ITEM# 16585

Sunshine Kids Radian 65 SL Convertible Car Seat in Granite

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This item is discontinued.
Description
Radian65SL is a convertible car seat for rear-facing children 5-40 lbs and forward-facing children up to 65 lbs in a 5-point harness. Its steel alloy frame and SuperLATCH system are NCAP crash tested, making it the first car seat to allow lower anchor installation up to 65 lbs - no seat belt required. Radian 65SL features reinforced sides and protective EPS foam panels for side impact protection and SafeStop?, an energy absorbing harness system. Its low profile makes child boarding a snap and its unique design provides more shoulder room yet still fits 3-across in a mid-size car. It features extra foam padding for a comfortable ride. All this and Radian65SL can fold flat to just 7" for easy travel and storage.
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Bethany
Memphis, TN
Great, narrow seat for tight spaces!
August 4, 2011
I'm doing 3 across in a Nissan Rogue so had to get creative with configuration. This seat is a perfect fit. I couldn't get a great install with the SuperLATCH (that's why I didn't give it 5 stars), but got a wonderful tight fit with a seatbelt install. This also bought us an extra 1/2 inch of space for the other 2 seats. Very pleased with the seat & my RFing 15 month old seems to like it as well!
Pros
  • Narrow
  • High weight limits
  • Relatively easy install
Cons
  • SuperLATCH doesn't give a great install in MY vehicle (doesn't mean it won't work in others though)
Kristi
Arizona
Verified Buyer
Perfect seat
March 1, 2011
I have been using this Radian 65 seat since my now 6 year old was 2. We just ordered our 2nd one for my son and cannot wait to use them together! The low profile and slim design make for the perfect fit in any car. The low profile seat prevents my kids from putting their feet all over my seat back. The slim base allows up to 3 to go across a row in a van or car, or 2 and leave room for an adult. Being a 65lb 5pt harness system, it is the safest option for Kinder/elementary age kids. What this one has verses other 5pt harness seats is deeper crotch room (unlike the Britax, important for my boy), comfortable side panels (unlike the SUPER wide Apex). Crazy easy to install in seconds using the latch and tether system.ONLY Con is the weight. With it having a steel frame it is heavy, so my suggestion while travelling via plane is to purchase the storage bag. Makes it much easier to carry!
Pros
  • Slim design
  • Ease of install
  • Attractive color combo
  • Durability
  • Safety of 5pt harness to 65lbs
Cons
  • Heavy
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