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Extended RF car seats for regular removal/refit?

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HarrietJones · 20/05/2011 13:22

Due to my work/CC I'll need to swap the car seat between my car and my mams. We both have the same car so that bit is easy but which car seats are easy to move?

No shops selling them locally and we can't take 2 cars 3 hours to the nearest one. We are likely to get them from this shop as they have a good choice but want the whole range of options/recommendations first

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SkyNewsAddict · 20/05/2011 15:40

They are all a bit of a pain to move, think the Two Way Elite is the lightest though. You can buy a second pair of tethers, fit the tethers into each car and then only the seat has to be refitted.

My guess would be to avoid the seats with the leg as they might be trickier to fit and move, but have never had one so only a guess.

thisisyesterday · 20/05/2011 15:43

definitely the 2 way elite.

takes me about 10 mins to swap between my car and my parents

HarrietJones · 20/05/2011 17:14

Thanks, is that the one they've started selling in the uk ? They didn't have it in the shop Im looking at visiting so may need onlineConfused

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thisisyesterday · 20/05/2011 17:18

no, that's the multi-tech

you can only get the TWE from the in-car safety centre afaik... where in the country are you?

HarrietJones · 20/05/2011 17:40

Cumbria. Nearest place is Wigan but it's approx 3 hours each way. They don't have it on their website.

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thisisyesterday · 20/05/2011 19:17

you can buy the 2 way elite here

might be worth giving htem a ring, they're very knowledgeable and may well be able to confirm if it'l fit in your car

HarrietJones · 20/05/2011 19:37

Thanks. That's one of the cheaper ones too isn't it. I'm v Shock at £200-300 each. Dd1/2 seat was about £80

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nicm · 20/05/2011 22:20

i would say the twe as well and just leave a set of tethers in each car. what car is it you need it fitted in? maybe someone on here has had it fitted in their car or you could call them.

:)

HarrietJones · 21/05/2011 05:21

Yaris. Do the tethers get in the way of using the seat? Are they likely to be fiddled with?

I have to transport other children hence tsking the seat out

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thisisyesterday · 21/05/2011 15:41

the tethers attach under the seat in front, there are various ways of attaching. when not in use you can just roll them up under the seat

HarrietJones · 21/05/2011 18:07

Thanks. Will give them a ring next week. Still have a while before we need it but with the cost/ travel problems it's good to be prepared!

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JuneMummy · 22/05/2011 21:01

definately the TWE. I often have to take mine out and it takes no time at all to fit it back in another car. Really does help if you have an extra set of tethers straps but its no major issue if you dont as once you've done it a couple of times it super quick and easy.

Carseatcrazy · 24/05/2011 20:35

or the KISS (Akto Graco Duologic on some Swedish websites)- it can be isofixed or belted in place, and doesn't require tethers - tis a sinch to move between cars :) Might be useful to have as an alternative option if you want two seats to compare :)

HarrietJones · 26/05/2011 11:08

Thanks

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