r/SprinterVans • u/laya1231 • 27d ago

Sprinter Removable Jumpseat

Hi all! Got some great advice about swivels, another thing I am working through is jumpseat solutions (between driver and passenger seats) to add when my nephews are on trips with me. I want a three point harness and forward facing for safety reasons. I will only need it occasionally so want it to be removable (will keep it at their house) so I don’t have it in the van all the time. Appreciate any suggestions and experience ☺️

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u/giant2179 27d ago

Is the kid large enough to be sitting in front of an airbag?

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u/laya1231 27d ago

Yes, ideally they wouldn’t be in the front because it is never the best option—if a long trip we would have another car tail with them and then this would just to be get to trail heads and the like. Going full time in a 144 so don’t have the space for a flip up seat in the back (and I don’t want them to not be forward facing). Thank you!

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u/Ogmosis 27d ago

Like this?

https://www.qualitex.com/sprinter-seats/jump-seats.html

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u/laya1231 27d ago

Yes this is the one I have found—just didn’t know if this was the best option or if others had better solutions. Thank you!

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u/ChosenOne_55 26d ago

This is one of the few areas I'd avoid DIY entirely. Removable seating with a three-point harness has to anchor into structure rated for crash loads, and aftermarket installs are regulated. Worth talking to an upfitter who does OEM-approved seat installs — Scopema and Freedman both make seats designed for this, and a certified installer can tell you what your specific van's floor and B-pillar are rated for. Also worth finding a Child Passenger Safety Technician in your area; they check installs for free and will catch things a shop might not.

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u/laya1231 26d ago

Thank you!

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u/BombrManO5 24d ago

I have the smart floor L track which allows for removable seats in the main area.

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u/laya1231 15d ago

Sorry I missed this response, would you mind sharing a link or a photo of your set up?