We have a 2010 Toyota Rav4, will this be difficult to tighten rear facing? I've heard in some vehicles the turn knob is right up against the seat.
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I have a highlander. Basically you just have to angle it the right way so it doesn't do that.
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The turn knob is right up against the seat, but I found it very easy to tighten the harness. It's a bit more difficult to loosen the harness, but I found that if I just pushed the seat cushion in a little bit, that I could push the red lever down to loosen the straps. The red lever is pushing against the seat, and the knob to turn is free, since the lever is in between the knob and the back of the seat, if that makes sense. HTH!!
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Oh, and I guess the lever on this model is gray, not red ;) Mine is red, lol.
264159
If your child is rear-facing, how can her head tilt forward?? I don't see how that is possible if the seat is correctly installed. For the love people, read the instructions or go down the your local fire department to get it installed properly! Your child's life depends on it!
667689
Mine also wiggled but I went back to it the next day, and got it really tight. I think the adjuster helps. It's worth the $10. Another option is taking it to a car seat inspection. They will get it tight for you. I'd gotten mine so tight that the inspector left it alone, saying I installed it perfectly!
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The angle adjuster definitely helps but rear facing no the seat is rather tall and will impede in a small car. I drive a Kia Soul and when we were still rear facing we had the car seat in the middle of the back seat. It's perfectly safe there and we had no issues adjusting the front seats.
415432
The part is easily tightened but you need to use an Allen Wrench. I've tightened mine several times.
1218681
Should be easy :) I never have problems in my jeep, I have both forward and rear facing.
1952646
There should be lever/bolt tightener assembly directly under the seat. Pull the lever out, rotate the lever and attached bolt counter clockwise, adjust seat up or down to your requirements, then reverse the procedure to tighten it up. It shouldn't require any tools. Very similar to the front axle (quick removal theoretically) assembly.
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I've got it on a 93 with 4 inch lift on 33's. Its been good so far except it compleatly blocks the rear view mirror with the spare on. Have to get new side views now so I can drive without doors. It was a bitch to install, had to drop gas tank and drill new holes but once all that was done it went on great. Looks good. Holds a 33 in tire, getting 35's soon but shouldn't be an issue. Its solid, looks good and I think worth the price. Arrived with all parts in package. Haven't had to use it for recovery yet so cant tell ya if its going to get snatched off or not.... hope not. So far so good, id reccommend it. Hope this helps I've got it on a 93 with 4 inch lift on 33's. Its been good so far except it compleatly blocks the rear view mirror with the spare on. Have to get new side views now so I can drive without doors. It was a bitch to install, had to drop gas tank and drill new holes but once all that was done it went on great. Looks good. Holds a 33 in tire, getting 35's soon but shouldn't be an issue. Its solid, looks good and I think worth the price. Arrived with all parts in package. Haven't had to use it for recovery yet so cant tell ya if its going to get snatched off or not.... hope not. So far so good,... » Read More I've got it on a 93 with 4 inch lift on 33's. Its been good so far except it compleatly blocks the rear view mirror with the spare on. Have to get new side views now so I can drive without doors. It was a bitch to install, had to drop gas tank and drill new holes but once all that was done it went on great. Looks good. Holds a 33 in tire, getting 35's soon but shouldn't be an issue. Its solid, looks good and I think worth the price. Arrived with all parts in package. Haven't had to use it for recovery yet so cant tell ya if its going to get snatched off or not.... hope not. So far so good, id reccommend it. Hope this helps « Show Less
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I had the same problem. The quick release lever turns to set the seat tightness so it does not turn, I believe that was clockwise. My husband showed me how to tighten. I haven't had any problem with the seat turning after we adjusted it by that lever.
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I have an automatic rav4 and it fits fine, the only thing is that it twirls around but doesn't come off...I'm ok wit it, twirling is not very slack.
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Just a reminder, to tighten you need to turn it counter clockwise. Normally it's righty tighty, but not in this case-turn left to tighten. I tried to put it on by turning it right, but realize the error of my ways.
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I have a 4dr 2005 Corolla and a 2dr 2001 Civic and it fits fine in both. I have had it rear and front facing in the middle of the Corolla, and now have it front facing behind the driver in the Corolla. In the Civic, I have only tried it front facing behind the driver (am about to add a rear facing for the new baby!). No fit problems at all! BTW, width with this and an infant seat in both cars was just fine.
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I had to get se a rolled up towel in my car to get the angle right for rear facing. haven't used as forward facing yet. just make sure you roll it tight and put it right in the crack.
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My husband said he did the same on my truck and it took maybe 10 extra turns to get it tight. Your friend is right. Ours works great now.
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Yes. Mine is installed rear-facing and will be turned around when the baby gets older. Fits perfectly in rear-facing position.
795304
Just received mine, and it snapped together and turns easily.Make sure yours is fully snapped down - if the end isn't all the way out, it will create friction rather than allow the rotating section to turn.
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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...