Jump to content
Mazinbenny

How to make the 2nd row rear-facing in the NV Passenger Van

Recommended Posts

As promised, I've uploaded a short video describing how I turned the 2nd row of my 2015 NV Passenger Van (SL) to be rear-facing.  This should work in all years, trims of the passenger van.  (You can see a pic in the gallery under "Colorado Crew"

 

Let me know if you have any questions.

 

Enjoy!

 

https://youtu.be/3NmZ0z3isJI

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Sweet, thanks! I'm sure at some point we will want to try that out....!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had done this in my van previously as well.  It works for the rear most position on the front seat, but not the forward position as the bracket on the seat will not fit longitudinally in the foremost position.  Additionally, the front seats have to be scooted forward to make it work, so not that practical.

 

I have mine rear facing with the third row in the limo position which give plenty of legroom for even adults to sit across from one another.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

That is awesome! My kids are going to be thrilled if I do this!

Are there any safety concerns? I'm thinking there is nothing wrong with this especially since the kids are going to be in car seat.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have been told that you cannot install car seats in a rear facing seat.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

No reason you can't use car seats rear facing, just make sure they are properly installed, use latch when appropriate and pay attention to weight restrictions/recommendations.  I have my smallest in a Britax Marathon facing rearward so he can see his brothers.  His position is safer in a collision than if he were front facing. (That's why astronauts sit in rear facing seats in reentry capsules...in a collision, your head and neck are pressed into the seat limiting skeletal-muscular damage).

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Sorry to (once again) bump up an old thread, but I'm trying to do this same modification of the 2nd row, and the problem I'm running into is that the seat's rear locks don't seem to want to engage even after many repeated "bounces" and drops. I'm going to try lubricating them with some WD-40 this weekend and trying again, as I really like the rear-facing seating arrangement.  

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Decided against this mod, as it looks like our mounts will require more modification than I’m comfortable doing, and we came up with another seating configuration that we like even better. 

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.


×
×
  • Create New...