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Originally Posted by 16ACE27
For the front facing seatbelts on the dinette; think how a face would smash the table on a front end collision.....
The answer is cost.
They put them on the front facing for consistency with cars (that's what we're used to). and the front facing makes it easier to have conversations with the front seat occupants.
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Newest safety trend on smaller motorhomes is to adopt European standard and install automotive-style seats with headrest and shoulder harnesses. I really like that because it protects against what you describe.
It adds cost for sure, but also makes seats harder to convert into a bed. I noticed yesterday that Winnebago reworked 59G floorplan and eliminated front bed made from seat. Now it sleeps 2 versus 3 or 4 (if small children). Change involves more than new seats, but I’d bet it played a part. EKKO and other van campers also have shoulder harness and head rest to protect from rear collision.