extra seats in a freelander?

Tatooboo · Oct 23, 2007

Hi all tried this in the freelander section but havent had any luck....
Could someone tell me if it is possible to fit rear facing seats in the back of a freelander, i have seen it somewhere but i cant seem to find it on the net, i have a set of folding seats from a series/defender and the width is fine but i would prob have to shorten the seat pad, its only for occasional use and i would also need seatbelts/harnesses as its for my kids, hope someone can help.
I know i should just go and buy a Disco or a 110 but financial constraints

apply....
Cheers.

tacr2man · Oct 23, 2007

First thing I would say is think about what you are doing you are going to be putting your children in the part of the car that is engineered as a crumple (impact absorbtion) area for your car. Have you seen the video of a child (crash test dummy) being launched thru the rear window in a rear end shunt.
Having said that I would think you would have difficulty finding suitable points to fix the seatbelts. I would suggest that you need to consider a different vehicle . JMHO

Tatooboo · Oct 23, 2007

i appreciate that but it really would only be now and again mainly when family come over....and i have definately seen it somewhere...its only a thought and in the end i will prob try and change the vehicle...its just defenders are really pricy over here,
The only other option i have thought about is importing a 110 from the uk and doing a LHD conversion...any ideas on how easy or viable this is?
And thanks for the swift reply,

The Mad Hat Man · Oct 23, 2007

yu mite find the rear facing child seats from a Montego are more suitable - if yu can get any.

why dont yu change yo CP to show whereabouts yu are situated - it mite help.

tacr2man · Oct 23, 2007

Why not buy a used LHD 110 from the UK there are usually a few about saves all the hassle of having to source LHD parts and ebding up with RHD stuff left in a LHD country Just a thought HTSH

Tatooboo · Oct 23, 2007

I looked at that idea but for some strange and bizarre reason the prices of uk LHD landrovers are almost on par with what they are over here, I think its cos so many people are junking the Uk.
With regards to sourcing parts etc that doesnt seem to be to much of a problem and my incredible plan would be to eventually get all the bits back to the Uk and sell them on Ebay, either my self or a local friend is normally back in old blighty a couple of times a year and i have also got a lovely box trailer to get everything back.
Or if anyone does know of A good LHD defender going cheap in the Uk let me know, any help would be gratefull.
P.s MAD HAT MAN i have changed me cp now so you know where i live...
Cheers
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RAZ8550TDI · Oct 24, 2007

tacr2man said:
First thing I would say is think about what you are doing you are going to be putting your children in the part of the car that is engineered as a crumple (impact absorbtion) area for your car. Have you seen the video of a child (crash test dummy) being launched thru the rear window in a rear end shunt.
Having said that I would think you would have difficulty finding suitable points to fix the seatbelts. I would suggest that you need to consider a different vehicle . JMHO

you cant be saying that its not possible to sell the freelander and get a 200tdi disco and maybe have a bit of chance left in yer pocket???????

burtonboy · Oct 24, 2007

tacr2man said:
First thing I would say is think about what you are doing you are going to be putting your children in the part of the car that is engineered as a crumple (impact absorbtion) area for your car. Have you seen the video of a child (crash test dummy) being launched thru the rear window in a rear end shunt.
Having said that I would think you would have difficulty finding suitable points to fix the seatbelts. I would suggest that you need to consider a different vehicle . JMHO

may also be insurance problems with a vehicle that was not intended as a 7 seater in the event (god forbid) of an accident with your kids in the back

i remember when i was a kid we always went in the back of my dads cortina estate - no seats just rolling about on the floor - all the way down to cornwall on holiday - sleepin in the back - we'd have been gonnas in an accident - but no-one bothered back then (seatbelts - what were them ? )

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