Comments on: New Radian SUPER LATCH (SL) connectors from Sunshine Kids

By: Sunshine Kids Radian XT Review (with lots of pictures!)

Sunshine Kids Radian XT Review (with lots of pictures!) — Wed, 05 May 2010 15:11:04 +0000

[...] review for the Sunshine Kids Radian XT (there is also a newer Radian XTSL that is similar, with an improved LATCH system). The XT is the newest version of the Radian80 with enhanced Side Impact Protection. This is a [...]

By: Kecia

Kecia — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:25:46 +0000

FYI – this blog post has been updated to reflect SKJP’s decision NOT to offer SuperLATCH retro-fit kits to consumers with post-9/2008 Radian80 & XT models.

By: LATCH to 80 Pounds: Progress or Confusion?

LATCH to 80 Pounds: Progress or Confusion? — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:38:05 +0000

[...] is a huge problem that simply hasn’t been addressed by the industry or NHTSA. Until now. Sunshine Kids has released their new Super LATCH system. Essentially, they’ve strengthened their LATCH system hardware, including the webbing (now [...]

By: pixels99

pixels99 — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:58:03 +0000

Kecia and Wendy – I just read the FMVSS 225, which is the LATCH standard for vehicles. Both the LATCH manual and Sunshine Kids are correct about the dates for tougher pull test standards. There was a phase-in year for the new standard. For vehicles manufactured 9/1/04-9/1/05, approximately 90% of them had to meet the new standard, and the remainder could meet the old standard. Since we have no way of identifying which vehicles might have been in the 10% or the 90%, using 9/1/2005 guarantees that all vehicles will meet the new standard.

FMVSS 225, in case you want to dig through it yourself: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2008/octqtr/pdf/49cfr571.225.pdf

By: Indie

Indie — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:50:27 +0000

This makes me want to kick and cry. My seat was manufactured in June 2008 and purchased in Aug 2008. I was so freaking close! So close….

By: estelle

estelle — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:29:39 +0000

So why on earth would I need a new harness to RF to 45? The harness itself holds to 65/80 FF, which is a whooooole lot more than 45 RF. Weird.

I don’t want one, but it’s… well, it’s odd.

By: murphydog77

murphydog77 — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:59:29 +0000

The LATCH belt has a new tilt-lock mechanism on it instead of the push-button locking mechanism for tightening it. It’s a lot smoother to pull tight and harder for the LATCH belt to double-over on itself as you’re pulling it tight. The LATCH belt itself is also thicker.

By: fyrfightermomma

fyrfightermomma — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:25:08 +0000

I’m confused because the healthcheck website listed it as an “easy pull” system that lets you install the seat in less than 1 minute. Is there any “new” way to tighten it? If it’s the same base and the same tighten mechanism, is really hasn’t solved the install issues which is the big problem with these seats. I sure know in my two cars I can’t install it in less than 1 minute! Please tell me they did SOMETHING to make the install easier other than upping the LATCH limit?

By: ThreeBeans

ThreeBeans — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:26:31 +0000

Holy crap, that thing looks lethal. I think it might bite me. I’m frightened. Hold me!

By: NannyMom

NannyMom — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:59:31 +0000

Well, I guess since the heaviest kid that might RF in my car is about 33 pounds, I’m good with my 40 pound RF Radian 65.