Children's Car, Infant and Booster Seat Discussion
This is a discussion on 98 Chevy within the Child Car Seats forums, part of the Car Seats and Safety category; Any ideas on a good carseat and fit on a 1998 Chevy silverado? Need forward facing . Britax Marathon didn't ...
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| Any ideas on a good carseat and fit on a 1998 Chevy silverado? Need forward facing. Britax Marathon didn't fit. |
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| Can you describe better why it 'didn't fit'? Was the base of the carseat not 80% on the vehicle seat cushion? Was it too upright because of the vehicle headrest? Was there a problem with the seatbelt? That'll make it easier to come up with different suggestions ![]() |
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| It is my husband's 1998 Chevy Silverado, extended cab. The seatback is at a 90-degree angle. The Britax Marathon convertible carseat back slopes backward, when in the center section of the extended-cab bench seat. Just does not fit. We had it checked by a certified, car-seat installer who is a police officer and friend. Any suggestions on one that could fit? We are ready to go and see if floor models fit before making another purchase. |
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| So, the back of the Marathon was not 'flush' with the vehicle seatback? That's not an indicator of not fitting, all that is important is that at least 80% of the base is in contact with the vehicle seat, and that the seat does not move at the belt path by more than one inch in any direction. But I understand how it is to feel just plain uncomfortable with a seat that looks so wrong. How about something lower/with no 'base', like the Sunshine Kids Radian, or Graco Ultra/Platinum Cargo, or Cosco/Safet 1st Apex, if you need a higher weight limit...those might work better for you . Did you also look in to getting top tether anchors installed? Your cps tech friend should have the LATCH manual and be able to help you out with part numbers if your local Chevy dealer doesn't know what you are asking about. |
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| Hi, this is brucely. I buy a new car that is Scorpio can any one know which seat covers perfectly suit for my car. ================================================== ==== brucely Used Cars Last edited by brucely; 09-26-2008 at 01:17 PM. |
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