Is there a trick to getting the harness straps to tighten?
1192416
yes it is frustrating. i pull the straps as tight as i can and then pull down on the strap that tightens it. it feels like it is off the track or something. it is my biggest complaint about this seat as i feel i can't get the straps as tight as they should be.
1192417
Yes .. Have to read directions but It is a latch under the seat padding You lift up to release to proper length
1192418
Yes, there is a lever under a flap of fabric near where the child's knees would be. This is where you can adjust the straps.
1192419
I have found that it is better if you can pull the strap straight out instead of on an angle. I think the latch only lets you loosen not tighten.
1192420
Yes .. Have to read directions butIt is a latch under the seat paddingYou lift up to release to proper length
303892
That's a tough one to explain, make sure you give the latches enough give then clip into your seat. Same for the back latch. There is a grey button that you push that will give you more slack for each strap. Once you clip everything in just pull everything tight. I hope that helps. Maybe they have some videos on YouTube to help more.
1081987
The reason I discovered that the harness was not attached properly was because I has a difficut time tightening the harness straps. Once the harness was well attached I had no problem tightening the harness straps
1081985
Very hard for me to tighten the straps properly. My husband has to do it most times or we stuff our son into the straps.
553052
It is very tricky to adjust this seat. (before I start, make sure to check the manufacturers instructions, they are the tested way of doing this). My first recommendation is get it "close" to the correct tightness without your kid in the seat, then buckle your kid into the seat. When tightening, try pulling the tightening strap down then up - I have to pull quite hard. That may help. Otherwise return it like I did - it is not a good design in my opinion.
383164
Tightening the sides is much more important. Loosen the top and redo your fasten focusing on getting the seat lined up to the suitcase as flush as possible. Make sure the suitcase is standing straight up... maybe even tilted towards the car seat slightly. Pull the base in and up and then tighten the crap out of the side straps. The top of the car seat may be higher than your suitcase. Then tighten the top just to secure it. You have to get it tight enough around the middle so it doesn't allow the car seat to slide down or take on any additional angle. I have a G1 and G3 Marathon and I definitely have more trouble with the G3. But its mainly because of the heavy duty base with the rubber lining
1820984
There wasn't really a trick . i just read the directions. However I must warn you to be careful operating when fully extended. Very hard to manage fully extended without straining the shoulder. I had the harness to relieve some of the tension, what a piece of crap.
873830
Becareful over tightening the straps because you will break a buckle. BTDT. The straps should be snug, they don't need to be so tight you can pluck them like a bass. put a twist in the front strap so they don't lie flat and this is enough to change the airflow over the strap to stop the buzzing. The rear straps don't need to be twisted because the airflow is already rough by the time it reaches the rear straps
960154
no, maybe the straps are twisted inside or in the back. I recommend you either contact them directly or perhaps re-install.
139332
On the back of the seat, under the "mommy pouch", you will find two straps threaded through a plastic cinch. Tightening & loosening the straps raise & lower the seat. Google BOB Motion demos and watch the videos. I think Baby Gizmo has a good one that shows you how to adjust the seat. Hope this helps:)
553005
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.
873828
we stop the straps from making noise by twisting them aroud themselves and tying them down so there is no slack. we have a roof rack so we didn't have a gap in the door. hope this heps
390465
When you say seat belt, I'm assuming you're referring to the harness straps that secure the child in the seat. On the back of the carseat, you will find two black levers with straps secured through them. Hold down the two levers with one hand and then pull the harness straps on the front of the seat to loosen the belt. To tighten the belt, just pull the strap hanging from the back of the black levers. If you're looking to adjust the height of the shoulder straps, you're going to have to rethread the strap through a higher or lower slot. Go to 3:13 in this video to see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9pi6x90lLU
553051
I haven't had this problem. My daughter buckles in and if it's too loose we just pull the step straight out towards the front seats and it tightens appropriately.
916067
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!
1283158
It is difficult. Those slider mechanisms (plastic things holding the straps parallel) are the way to do it. Like tightening or loosening a dog's collar or think about the slider on your bra strap that makes it tighter or looser. Same idea, but I bet the elastic stiff harness straps are a bit harder to deal with. I got one for my boyfriend as a gift. He's 5'2" tall & it was too big even at it's smallest setting & I had to return it.
911163
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.