem?
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I have a pool noodle under mine in order to provide more recline. Maybe if you do this, it will free up a little space for the harness tightening strap.
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Yes. It is difficult if you loosen and tighten each time. To get around that, I don't loosen the straps when I take my child out so I don't have to tighten them each time - the clothing your child is wearing shouldn't affect the strap length much if at all (if the clothing is so bulky you have to loosen the straps, it may create too much give in the event of an accident). Now, I do periodically have to loosen the straps a tiny bit as she grows if it gets just too hard to fasten. But, for me that's easier than ranging that adjustment each time.
911165
With the convertible seat, I didn't find it necessary to loosen the straps every time I took the baby out. Try getting the babe out without loosening it and see of you really need to loosen them every time which will make it easier in the long run.
911166
the strap should come up thru the hole in the rebound bar so it can be easily accessed, almost like you were going to put it in the seat with the little one. I just tighten it, then tuck it down so my son doesn't yank on it and tighten it more himself. I hope that helps
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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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I don't generally loosen the straps each time I take him out. It was harder when he was a newborn because I didn't want to hurt him wrestling his limbs out of the harness! But now he is a few months old and actually moves his arm to help me get him out. If I have to tighten the harness while he is in it, I try and figure out how much I need to tighten it before I buckle it since it is really difficult to pull the strap to tighten it while it is buckled.
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For me, improper adjustment was the cause. I watched a few YouTube videos, and adjusted them myself. Problem solved. A bike shop can do it for you if your not a DIYr.
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Mine was doing the same thing. The problem on mine was the knot where the rope was tied to the chain was hanging on the shut off bar in the anchor saddle. I put a fender washer on the rope behind the knot to prevent the knot from going through the shutoff bar.
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Thanks for your input, I really appreciate it. I find that with the spin lock bar I have the collars are always coming loose.
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My husband who uses it says it hasn't come off on him. He says there is a way to tighten it. It tells you how to do it in the instructions. It's worked very well for him. Hope this helps. Good luck. Linda C.
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Karen. We had the same problem. The manufacturer didn't think that far. We bought some short stretch straps that have S hooks on both ends, hooked one end to a bar under the seat and the other to the barrier. That has worked fine for us.
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I had the same problem at the beginning, it does takes a little more strength than I expected but I just pull it out strong enough until it snaps off, I try it to contain the whole thing with my body (unless it has touched something nasty). Most of the time the legs snap out completely and I just pop them back in.
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Yes, I often have to reset the bars to get the seat to open. I love the seat but this is a problem. It is easy to reset though. I have done it many times without much trouble
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The one I have is so tight, I have to manually slide it down to allow the seat belt to fully retract. Maybe yours is defective.
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Yeah, it does take some effort but I did get mine on. It's probably good to keep them from being loose - you could try other method such as fasteners if needed.
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I have this grip & keep it on 99% of the time. I'll take it off to make sure it stays clean. It's been a wonderful piece of equipment! Highly suggest! Hope this helps!
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raymond, hope this helps U. Take the cover off at the 2 nuts where the bar fits, Re-track the bar back. now thread the chain around the sprocket and the slot on the bar, make sure the chain points in the right direction, now adjust the bar forward until reaching the proper tension . let me know that this is successful for U
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Mine bounces. What is the best way to adjust it to eliminate the bounce? Is it the joint where you tighten it with that super long-stemmed tool they give you? I have tightened it there but it still bounces.
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It took me several adjustments to get it to fit right. Try letting out on the front adjustment and tightening the one that goes around the chest to see if that might move the straps back . That worked on mine . you could probably make some fleece pads if that doesnt work and than readjust . Remember that this halter isnt meant to be that total answer to pulling. They also still need training as well. It just throws them a bit off when they try to pull. Before our Poodle got the hang of the harness and training he sort of learned to walk sideways to make the harness not work the way it should lol!
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I had the same problem: but I kept working with it & finally it fit well.& now I still have problems-- sometimes the top or the back falls off,I just snap it back in, so yes, it does not fit very well, should have a betterfit - I think. thank you
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I noticed one of the bolts became a little bit loose after a particularly strenuous work out. I removed all of the bolts, used a little Loctite and put the bolts back in and tightened them. No more bacing out bolts. I hope this helps.
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I do find that sometimes it is hard to tighten when my son is in the seat. For some reason it seems easier if he isn't in it. If I have it tightened almost to where a need it with only a little slack it isn't too difficult to make minor adjustments once he is in it.