[stu_eg]

I'm looking to convert my VW T6 SWB van into a day/surf bus. This involves putting in a rock n roll bed. This seat won't be used during transit, does this mean that it will need to be conform to the pull/crash certification?

Also does anyone know of a company in NZ that builds rock n roll beds?

Thanks in advance.

[Julwil]

I just got a t5 today to convert so am going to be doing something similar. I am posting this so I can find you easily in case I come across something.

[stu_eg]

Its not smoothing that appears to happen much in NZ. I'm really struggling to source part and people to do the work.

Its looking like I will have to import the majority of parts.

[aklbob]

If its registered as a passenger vehicle, all seats need proper seatbelts and anchorages.
If your van is registered as a motorhome, you need complying seats and seatbelts for as many berths in the van.
Presuming you only had two front seats, and 2 berths, any seating behind the driver does not need to be certified.
If it is a 4 berth van and you have only 2 front seats, the extra 2 seats in your rock'n'roll setup would need 3 point belts and anchorages certified.

I have had a passenger van (8 seater Mazda Bongo ) converted to a 2 berth motorhome, (with 2 legal seats), and more in the back, not requiring certification, its a five minute job at the testing station.

[stu_eg]

Thanks for the info. Its still registered as a commercial vehicle and I had no intension of changing that, unless I find out that I really need to. There are three seats in the front and I only intend to put in two berths in the rear. If I understand you correctly, none of the additional seating will require certification?

Whats the two minute job at the testing station?

[Andy72]

Hi I have just built a rock and roll bed for t5,t6 just about to start selling them [Edited, pending decision by moderators]