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Ok, update time, we have now viewed just 6 vans (private sales) and a dozen or so sitting on the dealers forecourts...............

At the moment I have totally surprised myself by being quite taken with a 2005 Rapido (Fiat, Ducato) 746F 2.3 - With a FIXED BED!!!! - Never thought that I would even consider this, it sleeps 3 but only has the 2 seatbelts (rear seats are side facing)

This is absolutely fine for myself and Daughter (20 - so no child seatbelt rules) but on the odd occasion when Mum wants to come along one of them will have to travel without a seatbelt  - I believe that the ruling is that lap belts are frowned upon in these seats and that it is safer to travel without them (have read the thread and everyones opinions - but believe that the official line is that as far as safety is concerned the lap belts are not a good idea)

So, I have a dilemma - do I purchase the Rapido and travel with either Mum/Daughter in an unbelted seat or do I just keep looking  I wonder how many of you travel with unbelted passengers?? 

Thanks Tentz - I have read that thread. Govn' guidelines mean that I can carry an unbelted passenger in a seat as the van is designated 3 berth, what I was trying to ascertain was whether I would be happy with an unbelted passenger. I have given this a lot of thought and have decided not to buy this particular van - would not feel comfortable driving unrestrained passengers (incl. the dog)

So, the search goes on......................