Britax car seat in the 80

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

Will the Roundabout or Marathon fit rear facing? My son will be in a rear facing position for another 7 months so that is important right now.

Brett- Looking into the Sunshine Kids car seats now.

The Marathon will fit rear facing in the 80. I don't have any experience with the Roundabout.


We also went to the Orbit baby line and dig them. They are made by former aerospace engineers and are overbuilt like our cruisers.

Orbit Baby - Products - Toddler Car Seat

 

[JMays]

3rd row = 2 Britax Regents
2nd row = 1 Britax Marathon
Daddy = Vasectomy

 

[alia176]

Daddy = Vasectomy

Amen brotha

 

[jerseyfzj80]

RECARO Como convertible car seat - Free Shipping @ RecaroChildSeat.com

Recaro is prehaps one of the strongest seats made bar none for adults or children I have 2 of these one in my 80 and the other in my wifes subie outback they are space hogs big time and they will make all the other seats you have ever looked @ look like something you got out of a gumball machine! they are also very pricey but hey what is your kids life worth? do a search for recaro child seat crash test and then tell me you want a britax or something else, you can buy in a toy store!

 

[bpassmore]

RECARO Como convertible car seat - Free Shipping @ RecaroChildSeat.com

Recaro is prehaps one of the strongest seats made bar none for adults or children I have 2 of these one in my 80 and the other in my wifes subie outback they are space hogs big time and they will make all the other seats you have ever looked @ look like something you got out of a gumball machine! they are also very pricey but hey what is your kids life worth? do a search for recaro child seat crash test and then tell me you want a britax or something else, you can buy in a toy store!

The Radian 65 and 80 are as strong or stronger with a very narrow and easy to mount form factor.

Make sure to check them out. They are very heavy and very very strong.

 

[caffecapri]

Another vote for the Recaro. We have the Como...great safety features and will fit her up to 80 lbs - probably high school . Nothing but the best for my little girl. Research research research.

 

[clarkrw3]

I highly recommend the young child SPORT seat. Gives plenty of leg room something in short supply in the 80. Also works great in the back of my M3 where leg room is at even a bigger premium.

 

[Safado]

Thanks for the thread guys.

I'm looking for a couple car seats at the moment and trying to see where technology might have improved in the past few years. I want a 5pt. harness rated up to 80 lbs. The Recaro Young Sport 5pt. is only rated to 40 lbs....the seat then works as a booster up to 80 lbs. Thanks for the help


BTW....there's also been a recall on the Como and Signo seats built prior to 12-18-07.

 

[uberhahn]

Ressurection. Where do you anchor the forward facing seats:

2nd row - all three positions?
3rd row - both positions?

Are there floor anchors built in, or do you use seat-belt mounting locations?

 

[97 FZJ80]

Ressurection. Where do you anchor the forward facing seats:

2nd row - all three positions?
3rd row - both positions?

Are there floor anchors built in, or do you use seat-belt mounting locations?

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/47989-child-seat-tether-anchor.html

 

[uberhahn]

Saw that one before, but thanks for the reminder. I should have been more specific with my question.
I'm aware of the Honda PN for joining the car seat to the anchor.

To clarify:
- are the cargo hold-downs used exclusively as the anchoring points? Are there other points for use as anchor points to the floor?

Thanks

 

[uabericm]

Saw that one before, but thanks for the reminder. I should have been more specific with my question.
I'm aware of the Honda PN for joining the car seat to the anchor.

To clarify:
- are the cargo hold-downs used exclusively as the anchoring points? Are there other points for use as anchor points to the floor?

Thanks

The only approved anchor points for car seats are the ones listed in the owner's manual.

The cargo hold-downs and other points are not recommended.

If the seat is properly installed, there is no reason to attach the tether to unapproved locations. Just make sure you have less than 1" of lateral movement of the seat at the belt.

 

[uberhahn]

You're almost answering my question. What are the approved anchor points? How many per row?
(I don't have an 80, yet).

 

[jlg32281]

This was a good read for me. We don't have children yet, but my wife has baby fever, bad.

 

[retrofive]

Nice timing on resurrecting this thread. My wife is due in Sept.

 

[ChuckB]

This was a good read for me. We don't have children yet, but my wife has baby fever, bad.

LOL x2!

 

[uabericm]

You're almost answering my question. What are the approved anchor points? How many per row?
(I don't have an 80, yet).

"Securing a child safety seat should be a lot easier with the LATCH system, required in U.S. passenger vehicles and most child safety seats manufactured after September 1, 2002. LATCH (which stands for the Lower Anchors and Tethers is a specialized way for your child's safety seat to attach in your vehicle without using the car's seatbelt system. The LATCH system is designed to simplify child seat installation and consequently reduce the number of child injuries and deaths that occur from improperly secured child safety seats.

Vehicle manufacturers are required to install top tether anchors behind the backseat of all models (except convertibles). These anchors must be in three seating positions. (Some convertibles also have tether anchors as a safety feature.) Manufacturers also must install lower vehicle anchor points near where the vehicle's backseat cushion and seat back meet. These lower anchor points must be in at least two seating positions.

Child safety seats manufacturers also are required to have two lower connectors at the bottom of the safety seats that fasten into the vehicle's lower vehicle anchors. In addition, most forward-facing child safety seats are required to have top tether straps that attach to the vehicle's top tether anchors."

I need to go check my manual but I am pretty sure that my 96 LX450 does not have top tether anchors and I am 100% sure I do not have the lower connectors. I have had a Chicco infant seat installed in the past and a forward-facing Britax Marathon installed currently.

Now for my thoughts, the LATCH system is now required to reduce the number of injuries and deaths due to improperly installed child safety seats, but the LATCH system is not "safer" than using the seatbelt with a locking clip. Many convertible and forward facing seats state that once the child weighs more than 40lbs and you are using the LATCH system you need to utilize the seat belt instead of the latch system. So, if you have an 80 or are looking at buying an 80 and you have a child or have a wife with the baby bug, you can safely transport your child if you properly install the child safety seat using the seat belt and locking clip.

 

[phatairman]

To clarify:
- are the cargo hold-downs used exclusively as the anchoring points? Are there other points for use as anchor points to the floor?

I have mine tethered to the bracket for the third row seat. It is a solid connection.

uabericm- Why would this be a negative thing? One would think an additional tie down point would be great. My wife's car has a third attachment point with the use of the latch system where the seat belts are located.

Just looking for the safest possible ride for my son, Matt

 

[TomH]

... So, if you have an 80 or are looking at buying an 80 and you have a child or have a wife with the baby bug, you can safely transport your child if you properly install the child safety seat using the seat belt and locking clip.

Actually the locking clip is not required if the seat belts have a locking feature, which the 97 has for sure and probably other years. To verify if the seat belt locks, pull it all the way out and then let it back in. If you hear clicking/ratcheting and can't pull the belt back out, it locks. If the clip is used it has to be located within, I believe - but not positive, 6 inches of the seat belt buckle.

I went to a local Child Seat Inspection Station to make sure I did everything right. I learned the details about the clip when I had it checked.

The rear tether is not required but I still just connect it to the rear tie down points.

I currently run three Britax in the second row (one rear facing behind passenger seat) and a booster in the third row.

Tom

 

[chtucker]

Sooo interesting that this has come up....

"We" are expecting twins in December!

I have been sorta of looking around. We are probably going to purchase 4(CRAP THEY ARE EXPENSIVE) car seats.

My wife will keep two in her car, 2007 FJ Cruiser
and I will move the other two between my summer/winter cars (yes I do that)... I drive an 80 from December till April and my 2008 Civic 4dr from April till Fall..

So what I what I am looking for are seats that will fit all three vehicles. Do the car seats that are take kids from birth to 60+lbs have removable carriers (like I can carry the kid in the house)... Or is it only the infant seats that do that?

As you can tell, I am oblivious to all this... We are just a little shell shocked with two on the way, our first kids...