Is the latch system on this carseat easy to install/adjust?
1313242
Not positive, as my husband always installs the carseats. But he said it was easier than the other one we have which is the safety first alpha omega elite.
1313243
Yes! I put my knee in the seat and put all my weight in the seat and pull the latch really tight. The seat feels super secure!!
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.
1313245
The LATCH straps seemed like they would be easy to install because you just clip them into the car and pull the extra strap to tighten. However, once I clipped them into the LATCH hooks on the car, I wasn't strong enough to cinch them tight enough. Same goes for the top tether; my husband had to tighten it. I wouldn't have been able to install the seat on my own.
1182511
I think they were. I just checked and the booster is tight against the seat (we have a Lexus RX350) without any sign of the adjustable latches being loose. However, from what I read latches are only in place to keep the seat from becoming a projectile and aren't intended to secure the seat like a regular car seat.
2053096
It's just 2 parts where the seat just slides on, locks, you'll easily see any adjustments if it is necessay...it's easy
2213326
Hey Rosebud, It is super easy. My advice is to install as close to your seat as possible. If you have other stuff on the seat post like I did you'll want to rearrange things. Safe travels.
1164039
Yes especially using the LATCH and anchor system in cars. This is the easiest car seat to install and remove as it's just a release button. I've used several other models so can compare.
728614
yes, quite easy to install if you are patient. Take your time pulling the cover apart, there are a couple of screws, the rest is pretty easy.
729492
Yes its very easy. I installed mine and it took 10 min. It was my first time ever for changing hardware.
326768
Yes, very easy compared to other car seats. I can get it snug and my husband easily gets it uncomfortably tight.
571963
It was easy, the seats are a little heavy but I would not call it hard to move them and install this.
516447
Our vehicle does not have a latch system either; we just put the seatbelt through the seat while applying downward pressure to the seat itself. It installs very easily. We are very pleased - it is really light and simple to take in and out of the car.
318900
As far as using the belt installation for a vehicle and not te LATCH it is definitely doable. I have two do these seats and both are installed with the belt and not LATCH and both are very secure.
1112487
no latching system. It's booster so the seat belt attaches the seat to car.
2249464
Yes, very easy. Normally, you install it and leave it. It can be adjusted "up or down" on the seatbelt, if needed, for different drivers or passengers. It comes with instructions.
509375
Yup, very simple, I've used both methods. There is a hole next to where the kids thigh would rest on the seat and you can pull the seat belt or latch system belt straight up and away from the buckle to tighten it down instead of out and to the side as you have to do on most seats. I love the design of this car seat. Feels much more secure in any system.
1388743
Not at all. I'm very happy with them, I've installed 20 of them now. (we have a lot of cabinets). Highly recommended. on installation, here's a tip: When installing the latch part, put the screws in the center of the holes, it allows for final adjustment without redrilling. Once I figured that out it went like clockwork installing the rest.
1304823
Yes it is, it has the easy latches too. Such makes it easier to release and attach
1871969
The straps are very easy to tighten if the seat is not installed. However, after you fasten the seat in the vehicle and the mechanism that snaps down to clamp to the vehicle's seatbelt is in place, then the straps are a little difficult to move. It is easy to make a small adjustment, but for a large adjustment in the strap length it is more difficult. So all that you need to do if you need to make a large adjustment in the strap length is to release the mechanism that clamps to the vehicle seatbelt and then make your adjustment and then put it back and put your child back in the seat to make the final adjustment. This may take 1 or 2 tries when you first install the seat but it is not a big deal. And this seat is so easy to install with the new mechanism that clamps down on the seatbelt that overall it will still save you time and effort to install over a conventional seat, even if you have to unclamp it from the vehicle seatbelt once or twice to make a strap length adjustment.