Does any elses latch feel very unsecure, even after adjusting the tension? (I spent 3 hours adjusting tension)
1817530
I have had mine on for about a year, and have not had any problem with the latch. I don't feel as though the latch has a security problem.
1817531
No. It took me two tries (15 mins) to adjust and it was fine. Latch was very secure. I did this in the summer weather. Now in the colder weather I adjusted the tension tighter and it is fine and the latch is very secure.
1817532
No problems, actually got it set good the first try. The velcro sides make me wonder how good of a grip they have but so far have never come loose.
1817533
Does your latch snap into place if you pop the cover down? I have to pop cover down and finagle the latch to secure it, otherwise cover will pop back up and not latch.
1885173
I had no problem with mine. The two parts are nested together but there's a hole in the base of each, so using these holes I gripped the base of one with my left hand and used my right hand to grip the base of the other and pulled. I could feel some resistance but they slipped apart fairly easily and I was good to go!
866577
You didn't do anything wrong. All passage door latches need to rotate 90 degrees to open them. You'll get used to it.
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.
1285177
Maybe you didn't lock it at the proper position (there's only one spot on the handle where you can do this, you should hear and feel it click). Otherwise you should send it back
665752
I agree with the other answer. Only a small click. I've actually learned to minimize that click by jamming my thumb into the latch release instead of using the handle.
1683662
No problems with ours, have been using it for a couple of months now. Latch is tricky, and easily broken.
1413
I have found it is more of a technique issue as opposed to a brute strength issue. I can pop it off in under a second...but I've gotten used to doing it. Just practice doing a "press & pull", it'll smooth out!
620745
I've had three and never had that problem. Mine all seem very tight and well crafted. Sounds like you got a defective one.
817932
Make sur you push it down. It should kind of click. Once in, it's pretty secure. If not, something might be off.
1115543
I was able to do it and I'm no handy man. I watched a youtube video on how to change a latch. Here's the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRuOxDnP5gE
1934257
Hi Sam, I had a similar situation with mine. I noticed it was getting a little loose. I opened the jaws of the pliers all the way and placed the head of the rivet on my vise and used a large centerpunch and "re-peened" the rivet. Since it is a stainless steel rivet it worked very well and hasn't loosened back up since then. You just need to make sure the centerpunch diameter is large enough so it won't just hit the center of the rivet. Hope that helpedKevin
2077521
You could try checking the tension using the instructions in the manual. If it's too loose it will come off.
659200
That's a bit odd, we have had no trouble latching the lid. Are you sure you are seating the lid properly; if so, then, as inlikely as it may be, perhaps the lid is misshaped or the latch deffective.
540707
My handle was completely broken. If you have to pull the handle a few times prior to opening, is it due to the door being locked? My back latch had to be unlocked several times prior to me finally getting it to open up. Then, shortly after, it stopped working and I had to replace it. Not sure if it's possible to do any kind of tightening on it. For me, this part was a pain to change, and if you're going to open it up and tighten it, might as well change it out. I didn't answer your question, because I don't know the answer, but I hope you can fix it. Good luck.
1187654
Sorry, but I am unable to help you with a proper reponse. What I can say is that I would no longer recommend this item to anyone. After very little use, the latch broke and was/is of no use.
282464
Is it just me??? I cannot get the band to latch closed. It's like the stubs on the metal clasp are too short to go through to reach the holes on the other strap side to secure it. I'm fed up and ready to return this thing. So far it has not been user friendly!