Rear facing seats
14 replies
EJB986 replied on 02/12/2016 16:09
jcks191 replied on 02/12/2016 16:15
royandsharont replied on 02/12/2016 17:49
Posted on 02/12/2016 17:49
I would think it would be illegal to do that under the construction and use regulations that the vehicle is manufactured under. The cab seat when turned does not lock in place in my Ducato so it would not be a very safe thing to do in my opinion in any case. Seat belt legislation only relates to forward facing seats. Regards, Roy
young thomas replied on 02/12/2016 17:52
Posted on 02/12/2016 17:52
again, agree with Roy....dont do it...
our captains chairs have the belts as an integral part of the construction, so if facing rearwards, you could still fix the belt in place.....however, they dont lock in the reversed position as they do when facing forward.
by all means, slide the seat right back and use a small box (or similar) to raise aching legs, but face forwards.....
EJB986 replied on 03/12/2016 09:13
Thornsett replied on 03/12/2016 10:07
Shuckford replied on 03/12/2016 10:36
Posted on 03/12/2016 10:36
In a previous life I owned a Kia Sedona which had seats in the second row that turned and locked facing rearwards. When in this position the legal side provided a lap belt which was deemed sufficient to comply with the seatbelt law.
My second point is that if the passenger turned the nearside seat to face rearwards! Would this not severely restrict the drivers ability to see to the nearside of the vehicle and may even block the viewing of the nearside mirror. To that end I think it should be a 'No' from me...
JVB66 replied on 03/12/2016 10:42
cyberyacht replied on 03/12/2016 16:19
InaD replied on 03/12/2016 17:08
Posted on 03/12/2016 17:08
You could always do as some passengers in vans do and rest you feet/legs on the dashboard
That's what I do sometimes and I've seen plenty of other MH passengers doing that as well.
Agree with others and would strongly advise against travelling "backwards". Must admit, thinking about it, I don't think I'd find it comfortable travelling that way. What about using one of those small fold-up plastic stools in front of the passenger seat, to put feet on?
jcks191