Child carseat in a semi?

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  1. amtrack

    amtrack Light Load Member

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    Is there a certain way to put the carseat in the truck? I've heard u need to turn off tthe air bags and make sure if the seat has air to let it out. Any other info on this? Someone said I may need a locking clip?
     
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  3. scottied67

    scottied67 Road Train Member

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    Also call your insurance agent to make sure the child and truck is covered while the minor is aboard.
     
  4. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Just say no.......to babies in trucks.
     
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  5. Krashdragon

    Krashdragon Medium Load Member

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    You didny say how old. Some carseats have to face rearward depending on childs age. Personally, I'd say it's a bad idea if a child is that young unless it's an emergency.
    Mary
     
  6. amtrack

    amtrack Light Load Member

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    He's three almost four
     
  7. MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    As long as the car seat can be securely fastened i'd much rather have a kid in a big truck over a 4 wheeler.
     
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  8. BulletProof

    BulletProof Medium Load Member

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    When I was 3 and 4, I just rode in the passenger seat and played with my toy cars on the dog box while my dad hauled logs in his 1987 International cab over. I even got a plastic badge and a pat on the head from a DOT officer when we got stopped for an inspection. I'm only 23 now. My oh my how the times have changed. Makes me feel old now that I think about it.
     
  9. FLATBED

    FLATBED Road Train Member

    My 4 year old grandson rode with me last week on 2 short trips , I use the BOOSTER seat type ( good up to 65 LBS ) and its used with the normal lap / shoulder belt same as we use in the motorhome.
     
  10. Krashdragon

    Krashdragon Medium Load Member

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    Also, in some places you have to use an actual carseat, not a booster until the child is XXX inches high...depends on the state....
    mary
     
  11. FLATBED

    FLATBED Road Train Member

    Some places its based on the weight not the height and I was running into Ontario Canada and its based WEIGHT up there. Here I just DUCT TAPE him to the HEAD ACHE rack.
     
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