Sharing seat belt anchor points?

[bennyboy]

Dear Earlybayers,

I am the proud new owner of a 1971 LHD Westy and I am looking to fit new seat belts in the rear so that my boys can enjoy the van in safety. I've purchased 2x 3 point belts for the back, however I was going to fit one on the buddy seat behind the drivers seat but:

Q1: Am I allowed to have 2 seat belts anchored to the same bolt in the frame behind the drivers shoulder? Or do I have to drill/weld a fixing in place or even just use a lap belt there? (hope that's clear?!)

also,

Q2: Does anyone know if the Securon seat belt reel will fit in the space below the hinge of the R 'n' R bed (non cupboard side), or do I have to fit it on the frame behind (as I've seen done on here recently)?

Sorry for the many Q's!

Many thanks in anticipation!

 

[AGC]

Might be wrong but I dont think you should use reverse facing seats when travelling (thinking about the buddy seat). Ive got lap belts on the rock and roll bed seat

 

[sparkywig]

The seat belt mechanism won't work if you're facing the rear of the bus, you'll be loosening the belt rather than tightening it under heavy braking.

 

[bennyboy]

Thanks for the responses guys.

There was a lap belt on the buddy seat but I thought I would fit a 3 point for "belts and braces" solution.

I may just to have to replace all the lap belts with new versions and convince 'her indoors' that it's safe enough!

Thanks again.

 

[67panel]

doooohhhhh,the belt locks which ever way its facing.have done this to customers long time ago and no complaints.

 

[radish]

London cabs have seat belts for the flip down seats. not sure about doubling up on the anchor though, but i think the securon fitting instructions show a drawing of doing it.

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[Skyguy]

Rear facing seats are allowed, the seat belt will lock which ever way it is fitted forward or rear.

 

[r73]

If your worried use a non inertia type