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Comment on Seats and Seatbelts in a Van by johnbrett

johnbrett — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:34:07 +0000

Hi Alana- What you say is correct, seatbelts are NOT a legal requirement for the rear seat in this vehicle. If you have Seatbelts fitted, they MUST be Certified. The costs you mention sounds about right, if you are In Auckland try Seatbelt Specialists on 09 4440099.
I would think that the price is a bargain, compared with the cost, pain, and possible death of not having the seatbelts
Regards

John

Comment on Seats and Seatbelts in a Van by Alanah

Alanah — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:48:35 +0000

We have just purchased a 1998 Toyota Hiace van that has a 3 fold-down seats immediately behind the drivers seat which doesn’t have seatbelts but the Trust that I work for, wishes to install. I have been led to believe that it is not a legal requirement. (Is that correct?) If so do I still need the certification for this work to be done? It makes it prohibitive to getting it done as it more than doubles the cost, making it $930-$1100..

Comment on VW Kombi Stunt-van by Patricia Summerfield

Patricia Summerfield — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:11:14 +0000

Hey nice post.
Conerning Volkswagen recalls, have you heard of the Volkswagen Phaeton? Did you realize it’s just a rebadged Bentley Continental GT? Sad, but true.
The VW Phaeton was a massive failure in my opinion, the worst thing VW ever made!

Its Official: VW Phaeton is a total flop!

Comment on John Brett Technology Ltd. enters “Westpac Business Enterprise Awards” by johnbrett

johnbrett — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:16:13 +0000

Thank you for your comment. I am not sure what it is that you mean by the “opposite side of the arguement”. Please reply and expand on what it is that you mean. John Brett

Comment on John Brett Technology Ltd. enters “Westpac Business Enterprise Awards” by dmdtech

dmdtech — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:51:54 +0000

I am not sure if I agree with your post here. See you do make the best point, I don’t think you have actually given a large amount of thought to the opposite side of the argument. Perhaps I could do a guest post or a follow-up, just tell me.

Comment on Seats and Seatbelts in a Van by johnbrett

johnbrett — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:57:11 +0000

Hi Diana
Under the current laws, Camper Vans on vehicles manufacutured before 1/10 2003 do NOT need seats and seatbelt anchorages in the back. Passengers only need wear seatbelts IF they are fitted.
So you can carry passengers in the back without seatbelts. You CAN fit lap seatbelts on those side seats, maximum 1 per side, far enough back so that an occupant’s head would NOT hit anything soldid in a frontal accident.
The new seatbelts would need to be LVV Certified. If you are in Auckland, I reccomend that you ring Seatbelt Specialists on 09 4440099 Regards John

Comment on Seats and Seatbelts in a Van by Diana

Diana — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:40:08 +0000

Hi, I have a 1987 Toyota Hiace campervan, the seating in the back consists of 2 long storage compartments bolted down and running down the sides of the van with covered couch foam/matress on top. Do you know if passengers are permitted to ride in the back or will i have to put some seats in?
Thanks
Diana

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Comment on Electric Rav 4 by Dominique Prigmore

Dominique Prigmore — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:38:00 +0000

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Comment on Motor Homes, Caravans by Gregory Despain

Gregory Despain — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:46:28 +0000

Excellent post, couldn’t agree more. I found your post through Bing.