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Can anyone tell me if it is possible to remove the split middle sit to the back of the van to create more room.

Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2021 8:09 pm
by Richandpip2005
Hi I want to move the middle seats further back to create more space. The van is 2001. Has full length runners. There isn't a third row of seats. Also will they clear the wheel arches? I have read the posts on moving seats, but none specific to this. :/

Re: Can anyone tell me if it is possible to remove the split middle sit to the back of the van to create more room.

Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2021 11:23 pm
by Bob
Hi. :)

If the seat won't slide back as far as you want it might be worth obtaining a 'third row' seat, and swapping them.

I guess that would go right back, but mine has the 'gull wings' and short runners so I can't say for certain. :wink:

Re: Can anyone tell me if it is possible to remove the split middle sit to the back of the van to create more room.

Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2021 8:48 pm
by Doone
If there's a 'stop' on the runner, it will stop you sliding the seat further. Lift the little lever on the (drivers side) front of the seat, to slide it further back.

Re: Can anyone tell me if it is possible to remove the split middle sit to the back of the van to create more room.

Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2021 10:24 am
by Bob
That would make sense, stop the kids accidentally moving the seat backwards and crushing their siblings legs.

Re: Can anyone tell me if it is possible to remove the split middle sit to the back of the van to create more room.

Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2021 6:11 pm
by Richandpip2005
Thanks for your help. I'm presuming the seat would roll all the way back with the full length runners when I lift the stopper? There is no factory modification to stop it otherwise? That is great help. BTW. Is there a rock and roll bed producer/ manufacturer/ supplier that anyone could recommend that would be compliant with all regs? I have a 2001 y plate. I am in North Yorkshire.

Re: Can anyone tell me if it is possible to remove the split middle sit to the back of the van to create more room.

Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:51 am
by Doone
I think New Dawn Conversions make r&r beds for the Bongo? Also some of those made for the VW also fit, depending on the layout of your conversion.