GL Class (X164) 2007-2012: GL320CDI, GL420CDI, GL450, GL550

Any1 try getting 3 britax marathons across the 2nd row?

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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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Any1 try getting 3 britax marathons across the 2nd row?

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or can someone measure the lenght of the back seat (the part thats flat) where the car seats would fit?

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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by RickyN F355
thnx

or can someone measure the lenght of the back seat (the part thats flat) where the car seats would fit?
I haven't, but measuring the length probably not a good way of doing this. I think you should just bring all three to the dealership. Even if the width worked, the childseats may not sit entirely straight because of how the seats contour.
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I've had 2 britax marathons on each side and a booster in the middle. That definitely fits. I honestly doubt 3 marathons would fit straight across.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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thnx...looking at pics of the second row it looks like the seat is pretty flat right up to the edge. I was hoping using 3 seatbelts instead of latch i could get the 2 outer seats right to the edge. In the Range rover the bolster doesnt allow for it.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 08:25 AM
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Ricky - Check out these seats in the link below - sunshine radian 80. They have a very narrow footprint and you could definitely get three across on the GL. I have two Britax marathons also in the 2nd row and there's no way to fit a third in the middle. I bought the radian 80 for my 911 rear seat and it works like a charm because it has such a narrow base...plus you are not giving up anything in the safety side of things as these are very highly regarded and rated.

http://www.amazon.com/Sunshine-Kids-...9DFHXABFGNXGAG
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thnx ill try that...if i can fit the graco infant and 2 of the sunshine's ill be set...
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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the car seats MB sells are britax, just called the 1800 MB number.
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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How about the third room can you put two kids back there too or is that not best practice
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