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Can a pickup truck accommodate rear-facing seat in the smaller back seat?

Generally, no. Pickup trucks, especially smaller ones, don't have the same kind of integrated seating structure as cars. The rear seats are often bench-style and lack the necessary anchor points and structural integrity to safely install a rear-facing car seat. Furthermore, the relatively small size of most pickup truck back seats makes it difficult to install a rear-facing car seat without significantly impeding access or comfort.

While some modifications *might* be theoretically possible, they would be highly unsafe and not recommended. Always follow the car seat manufacturer's instructions and the vehicle's owner's manual for proper installation. If you need to transport a child in a rear-facing car seat, a car or SUV is a much safer and more appropriate vehicle.