I just bought this car seat, I plan to use it rear facing in a 2012 Honda CRV. Is the top tether easy to use rear facing?, I find the instructions a bit confusing, I have not started to install yet, just reading the manual first. Any comments? I just bought this car seat, I plan to use it rear facing in a 2012 Honda CRV. Is the top tether easy to use rear facing?, I find the instructions a bit confusing, I have not started to install... » Read More I just bought this car seat, I plan to use it rear facing in a 2012 Honda CRV. Is the top tether easy to use rear facing?, I find the instructions a bit confusing, I have not started to install yet, just reading the manual first. Any comments? « Show Less
1218681
Should be easy :) I never have problems in my jeep, I have both forward and rear facing.
1218682
It shouldn't need the top "anchor" as long as you have the anchors clipped by the seatbelt. I have a 2010 Jetta and the anchors clip perfectly! We do, however, use the top anchor strap when we use the carseat in my husband's 2008 Toyota Tundra and it isn't bad - it just gets in the way when buckling the baby.
1218683
I haven't used the top tether rear-facing basically because the anchor is behind the seat, meaning the tether would end up over the seat itself making it hard to put the child into the seat. If the anchor is on the floor than that would make it easier to use but I don't think your car has that.
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When rear facing, the tether is supposed to go from the top of the seat down to the floor. Newer cars have a hook that you can tether to, older cars you can tether to the seat base in front of the seat. There is a little loop attachment in the packaging to use if you need to loop around the seat base, and the clip is for clipping into the hook in newer vehicles.
1218685
Hi! We've never used our carseat for rear facing so I really can't efficiently answer that question . Forward facing however is a snap . My husband installed in less than 10 mins.
135313
I use the top tether latch as well as the normal latch. It just seems like I can feel a difference in the stability/secureness by also using the tether.
88055
I just use one tether, it is enough. When I used 2, my dog would get all tangled in the tethers. A big PIA. Good Luck.I drive an SUV with 2 side mirrors which I use for driving and I point the center rear view mirror on the Car Seat in the back so I can watch my dog and make sure he doesn't get into any trouble.
905414
It is rear facing and it is easy to install. Great car seat, we've had our son in it for several months now.
857948
We are using the brackets in the car seat along with the front tether. We tried the seat belts but the seat still felt a little loose. We feel that way about all the seats,not just this one.
614460
The 2014 is my first clek foonf - as I understand the magnetic sides are gone - no big deal for me- I understand they removed the magnets because of customer feedback - the other difference is the longer - 2 position crotch strap the 2014 has - apparently if you buy older versions you might need to buy this separately and replace - I think something about the setup for the rebound bar is easier - it was very easy but again I cannot say the older ones were hard- I love it! Our baby is 10 months old - we researched for 2 months and decided on this car seat - the release straps are so easy to allow for ease in buckling her in - then one tug on the strap and it is ready - I watched the utube video to install.
843491
U dont have to use the tether - we have been using the seatbelt of the car only - & it has been safe...it is in usa though...safe travels!
39256
I have mine rear facing in a second row, captain chair in a mini van. It works well and we are very pleased. This is the second car seat of this same style and brand we have purchased because I loved it so much for my son who is now 2 and is still riding in his forward facing now and we still love it.
237948
It is click connect. So easy. Just place car seat on top in proper place and you hear a click which tells you it's in place. I watched video online and instruction booklet is clear.
1629744
It does not have a top tether. The seat is primarily for use with a seat belt installation. The back provides the child with side impact protection but it can be removed as used as a base only seat. The purpose of the latch on this seat is to hold the seat in a secure position when the seat is not in use. The latch prevents it from being a projectile in the car when the child is not in it.
907514
We have a CRV and it works great. To use it, you have to have adjustable headrests. One on each seat if you have bucket seats, two if bench seat. The top of the barrier attaches to the headrest posts with bungee cords. The middle of the Barrier attaches to arm of bucket seat. If bench seat, you might have to find a alternate attach point. Note, this attach point mainly keeps the barrier from rattling or if you have a dog with a power nose, it keeps it snug down low. We do not use this one in our CRV. It does not have to sit on the floor. You can go to their wed site and get the measurements to see if it fits your car. Good luck.
2034785
I had the same problem. After looking through car seat installation guides online, I figured out that for forward facing seats such as this one, the straps for the harness needs to be threaded through AT or ABOVE the child's shoulder. Mine was set a little below, because that's the way we used to do it for the rear facing seats. Once I fixed that (it's now just a tad above my son's shoulder), I have no more problems tightening the harness. If in doubt, contact Britax as they steered me toward the right direction.
518829
Agreed with previous reponses--I would feel very secure using this seat in an older vehicle. The back/top tether is only "required" when using the seat with children over 65 lbs. Even with the latch option, I prefer using the seatbelt as it is easy to install/uninstall.
518834
I am a CPS technician and using the top tether is always recommended if it is available in your vehicle. It just makes the car seat more secure and takes away up to 6 inches of forward movement in the event of an accident. Also, it is not recommended to use the lower anchor system if the car seat plus the child weighs more than 60 pounds unless in your vehicle manual and your car seat manual it says their can be a higher weight limit. If it exceeds 60 pounds you should use the seat belt and top tether, make sure the seat belt is secure and locked so that it can not move.
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Yes. Be weary. I bought and returned this seat. The tether worked and adjusted when I tried it, but as soon as their was weight, 21 lbs to be exact, the tether wouldn't adjust anymore. I tried both forward and rearfacing. I wasn't comfortable not having a seat I could adjust the harness straps
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Hello BethAnn. Not sure if this will attach correctly if you dont have a separate headrest. Reason is, I clip the upper strap around and under the headrest and it attaches easily but securely like that. What makes the upper strap secure is the fact the part of the seatback near the headrest serves as a stop so the strap doesnt rise up and slide off... If your car has a good seam or indent at that spot, it may work. Otherwise, it may slip off which would make the carrier unstable and fall forward..If your pup is not big or heavy and it doesnt pull on that upper strap, it may keep it in place if you pull it tight and down toward the back of the seat more. My Doggie is just about 7 lbs. Perhaps you may retrofit this by somehow locking in the upper with the lower strap to secure it from sliding up and off ...When I have my pup in it I have to say it is a wonderful safe ride. I dont use a collar but a doggie harness and it clips right to the seat. Doggie can not jump or fall out. The only thing with using it is when someone wants to ride in the front with me, I have to remove the seat. Never tried the back seat. You might have more luck that way...and it might be a tighter fit. I think I would try it if the return policy (should it not work) is fair and inexpensive...I love mine. Good Luck!
1324999
we have ours facing forward. I dont think you can have this carseat rear facing.The reason I say that is because the seat is pretty 'straight up' and rear facing seats usually have more angle (lay position). This seat may not offer enough leg space (or space at all) if you can mount it rear facing.