7 seats into 8 seats???

[R1cho]

I know you can add more seats if space permits, i used to have a 7 seat nissan serena that i upgraed to 8 seats by having a lapbelt fitted by a proffessional, then had to send the log book off to make the change to it from saying 7 seats to 8 seats

[lacroupade]

Toyota Previa, Pug 807, Citroen C8 (I think) then minibus type jobbies like the VW Caravelle...?

[danielj]

Originally Posted by Thomas-the-Terrano2

hey thinking outside box, maybe, another t2.

might be cheaper again providing you both
drive, then keeps everything terrano2 and
got yer selves a convoy, some cb or pmt
radios more room for luggage, back up
vehicle for when its not 8up.

would mean all 8 could use a proper seat
each, so no arguments over lap belt!
and lets face it 6 +7 seats arent brilliant
and then only for pre teen kids.

got friends with 6 kids, i said oh need a minibus
now but they said will take the corsa and zafira
as have them any way.

Might have to go for something like that initially although herself is still only learning to drive. Have the MazdaB2500 as well so herself can take the kids and I can take all the bags in the tub and I won't need to buy Lacroupades roof box.
How are the passanger seats in the Patrol set-up. Is there not two straight rows?

[danielj]

Originally Posted by lacroupade

Toyota Previa, Pug 807, Citroen C8 (I think) then minibus type jobbies like the VW Caravelle...?

They were some of the reasons why I got the T2 in the first place. Couldn't face the thought of having to drive around in one of those mini-bus type jobbies.

[danielj]

Originally Posted by R1cho

I know you can add more seats if space permits, i used to have a 7 seat nissan serena that i upgraed to 8 seats by having a lapbelt fitted by a proffessional, then had to send the log book off to make the change to it from saying 7 seats to 8 seats

Will give the motor vehicle registration office a call and see if they will permit that.

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

there was a time when car mags even 4x4 mags had adverts for pro fitted
seats into boot often rear facing. think volvo estates? and certainly a montego
my mum had a factory version fold up out of floor.

not a fan of lap belts, think insurers are much tighter in these risk assessed days.

funny how 7 seats is practical limit for non mini buses or imports, could be that
for every seat theres a liability, like what a life is worth in a claim.

insurers will side with manufacture that ploughs millions into designing the car
versus joe bloggs with how ever much good intent or engineering ability modding
or bodging at worst your motor.

fear you will need another or an extra motor. cos got to put your family first before
price.

[danielj]

http://www.multimac.co.uk/car_seats
Was looking at these. They have one to fit a Terrano. Might be cheaper to change the car though. They're shocking expensive

[(RIP) PLANK]

ask your insurance company if they would insure you if the car had been 'professionally adapted' to carry 8. If they say yes with an engineers report (which is usual) go to your local MOT garage and ask them their point of vie, they could do what it takes and provide a report for the insurance company. This is how it works when adding extra seating capacity to vans.

Another alternative, try another insurer with the same questions

[zippy656]

some 806's have 8 seats..

[lacroupade]

Originally Posted by danielj

http://www.multimac.co.uk/car_seats
Was looking at these. They have one to fit a Terrano. Might be cheaper to change the car though. They're shocking expensive

Blimey cheaper to buy a Nissan Micra and follow along behind

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

the troll has 2/3/2 layout all forward facing, all 3 points except middle middle.

just thinking 'boot' could probably cope with a 2 double side ways but i'm
fussy dont like side wards either, ever travelled in back of a landie fun soon
wears off. likely would be lap belts again.

no it was just train of thought i had, quickly dispelled!

[Deleted account DD]

Do you really want 8 squeezed into a T2 anyway

As they get bigger which in our experience with 4 is a daily occurrence you will live to regret making do, spending dosh and time but not going large in the first place

Additional move also includes

[danielj]

Originally Posted by Thomas-the-Terrano2

there was a time when car mags even 4x4 mags had adverts for pro fitted
seats into boot often rear facing. think volvo estates? and certainly a montego
my mum had a factory version fold up out of floor.

not a fan of lap belts, think insurers are much tighter in these risk assessed days.

funny how 7 seats is practical limit for non mini buses or imports, could be that
for every seat theres a liability, like what a life is worth in a claim.

insurers will side with manufacture that ploughs millions into designing the car
versus joe bloggs with how ever much good intent or engineering ability modding
or bodging at worst your motor.

fear you will need another or an extra motor. cos got to put your family first before
price.

Take your point but would have thought it must be possible to get a sound and safe additional belt or restraint fitted that wouldn't cost the earth but was entirely safe.

[danielj]

Originally Posted by daved

Do you really want 8 squeezed into a T2 anyway

As they get bigger which in our experience with 4 is a daily occurrence you will live to regret making do, spending dosh and time but not going large in the first place

Additional move also includes

True enough. But I had hoped to get another year or two out of the T2. Do I really have to buy a mini-bus jobby

[(RIP) PLANK]

Originally Posted by danielj

True enough. But I had hoped to get another year or two out of the T2. Do I really have to buy a mini-bus jobby

try my suggestion first