The FPSVD:
Yes, no lockoffs (as compared to the Marathon). I have also heard that it has been discontinued, but they are continuing to produce it. At least as of last I heard about 2 months ago.
My DS is a little bigger than yours (he was 39-40" the other day, but has been 38" for awhile, must be a growth spurt!). He is in the top harness slot of his Marathon. I am guessing it will last another year at most. However, he has a very long torso, and that is the reason. You should measure your child's torso. (Sit them against the wall and measure from floor to shoulder.)
We originally bought a Radian not the Marathon. I think I am a very good car seat installer and I could not get it to install in my Honda Odyssey. I spent hours! The LATCH install was just okay, and the seat belt install was totally unacceptable. Like, sliding 8+ inches around on the seat. This was a forward facing install. I read that it is due to the positioning of the seat belt buckle as compared to the bite of the seat (where the seat back and seat bottom come together). I have heard similar stories about Toyota minivans.
I have heard many good install stories about GM and Chrysler vehicles.
I bought my DS the Marathon because we already have a Regent for older brother. I figure the Marathon only needed to last me about 2 years when I would move older DS to a booster around age 6-7, and then younger DS could have the Regent. Otherwise, I would have bought him the Regent. I still sometimes think I should have gone with the Regent, but oh well! Too late now!
Yes, no lockoffs (as compared to the Marathon). I have also heard that it has been discontinued, but they are continuing to produce it. At least as of last I heard about 2 months ago.
My DS is a little bigger than yours (he was 39-40" the other day, but has been 38" for awhile, must be a growth spurt!). He is in the top harness slot of his Marathon. I am guessing it will last another year at most. However, he has a very long torso, and that is the reason. You should measure your child's torso. (Sit them against the wall and measure from floor to shoulder.)
We originally bought a Radian not the Marathon. I think I am a very good car seat installer and I could not get it to install in my Honda Odyssey. I spent hours! The LATCH install was just okay, and the seat belt install was totally unacceptable. Like, sliding 8+ inches around on the seat. This was a forward facing install. I read that it is due to the positioning of the seat belt buckle as compared to the bite of the seat (where the seat back and seat bottom come together). I have heard similar stories about Toyota minivans.
I have heard many good install stories about GM and Chrysler vehicles.
I bought my DS the Marathon because we already have a Regent for older brother. I figure the Marathon only needed to last me about 2 years when I would move older DS to a booster around age 6-7, and then younger DS could have the Regent. Otherwise, I would have bought him the Regent. I still sometimes think I should have gone with the Regent, but oh well! Too late now!
I had a certified car seat person check the install and he said it was great, so i went ahead and purchased it. So far i love it!
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