Dellmassive`s Camper Van Adventure

[Dellmassive]

Heads Up on fitting these !! If you want to keep the full range of height and for/aft adjustment on the OEM seat, you will have to trim a fair chunk of the bottom edges on the lower side plastic trims (both sides of each chair) and a section deeper where the adjuster handle sits. You will be able to mark it on the up/down & for/aft positions to see how much to take off.

Thanks,

the install guide calls for 30mm to be trimmed off all the seat plastics.

and apparently the drivers side comes with a replacement soft handbrake cover.


no opened the boxes yet. . . and the van is off Britstopping this weekend without me. . .

 

[Dellmassive]

Is this not the same for all non-OEM swivel bases, or are there options that don’t require trimming?

Personally, I’ve never trimmed mine, as I keep the seat height raised using the built-in height adjuster. This provides enough clearance for normal swivel operation and is also the most comfortable position for my height. I’m using Sportscraft swivels.

The RIB V2 swivels come with two spacer blocks that raise the drivers seat a bit, so you don't need to adjust the hand break in any way..

however, when the seat is fully down the seat will contact the swivel bracket.

from experience, its best to raise the seat fully, then rotate, then lower if needed. . . . i didn't trim my seat plastics, and now they are hanging off the seat with damaged retaining clips.

totally my own fault. . . deciding it was a good idea to setup the van - after dinner & Beers and not before - OOPs.

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from my research the best swivels are:

#1 - VW OEM
#2/#3 - Sportscraft / RIB ( not sure what's better as I've not had the SC ones to test)
#4 - the others,

i had the KIRAVANS own version, they were terrible and got sent back, ( swapped for the RIB v2)

the rustylee ones a bad rep for the wobbles,

 

[Dellmassive]

selling the rear Kombi 1+1+1 setup.

what trim is this on the seats?





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weve always had these seat covers on, so i have no idea. . .

these were all fitted by the previous owner.



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[bp_porcaro]

I think it is PANDU

 

[Dellmassive]

Now things are progressing....

I've done a deal with @bp_porcaro for the kombi system, he's going to fit that in his van.... That leaves me space for the kitchen and RIB bed.

That leaves the OVANO XL now also available. (When removed after the pop-top install)

Anyone interested in it before I put it on the market?..... PM me if your interested.

 

[T6Ollie]

hello, I'm currently comparing the Vanmax roof against the Stealth B2 because I really like the aesthetics of these slim roofs but I've been reading that they might cause a headroom problem if you have the RIB bed because they sit high. Have you sat on a RIB in a van with the Vanmax?

 

[Dellmassive]

hello, I'm currently comparing the Vanmax roof against the Stealth B2 because I really like the aesthetics of these slim roofs but I've been reading that they might cause a headroom problem if you have the RIB bed because they sit high. Have you sat on a RIB in a van with the Vanmax?

I've sat in @Bigsidavies who has the vanmax. But can't remember what seat he has?

The head high depend on a few factors...

Slider rails make the seat higher.
Floor thickness.
Bed height.
A person's height.
Etc.

I'll ask the installer by how much the roof drops inside the van.

And if I remember I'll take some measurements from the floor to the current roof panels, and the floor to the bed board when it's fitted.