an extra seat?? - too many kids!

Post by **vwsween** » 23 Mar 2006, 11:21

Been thinking of fitting an extra seat on a box and swivel behind the passenger seat. I have an Autosleeper but dont think they ever supplied extra seats? Have seen some by Autohomes, I think. Does anyone know how they fit - ie are they permanent or can they be easily removed. Anyone know where to get one apart from ebay?
Any thoughts appreciated.
Brian

Post by **mrsscoobydrew** » 23 Mar 2006, 11:52

Hi brian but a wanted in for sales bit, have seen some campers with the seat you are on about but not many for sale. Don't know what make they came out of.

Post by **Louey** » 23 Mar 2006, 12:08

Brian

not sure if these are any good - you not selling then?

http://www.vwinteriors.com/vw_interiors_rear_seats.htm

http://www.bluebird-type2.co.uk/

Post by **Mocki** » 23 Mar 2006, 12:11

autohomes had them, i might know where there is a tatty old one, if its still there.

Post by **T'Onion** » 23 Mar 2006, 12:21

Brian theres one on fleabay at the moment if you look hard enough

Post by **vwsween** » 23 Mar 2006, 17:57

Thanks all, for ideas.
Seen on ebay - they seem to go for silly money.
Louey - no not selling - just cant find anything good enough as replacement (wasted 350 mile round trip!)
Brian

Post by **TYG** » 23 Mar 2006, 19:13

the one on ebay at the mo is a tenner and its in chestnut ??

Post by **redstar** » 23 Mar 2006, 19:53

i ripped one out of my viking... only it didn't swivel.
looked like a crude welded box section with cushions
attached to it. it was facing backwards, some how temp
attached to the rear of the passenger side 'turret'
any good to you?

Post by **vwsween** » 23 Mar 2006, 22:38

Redstar - thanks but I really want a swivel.
Mark - yes, been watching - see what happens!
Brian

leighinstoke · Post by **leighinstoke** » 23 Mar 2006, 22:45

The Autohomes one sits on runners with a decent lock and is supposed to be removable but, despite lots of shouting at ours and trapped fingers, it still is in place and not removable. Not going to force it either.

Leigh....

Post by **t25adict** » 26 Mar 2006, 21:08

i have one that has a swivel, folds flat and slides on runners... aint great but could be...
give me a shoute if your interested im near milton keynes

Post by **vwsween** » 27 Mar 2006, 20:24

Leigh - as you tried to get it out, I presume you dont really want it. Would you like me to come and remove it gently for free!
T25adict - yes may well be interested - I've PM'd you.
Brian

Post by **ROBS T25** » 28 Mar 2006, 05:41

yep they sit on runners and i chucked mine in the bin a couple of weeks ago was spot on just cloggigng up my shed i only took it out as i couldnt get it on or of either nightmare to get of, had to unbolt runners to get it out so not sure whether they will be easily on and offable they are from an autohomes

Post by **Didge** » 21 Apr 2006, 11:57

I have a Devon conversion with swivel front seats and also need an extra seat for the odd occasion. Are they safe just bolted to floor or do they have to attached to bulkhead (which I don't have)?

Where would seat belt fixings go? I have seen a buddy seat where the seat belts simply went on the same fixings as those for the front passenger but I thought that might be too much stain in the worst case scenario of a bump.

Post by **Horza** » 21 Apr 2006, 12:09

Seats in cars are just bolted to the floor. Seats in the T4 are just bolted to the floor. Middle seats in the 'velle are just bolted to the floor. Bus and minibus seats are bolted to the floor. Decent sized spreader plates underneath and it should be good to go!!