Can't find info on EuroVan - Car Seat.Org - Carseat, Vehicle & Child Passenger Safety Forums

05-25-2003, 10:00 PM

We are interested in the Euro Van by Volkswagon as a modest camping vehicle. It is not too big, has sleeping for 4 (pop top and bench=bed) and has ok (tho not great) gas mileage (17-21mpg). However, we cannot find any info on crash tests. The European test results were vague.

There are also "Sportsmobiles" which seem to be larger vans that have 4WD, beds, fridge, stove, etc. But also -- no crash test results.

Any suggestions on where to go when results are not available? Maybe other readers have leads or experiences.

Robert · 05-25-2003, 10:37 PM

You might want to try the nhtsa web site.
www.nhtsa.dot.gov

bazanna · 05-26-2003, 11:35 AM

if yours has the rearfacing back seats....carseat manufacturers don't recommending using child restraints in them because they haven't been crash tested that way, even though we know from crash data that in theory, rearfacing is safer for everyone....

05-25-2003, 10:00 PM	#1
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	Can't find info on EuroVan We are interested in the Euro Van by Volkswagon as a modest camping vehicle. It is not too big, has sleeping for 4 (pop top and bench=bed) and has ok (tho not great) gas mileage (17-21mpg). However, we cannot find any info on crash tests. The European test results were vague. There are also "Sportsmobiles" which seem to be larger vans that have 4WD, beds, fridge, stove, etc. But also -- no crash test results. Any suggestions on where to go when results are not available? Maybe other readers have leads or experiences.

05-26-2003, 11:35 AM	#3
bazanna CPS Technician Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 824	euorvan thoughts if yours has the rearfacing back seats....carseat manufacturers don't recommending using child restraints in them because they haven't been crash tested that way, even though we know from crash data that in theory, rearfacing is safer for everyone.... __________________ YES I am a certified CPS Technician...Internet advice is never the same as having someone actually look at your seats, your kids, and your car. Have your seats CHECKED by a Technician.

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05-25-2003, 10:37 PM	#2
Robert Moderator - CPST Instructor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 446	You might want to try the nhtsa web site. www.nhtsa.dot.gov