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mcho3
Member
Date registered: Nov 2014
Location: Edmonds Washington
Vehicle(s): 2013 G550, 2010 Panamera 4S
Posts: 14
| Jump seats on 2013 G550
Hi guys,
I have searched Jump seats on search option but nothing was coming up on result.
I know these seats are available but not sure on the safety aspect.
I have two boys 7 and 4, one needs to be in a car seat but 7 year old can be in a buster. (in US)
I have family come stay with us from out of state and want to have the option to fit 6 to 7 people in the car for short period of time.
Could you buys drop some knowledge on this topic.
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Balto
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Mar 2012
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Vehicle(s): 2002 G500
Posts: 368
| RE: Jump seats on 2013 G550
http://www.littlepassengerseats.com/gwagon.html#.VG12GYhHarU
This is what you need! Has seat belts and is approved by the CSAA Traffic Safety Department.
I actually have one that I just haven't gotten around to install yet. |
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mcho3
Member
Date registered: Nov 2014
Location: Edmonds Washington
Vehicle(s): 2013 G550, 2010 Panamera 4S
Posts: 14
| Re: Jump seats on 2013 G550
What is your opinion on safety issue of these seats in a rear end accident?
would bench seat be better or two single seat which face each other?
This would significantly diminish the trunk space also i think and it doesn't look like they are easily removable in the event of loading larger things. (not easily removable would prop. good for seat stability i guess)
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
| Re: Jump seats on 2013 G550
mcho3 - 11/20/2014 12:20 AM
What is your opinion on safety issue of these seats in a rear end accident?
The side facing jump seats are not NHTSA/DOT approved for use in the US. I would not put my kids on them. |
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J.R.
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Southern Maryland
Vehicle(s): 00 G500, 09 911 4S, 11 Cayenne S, 86 280GE (sold)
Posts: 828
| RE: Jump seats on 2013 G550
I've been down this road a couple of times with my G500, no cargo facing seats. The best, fastest and least expensive solution, was to rent a minivan for the week. I think I paid $350 for the week.
My 460 had factory facing rear benches with aftermarket seatbelts installed. Yep, I used to pack the kids in there making swim team runs. In hindsight, wish I hadn't done it but I was never in an accident.
Good luck. |
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Balto
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Mar 2012
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Vehicle(s): 2002 G500
Posts: 368
| Re: Jump seats on 2013 G550
mcho3 - 11/19/2014 11:20 PM
What is your opinion on safety issue of these seats in a rear end accident?
would bench seat be better or two single seat which face each other?
This would significantly diminish the trunk space also i think and it doesn't look like they are easily removable in the event of loading larger things. (not easily removable would prop. good for seat stability i guess)
The seats should not take longer than removing a few bolts "once" you get everything else installed. It also looks like a person can install it facing the rear(wouldn't recommend it for long drives because it's not as safe as front facing). BUT mine is just sitting in there not hooked up facing the rear and I have plenty of storage for my golf clubs and other things.
So my plan is to make it face the front when I use it on a regular basis BUT when I'm not I plan to turn it facing the rear to give me better cargo. |
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Otiswesty
Administrator
Date registered: Jun 2007
Location: Portland, Oregon
Vehicle(s): 463.241, 461.213
Posts: 3004
| Re: Jump seats on 2013 G550
The jump seats are awesome! I had both sides in my 300GD with 4 seat belts. In my G500s, I have only used one jump seat with belts for the occasional overflow kids to the back. It's not a 9 seater any more, but I am not often seating more than 5. The side mounted center facing seats are great for putting on ski boots up at the mountain as well. If you can find one or two of them used, I highly recommend this OEM option.
As for safety, I understand some peoples concern in this regard, and they are valid. I have not had people in the back very often, but it is nice to have the option and I don't think you would get cited for it. The Land Rover Defender jump seats are similar in orentation and overall safety.
The G is one of the safest cars made, IMO, but driving an 8 foot wide dirt road with a 600 foot drop off inches from your tire would be considered an objectionable safety concern to many people as well. |
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D500
Member
Date registered: Apr 2012
Location: CA
Vehicle(s): '05 G500 '97 D90 ST
Posts: 15
| RE: Jump seats on 2013 G550
Never got around to installing my little passenger third row seat, but it seems very nice. My needs have changed and I no longer need a third row for my G. It is still in its original packaging and located in SF, CA if you want to purchase it from me. |
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
| Just To Be Clear
We're discussing two different kinds of rear add on seats.
1.) The MB lateral facing seats that mount on top of the fenderwells.
2.) The aftermarket 3rd row seat for little people that mounts on the floor. |
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D500
Member
Date registered: Apr 2012
Location: CA
Vehicle(s): '05 G500 '97 D90 ST
Posts: 15
| Re: Jump seats on 2013 G550
Yes, Dutch!!! Definitely two VERY different things. I decided to go with the little passenger seats after HOURS of research. I wanted what seems to be a safer and more modern setup. I've owned my D90 since new as well. The only reason I didn't buy a D90 SW was because of the side facing seats. The configuration made me uncomfortable for real passenger distance use. Then I bought the G, which will be with me indefinitely, but it has also sort of been outgrown. A clever observer will immediately know where I've already put my deposit. ;>)
Edited by D500 11/20/2014 11:30 PM
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