Cut Down / Lower Double Passenger Seat Base?
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I think @slidepods were talking about doing them on an exchange basis with a modded handbrake bracket ?
I did my own. Cut the bottom off and welded 3mm angle to form a new bottom.Every piece of angle, is a different angle just to complicate things.
The internal structure needs a bit of re-enforcing too. Quite a lot of work...
But we'll worth it
Pic is halfway through the actual mod
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We do mod the drivers seat base to lower the handbrake bracket but we dont cut down the passengers double seat base
Easyeieio
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I bought one from Gordon Findlay at Vankraft Shop , it's really good , great finish, and crash tested , and you are provided with the certificate. He sells direct and on eBay. He'll fit while you wait if you want ( I didn't ) Top bloke too. https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/183120888651?_mwBanner=1#vi__app-cvip-panel
Hi guys, just re-invigorating this post as have recently entered the Camper market - did anyone find anyone that does this and sells them? Every avenue I've tried (Jennings, Ebay etc) I find nothing? After 100 miles as a passenger in it yesterday, it needs changing but I want/need the double seat.
If they are modified on an exchange basis, how can they be crash tested I wonder? surely it can only be one that was tested that represents the principle of conversion.
As an engineer, I know mine is well over engineered as all the steel is at least twice the thickness if not more that the flimsy VW original.
As an engineer, I know mine is well over engineered as all the steel is at least twice the thickness if not more that the flimsy VW original.
how else do you expect it to work? did vw do an ncap test on your van the day of delivery?
Gordon's seat brackets and everything else he does is 100% well made and as said above built to an approved design. The seat bracket that reclines the duel seat is brilliant and makes a massive difference, I have had them in both my vans. I really wouldn't be chopping up my own design and bolting that in my van, it may be strong and would definitely work but in the event of an accident and God forbid an investigation....doesn't seem worth it.
Spoke with Gordon and he has a wait list, but that's fine. Reading peoples comments, its high quality and good customer service both of which Im happy to pay for and wait! If when the product arrives anyone want photos/videos of the install let me know and I will do the needed. Also fitting the recliner mech at the same time. Thanks all for your inputs.
Ended up making my own did you get one in the end ?
Yes I agree noticeable difference
Mark Hills
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I'm thinking of buying one from van craft (Gordon). A few quick questions, is the recline adjustable up to 10% or does it sit at either 10% reclined or folded flat? The reason for asking is I have a swivel which is tight with the seat upright in the factory position, I don't think it would swivel with an incline. Or would you lay it flat but then the headrests would become an issue?
