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Chickenman

Member

From: Oxford

Registered: 2018-01-11

Posts: 4

Lap belt conversion

Hello all

I have a 03 Dispatch with the bench style front passenger seat . The belt for the passenger next to the driver is a lap belt

I wonder if anyone has converted this to a 3 point belt without changing the seat or know if it's possible

Your thoughts on this ?

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Citroen Dispatch 1.9 diesel 2003
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OAT

Member

From: Borders/Dales

Registered: 2017-01-03

Posts: 903

Re: Lap belt conversion

I am sure it would be possible using readily available parts and ingenuity.

I  considered it years ago in a different van when my kids were young.  (A different world even! )  I didn't go ahead because of doubts over insurance cover.

Unless it was a propriety kit, tested and approved, I think in a worst case scenario, you could be left in a difficult state both personally and legally.

You could build something as safe as any 3 point set up and certainly a big improvement over a lap strap, but unless tested and approved it wouldn't meet regulations.

There are commercial options available but last time I looked, they cost nearly as much as my van.

http://scotseats.co.uk/images/uploads/d … ingles.pdf

Chickenman

Member

From: Oxford

Registered: 2018-01-11

Posts: 4

Re: Lap belt conversion

Thanks OAT
I think I can sort something out . I have ordered a drivers side seat belt from eBay .will let you know how it goes

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Citroen Dispatch 1.9 diesel 2003
Dare to be Different

Casper

Member

From: East Lothian

Registered: 2015-12-20

Posts: 2,115

Re: Lap belt conversion

Look into mini bus seats. Ask around in your area as plenty people converting them and cant sell the buggers. You get a double with belts fr little money. Just ask for measurements and measure yours but seat height not seat and base. I can vouch that the convoy seats bolt off the base so bin that as its to tall for your van just use your base.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LDV-Convoy-M … Swn-tZIu66

Even better. Pug Boxer is will look more similar. Shame about postage price

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/minibus-seat … SwiHpZ8h7f

Last edited by Casper (2018-01-18 17:35:40)