Recommend a RF carseat for a VERY compact vehicle.

MWoodside · June 2011

DH drives a Toyota Celica which is a very compact vehicle. We are struggling to find a convertible carseat that can fit RF. Any recommendations? We'd prefer one with a higher weight limit.

kcisthebombdotcom · June 2011

We have the myride 65 in my compact car. In my DH's car (also compact) we have the cosco scenera.

Dreamsicle23 · June 2011

I have an Evenflo Titan Elite and it's the only seat that I can use RF and still be able to (barely) have a passenger.

I'd look for the seat with the shortest back/headrest you can find.

MWoodside · June 2011

Dreamsicle23:

I have an Evenflo Titan Elite and it's the only seat that I can use RF and still be able to (barely) have a passenger.

I'd look for the seat with the shortest back/headrest you can find.

What type of car do you have if you don't mind me asking?

We don't even care if the front passenger seat can hold a passenger b/c if we are all together we take my SUV. We are struggling to find a seat where the passenger seat can even lock in place in the farthest forward position.

Blackvelvet · June 2011

Dreamsicle23:

I have an Evenflo Titan Elite and it's the only seat that I can use RF and still be able to (barely) have a passenger.

I'd look for the seat with the shortest back/headrest you can find.

This will mostly make the weight limit of the seat mean nothing as your DC will outgrow by hieght first and not weight. We have an evenflo and DS had to go FF at about 20 months but still has tones of room to RF in both Britax roundabout and Blvd.

WildcatPrincess · June 2011

We have an Evenflo Symphony Liberty, it goes 5-100 lbs. I have a Toyota Tacoma 1.5 cab, so it's basically half a back seat. No one can sit in the front, but the seat fits.

tomkat35728 · June 2011

We have a Cobalt as our 2nd car and our Britax Roundabout fits in it just fine. HTH!

superned · June 2011

What have you tried so far?

If you have found one that almost fits, it might be worth a call to the manufacturer to see if there's any wiggle room on the recline. If you can reduce the recline slightly, that might give you the inch or so that you need to fit the seat behind the passenger.

memali26 · June 2011

We have a VW Jetta and an Evenflo Triumph 65 RFing behind the driver. Come September we'll add a Graco SnugRide 32 RFing behind the passenger.

naflmj · June 2011

Combi Coccuro. We have one in our 2 door civic and it's perfect. I think it RF to 33lbs.

MWoodside · June 2011

superned:

What have you tried so far?

If you have found one that almost fits, it might be worth a call to the manufacturer to see if there's any wiggle room on the recline. If you can reduce the recline slightly, that might give you the inch or so that you need to fit the seat behind the passenger.

We have tried Britax Marathon, Boulevard & Graco MyRide.

superned · June 2011

MWoodside:
superned:

What have you tried so far?

If you have found one that almost fits, it might be worth a call to the manufacturer to see if there's any wiggle room on the recline. If you can reduce the recline slightly, that might give you the inch or so that you need to fit the seat behind the passenger.

We have tried Britax Marathon, Boulevard & Graco MyRide.

It would be worth it to try the Evenflo seats the pps mentioned. We have an Evenflo Momentum 65 in my car and I like it just as much as the Marathon that we have in DH's truck. The Triumph is another Evenflo choice.

The Cosco Scerena now has a version that goes to 40 pounds RF (same as the MyRide), so that might be a good choice for a non-primary seat. (Just as safe, but not as many convenience features or padding.)

WildcatPrincess · June 2011

MWoodside:
superned:

What have you tried so far?

If you have found one that almost fits, it might be worth a call to the manufacturer to see if there's any wiggle room on the recline. If you can reduce the recline slightly, that might give you the inch or so that you need to fit the seat behind the passenger.

We have tried Britax Marathon, Boulevard & Graco MyRide.

The Marathon and Boulevard didn't fit in my truck, either. Just for reference

bride2be79 · June 2011

naflmj:
Combi Coccuro. We have one in our 2 door civic and it's perfect. I think it RF to 33lbs.

We have the Combi Cocorro too and love it. Ended up getting it even for our SUV. Nice thing is that it fits on an airplane too. (and it has a snap and go type stroller you can get for it and a carrying bag. I got the whole set-up on Zulily. Bought the 2nd one on Amazon). Good luck

Dreamsicle23 · June 2011

MWoodside:
Dreamsicle23:

I have an Evenflo Titan Elite and it's the only seat that I can use RF and still be able to (barely) have a passenger.

I'd look for the seat with the shortest back/headrest you can find.

What type of car do you have if you don't mind me asking?

We don't even care if the front passenger seat can hold a passenger b/c if we are all together we take my SUV. We are struggling to find a seat where the passenger seat can even lock in place in the farthest forward position.

I actually have a Nissan Rogue...which looks big but in reality has the same back seat space as a small sedan.

jaxmom1 · June 2011

I have a First Years True Fit in my Pontiac Sunfire 2 door. Fits fine.

zubenescamali · June 2011

ditto the combi corcoro. we fit it rear facing in DH's 2 dr Hyundai Tiburon. it was a struggle to get LO strapped in but it worked. i wouldn't worry about weight limit at this point, any car seat you get will suit your needs in terms of weight.

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