Well, this will at least make it so parents can wait and see if their kiddo needs the extra 5lbs RF or if they outgrow it by height first. I could get a Radian 65 now and see where we are when DS gets close to 40lbs.
I think I like it. We talk about Britax having too many convertibles, at least you can usually tell them apart. Or will they still be making the regular ones? Related Posts. March 3, May 5, Kecia September 24, September 24, Indie September 18, ThreeBeans September 13, Adjusting the harness height is accomplished by removing the shoulder straps from the single-arm splitter plate in the back of the restraint and re-threading them through the desired slots.
If the seat is installed rear-facing it is possible to re-thread the harness without uninstalling. However, if the seat if forward-facing you will have to uninstall it to move the harness straps to a different height. The seat comes out of the box with the harness straps threaded in the 4 th second from the top harness slots and the crotch strap in the 3rd outermost position. Since most consumers will be using the seat rear-facing initially — expect to make some adjustments right off the bat before your child can use the seat.
Recline Adjustments : Radian XT has an upright and a semi-recline position for forward-facing. The bottom of the seat extends outward to create a bit of recline if desired. For rear-facing installations, the necessary recline angle is achieved by using the detachable base.
This detachable base is mandatory for rear-facing installation but must never be used when the seat is installed in the forward-facing position. There are 4 approved ways to carry the seat all clearly outlined in the manual but due to its weight — Radian XT should never be carried by the harness straps. The SafeStop device is designed to absorb energy and reduce the impact to a smaller, forward-facing child in a crash.
SafeStop must be attached to the splitter plate if all of the following specific requirements for usage are met. The SafeStop device must never be used for a rear-facing child or a child who weighs more than 40 lbs or if the seat is not tethered. The SafeStop device can be found attached to the top of the cover via a fabric loop. Installing and removing the SafeStop device is relatively quick and easy. It is similar to the type found on many carseats and is relatively easy to use. The one-pull strap to tighten the harness comes through a slot in the front of the seat.
The release lever is under a flap in the cover that is secured with Velcro tabs. This allows for easy adjustments to make the harness tighter or looser. It works smoothly but does require some force. When the seat is installed in the rear-facing position, tightening the harness will be easier if you grab the two straps from behind the shell and pull the slack to the back before pulling on the adjuster strap. The buckle clicks audibly when each buckle tongue is inserted. The chest clip is a new design and is easy to open and close.
There is an adjuster on one side of this strap. These types of connectors are much easier to attach and remove than the more basic hook connectors. There is a clearly designated storage area on the back of the shell to store the LATCH connectors and tether strap when not in use.
The tether strap on the Radian XT can be used rear-facing as well as forward-facing. For rear-facing tethering, an additional tether connector strap is provided. While tethering a forward-facing child restraint with a harness is always recommended, a top tether is not required for this seat. Just keep in mind that you cannot use the SafeStop device if the seat is not tethered in the forward-facing position. This is an issue with almost all child restraints that have a harness rated above 40 lbs.
At some point, you should expect that it will become necessary to use the seatbelt for installation. Seatbelt installations are just as safe as LATCH, providing that you can get a good, tight installation.
Some vehicles have a lower, 40 lb weight limit for the lower LATCH anchors and you should conservatively defer to the lowest weight limit in these cases. The instructions recommend that you always use the third, outermost position for children over 30 lbs. For children lbs use the slot that is directly below or slightly under the child.
To remove the buckle, the metal anchor must be rotated vertically, slid through the opening and then re-threaded through the desired slot. Having small hands helps too. There is a small piece of yellow memory foam under the bottom of the cover and the cover itself has some padding built-in. The dark grey is what I would consider charcoal and the lighter, contrasting color is a beigey-grey.
The plush fabric is very soft and I expect it to hold up well over time. The harness system and chest clip are both grey and come with harness strap covers and a buckle pad. The strap covers and buckle pad are entirely optional and may be removed if they are not needed or if they impede a proper harness fit. The Radian XT is also reasonably deep and may accommodate kids with longer legs better than other convertible seats. An infant head support and a body support cushion.
The infant head support is only meant for babies who need it. The body support may be used for infants or toddlers but must be removed if the child weighs more than 30 lbs. Most children who have outgrown the Radian should be big enough and mature enough to safely use a belt positioning booster seat.
Do not continue to use the seat if it has been involved in a crash. Please contact Sunshine Kids for guidance. It is narrow enough to fit in coach seating positions and low enough that your child will actually be able to open and use the tray table. The seat comes with one padded carry strap and you can purchase a second one which will then allow you to carry the seat on your back as a backpack. Due to its height and the required usage of the detachable base for all rear-facing installations — I do not recommend the Radian for children who need to ride rear-facing in the aircraft unless you can guarantee bulkhead seating.
Nothing looks or feels cheap or flimsy. It is conveniently attached to the seat with a cord but is easily removed without having to cut the cord. I did not try a rear-facing installation with seatbelt but forward-facing with seatbelt was a real problem. I was finally able to get an acceptable install but the amount of effort and tricks that I needed to use was beyond what I could expect a parent to be able to replicate. In my opinion, the Radian XT is just not compatible with that seating position in my van if a seatbelt installation was necessary.
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You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Thread starter mygirlkae Start date Feb 23, I have a Chevy Equinox with the car seat rear facing in the center position. I had installed it tightly a week previously and it seemed like a nice tight install at the time, not moving much at all.
Everytime I would tighten the strap on the XTSL it would seem fine, but then just shaking it a bit caused the strap to loosen up and the seat to move significantly in either direction.
I tried to do a seat belt install in all three seat positions, but could not get it tight enough. I took pics of what it looks like with the latch install. I've seen posts of others having problems with the latch strap coming loose, but was hoping maybe one of you could tell me something that I might try to get a better fit.
Please double check that you are definitely using the proper LATCH anchors, and then we can see if there is another issue there is a known issue with LATCH coming loose on some Radian seats in different vehicles.
Last edited: Mar 30, Yes, I'm definitely using the correct anchors.
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