Anyone have experience putting three across in a Toyota Rav4?

[tracymom1]

Well, the title sums it up.  We don't have the money for a minivan so we were hoping there would be a way to get all three into our car.  I am going to measure the back and see what I come up with, but just wanted to put this out there and see if anyone has any info.

Thanks!

[an_aurora]

What seats do you currently own?  What are the ages, heights and weights of your kids, and are they rear- or forward- facing?  That will help figure out a good arrangement :)

[1stTimeMama4-4-10]

And what year is the car? After2008, Toyota made the seatbelt behind the driver's side and the middle overlap so I think 3 across may be impossible in the newer Ravs.

[browneyeNYmomma]

I have a '02 Rav4, it is technically only a 4 seater vehicle. Due to the way the seat belts are arranged in the back seat, the middle and drivers side can not be used at the same time. I was not aware of this when we bought it and am very disappointed in this fact! But check your manual, maybe different years vary.