Are Rock and Roll beds crash tested?
Are Rock and Roll beds crash tested?
The short answer is No, unfortunately not all go through the same testing, some no testing at all, others can are fully crash tested. In some cases your Insurance company may not insure you if the bed has not been through testing.
What is an MOT compliant rock and roll bed?
The MOT compliant R&R beds mean they are ready for seating in the back of the vehicle. It also has the facility for laying down if needed by simple pulling it out to be a bed. IF YOU WISH TO CARRY PASSENGERS YOU SHOULD CHOOSE M1 TESTED ROCK AND ROLL BED.
What is an M1 tested rock and roll bed?
In the simplest terms, the M1 pull test simulates a crash at 30mph into solid concrete, pulling the seat with the resulting force of such a collision: 3 tonnes per passenger for 0.2 of a second.
What is the width of a 3/4 rock and roll bed?
Available in 2 standard sizes: 3/4 width 1150mm wide. Full width 1450mm wide.
Are rib beds crash tested?
All RIB beds are crash tested, and come available in a huge amount of colours and finishes. The option to have isofix points is also available and RIB beds all come fitted with headrests that do not need removing to be made into a bed.
How does a rock n roll bed work?
How does a rock and roll bed work? The rock and roll bed will fold out or pull out, depending on the design, to take up the majority of the back of your van conversion, excluding any space taken up by cupboards or utilities that you have had installed.
How heavy is a rock and roll bed?
You can expect a full width rock and roll bed frame to weigh in somewhere between 75kg up to around 100kg depending on the steel box section used which is the average weight of an adult!
How wide is a t5 rock and roll bed?
Available in 2 standard sizes: 3/4 width 1150mm wide. Full width 1450mm wide. Allow an extra 30mm for clearance on the width.
Do rock and roll beds have isofix?
The isofix bracket can be supplied on most of our crash tested bed range. Please see tech documents on our NLBD2 and NLBD3 bed range. Most of our bed range now comes with attachments to incorporate isofix seat attachments.
What does M1 crash tested mean for a rock and roll bed?
What does M1 Crash tested mean for a rock and roll bed? M1 crash tested rock and roll beds means the product has undergone a M1 pull test which simulates a crash at 30MPH into a solid object (normally concrete). All seats that will be used in motion within a van must legally meet this minimum standard.
What is a rock n Roll bed?
A rock n roll bed gives you the flexibility to make the most of van life day or night. With rear seats, you can bring the kiddies along for the ride, enjoying comfortable lay-by lunches and dimly-lit dinners. And when it’s time to rest your weary head, simply pull out the 6 ft bed and snuggle up in seconds.
What should I look for when buying a rock and roll bed?
Check the mounting plates, welds and bolt fixing design to ensure you are getting a quality product. What does M1 Crash tested mean for a rock and roll bed? M1 crash tested rock and roll beds means the product has undergone a M1 pull test which simulates a crash at 30MPH into a solid object (normally concrete).
Do all campervan rock and roll beds have an M1 test?
You often find that the larger campervan rock and roll bed suppliers can do beds with and without the M1 test but of course it will be reflected in the price you pay as there is more work involved. This is a list of campervan rock and roll bed suppliers that I know for sure can offer an M1 tested frame.
