I followed the instructions &amp; I can't tighten the side of the vest since the straps hooked to the back of the vest are so long. What am I doing wrong?
590354
Place Velcro straps across front. Slide one end at a time into rear loops then pull tight and fold back to front and it will secure with the velcro
1012565
Try adjusting the chest strap - they usually come set at one of the smaller settings. If that does not work, you can often find strap extenders at various sporting goods stores. I'd bring the back (or the clip on the strap) with you, as the clips come in different sizes or designs.
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Ultimately I could not put it on the way the instructions told me to. I had to put the straps in place loosely and then slip it on the front of my body. Then kinda pull it back and over my head as you would a t-shirt. Then once it was in place I could adjust it.
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you'd better buy the round attachement, complementary and cheap, because once you anchor this to your vests, it's difficult to transition on the belt!!!
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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! 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... » Read More 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! « Show Less
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We took off the top hooks, un-threaded the whole strap, put the waist clip back on, re-threaded through the little sliding length adjuster. You will have some strap still dangling, because it is long, but it is working for us and way easier to load and unload our twins. They would hate being strapped down! This is on the 2009 version, but I think the straps are the same. Does this make any sense to you?
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I think you may have assembled it wrong by using some of the wrong hardware. When I assembled and tightened to a firm snug level, they adjust perfectly. I would re-evaluate the pieces you have used
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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.
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I found the same problem...takes two men and a small dog to hook the things. I hooked them BEFORE I put the thing on. Took a lot of effort but got it on....it felt like I was in a straight jacket. I think the Med/Large is just to small. They should increase the length of the velcro tabs and put some thumb hooks or something you can get a hold on the tabs better.
960153
I do not have this problem, but it may be helpful to consult customer service. The button in the front of the car seat helps to adjust the straps, if you haven't tried that already. Good luck!
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I had lots of trouble too, and the manufacturer was no help. I posted a question here on amazon and got a great reply. I decided to make a little video, which I hope helps! http://blogofott.blogspot.com/2013/09/wideand-tight.html?m=1
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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!
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I am assuming the neck is too small. If you have asked the company for an extension and they can not help you, try this: make an extension using the same size buckle and webbing. To keep the buoyancy buy an inexpensive "Noodle" with the hole in it. Cut noodle to length you need. Thread your webbing in it. Put a buckle on each end. (May want to sew or glue those in place.)
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Pretty self-explanatory in the instructions. The straps are already there.... all you have to do is attach the ratchets, hook tkem into the tubing, then tighten!
960155
I've found if I tighten from the back and then pull the strap no problem but it is impossible to tighten from the strap itself
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There is a metal clip on both the sides through which the straps pass. all you need to do is press each clip and hold it while you pull or adjust the strap
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Make sure the belt isn't too tight. I put mine together with the the belt as tight as I could get it at first and it squealed. I went back and noticed that the instructions say to keep a little slack in it.