Babay capsule tie down points

If I remember correctly the anchor point is between the 2nd & 3rd row on the floor..
Talk a qualified person/s (those who install extra seats, cargo barriers etc) about your problem...they should be abe to suggest a solution

Don,
If the "proper" anchor point is going to be under the drawer set-up, you can buy extension straps in various lengths......I would envisage bolting one of the to the anchor point and have it hanging loose so that the other end is right behind the 2nd row of seats in front of the _Affordable_Storage_Drawers.aspx. Then you could simply attach the seat to the extension. This assumes of course that by bolting the extension strap to the point, that it will not interfere with the placement of the _Affordable_Storage_Drawers.aspx. (eg: does the anchoring of the drawer set up also utilise the seat belt anchor point?)
When our youngest was in a car seat (capsule prior to that) I actually attached it to the cargo barrier, using a piece of heavy steal bar horizontally behinf the cage so that the load was spread across the 2 main central uprights. I did it myself and always wondered whether it was "legal". I was always confident that it was strong enough. Luckily it never got put to the test, so to speak.

Good luck

Another option is to have an approved installer put an anchor point in the roof. I would not do anything myself and make sure that the person doing the installation is an approved to install anchor bolts. I've heard of people having the anchor bolts installed to the top of the _Affordable_Storage_Drawers.aspx. I think they needed some special reinforcing to do it.

I'm no engineer and deffinatally no lawyer, however we are going through the same motions at the moment with our little girl due in November. The Surf (apparently) does not have "baby" tie down points because it's an import, however it does have "luggage" tie down points that look as though they go right through the chasis rails. If this is the case, I can't imagine a roof mount possiblly being stronger and want to know why the hell I can't just take the bolt out, put the bracket in and put the bolt back through??? Everyone keeps telling me it's illegal!
Also, I saw a troopie the other day with a capsual tech screwed to a false floor in the back, WTF? What are the laws with all this crap. The way I see it, I'm going to make it bloody stronger than the factory ones anyway.

We were warned by an insurance rep at our ante natal class that unless you have a certificate to say your bolt was installed by a licensed person you are not covered.

First child..........

Sell GXL
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Not 'cause you won't be able to get away......... cause when ther'e 18........ they cost HEAPS to run!!

Nah......... Chers mate. My daughter is away camping with her friends up at Burra, and I miss her!!

Cheers

Dad to two......Wolfie

G'day Don,
I had to deal with this issue 12 months ago with my 60 series.
The wagon had no anchor points for a capsule but had luggage anchors
in the cargo area floor.
I took it to Opposite Lock who fitted a 'crab' bar for less than $200.
There are heaps authorised installers in the Yellow pages.
They need to be authorised because any restraint point is a roadworthy
item for the vehicle and requires a 'mod' plate in Qld.
The bar is mounted across the vehicle about 150mm behind and level
with the top of the rear seat.
The bar is about 40mm in diameter and is supplied with loops that can
be adjusted along the bar depending on where you want the capsule.
It encroaches into the cargo area a bit but I can unbolt and remove it if need be.
The bracket locations are dependent on how much access you can get
through the side trim panels.
I think $200 is cheap for the peace of mind you get concerning your child's safety.

Cheers Moz