Date:         Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:45:07 -0700
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: jump set installation in camper van
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Lots of heavy discussion on this in the archives.



> 1.  Other than the bracket (the seller says it includes this) what do I
> need in the way of hardware for the installation?
>
Rear bracket is the most important. Make sure you get the correct side.
There is a slight difference in positioning left to right. Doubtful that the
Seller will give you the reinforcing brackets with captive nuts welded to
the back of the front seat boxes. Suitably sized washers with matching nuts
and bolts can be substituted.


> 2.  From other posts I have gotten the impression that a preferred way to
> fit the seat to the floor is to put hollow headed Allen bolts through the
> floor.  Can anyone refer me to more detailed instructions on this method.
>  With this method, is the seat solidly attached to the floor, or not?  Also,
> if there is a method that is as good or better, what is that, and where can
> I get instructions?
>
Best is welding in correct floor brackets still available from VW. I paid
$44 for a full set for both sides from Rennie (now at Santa Monica VW).
There was a used set on Ebay recently for a singel seat. Went for less than
$16 (USD). The Allen bolt method was just discussed here earlier in the
week. Anything less is a compromise in safety IMHO. Sorry can't help with a
webpage.


> 3.  Should I fit a three point seat belt to this seat, or just a lap belt?
>  Any pointers on doing that?  Someone a while back suggested that a 3-point
> belt fits ok and works.  Just attempting to confirm.
>
IIRC shoulder belts are intended to keep you from being thrown forward in a
head-on collision. Since the jumpseat faces the other way, the seems
unnecessary. Likelihood of a hard rear end collision is not as high. That
would be the only reason you would need a shoulder harness. The jumpseats
share seat belt mounting bolts with the front passenger seats. While it is
possible to all a reel for a shoulder belt, some creativity will be needed
to utilise (ahem, Canadialand spelling) the limited real estate in that
vicinity.


Cheers,

BenT