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Title: Astravan seat conversion
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 14 June 2011, 17:28

I'm looking at getting this done on my van, can anyone tell me if they are any good?

http://www.vangadgets.co.uk/product_information_229.htm

cheers.

Title: Re: Astravan seat conversion
Post by: Wayne on 14 June 2011, 20:20

Yes they are good, have also seen conversion done using an estate rear seat as I believe the floorpan is the same.

Title: Re: Astravan seat conversion
Post by: dweb1989 on 14 June 2011, 21:09

Quote from: Wayne on 14 June 2011, 20:20

Yes they are good, have also seen conversion done using an estate rear seat as I believe the floorpan is the same.

Yep, floor pans are the same. IIRC the estate seats allow more legroom, and less load room.

Title: Re: Astravan seat conversion
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 14 June 2011, 22:36

Would i be able to fit child seats on it? or is it just like a bench?

Title: Re: Astravan seat conversion
Post by: Wayne on 14 June 2011, 23:43

Quote from: AudiA8Quattro on 14 June 2011, 22:36

Would i be able to fit child seats on it? or is it just like a bench?

More like a bench, proper rear seat would be better / safer.

Title: Re: Astravan seat conversion
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 15 June 2011, 12:37

I was going to sell the Audi and use the van as a daily.
So not really safe with kids then?

Title: Re: Astravan seat conversion
Post by: Wayne on 15 June 2011, 13:22

Quote from: AudiA8Quattro on 15 June 2011, 12:37

I was going to sell the Audi and use the van as a daily.
So not really safe with kids then?

All down to seat belt mountings really, but the proper rear set from an estate is the better option.

Title: Re: Astravan seat conversion
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 15 June 2011, 17:20

Can you get proper rear seats fitted in the van or has it got to be a bench?

Title: Re: Astravan seat conversion
Post by: Wayne on 15 June 2011, 19:45

Quote from: AudiA8Quattro on 15 June 2011, 17:20

Can you get proper rear seats fitted in the van or has it got to be a bench?

I think the floorpan is the same so you should be able to an estate rear bench.

Title: Re: Astravan seat conversion
Post by: Horney on 15 June 2011, 19:59

You'll need to change the details on the V5 or you'll get in hot water. My uncle fell foul of this when he fitted rear seats in his escort van years ago.

Nick

Title: Re: Astravan seat conversion
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 15 June 2011, 21:17

Ok thanks Nick.
It will be done on the company anyway, so should get sorted.