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Fitting a 3point Buddy Seat into a Westy California ????

Posted: 30 Jul 2013, 11:06
by Mr Soft
With another nipper on the way I'm considering my options for fitting a rear facing buddy seat with 3point harness, in my Westy California (LHD), behind the passenger seat. I appreciate that this is going to prevent the passenger seat from being spun, but looking at options. I don't really want to modify the van to accomodate a 3 point belt on the cupboard side of the rear seat, nor do I want to start drilling the floor to mount a buddy seat, as the van is pretty OG.

Q1 - Is there a seat that will bolt in using 'bog box' bolt holes?
Q2 - Is there a 3 point buddy seat that is safe enough to transport a child, but can be folded up to give more space when not travelling?
Q3 - Is there a seat on the market that can be removed quickly?
Q4 - Any thing I may have missed?

Thanks,

Bob

Re: Fitting a 3point Buddy Seat into a Westy California ????

Posted: 30 Jul 2013, 12:16
by Tobyt25
Just seen this on ebay Image

Also britax do a seat that fits with just a lap belt, its called 'the eclipse' fits 4mnths to 4 years.

Re: Fitting a 3point Buddy Seat into a Westy California ????

Posted: 30 Jul 2013, 14:06
by Mr Soft
The Eclipse looks like it may be the way to go!

Thanks, TobyT25!!

Bob

Re: Fitting a 3point Buddy Seat into a Westy California ????

Posted: 30 Jul 2013, 15:01
by Tobyt25
I have two in my van, they were not cheap, i think about £120 each but they are very good quality and are absolutely solid with just a lap belt. Plus once they have out grown them i think i will be able to sell them on fle bay for people who need them for lap belts also and get some of the money back. I have a 10month old and a 3yr old in mine.

Re: Fitting a 3point Buddy Seat into a Westy California ????

Posted: 30 Jul 2013, 16:16
by Mr Soft
Looked on Kiddicare & they look like they are on offer for about £70 for the Black version!! Bonus!!