Additional Child Safety Seat Top Tether Anchor Points T6 Caravelle

[fiox1]

Hi All,

I may have a potential solution.

I talked to another installer recommended to me by a business called Mobility Engineering. Now Mobility Engineering are the contracted go to business for RMS and for all installers (at least in NSW).

I explained the situation and he said that the best way is to install a CRAB bar variation where the mounts are actually still installed in the floor of the van. The CRAB bar is used to take the load of abnormal situation. That makes sense. If the seat is not able to take the load, then the CRAB bar will definitely account for that. Best part is that it only cost about $600 rather than the $3k required to test the in floor installation.

Some will say it will impact the boot space. Well in the 9 seater Caravelle, there is no boot space anyway and the distance bethween the back of the seat and the tailgate is only about 100mm.

Next step is to visit this alternate installer and ensure they are happy they can do it. I will keep you posted.

Regards,

[johntz]

Hi All,

I may have a potential solution.

I talked to another installer recommended to me by a business called Mobility Engineering. Now Mobility Engineering are the contracted go to business for RMS and for all installers (at least in NSW).

I explained the situation and he said that the best way is to install a CRAB bar variation where the mounts are actually still installed in the floor of the van. The CRAB bar is used to take the load of abnormal situation. That makes sense. If the seat is not able to take the load, then the CRAB bar will definitely account for that. Best part is that it only cost about $600 rather than the $3k required to test the in floor installation.

Some will say it will impact the boot space. Well in the 9 seater Caravelle, there is no boot space anyway and the distance bethween the back of the seat and the tailgate is only about 100mm.

Next step is to visit this alternate installer and ensure they are happy they can do it. I will keep you posted.

Regards,

Hi @fiox, just wondering how you went with installing additional anchor points? Was it possible and if so where in the van were they installed?
I'm looking into purchasing a T6 but trying to figure out how to make the most of the rear 3 seater. My dilemma is I'd like to be able to use the 3 seater in all positions in the van and having anchor points on the seat itself would be the ideal solution.
I dont understand how the van complies if I were to use it configured as a 5 seater (without the 2 2 seaters and the 3 seat in the most front position, which from my understanding, is a valid configuration) as the 3 seater has no anchor points...
Thanks in advance