P1000 1000-5 rear seat belts

[rubicon05]

For anyone that has kids in the rear seats....do they complain about the buckles fitting to tightly around their waists? I've tried a few things, pads, towels, etc but nothing seems to work that well.....

Anyone else have this issue? Ideas on a fix.....

 

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[Stauvo]

For anyone that has kids in the rear seats....do they complain about the buckles fitting to tightly around their waists? I've tried a few things, pads, towels, etc but nothing seems to work that well.....

Anyone else have this issue? Ideas on a fix.....

Wow! I thought my 5 and yr old was just whining to much. Lol! no really her and my 11 yr old have had trouble with belt getting to tight. I have not noticed it happening to me when I sit back there so I have not even looked into it. Does that little black movable plastic sleeve have any thing to do with belt tightness?

 

[CumminsPusher]

For anyone that has kids in the rear seats....do they complain about the buckles fitting to tightly around their waists? I've tried a few things, pads, towels, etc but nothing seems to work that well.....

Anyone else have this issue? Ideas on a fix.....

You know what we do with the little ones for the lighter riding is simply put the upper belt around the back of the seat. If going higher speeds or rough stuff booster seats are in order but you have to go with the smaller fabric style.

 

[joeymt33]

For anyone that has kids in the rear seats....do they complain about the buckles fitting to tightly around their waists? I've tried a few things, pads, towels, etc but nothing seems to work that well.....

Anyone else have this issue? Ideas on a fix.....

I have that problem too. I've been thinking about trying a booster seat to see if that helps.

I'll be watching this thread for ideas. Thanks for bringing this up.

 

[sugarray]

I have noticed, on my short rides so far, that the plastic locking mechanism engages and can make any of the belts tight. Not sure of a fix, but may have to stop and unlatch, and start over.

 

[rubicon05]

booster seats are too big to fit between the seat beats. the problem is the actual belt pulled the two buckles to tight and it squeezes their little hips/stomach area. Since the belts fold have to fold back in to put the seats down there is no stop to stay out. I think it doesn't effect adults as much cause most are much bigger and the buckles stay out further

 

[sharp]

The plastic sleeve on the belt is the adjustment as to how tight the lap belt fits. As you hit bumps it seems to tighten up. It is a one way adjustment when the plastic sleeve in locked in place as you go over the terrain it will only tighten up not loosen. As it gets wore in a little more it may hold it position better.

 

[Stauvo]

booster seats are too big to fit between the seat beats. the problem is the actual belt pulled the two buckles to tight and it squeezes their little hips/stomach area. Since the belts fold have to fold back in to put the seats down there is no stop to stay out. I think it doesn't effect adults as much cause most are much bigger and the buckles stay out further

That s what my kids say. As we bounce down a trail the metal brackets gouge into sides and bellies. Maybe wrapping with a towel or buy a swim noodle and slice to fit around metal.

 

[CumminsPusher]

I think this is the brand we have used it looks very similar. I know it kept the buckles apart.


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[gpshemi]

We've been having this issue with my twins in the back. Even my wife mentioned it to me, but I don't think it was as bad for her. Anyone come up with a quick fix? I'd rather not ride with the belts off if possible.

 

[PioneerPete]

we use booster seats for our 4 and 6 year old boys. The first time I tried to fit them, I gave up too quickly, and was convinced they wouldn't fit. My wife came along behind me and crammed them in there... it was the only way she was going to let the boys ride.

 

[walexa07]

we use booster seats for our 4 and 6 year old boys. The first time I tried to fit them, I gave up too quickly, and was convinced they wouldn't fit. My wife came along behind me and crammed them in there... it was the only way she was going to let the boys ride.

Can you show photos of which booster seats you use? Ours were too big too.

Waylan

 

[Stauvo]

So far we just tried wrapping towels around the metal but that failed to work.

 

[sugarray]

I measured 14.5" at the narrowest point. Haven't been home to work on this

 

[gpshemi]

We ended up wrapping the metal part with pipe insulation. It's definitely better, but not perfect because it still ratchets down as you travel. The other thing I read is someone replaced their metal part with a flexible cloth type from a Civic or something and that helps a little too.