Seating
Retrofitting seats in a camper van is something that many people find complicated. Through our collaboration with Mobiframe, we have a solution that simplifies both installation and, above all, registration inspection. We provide the TUV report required for registration inspection, no additional certificate or similar is required from the vehicle manufacturer or its general agent.
Seating modification and regulations in Sweden
Modifying a vehicle to either add or remove seats in Sweden and the Nordics can be a challenge since the regulations regarding seating is very strict. There are some basic facts that you need to know before planning your seat purchase and installation to be able to pass the vehicle registration process.
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You cannot install a seat from another vehicle manufacturer.
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You cannot install a front seat to the back of the vehicle in most cases.
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The seat must be TUV approved for that exact placement and mounting.
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When using original seats, both the vehicle and the seat must be approved for that exact placement and mounting.
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The installation of original seats requires a certificate from the vehicle manufacturer or it´s general agent. Unfortunately not all general agents is interested in providing certificates for your seating installation, some are easier to work with then others.
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Using original seats might require adding extra support, like beams or plates , beneath the vehicle floor to support the seating structure.
This sounds very complicated, what should I do now?
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Buy a TUV approved third-party passenger seat that can be installed by you, us, or a service garage, like ours! Yes we know that we a bit biased, but it is the easiest and most cost-effective solution available. You can find more information on the process of installing our seats if you scroll down!
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Buy a double-cab vehicle with already approved seats installed, they are generally more expensive.
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Buy a new seat from the vehicle manufacturer and get assistance from an authorized service garage to have it installed.
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Buy an older vehicle, that gives you more options and the regulations is not as strict.
How do you proceed?
We offer two different seats that are both available in our webshop, SAF04T which is a sofa model and RAM03 in a design that is more like two car seats. You can find both in our shop here! The procedure for installing and registering the seats is the same regardless of which variant you choose and both seats are TUV certified. We have chosen to describe the process in the form of a checklist!
Step 1 - Seat selection
Start by looking at the different alternatives, both SAF04T and RAM03 are available in different designs. If you are looking for the most complete solution possible, choose the model that comes with both padding and standard fabric.
Step 2 - Request report
For our seats there is a TUV certification report and it is unique for each seat model. Use the form below to request the TUV report for the seat you plan to buy and we will get back to you shortly with the report in PDF format. You can find a complete list of vehicles included in the approvals here!
Step 3 - Verify
After you have received the TUV report from us, the best thing to do is to contact the inspection engineer at the inspection station you plan to use for the registration inspection. Ask the inspection engineer to review the TUV report and verify that it is possible to get the installation approved.
By doing this in advance, you avoid getting an unpleasant surprise if the inspection engineer gets in the way when you arrive at the inspection station and have to carry out the registration inspection. As the seats we sell have a type approval, there should be no problem registering the vehicle with the new seats as long as the installation has been carried out correctly.
If you are located in Sweden we recommend that you contact Fordonsprovarna i Väst AB in Gothenburg regarding registration inspection:
Fordonsprovarna i Väst AB
Importgatan 24, 422 46 Hisings Backa
Phone: 031-3186281
Email: info@fordonsprovarna.se
https://www.fordonsprovarna.se
Step 4 - Order
When the inspection engineer has announced that it is possible to approve an installation that has been carried out according to the TUV report, it is time to order the seat. You will find both seats and all variants for each seat in our web shop. Remember that we do not have seats in stock so expect a delivery time of 2-8 weeks. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions before ordering!
Step 5 - Installation
When the seat has been delivered, it is time for assembly and installation, you will find assembly and installation instructions in the packaging and the installation is also described in the TUV report. Please note that all seat models must be installed on the vehicle's metal floor, it is not approved for installation on floors of other materials laid on top of the vehicle's metal floor.
NOTE, be sure to document the installation properly by photographing all the steps so that you can show the inspection engineer how the installation is done. This is especially important if, for example, insulation and flooring are laid over the installed rails.
Step 6 - Registration inspection
The last step is to carry out the registration inspection together with the inspection engineer who went through the TUV report in step 3. If it is the case that the installation is made according to the TUV report, the registration inspection should go without problems.
If you have any questions regarding seating, do not hesitate to contact us using our contact form here or send us an email at info@lyacampers.com.
For a complete list of vehicles included in the certificates have a look at our approval page here!
Request TUV certification report
Use this form to request the TUV certification report for seat you are interested in. This is the report that you will send to the inspection engineer to have the seating solution verified before you place the order. Please allow 1-2 business days for processing.