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Toddler carseat help.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Triangleacre1, Oct 22, 2017.

  1. Oct 22, 2017 at 4:07 PM
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    Triangleacre1

    Triangleacre1 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have the 2001 tacoma access cab. I also have a 2 year old daughter that still rear faces in my wifes car. What is the best car seat for my daughter that would fit good in my truck. Also post pics of yours installed please and thanks in advance.
     
  2. Oct 22, 2017 at 9:29 PM
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    Area51Runner

    Area51Runner Well-Known Member

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    Hate to say this bud, but I think you may be out of luck with the access cab. Personally, I wouldn't attempt to put a car seat back there in the fold down area. My son is 2 1/2 and he is still rear facing (getting a little cramped but hes ok with it) - fortunately I have a DC. If you have access to another vehicle, do that. Maybe swap with the wife on days you need to cart the little one around? Sorry can't help with actual seat suggestions, just can't even think of one that would be safe for an access cab. Sorry.

    EDIT
    Also, no matter what you end up going with be it the truck or the car, make sure you take it to the local PD/Highway Patrol and ask about cart seat installation and safety checks. Be amazed at how many are installed incorrectly. :annoyed:
     
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  3. Oct 22, 2017 at 9:40 PM
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    Bishop84

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    Front passenger seat, wife sits behind you. Turn airbag off.

    I sold my access can in anticipation of a child.
     
  4. Oct 22, 2017 at 9:45 PM
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    Sicyota04

    Sicyota04 Slowly but surely.

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    That's why I sold my 06 Access cab and bought a 04 DC. Had a lil baby girl on the way. She's 7 now. That and I got divorced! :rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
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  5. Oct 22, 2017 at 9:46 PM
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    scocar

    scocar Patron of the Farts

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    Yeah, this is why I got a 15 DCLB. There is nothing rear-facing that is even possible. I tried.
     
  6. Oct 22, 2017 at 10:14 PM
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    eon_blue

    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    Ugh, I don't like this. Girlfriend and I are looking at having a child in the next couple of years and I dread what that may mean for my beloved truck...hoping when that time comes I can afford to make it a dedicated trail rig.
     
  7. Oct 22, 2017 at 10:27 PM
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    crashnburn80

    crashnburn80 Vehicle Design Engineer

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    It’s why I sold mine. Bite the bullet and get a jump start on the DC build!
     
  8. Oct 23, 2017 at 4:55 AM
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    joestacos

    joestacos Ice cold rice water

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    So much negativity !!

    Check it out

    When shopping around I was looking at the Chicco nextfit
    I also went into Babies r Us and measured all the seats I liked and compared it to the little free room I had. Babies r us will price match you any online price.

    The man asked about a car seat, NOT if he should sell his truck

    :crapstorm::facepalm::stayontopic:
     

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