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I highly and totally support using Seat Belts in any unit with a cab and doors. My opinion and it's worth just what you are paying for it is that in an open jeep with no ROPS and no doors it's more like a motorcycle than a car and I would not install or wear a Seat Belt.
I don't always trust Wikipedia but in this case they were pretty right on. Here is some more information and note that the Chinese also make a Copy of the WW2 BMW.
https://exhaustnotes.us/blog/index.php/tag/chinese-bmw-clones/
When you get set to take your trip through Canada let the board know your route and dates. There are many up here in the Great White North that can offer help and assistance and even some advice. Lots of us can offer places to park and stay and BBQ and Beer. (Beware it will be REAL beer).
I strongly recommend you do not take a Military Vehicle to Mexico. I double my recommendation if it is still painted in Military colours or cammo. You will also get in trouble if it has any kind of weapon mount.
I wear and have added some seat belts in any of my MVs that have a cab. I just think that in a crash I am going to hit something in the cab. I do not wear or install seatbelts in Jeeps with no ROP. If I have an accident in one of them I know I am going to be ejected. I am a retired LEO and have...
I have a Kaw 250 that is from the Canadian Military. It does not have much on it that is different from the Civy model. I have its history and know where it served. Eddy
https://expeditionportal.com/
This is a very good site to get some info on. Although not specific to the 5 ton it has a ton of info on off road camping and equipment for it.