Need to find correct rear seat belts. Have been given through this site the details of fixing, but still unable to locate correct belts for G Reg Townace.

- (#6241) Joan Heath, 29 Nov 02

I have a son aged 12 months, and to add to my pleasure (and Woe) we are expecting twins in August.
We have looked at many options and for value we are looking at a Townace.
Our major worry is seatbelts. All the vehicles we have seen so far do not have 3 point seatbelts which are a neccessity.
Are there any Townace Models that come equipped with the 3 point seatbelts or is it easy to get them fitted.
Purely from this point of view we are looking at getting a Hiace instead of a Townace (obviously bigger vehicle and more money )
Suggestions please.
Feel free to e mail me at C.stonehouse @ntlworld.com

- (#6932) stonehead, 23 Jan 03

Stonehead

Townies and liteaces from 1991? on (I'm sure someone will clarify this date) have inertia reel 3 point seatbelts in the rear. If you rotate the middle row of seat then only lap belts are available on this row. IMO the safest way for transport babies / young children in a car seat is rear facing even if the seat is only secured by a lap belt. RAF passenger aircraft have rear facing seats for a reason.

Hope this helps you with your search.

- (#6933) Rob Storer, 24 Jan 03

See under seatbelts on Townace.com, and yes I understand the facelift Townace have the 3 point belts as standard. I bought a replacement Securon belt for a Peugeot 309 from European Auto Parts for less than £30, on the box it lists Spacecruiser rear so I'd guess that would be the type.
HTH Clive

- (#6934) Clive, 24 Jan 03