3-point Seatbelts

[crazeevw]

I've looked and looked through the postings here, and don't seem to find anything about this subject. Has anyone attempted to install 3 point seatbelts (Shoulder and Lapbelt) in their Classic Moho? Or is there really any need? After driving for so many years with my autos all having 3 point belts, it's going to be strange only having lap belts in my motorhome.

[Smartstream]

Originally Posted by crazeevw

I've looked and looked through the postings here, and don't seem to find anything about this subject. Has anyone attempted to install 3 point seatbelts (Shoulder and Lapbelt) in their Classic Moho? Or is there really any need? After driving for so many years with my autos all having 3 point belts, it's going to be strange only having lap belts in my motorhome.

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Cheers, Dan

[crazeevw]

wow, so it's almost as if insurance companies 'don't' want us to be safe???

[Smartstream]

Originally Posted by crazeevw

wow, so it's almost as if insurance companies 'don't' want us to be safe???

In todays legal world very few companies are willing to modify a manufactured product. I think there are too many people who would bolt their new seat base to the plywood floor and be happy. The insurance company would rather have a properly mounted lap belt then an questionable mounting of a three point belt. There are many after market seat belts especially in the racing world. Just make sure you have something solid to mount them to. That may be a bit of a challenge because other than the sub frame everything chair level or above is soft aluminum and not real secure for a seat belt.

Good luck, Dan

[ScrapIrony-2]

Needing a 3 point is not really a relevant point...going 55 mph down the road in 17,000 pounds is more than enough impetus to preclude impact...a seatbelt is circumstantial, and 2-3 points is not gonna help...drive carefully, and pray that the other idiots on the road aren't aiming for you...m

[crazeevw]

Honestly, it's just gonna be strange for me to strap on just a lap belt. My whole life, I've always driven with 3-point belts. Well, except for the 1964 Buick Skylark Convertible, which when purchased, had NO seatbelts, lol. At some point, I will find a way to install 3 point belts, but only if they are done where they are actually to my benefit, not just screwed to a plywood floor. More $, but I'll feel safer at least. Thanks, Derek

[ScrapIrony-2]

I was an ER nurse for over 20 years, and a paramedic for 8 years....I have pulled my share of bodies out of senseless wrecks...a seat belt basically places you in the driver's seat...it will protect you, but it won't save you...wisdom might...m

[crazeevw]

Just to put my 2cents in. Being a 'professional' Postal Driver, trained and card carrying, I see my fair share of senseless driving on a daily basis. It seems that folks feel that having a drivers license is a right, not a privilege. I'm still on the lookout for a way to install 3-point belts in the moho, albeit in some sense that they actually will do some good for me if involved in an accident.