My12 defenders child seat anchorage

[Cr4zyb0y]

G'day...was wondering if current model defenders come with anchorage points for child seats yet? I realize older models lacked them, but am sure I've seen a current model with a seat in the back...

[slug_burner]

Unlikely, Defenders are sold as commercial vehicles and do not comply with all the airbag, electronic stability controls etc required of passenger vehicles.

[tequesta]

They do not. I use one of the tie down points for the child seat, but have heard of some drilling holes in the roof to fit an anchor point. Depending on the state, you might be able to get away with having the child seat in the front due to the lack of airbags.

[tonic]

You will probably need a C.R.A.B fitted like I had to on my 1998 110. You then need to get a compliance plate for it.

Mine cost about $360 fitted with compliance from memory.

Look up my post called Meet Boomer, there is a photo in there.

Child Restraint Anchor Bar CRAB;)

[tonic]

Found out how to repost a photo. This is mine

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/gclro-members-rides/46862d1336981601-meet-boomer-hood.jpg

[dullbird]

so is there not child seats in Aus that only utilise the seat belt im obviously talking new born small child rather than older child with longer legs? I think they face the seat.

[tonic]

so is there not child seats in Aus that only utilise the seat belt im obviously talking new born small child rather than older child with longer legs? I think they face the seat.


No mate, they all have to anchored as well as the seat belt.

[Boof Ed]

so is there not child seats in Aus that only utilise the seat belt im obviously talking new born small child rather than older child with longer legs? I think they face the seat.

Pretty sure all child seats need the extra restraint.
Just fitted mine, it's rear facing but the converts to forward. Has to have extra tie in both ways. If fitted mine to a home made cargo barrier/ roll bar. Engineered and certified of course.

Btw. Would be very wary of fitting it to the roof. It's your kids mate. I feel so much better knowing there's a cargo barrier there.

[dullbird]

what do you mean fitted to the roof?

[Scouse]

so is there not child seats in Aus that only utilise the seat belt im obviously talking new born small child rather than older child with longer legs? I think they face the seat.


what do you mean fitted to the roof?Why all the sudden questions on baby seats?

Has a stork been to your house?

[dullbird]

No but i thought i saw a child seat in phils disco facing the seat and it looked like it was only in with a seat belt????

and i just dont get why the other guy said fitted to the roof because no one mentioned a roof?

[jx2mad]

What is the problem with using the tyedown bracket? It is held down by a seatbelt bolt which surely is engineered! Jim

[tonic]

What is the problem with using the tyedown bracket? It is held down by a seatbelt bolt which surely is engineered! Jim


You would have to get it certified as a child seat anchor point "red tape".

[tonic]

Pretty sure all child seats need the extra restraint.
Just fitted mine, it's rear facing but the converts to forward. Has to have extra tie in both ways. If fitted mine to a home made cargo barrier/ roll bar. Engineered and certified of course.

Btw. Would be very wary of fitting it to the roof. It's your kids mate. I feel so much better knowing there's a cargo barrier there.

Engineered and certified as a roll cage or a child restraint point? If only as a roll cage you also need to get it certified as child restraint point "more red tape".