Baby Seat in 2012 Puma

I like it a lot, but I better hide this post from the misses, we have a baby due in May and I have been telling her that a Defender is no place for a baby.

On a serious note the back of the seat is a great solution I think, that said not sure what holds it the back of the seats seem quite flimsy, alternatively I have the third row seats removed and was just going to use the seat belt anchor point bolt hole to mount the seat anchor and use an extension to the child seat strap. That sounded more complicated than it should have. But if the load restraint holes are strong enough then that could be another option.

More alternatives to the big bar in the back is good I think.

Pat

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Originally Posted by gcl381

Hi Jim & everyone else

Well I'm pretty excited - just got home in the defender. Can't get the smile off my face! Which is all nice, but I promised picks of the seat bolt install. See the attached pics (the first is a shot with one of my best mates). I'm pretty happy with the job. It's nice & neat - maybe lr can get around to doing something similar themselves. The job itself wasn't that expensive but the engineering certificate was not cheap. Adrian at Landrover Macarthur was the guy that organised the job & he said he's happy for people to call if they're interested in getting details of the engineering firm. Hope this helps.

Cheers,

Gav

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Very neat job. I like the idea of the middle seat, I can only use the two ends ATM.

Who did the job and what was the dollars?
I don't need the engineer cert.

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Anyone explored the idea of using reinforced roof mount bolts at the rear? If it can hold the roof down, surely it will hold a small child in a stack, after all it is using in paralell with the seat belt itself. And if the roof is coming off in a crash, then the bolt strength is the least of your worries.

Rob

Who did the dealer use for fitment?

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With a load barrier its alomst the same to fit the seat, just slacken the strap on the kids seat , fold the seat forward your fitting to , attach the clip to the seat back, lift seat back up and then tighten straps on car seat(before or after you thread the seatbelt depending on the cars seat/capsule design).
The roof does not have a strong enough point to secure a load/kid unlike some hatchbacks which have points there as it's structure supports the hatch.

P.s isofix are illegal to use in Oz BUT and it's a long but they may be changing the laws to allow isofix as well as a bolt combined in Oz. That but has been a maybe for several years back to 05-06 when i was looking for a seat for my 3rd child and is still a maybe as we just got a new seat for our baby. Also when looking at seats go look at their crep ratings to help you get a good one. http://www.crep.com.au/

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Who did the dealer use for fitment?

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I left out - PLEASE, helps if I use my manners:p:D

Babs,
See below, this was on page 2.......

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Originally Posted by gcl381

Hi Jim & everyone else

Well I'm pretty excited - just got home in the defender. Can't get the smile off my face! Which is all nice, but I promised picks of the seat bolt install. See the attached pics (the first is a shot with one of my best mates). I'm pretty happy with the job. It's nice & neat - maybe lr can get around to doing something similar themselves. The job itself wasn't that expensive but the engineering certificate was not cheap. Adrian at Landrover Macarthur was the guy that organised the job & he said he's happy for people to call if they're interested in getting details of the engineering firm. Hope this helps.

Cheers,

Gav

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Sorry Babs - been busy with work the last few days. The dealer used Jax tyres right behind the dealership as they're owned/connected to an engineering firm. The official name and address listed on the compliance certificate is:
Aaron Automotive Pty Ltd
5/5-7 Yarmouth Place
Narellan
NSW
2567
Ph 0246485722.

If you don't get any joy dealing direct you could always try the dealership itself (ask for Adrian).

Cheers,

Gavin

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Originally Posted by gcl381

Sorry Babs - been busy with work the last few days. The dealer used Jax tyres right behind the dealership as they're owned/connected to an engineering firm. The official name and address listed on the compliance certificate is:
Aaron Automotive Pty Ltd
5/5-7 Yarmouth Place
Narellan
NSW
2567
Ph 0246485722.

If you don't get any joy dealing direct you could always try the dealership itself (ask for Adrian).

Cheers,

Gavin

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Cheers, appreciated. :)

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Hi all, have just purchased a 2011 130 dual cab and have been looking at all the different options for fitting child restraint anchor points! I like the idea of fitting them to the rear backs of the seat. Does any one know if this can be done in Melbourne? Cheers Jeff