Thread: Taking rear seats out.

I remove the rear left portion of my back seat to fit my fridge. However when I went for rego inspection the bloke asked me to re-fit the seat as it is regoed as a five seater. After rego was paid the fridge went back in.

On my recent trip I removed the whole theing and had the fridge and a Army trunk side by side.

Easo

Ideally id like to fit an extended floor, and mount an air compressor/tank and a slimline water tank in the footwell.

Im going to keep checking on the regulations every so often to see if an answer comes up.

I find both Vic Roads and QLD rules quite clear. One doesn't need an inspection and change of plate for temporary removal of the seats.

However, it all hinges on what is considered as removal for an indefinite time and that could be up to the judgment of the inspecting officer.

I fitted and removed my County's rear drawers as needed. I didn't leave them in. When fitted, the seat belts on the floor are removed. An inspector could claim that I do leave drawers in permanently. How would I prove otherwise?

Originally Posted by p38arover

I find both Vic Roads and QLD rules quite clear. One doesn't need an inspection and change of plate for temporary removal of the seats.

Thanks, I'm glad someone else said it. As clear as any regulation ever is.

As for proving temporary removal - maybe take a photo (with date stamp) every time you remove/refit them?