Just because a couple fires have been reported on the forums doesn't mean that it's a widespread problem or manufacturing defect. I know at least one of the Jeeps involved in those fires was heavily wheeled (as are many jeeps) - whose to say there wasn't some leak/loosening of a fuel line or something that caused the fire?? It could be a defect, but I personally haven't seen enough evidence to convince me that's the case.Don't have any specifics on the seats themselves, but I can tell you that my new granddaughter is not riding in my Unlimited (with auto) in any carseat until Chrysler and/or the government figures out why they are catching on fire. We were about to load her into the Jeep last weekend when it dawned on me that getting her out in the event of a fast moving fire (like those reported), would be virtually impossible. If you're planning on a two door or a standard transmission then ignore the preceeding rant.![]()
Once you have your JK take it to babiesRus (or whatever store you're going to buy from) and ask to try the seats in your vehicle. For a large corporate chain they are typically very reasonable about this and will allow you to try several in your vehicle. This is what we did for my sons car seat before he was born and I'm glad that we did.test drove an '08 yesterday and loved it. anyone have any info/advice on child safety seats and the JK (which ones fit best etc)...baby isn't born yet just thinking ahead. thx.
Here's my little girl in the Britax Roundabout. It really doesn't take up much room. I had the Rugged Ridge bag with the top door halves next to her.
She is too cute! It looks like there is still plenty of room with the seat in there too. I was leaning toward Britax because of the safety ratings. Did you use an infant seat in the JK for her when she was small or have you always used the roundabout? I know they accomodate from like 5 pounds and up.
Thank you for the compliment of my daughter.She is too cute! It looks like there is still plenty of room with the seat in there too. I was leaning toward Britax because of the safety ratings. Did you use an infant seat in the JK for her when she was small or have you always used the roundabout? I know they accomodate from like 5 pounds and up.
yeah def. need a 5 point harness...my husband is already making wheeling plans...thx for the infoI run a Britax Regent http://www.britaxusa.com/products/product_detail.aspx?ID=9 and a Britax Marathon http://www.britaxusa.com/products/product_detail.aspx?ID=5 in my unlimited. My older daughter is in a booster in the other vehicles but I prefer the 5 point harness of the Regent for jeeping, in case I get too stupid!
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Darn she's cute! I miss my girls being that small.Here's my little girl in the Britax Roundabout. It really doesn't take up much room. I had the Rugged Ridge bag with the top door halves next to her.
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