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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I had this problem at first as well, if you make sure to loosen the straps all the way and give them a firm tug they come out pretty far. Sometimes they get caught up or bound.
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Mine is quite tight too. I don't know of any way to loosen other than by using it over and over.
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We have this problem too, but gently tapping the ball repeatedly seems to get it loose eventually. Just got to make sure that the ball is not on too much of an angle as it will then fly off the hoop once freed.
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Are you certain you have it tightened? I don't have that problem but have found that my GoPole is easier to control my shots. I put it on a retractor.
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We found the tension adjuster to be a little stiff upon receipt of the product. In fact, we couldn't fully adjust it until we mounted it on the handle bar. Once mounted it still required a bit of force to adjust, but loosened up after a few adjustments while the trainer was in motion. Hope this helps.
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I love these harnesses, but one of my dogs did the same thing. This has only happened once. Do you have the soft part of the harness in the back? You should be able to tighten both sides enough so he can't pull out. I usually hold the leash up a bit so he can't pull backwards. I do love the quick release.
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Hi Cheryl, I had a very hard time with this also. I loosened the tension all the way & enlisted my wife's help. I held up the handles and my wife connected the hook. It took the two of us to finally get it. I think we were trying too hard; because, it just kind of went into place. Sorry, it's hard to explain what we did. It was very frustrating. Good luck
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Hi Dee,I am probably not qualified to assist you but just to add to the previous responses, I am a small guy and purchased this harness because of its adjustability. I have a large brushcutter that I use for hours at a time and as indicated by others it takes the load off and I have found it very comfortable. Good luck with it. John
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I adjusted my camco down hand tight to where the plate and nut touched. the unstructions said tighten to where nut touches plate. i dodnt not do this the first two trips out and was fine. last time I doid it per instructions, and somewhere along the road the sway bar literally ripped the ball off the hitch, and then fell off somewhere. I would just go hand tight, and adjust accordingly. time for another new one...sigh
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I am in the same dilemma...I took off the beater bar, but the motor shaft goes all the way to the other side, and there is no gap to take the belt on or off...help!
448998
I haven't had that problem. It was a tight squeeze but I did get it on..but the company has excellent customer service. If you are having a problem contact them and I'm sure they will fix it for you.. for free.
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Mine goes then stops like the belt is slipping. Tried adjusting but did no good. Any ideas? Only used three times now.
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Just finished putting the bike together and am having the same problem. The seat is ridiculously loose, it rotates around and flexes up and down as I'm riding. It almost seems like it's intentionally built this way. Have either of you been able to fix this problem since you posted? Or are you just dealing with it? Thanks
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im not sure Neil, I didn't have this issue, did you strip the bolt that the nut attaches to? you may just have to slowly stop turning the nut when you feel the tension. I apologize for not a better answer.
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I had the same issue with mine. I just dint installed it. Most changing pads comes with safety straps. I changed the one it came with and bought one that is more comfortable for the baby.
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It sounds like maybe the harness is not fitted on her. Make sure you adjust the straps so the harness fits snugly. The purpose of the front hook is to redirect the dog when they are pulling so a little pulling to the side is normal but not so much that it should bother you.