Three Car Seats in a JKUR?
07-07-2012, 03:39 PM
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Three Car Seats in a JKUR?
I have 2 +1 on the way and am wondering if I can get three across the back seat... Kid details:
5 year old in a booster
4 year old in a 5-point seat
infant in a seat base/infant seat
I prefer real world experience and pics, if available.
If this isn't an option, I'm trading the JKUR in for something larger (F150 SuperCrew or Expedition).
Thanks.
Jeff
5 year old in a booster
4 year old in a 5-point seat
infant in a seat base/infant seat
I prefer real world experience and pics, if available.
If this isn't an option, I'm trading the JKUR in for something larger (F150 SuperCrew or Expedition).
Thanks.
Jeff
07-07-2012, 03:44 PM
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I have a car seat, booster seat and an 11 year old daughter. It's vary tight back there. I am going on a limb, but don't think three seats will fit unless you shop for some very narroow ones. 
The car seat hangs over as does the booster a bit. My son can never get buckled in his booster if my daughter gets hers done first and doesnt move her butt over a bit
The car seat hangs over as does the booster a bit. My son can never get buckled in his booster if my daughter gets hers done first and doesnt move her butt over a bit
07-07-2012, 03:54 PM
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Third row will never work with three kids. That gives you zero space and wouldn't even be able to hold a diaper bag. Unless you have each kids hold theirs in their lap!
Or you build a custom trailer like I did to haul all the crap!
Or you build a custom trailer like I did to haul all the crap!
07-07-2012, 04:24 PM
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http://ww w.littlepassengerseats.com/wranglerunlimited.html#.T_jSn3CkQ7A
Also heard of people putting seat brackets in and using the rear seat from a 2dr JK (probably cheaper than the link)
Also heard of people putting seat brackets in and using the rear seat from a 2dr JK (probably cheaper than the link)
07-07-2012, 04:41 PM
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Thanks for the replies... Third row is NOT an option for me. Access and safety are my concerns.
I'm strictly looking for three across the factory rear seat.
JN
I'm strictly looking for three across the factory rear seat.
JN
07-07-2012, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by UC Rubi
http://ww w.littlepassengerseats.com/wranglerunlimited.html#.T_jSn3CkQ7A
Also heard of people putting seat brackets in and using the rear seat from a 2dr JK (probably cheaper than the link)
Also heard of people putting seat brackets in and using the rear seat from a 2dr JK (probably cheaper than the link)
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07-07-2012, 06:10 PM
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Thanks for the info. This is kind of where I'm leaning at this point...
My wife and I just traded her JKU for an '04 Excursion 6.0
It gets 18-20mpg with combined city and highway driving and seats 7, with cargo space. Plus the price gap between gas and diesel just switched back so it's cheaper to drive than the Jeep was.
My suggestion if you NEED a family car is go trade the jeep for a diesel excursion. cheaper to drive, insure and register. plus you have the assurance that your family is safe from majority of the stupid people out there as your new "minivan" will f up anything that may try to harm them.
thats just my 2 cents
It gets 18-20mpg with combined city and highway driving and seats 7, with cargo space. Plus the price gap between gas and diesel just switched back so it's cheaper to drive than the Jeep was.
My suggestion if you NEED a family car is go trade the jeep for a diesel excursion. cheaper to drive, insure and register. plus you have the assurance that your family is safe from majority of the stupid people out there as your new "minivan" will f up anything that may try to harm them.
thats just my 2 cents
07-07-2012, 06:15 PM
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You've started me on a research kick. I love my Jeep, have always loved Jeep, and will always be in a Jeep. I like this option:
http://lilseats.best.vwh.net/4_dr_jeep_wrangler.htm
http://lilseats.best.vwh.net/4_dr_jeep_wrangler.htm
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I don't have pics, but it does work. My kids are 10, 7, and 5. They were 7, 4 and 2 when I bought my JKU. We had one rear facing five point Britax, one forward facing five point Britax, and a booster. I won't lie, it's a bit of a pain in the ass to get the seat belt buckled but it can be done. I'm not sure I'd want to have to do it on a daily basis to shuffle kids to school and the like. In some ways having two forward facing five point Britax seats and a booster was worse but, again, it is doable if need be. Thankfully I'm at a point now where my youngest is big enough to use a booster.
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