is it ok to place rear facing car seat in single cab truck?

We are expecting our first baby. The on,ly vehicle we have is a single cab silverado truck. Is it ok to place an infant car seat in the truck as long as you turn the airbag off?
We cannot afford to get a different vehicle right now. Any help is much apprecaited!
Thanks,

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5 Responses to “is it ok to place rear facing car seat in single cab truck?”
  1. littleangelfire81 says:
    July 30, 2010 at 6:16 am

    Short answer: yes you can. Legally you can

    Long answer: Yes you can, but it is not the safest option. Personally, I would do my darndest to get something with a back seat to drive b/c the front seat of any vehicle is not the safest place to put a child’s seat whether the airbag is off or not. Good for you for knowing to turn off the airbag. :) If its the aboslute only option, then you’ll have to do it, but I would keep looking for some way to get even an older vehicle with a backseat.

  2. Johnny's Mommy says:
    July 30, 2010 at 6:16 am

    It depends on your state. Here in VA, it’s not illegal, it’s just very unsafe.

  3. My♥3kiddos says:
    July 30, 2010 at 6:16 am

    As long as it’s not in front of an airbag, it’s okay… ~

  4. Skeeter says:
    July 30, 2010 at 6:16 am

    Yes. If it is your only option. Make sure you turn off the airbag though. That could be dangerous.

  5. deutschigmann says:
    July 30, 2010 at 6:16 am

    It can be very dangerous if there is an airbag there. If there is an option to physically switch off the airbag, often done with a key, do that FIRST.


 
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