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Can I attach a child seat in my Roadsurfer?

The options vary depending on where you rent your camper:

Europe

You can add one of our children's seats (ages 1-12) to your booking or bring your own.

All our vans are equipped with 1-2 Isofix systems. Some vehicles are also equipped with the top tether function. Please refer to the comparison list for information per camper category. 

Here is some important information to consider:

  • The maximum per car is two seats. However, if two seats must be taken, we recommend to rent the Beach Hostel, Sunrise Suite and the Camper Cabin and Camper Cabin Deluxe. They have a bigger back seat and can accommodate the seats comfortably, in the other models the rear bench is smaller. We can guarantee that one child seat fits the rear bench. Sometimes two can fit but it can be tight and then depends on the measurements of each seat.
  • One child seat and one baby car seat (e.g. Maxicosi) usually fit next to each other.
  • If only one fits, the other child seat can be positioned on the front passenger seat and secured with the seat belt. In this case, we recommend to move the front seat as far back as possible.
  • In all cars the passenger airbag can be disabled if a reboarder (child is facing backwards) is positioned on the front passenger seat.  A reboarder with supporting leg should fit, as the leg is usually adjustable.
  • Naturally, if your child seat is suitable to be fixed with a seat belt, you can also attach it using the three point belts of the seat.

Booster Seat

In addition to conventional child seats with a back section, there are also so-called booster seats without a back section.
These are only permitted from a weight of at least 22 kg or a minimum height of 1.25 m !

Of course, you can also bring your own child seat, just make sure it fits the dimensions of the rear seat!

North America

You can add one of our children's seats (ages 1-12) to your booking or bring your own.

Unlike in Europe there is no ISOFIX system in North America.

  • We recommend the Liberty Lodge for families travelling with small children. It has two three point seat belts at the back seats, but no top tether.
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    Note: If you are planning to bring two child seats, keep in mind that the outer one might not be completely secured as it is quite a tight fit.
  • In the Family Freedom you have two waist seat belts in the back as well as two top tether. It is 21'' (53cm) wide.

    The waist seat-belt goes through an opening in the back of the childseat.

    Unfortunately, it is not possible to use the back-cushion and childseat at the same time. If another grown-up wants to sit next to the childseat, they will have to make do with seperate cushions or blankets - or sit opposite (rear-facing).
  • The Couple Condo has no proper back seats (only a bench facing sideways with waist seatbelts). Thus we recommend it only for two travelers and disabled the booking of childseats.
  • In the Horizon Hopper you have one three-point and one waist seat belt in the back but no top tether. Thus we also disabled the booking of childseats.

Childseats in the front seats?

Do not put a forward-facing child seat in the front, unless there is no other choice. The airbag CANNOT be deactivated! If you must do so, make sure the car seat is as far back as possible, the child seat is securely fitted and the child is securely held by the seat belt or child seat harness, keeping the child as far as possible from the dashboard.

Booster seat

In addition to conventional child seats with a back section, there are also so-called booster seats without a back section. We enabled booking of booster seats only for models with enough three-point seat belts to position them securely (Liberty Lodge).
These are only permitted from a weight of at least 22 kg or a minimum height of 1.25 m !


Of course, you can also bring your own child seat, just make sure it fits the dimensions of the rear seat!

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