double swivel seat foot rest for a selfbuild campervan | vw crafter sprinter | the crafty blinders

Hi and welcome to the channel
As we use our selfbuild campervan we are still finding thing we can improve on one of our first upgrades was the double swivel seat however the created a problem that has bugged us since we did it! because the seat is raised 3" your legs end up dangling and become uncomfortable so we need a solution
a double swivel seat foot rest with storage
Parts list:
Clear Carbon Fibre Effect Protection Vinyl Tape
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double swivel seat foot rest for a selfbuild campervan | crafter sprinter | the crafty blinders

[@christinamacintyre9972]

Top tip there Sam, the use of that cardboard and scribing it in

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

cheers 😀👍

[@christinamacintyre9972]

I am not surprised it fitted

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

thank you so much I've been really busy the last few weeks so toady I'm responding to all of your comments 😊

[@christinamacintyre9972]

It really was wasted space before, i was concerned that you were taking more van floor away.. but it looks awesome and well worth it

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

You and me both! but we love it it works a treat

[@massimoboccale]

Dall’Italia meraviglioso lavoro😮🎉😊

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Is that good 😁👍

[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

just going back through all the crafty blinders vids that I missed, Sam. This is a great bit of kit for a swiveling seat when you're a shortie LOL... When I get my viv passenger seat fitted with a swivel, I'll nick this idea off you. Regards as always-Kenny

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

It works a treat mate 👍

[@allandevaux4123]

Nice one Sam. I’m going to copy this for my single passenger seat. 👍

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

It works well mate

[@benimarblue2361]

❤love your attention to detail sam. Another fantastic job. Well done.

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Cheers 👍😊

[@wetchels5335]

another great job Sam and nice to see Lisa in the video 🙂

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

😁👍

[@GedandMichele]

Cracking job Sam.Well worth taking the time on

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Thanks 👍

[@Mraxell]

The simple name of an angle finder 😁 great and lovely profesional looking build mate !!

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

It's a bevel

[@Bartmick230668]

@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife Sliding bevel mate

[@muratturan5347]

Great job, Got inspired, thanks

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@stephenstone2606]

Great job sam 😄😄keep the good lady happy

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

😁👍

[@teachingpupswithmetz]

Hi Sam, just found your channel & love it. I am a pensioner & have just watched your video about your bench seat which is just perfect for what I want to do around the wheel arch of the SWB Transit M7 that I have just bought as a day camper. I will have it more as a bed than a seat incase I have to rest as I have damaged lungs. We are going off for day adventures with our German Shepherd pup so just going to watch the rest of your videos to grab some ideas. Thanks so much, love your relaxed way of explaining. Good luck with your channel & adventures in your van 😊🥰

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Thank you so much for your kind words it means so much Wishing you every success with your Day van build If we can help in any way, give me a shout always up for a chat We also have a Facebook group with the same name, so why not join? we have lots of van builders on there that can help and share ideas It would be nice to see how your build is progressing too

[@teachingpupswithmetz]

@The Crafty Blinders van life oh I will do that Sam. Honestly, you have such a lovely gentle way of explaining things in your videos. I have exciting adventures ahead because I was bedridden for over a year & have lung damage & suppressed immune but I am much better so we have got our pup & I am teaching her to help us as our assistance dog & a PAT Therapy dog if we ever get sick again & I am putting our journey on YT. We live in N. Devon so lots of countryside & seaside adventures, hope to teach her to paddleboard 😂🤣

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

@TEACHING PUPS with Metz that's awesome I'm looking forward to seeing this 😊👍

[@philiphuyton28]

nice work well done grt vids

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Cheers 🍻

[@francishagen8508]

Nice work 😊

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Thanks 👍

[@northeastcarpfishing]

Great idea and top quality as usual mate

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Cheers pal

[@jamesdavison9483]

Relaxing viewing even though it took you a week good job

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

In all honesty, it was probably longer 😁👍

[@vincentandalain]

Hello Sam. Vincent here from Belgium (and south of Spain). Congratulations on Dexter! It's beautiful and impressive. I don't have a van but maybe one day I will buy one and I will certainly be inspired by your videos. I had always thought of looking at the prices for a Mercedes Sprinter or a Fiat Ducato (euro6 for emission standards) but your VW is superb. Some friends from Wales are into steampunk and van and I think I saw their van in your halloween video! It is such a small world ;)

[@Richbbieslifesadventures]

Great job Sam looks very professional

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Cheers pal

[@Flossy_tops]

Nice job Sam!! … Hope Lisa has recovered

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

She went the extra mile 🤣🤣

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Amazing job, thanks for sharing this as can try the same in our van - when the time comes! Loving your videos, soooo helpful ❤

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

It works a treat 😁👍

[@robhandley464]

Hi Sam fantastic job on step can you still get plug in the socket just above step looks close

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Yes just we only use that one for the heater

[@AlabamaTree]

Nice work 👍🏽 This is exactly what we have been saying we need. Hoping to get it done in the next month or so.

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

We love our it get used all the time 😁👍

[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

Nice bit of woodwork Big Sam. I'm impressed! You can come and my next van lol😉 Seriously though, you always make stuff look so easy. which it isnt-not for cack handed kenny anyway . cracking how to video for someone contemplating doing theirs. Bessy regs: Kenny

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Cheers kack handed Kenny 🤣🤣🤣

[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife did I mention I'm the officer crabree of spelling too. lol.

[@timstradling7764]

Not to be too pedantic but (😮) what you termed a plunge saw is in fact a multi tool, just in case someone inexperienced tries to find one. I refer to it as a Zuzzzer saw and everyone knows what I mean😂

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

🤣🤣👍

[@mickreynolds733]

Looks awesome

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Cheers

[@MultiOutdoorman]

Just some rubber bump pads needed front and back....

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

I'm not sure what you mean 🤔

[@Albert_206]

Very nice job, not mentioned but it is the first time I saw this and I wonder if I am right, your brother installed not only slider the regular way but also sliders perpendicular to them to stop the wiggling isn’t it? This wantje pull out feels and is way much sturdier? Best regards, Albert

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Ypu have left the same comment on 2 vlogs 🤔

[@kevinofford6758]

Adjustable bevel M8

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

I know just had a brain fart mate 😁👍

[@philpowell6915]

Top job as ever, Sam....can I ask where you got those round vents in your seat base? I fitted a dc-dc charger under our passenger seat yesterday, and I wanna get some more ventilation to it.....tia 👌👏

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

They are soffit vents from screwfix I painted them the same colour as the van but I believe they come in gray now as well 👍

[@philpowell6915]

@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife cheers, Sam 🍻

[@kevinofford6758]

Poor Lisa looks tired out

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Shattered mate

[@meatylee6590]

U got a link for the led strip light u used please gd job

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

try this these are what we use 👍 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285107690732?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=IAMKJlyBTJG&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=qkhVtACcQ9q&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@meatylee6590]

Hi thanks I’ve purchased these but looking for the light that goes inside link would be appreciated

[@PK_Blinder]

How did you get permission to use the kitchen worktop and the posh iron..? 🤔😉 Did you know there are 2 small pilot drill holes in the Kreg jig for the screws..?

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

I did but never used them maybe I should start