why does the latch keep loosening up and letting the seat disconnect?
311390
I have this seat and mine is popping off also. I'm going to try and take it back to Lowes.
311391
I had this problem and discussed it below. Hated it and wanted to return the seat! But it turns out that the nuts were upside down. It doesn't seem as though this will make any difference, but the smaller side of the nut centers the bolt and makes the latch connection work.
1621645
I never had that problem. Might need to send back or try to bend the fastener to a slightly less round. Mine holds well shut until pulled open. Good luck.
318897
Yes. I also have the latch system but use the seat belt with this seat. The new click tight system for the seat belt gets the seat super tight!
2273576
It's going on a year since I installed mine. It uses 2 elastic bands that wrap around the seat to secure it. I've only experienced minor movement of the pad that required slight adjustments. This was probably caused by entering and exiting the vehicle.
148828
We have the same problem. I have tried and tried to tighten the gate multiple times. All 4 sides are as tight as they will turn and still the gate does not latch. If you absolutely cAnt get it to work, I would return it. My husband threw away the box and so we couldn't.
2250177
There is an almost continuous creaking sound emanating from behind the seat where the sliding seat meets the seat track. It appears that the two do not fit snugly, even when the knob is tightened, leading to this very annoying sound. I've tried inserting a rubber wedge into the place where the track and seat meet, but it still doesn't solve the problem.
113395
in the front were the single strap comes out, remove the cover over the seat. you will see a tension button. push it down and pull on the two straps at the top
2208623
There is a nut at the end of the bolt attached to the quick release handle used to latch the frame. You can loosen this to release some tension on the latch. I would not suggest loosening it to much as this could cause the latch to inadvertently open.
1313244
It's not as easy as some other seats I've used, with only one tensioner, and simple spring latches. It's definitely more difficult to remove, because there is no easy way to release the tension in the latch harness once it's snugged down.
2102082
The only think I can think of is to check to see how you have it adjusted for the span of the opening so that it is not putting pressure on the frame and distorting it to where the closure is binding up. Or, you can check the pins where the gate pivots and see if they are binding or need lubrication. I have not had ANY issue with opening / closing the gate.
313401
Just twist it one way to loosen and the other to tighten. Maybe there is something wrong with it. Check with the manufacturer. Sorry I could not be more helpful
55248
pull up the (disengage) the lock. I have to tilt the stool and push one of the legs toward the other. I usually do this with my foot. It takes a bit of pressure to close it and I find that this works best for me.
250858
This is not something I've noticed with my Topeak seat. Ensure the lock is properly engaged on the bottom of the seat. As long as the lock is in place and the strap is attached you should be good.
176066
Locking mechanism works by sliding the silver latch either towards you or away from you. Try sliding the mechanism until it releases. DO NOT push down on or pull up on mechanism as this will break it.
602549
Tighten both sides more so that the locking mechanism holds. If it is too loose, then the gate won't lock into place and hold.
2102076
The key is the tension. Too loose and the gate doesn't quite lock, too tight and it's hard to open/close. Remember that you have to lift it once you unlock it, and if the lifting action is where the problem is maybe a little WD40 can solve the issue.
1252817
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.