Clyde Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Hi all, I have two part question, which I fully expect some very strongly ‘no holds barred’ answers. I have a June (06) Swift Sundance 590RS (Ducato 2.3JTD) 1. I have 4 belted ‘travelling’ seats. Two in the Cab and two facing forwards in the caravan section. The two rear facing seats have no belts at all. What’s the legal position for carrying people (not children)? 2. Is it viable to get any kind of belts fitted to the rear facing seats ? Many thanks, Clyde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Here's my barrackroom lawyer answer. What does your inssurance cover you for? Are the seats actualy suitable for fitment, I would guess not as even the latest model doesn't have them, if they don't have a (proboly steel) frame for the belts they would most like colapse under load, the driver would then get a wooden box with two people strapped in it hitting the back of seat, ouch. By the way I've been known to carry unbelted passengers in back, for frontal crash they will hit a bulkhead, great for me in the front, not so good for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 we have the same van. Sold as "5berth" so technicaly you should be able to carry 5 people.I don't see why you can't carry an adult in the rear facing seats, don't think it's illegal.** Not sure what the position is abroad though I have seen military vehicles with the guys sitting sideways ** You are supposed to use the belted seats first, as I understand it. Never had more than 4 to travel anyway, and that was only on a shopping trip. pauline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 If you are thinking in terms of carrying two additional adults, there may be a weight implication. It may be worthwhile checking your GVW with normal load first. HTH Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Clyde This is an earlier forum thread on motorhome seat belts http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=15271&posts=10 There's also a Caravan Club downloadable file that addresses the subject. GOOGLE-search on "caravan club seat belts". This will also retrieve a lot of other stuff that may be useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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