Yes I fitted memory electric seats in my T5, and even better I moved the controls so they were easily accessible from the back. The added bulk did cause problems swivelling the drivers seat though so I very rarely did it. They were A8 seats though, smaller ones may work ok. No armrests though so got rid when I bought the T6Well, with electric memory seats, there is more than one memory and according to one post one here, it appears that they can be mounted on a swivel. The latter, is something that I was wanting to ask on here but managed to find it hiding somewhere here in the dark.
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Autoebid mentioned 20 weeks which seems a bit mad but maybe... the dealer hasn't given a date yet.
I have a Caravel Executive, with memory seats. It may be handy for us at least, if even, only the passenger the passenger could be put onto a swivel. That would give greater options for future plans. We do not use the arm rests very often and then only when parked up. When driving, I like to have the full rage of movement open for my arms, just in case the unexpected happens. In any case I can not see how anyone can have full control of the vehicle with restricted movement. We never rest our arms on the window ledge for exactly the same reason. If the the vehicle had come without them, it would have been no great loss.
Hi ...see your plan has a cooker ...lots of members don’t always cook in the van ( bad after smells ) but you could use the space for a fridge for more beer ...Cook outside and enjoy cool beer
space in a van is premium you it wisely
A Wallis diesel cooker is on our to do list. No condensation from the cooker or CO to worry about all exhaust is vented through the chimney. We have had a Wallis from the 1990,s absolutely brilliant. Except ours ran on paraffin/kerosene Very little fuel or power usage except on start up. When cooking is finished, the lid pulled down and instantly a fan in the lid switches on and blows lovely warm air about the vehicle. Easily enough heat for the worst winter.
It does not do anything for the cooking smell however. I suppose one could fit an AGA, they not only vent combustion fumes through the chimney they also vent any cooking smells in the oven even when burned to a frazzle. No need to rush back from the pub. That is if any will be still left. It may not do very mush for the handling though, they are exceptional heavy.
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... and 20 weeks could potentially mean tariffs.
Just ordered mine. I had a chat with the dealer about the swivels, and due to me being 6ft 2in, he recommended not to go for the VW swivels. As per your spec, for the VW swivels you have to go for non height adjustable seats. Apparently, with those, the driving position for taller folk isnt great. So I opted for the single seats with armrests, but getting swivels from Kiravans so I can keep the height adjustable seats.
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That makes sense. I was thinking along the lines of avoiding one more job in the conversion and hoping the seats will be OK for an averagely tall person.
I was the same, but it seems not.
Whilst talking about "options" I have extravagantly been pretty liberal with the "options". I included an option of "Premium Multi Function Display" without really knowing what I am going to get! My van is due for delivery in December and I cant wait, but can anyone give me a heads up on what the heck this option actually does to enhance the dash?
Just my 2p worth on the OEM swivels. In my van I have a OEM passenger swivel and a drivers seat with height adjustment. Im nearly 6'1 and I measured the height of my seats. Strangely the drivers seat was set to the same height as the passenger seat (within a mm or 2)
It tells you when you are sleepy I think:
Driver alert system | Volkswagen UK
Discover how our new Driver Alert System makes motorway driving safer by giving early warnings, encouraging you to take a break on long & tiring journeys
www.volkswagen.co.uk
The premium bit may be a colour display instead of monochrome.
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Mid-October yes. I'm a believe-it-when-I-see-it sort of person but it should be ready to pick up in early January.
