Three across in a Nissan Quest?

[mimid]

Hi all! I was in an accident and need to replace 3 seats. The seats we have are Radian 85s and fit 3 across in our Nissan Quest. The girls were bickering and I had the seats installed two in the back and one in the middle but they started asking to be put back 3 across. 

Since we need new seats now I'm thinking of moving up to the Graco Nautilis or Britax Frontier so that they can convert to boosters when we need them. Anyone know if they fit 3 across? Or another seat that would be a good buy? (We are in California and the vehicle code says the insurance company has to replace them. I'm going to talk to the adjuster tomorrow to find out the procedure so this may be a moot point if they only replace exactly what I have.)

DDs are 5 years and weigh 41, 43 and 46 pounds.

TIA!

[Cananny]

i would stick with the radians. britax is to bulky to do 3 across. Plus you can keep them in a harness ( much safer) until 80 pounds!!!

[DahliaRW]

Or until their shoulders go above the top slots, which may or may not be before 80lbs.

Regardless, once a child is old enough and mature enough for a booster, there is no proven safety advantage to a harness or to a booster.  It's totally a parental decision.