Can evenflo car seat model 3281424 P1 be installed rear facing?

The Evenflo Tribute Select Convertible Car Seat (Model Number 38111510) holds a rear-facing infant with a weight of 5 - 40 lbs. (2.3 - 18 kg.) and a height of 19 - 37 in. (48 - 94 cm.)... and a forward-facing toddler from 22 - 40 lbs. (10 - 18.0 kg) an a height of 28 - 40 inches ((71-102 cm.).

You can still buy this car seat off the Evenflo website (I've attached the link).

These car seats are good for six years.

Hi Angie,
Here is a link to Evenflo Support
Good Luck!
JP
Evenflo Product Support

The PortAbout 5 was last manufactured in 2005, making it very likely the seat has expired. Contact Evenflo (800-233-5921, www.evenflo.com) about the expiration date and reattaching the visor (if the seat has not expired). Please DO NOT use an expired seat!
Manufacturer states that, when installing this rear facing only restraint in an outboard seating position, there should be at least 1.5" of space between the restraint, including the handle, and the
back of the front seat.
Do not remove the harness strap from the adjuster. If the harness is ever mistakenly removed, Evenflo will send a new harness with adjuster.
-- Marc

I would suggest reading the user manual for the Evenflo SureRide convertivble car seat, which is available here:http://www.evenflo.com/Portals/0/instructions/Inst-SureRide-T65-0911.pdfAnd be sure to contact Evenflo. They can provide the best help for your problem:http://www.evenflo.com/corporate.aspx?id=175
Also, these how-to installation videos may be helpful:
http://www.evenflo.com/support.aspx?id=494

http://www.evenflo.com/support.aspx?id=492

http://www.evenflo.com/support.aspx?id=493

you need to roll a towl tight and place it under it, this is suggested by the manual.

here's the evenflo website to get the user manual for the seat:
https://plweb.evenflo.com/product_search.aspx
enter the model number without spaces and date printed on the seat. if your label is obscured, Feb 1 2007 will work. that will bring up a 'parts list' and part way down the list you'll see the downloadable instructions.
From the instructions, it appears that NO, this seat cannot be used rear facing.

This is about all I could find for you. Hope it helps.
Had one - its a huge pain in the **** and I always busted my fingernails doing it. The metal clips have to slide over the bumps to get them out. I hated that thing. May I make a suggestion? Return it. lol . I'm figuring you got a combo seat - Evenflo Generations, Bolero, Chase, that is a forward facing only seat to 40lbs, or a convertible seat like Evenflo Tribute that is forward facing to 40lbs. Since I don't know her age its hard to make a suggestion, but for just a little more money (we paid $79 for our Chase) you could get a much better seat. If she needs a convertible that will rear face, get the Evenflo Triumph for $150 or less, The Evenflo Triumph Advance (not the original Triumph, make sure it says Advance) is a great seat. $150 version at Babies R Us has padding similar to Britax seats, top slots of 17", harnesses to 35lbs rear facing, and 50lbs forward facing. $120 Walmart version just has little less plush padding. Wide open belt path, easy to install, though it doesn't have built in lockoffs. The harness adjusts at the front of the car seat, you don't have to take the car seat out of the car just to raise/lower the straps. It's one of only 2 seats that does this (The Britax Boulevard is the other, I believE), and it has infinite harness adjustment so the harness always fits perfectly until its outgrown. No more tugging straps to tighten them either. You tighten and loosen the harness using knobs on the side of the seat. As a major bonus, it can be used in a recline position even in forward facing mode. Awesome for kids who still sleep in the car. I LOVE THIS SEAT! LOL My son, who is too big for every other car seat at Walmart has the same amount of room in this as the Britax Marathon.

If she is forward facing (over 30lbs and over 2years old) then a Graco Nautilus would be a lot easier to use and install, $150. Harnesses to 65lbs and then becomes a booster, will be the last seat you have to buy her. Metal reinforced.

Combo seats are usually a major waste of money, as they only harness to 40lbs, no more than most convertible car seats, so you're really not getting any more use out them then the convertible seat.

YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE OWNERS MANUAL AT EVENFLO.COM.

Hello!

What a great seat!

A few things to check: Make sure the seat was never in an accident before. Also, please ensure the seat is not expired, they are good for 6 years from the date of manufacture, which is listed on a sticker on your seat.


This site:

http://www.evenflo.com/Homepage/ProductList/tabid/203/Default.aspx?categoryid=0967b93d-ca99-479b-99cd-cb460e254ea8


has the manual. I would recommend talking to the local police or fire department and having a certified seat person to install the seat and show you how to do it the 1st time. This will ensure the best installation possible.

Thank you!

Here is a link to a PDF that has pictures. I think it is fairly comprehensive. Good luck and good for you for double checking! http://www.carseat.org/samples/Sample_Summary.pdf