Hi, All.
I have just switched DS to DD's old Marathon, rear-facing in my 2002 Ford Escape. He was in a Safety 1st Uptown, but I thought he'd be more comfy in the Marathon because he has a stocky build (almost 29 pounds) and especially wide shoulders. The Uptown will replace the old Triumph in DH's car since he cannot operate the Triumph (and so he always takes my vehicle when toting the kids around). :-) Will store the Triumph for now.
OK, so the Marathon was a breeze to install in my old Impala, but I cannot get that thing tight in the Escape nor at the right angle even with noodles. What gives? The worst part is that I cannot find the tether connector. There is one for sale on Ebay right now, and I will probably buy it since it is half the cost of going through Britax or Elitecarseats (thanks to $8 shipping).
For those with RF Marathons in an Escape or Mazda Tribute, what am I not doing or is the tether connector absolutely necessary?
Thanks,
Kristie
Mum to Eliza (4.5) and Charlie (1.5)