Temporary extra seats in second row in camper conversion.

[Samro]

I have a SWB converted kombi with 1+1+1 seats which is a great multipurpose vehicle. The seats are removed regularly to suit my work/family life and I find the arrangement very versatile.

We are excited to have a second vehicle (LWB panel van) turning up in the next 30 days and this will be converted to a camper with pop top, r & r bed with narrow units down the offside on receipt.

My wife is giving me grief as this vehicle replaces a 7 seater car and she is of the opinion that we will occasionally need 2 extra seats.

If I ask the converters to install seat mounts for a nearside and centre seat, I could then grab these seats from our existing van if and when required.

Obviously the r & r bed will never be pulled out when the extra seats are present but I don't know if my suggestion is a practical solution given that there will be a seatbelt on the second row, and seat mounts in the floor which may look ridiculous when the van is in normal operation. )Without the extra seats.)

I am guessing a decent floor mat will solve the seat mount issue, but I wondered if anyone has fitted extra second row seat/s on a camper conversion (with the third row being the r & r bed) and if so do you have any photos or have any comments regarding my plans?

 

[Deleted Member]

It’s not a camper, but you can see the living space you get, the floor fixings have blanking plates so I can fit my 2+1 back in quite easily at any time.

 

[Samro]

I assume that that rug covers the floor fixings? Do you remove the belts when not required or leave them in situ?

 

[Samro]

Ha! I was being a bit blind! The red belt couldn't be any more obvious!

 

[Deleted Member]

Yes, the rug covers the blanks, but you can still feel them underneath. I’d really like to find a rug that properly covers that whole area from back of the front seats to the rock and roll. I leave the belts in all the time, they were quite expensive at the time so I want to keep them.

 

[Samro]

That's very useful. Thank you.

After receiving your response, I mentioned to my lovely wife that I was going to ask the converters to add the bits and bobs to allow me to transfer two seats from my van.

She looked pleased and said: "That's good, as without that we're unable to have days out with my mum and dad!"

FML!

 

[Deleted Member]

I’d be tempted to buy a trailer and put the two seats on it instead.

 

[F2JON]

I find a trailer quite awkward to attach and drive with, I find the roof bars are a much better option for the in-laws just be careful the 2 meter parking barriers.

 

[Steenus]

That's very useful. Thank you.

After receiving your response, I mentioned to my lovely wife that I was going to ask the converters to add the bits and bobs to allow me to transfer two seats from my van.

She looked pleased and said: "That's good, as without that we're unable to have days out with my mum and dad!"

FML!

Hi Samro

Did you get a solution to the temporary seats. We are wanting one extra seat in the SWB for occasional use. I’d be interested to know what you did. Thanks very much

 

[Samro]

Hi Samro

Did you get a solution to the temporary seats. We are wanting one extra seat in the SWB for occasional use. I’d be interested to know what you did. Thanks very much

I didn't actually do it. I was put off by the holes that I'd have had in the floor when the removable seats were removed. I was convinced they'd be a terrible dirt trap!

 

[Steenus]

Thanks for coming back to me. Helpful to know