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Double Swivel Seat - Mercedes Sprinter Van

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Greg Virgoe

Greg Virgoe

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@FionaJayneA
@FionaJayneA 6 жыл бұрын
That looks super easy to fit and using the sliding bolt to protect the sensor cable is indeed, as someone mentioned earlier, a super idea. We didnt realise that you could still have full access to the storge below. Thats where our batteries etc are located. This video shows that we can and its also very easy to follow. Another great tutorial! I know someone who wants one of these now! 🤔
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
Fiona Jayne, the hinges make access to that area really easy and safe, no fear of the seat falling off just need someone or something behind it to rest it on when open. We are planning to make use of that extra space to store some non essential items.
@ALYDAVIDSON1
@ALYDAVIDSON1 6 жыл бұрын
Greg Virgoe, yes like the leisure batteries
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
Fiona Jayne, cut and extend the cable rather that taking off the yellow plastic plug. In order to tip the seat right back you need some extra length.
@FionaJayneA
@FionaJayneA 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah I expect that we might go for this in the future!
@RebelsInc969
@RebelsInc969 6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant ! Got a link for where I can purchase said item ?
@5amH45lam
@5amH45lam 5 жыл бұрын
What an utterly amazing idea! So many pluses. Preserves van creds for stealth purposes. No need to buy new seats. Simply brilliant! Thanks for sharing. This will come in incredibly useful. Thank you, sir. 👍
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 5 жыл бұрын
Sam Haslam it is surprising how much extra room it gives us in the living area. We can comfortably hosts 4 adults with plenty of space. 😊
@5amH45lam
@5amH45lam 5 жыл бұрын
@@GregVirgoe I can imagine it has made the space much more versatile. I love it and it's the perfect solution for my van conversion project, that I'm just embarking on. It's ideal! I may tap you up for a contact regarding purchasing the swivel unit, once I'm at that stage, if you don't mind please? 👍
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 5 жыл бұрын
Sam Haslam all the links you need are in the video description 👍🏼😃
@5amH45lam
@5amH45lam 5 жыл бұрын
@@GregVirgoe thanks Greg, I hadn't spotted that! Can't wait to get the swivel seats installed. Thanks once again. 👍
@nesshead3051
@nesshead3051 3 жыл бұрын
Never been so happy to see this done. The hole drill trough the nut, bloody genius and the heads up on no radio while the air bag system is disconnected, cheers.
@macthecamel3668
@macthecamel3668 6 жыл бұрын
Really well done. Perfect solution! Thank you :) You get seats for two people for the living space without loosing the two seats in the front.
@FreedomForJoe
@FreedomForJoe 6 жыл бұрын
The good news: Another outstanding video that was totally worth the wait + extra points for the bolt tip. The bad news: Now I don't think I can live without one of those for my van. Great job as always. Thanks so much Greg!
@brendanbradyfan02
@brendanbradyfan02 6 жыл бұрын
I’m shocked how well that worked on a double seat great design !
@UhYeahWhateverDude
@UhYeahWhateverDude 6 жыл бұрын
That’s a very clever piece of equipment. Those rear hinges that still allow access to the inside of the seat base are perfect. Thanks!
@yannkitson116
@yannkitson116 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent! The only thing I was wondering about was if the base plate of the swivel could been lightened with some cutouts. No matter what, it looks like it is very sturdy and very good quality. Thanks for sharing.
@iamchrisgeorge
@iamchrisgeorge 6 жыл бұрын
I'm really enjoying these series of videos. Greg makes all the other van conversions look like real 'bodge jobs'. The work he carries out is so professional and exacting it puts all the other similar projects done by others to shame! I'm sure once finished it'll be of the finest quality and will give years of brilliant service. Keep those videos coming please :-)
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, it’s not my intention to do that. I just was trying to show that you can get a production look for this vehicle from a DIY person. I do love the reclaimed timber and quirky look of a lot of self build vans. Love it that no two are the same. The little details give it its individuality. It’s all about having a go and the pride in knowing you built it.
@foraluckygirl
@foraluckygirl 5 жыл бұрын
We were removing our seat today and I remembered something about the (seatbelt) wire so I came back to verify! Thank you for always being so informative!
@mkfremkglmfekwgnkr1727
@mkfremkglmfekwgnkr1727 3 жыл бұрын
Great video , I only recently found out these existed and it seems an excellent use of space. thanks Greg
@louvreturetoussaintdevereaux
@louvreturetoussaintdevereaux 6 жыл бұрын
....bloody beautiful, great explanation, keep those videos flowing, cheers from Sydney, Australia....
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
Really nice to know you guys appreciate the content. Thank you very much
@Pinyoo81
@Pinyoo81 6 жыл бұрын
That was such a simple, brilliant idea to drill the bolt! I hope the manufacturer will watch the video. There would be an other solution too, to completely disconnect the plug and fit a resistor to fool the sensor, so it won't trigger the SRS light. Pros: you can forget about the wiring, cons: in case of an accident the passenger airbag activates even if there is no one sitting on the seat. Great video as always! Thanks!
@elizabethestevez6184
@elizabethestevez6184 2 жыл бұрын
I was wondering if I could fit this myself and am happy to know I can after watching your video, so well presented and clear. I believe you can now buy the bases with a hole drilled for the sensor cable to go through too.
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 2 жыл бұрын
Yes you can 🤩👍🏼
@brianfield792
@brianfield792 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Greg,that's a brilliant bit of kit,so much more space, great stuff,
@PhilStanbury
@PhilStanbury 2 ай бұрын
This should be fitted by everyone to all vans for security reasons, this allows you easy access to the front just incase you have to drive off when wild camping.
@lass-inangeles7564
@lass-inangeles7564 5 жыл бұрын
You are a true inventor, such a joy to watch your videos! Subscribed. That seat really opens up the space.
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 5 жыл бұрын
Lass-in Angeles it’s totally changed our living space and has given us so many more options. We love it. Thank you for lovely comment too 😊
@michaelbradley8508
@michaelbradley8508 6 жыл бұрын
You are brilliant. Michael
@helicart
@helicart 6 жыл бұрын
brilliant design that dbl swivel seat
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely changed our van and given us so much more room 😃
@mrandmrskthompson
@mrandmrskthompson 2 жыл бұрын
This looks very easy. Thanks for the video. We will check out more of your vids. :)
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you find them to be useful 👍🏼😊
@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt
@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt 6 жыл бұрын
Some white lithium grease on the seat hinges and a couple of nylon washers on that swivel bolt, and done! (The inevitable rattle from the necessarily loose fit of the bolt would drive me to distraction!) BRILLIANT work, as always Greg! Especially drilling out the bolt. Perhaps the manufacturer will catch a clue from your excellent job.
@yilmaz7215
@yilmaz7215 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, I am getting lots of wonderfull ideas from your channel before starting my build.
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe Жыл бұрын
Thats great :D what are you planning to build yourself?
@More-Space-In-Ear
@More-Space-In-Ear 6 жыл бұрын
Now that is brilliant, a well thought out piece of kit and what an ingenious idea with the cable....you should patent that mate 👍🏼 Everything is coming together really well and I’m stoked for you all.....European tour here we come!!!……👍🏼😊😉
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Marc for your continued support and great feedback. Things are moving along much quicker now we have some decent weather. 😀
@More-Space-In-Ear
@More-Space-In-Ear 6 жыл бұрын
Greg Virgoe hey, don’t speak to soon, this is Britain!! LOL It’s been a pleasure watching this to fruition and slightly envious in the process 😉😊👍🏼
@cbrcolw1982
@cbrcolw1982 6 жыл бұрын
The swivel base manufactures should copy your idea for the wire , that`s brilliant.
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
I’m sending them a link to my install video so watch this space 😀👍🏼 I’ll see what they say.
@kdzine
@kdzine 6 жыл бұрын
absolutely
@Lunatraktors
@Lunatraktors 3 жыл бұрын
We've ordered one and - fantastically - they have indeed made that a hollow bolt!
@oldguy5458
@oldguy5458 6 жыл бұрын
As always,,, great information. I like how you reattached the wires,,, Best Regards
@kkatsavaros
@kkatsavaros 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Greg. First time i see something like that.
@kf-dk5pb
@kf-dk5pb 6 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video and a great space saving idea to add 3/4 feet is amazing,
@tazdvil3376
@tazdvil3376 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Greg. Loving all your videos. I have just bought a LWB Sprinter in order to convert with a large enough garage for my mobility scooter. I have converted a few Mercs in my time and travelled all over Europe in them. I'm looking forward to my new build and thank you for all the info and links that you share. Just ordered a TrimJim double swivel for my van (now for only £350 and M1 tested) which now comes complete with a drilled screw of your design. The extra height will be just perfect for my knees lol. Well done mate and thank you
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 5 жыл бұрын
It's funny how things go, the drilled bolt and the curtain rail jig, now both been supplied by the manufacturer. :D
@bren106
@bren106 6 жыл бұрын
I can see you going back in there and putting anti rattle fibre washers either side of the drilled out centre bolt, once you've gone over the first speed bump.
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
I'll keep you posted on that one :D
@MileyonDisney
@MileyonDisney 6 жыл бұрын
Very clever to drill the bolt. I've watched a few of your videos, and you're a pretty smart fella.
@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN
@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN 6 жыл бұрын
Perhaps some people fitting this just connect the wires together permanently so the seat-belt will always read as connected. This would be fine in my book as, if the air bag ( bags) employ without passengers it still offers more protection for the driver especially from side impact . It would have been interesting if quirky campers ran into this issue and what they did as a work around. Your idea is better in the long run though for keeping things as close to the standard operation of that particular feature. I find both my captains seats ( chairs ) brilliant and can not believe how many conversions leave them out. Another great video Greg, I'm slowly catching up. It's reading the comments that slow me down lol.
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
Well done for powering through, there are quite a few videos now 😊 Do you have details of your own van?
@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN
@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN 6 жыл бұрын
@@GregVirgoe It's a Talbot express 1000d fitted out by autohomes rather that autosleeper but to some extent similar. It's had some modifications done, suspension helpers ( two coil springs added both sides between the leaf springs). Modified gear selector, Eberspacher diesel heater and power steering plus refit inside to modernise. It's not big but having the front seats swivel gives it a nice roomy feel inside and I can carry three passengers all legally belted. Inside it's 12.5' long and 5.5' wide. It's my daily driver as well so it's a good compromise between both and to be honest, I was thinking of doing a conversion when I came across this for a price that was way lower than buying a van and converting to a similar spec so that was that lol. I love watching van builds though as I like to learn and as I'm fitting 200 watts of solar for example and your video on the subject was very helpful reinforcing what I'd learnt. I couldn't resist earlier and went to take a peak at your finished van, the MOT one but glad you hadn't shown it off and I know people can't wait to get the full tour ha ha. Keep em waiting until I catch up in a day or two lol, Cheers for taking the time Greg to make these videos and I'm glad you and your partner will get to really enjoy all the hard work you both put into it! You both deserve it and yes your right about enjoying life now rather than waiting until we're too old, I'm fifty two so I understand only too well.
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
pa maj, thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely comment. You van sounds like a nice classic camper, but like my parents who had a Bedford CF Autosleeper. Keeping them running can be a challenge and good that you have done a few upgrades to yours to make it a better driver. I'm really looking forward to getting away in the van and just using it now 😃 Thank you for all your support 👍🏼
@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN
@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN 6 жыл бұрын
@@GregVirgoe I know what your saying Greg about Keeping them running. It can be a challenge, that's so true as parts get scarce. The little van travelled around Ireland last year clocking around 1500 miles with no bother but I'd never dream of pushing it around Europe lol, Your van is the perfect choice for that. You're very welcome Greg, you deserve good comments and support for enriching KZbin with content that will help so many in the future including myself. Now, to watch a few more :)
@toddhodder
@toddhodder 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting this up, didn't know it existed. I was just about to remove my Bench to make room for a Captain and Swivel, but this would be much better IMO and allow me to keep access to the Double Cubby Storage, where I run wiring and electronics.
@FineArtVista
@FineArtVista 6 жыл бұрын
Simply and brilliant .
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mario
@zak.s2262
@zak.s2262 6 жыл бұрын
You always manage to teach me something new Greg. Wish I'd seen this video b4 i sold my bench seat lol
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
Ah that's a real shame, everyone that seen it has said what a good idea it is. Sorry, it wasn't sooner :D
@HammyHunting
@HammyHunting 3 жыл бұрын
That looks great I fancy something like this for our Relay. Thanks for sharing Greg 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 3 жыл бұрын
It makes such a huge difference to space inside. 👍🏼😃
@tanyaroyredcar
@tanyaroyredcar 6 жыл бұрын
Amazingly clear and well thought out presentation of this swivel system. It will no doubt give many folks the confidence to do this part of a build. Attention to detail as always Greg. R & T
@BettySwollocks13
@BettySwollocks13 6 жыл бұрын
Another great video. If I would add anything it would be a couple of teflon/nylon washers between the large steel washers on the centre pivot bolt to reduce friction and loss of paint which will eventually corrode, also periodically wipe some silicon spray in the groove. I would also leave 6 small high powered magnets under the seat to hold the 6 hold down bolts in place so I never after look at them stored on the dashboard between swivels. Just my two penn’th. :)
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
Some really sound ideas there, thank you for sharing. The nylon washers is a good shout. I have some silicone spray which use on my jointer although I will say it slides really super easily. Maybe having the knobs on the dash I won’t forget to refit them before driving off? 😊
@innerlagoon
@innerlagoon 6 жыл бұрын
More than just teflon washers, it could be a layer of teflon or even some kind of acrilic, I live in Buenos Aires and here we have a street (Uruguay) in downtown Buenos AIres where you can find acrilic sheets, I'm pretty sure that some kind of material can be found there. In fact I will make by myself a swivel base for my Renault Master for both, driver and double passenger seat.
@MuddyBootz
@MuddyBootz 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Greg, a great addition to the van. 👍
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we really love it.
@parapilot09
@parapilot09 6 жыл бұрын
I think you made a good decision Greg. With the bikes in the back I was concerned that the living area was going to be very claustrophobic. You've gone a long way to reducing that enclosed feeling by having that double swivel seat and opening the living space up. Love ya work as always. ✌️
@FazzaFazza
@FazzaFazza 6 жыл бұрын
2 glamorous assistants!
@Daniel-p4b6y
@Daniel-p4b6y Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I purchased a VW LT35 and I think that system would work in Mine.
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe Жыл бұрын
I’m pretty sure they make a version for your van 🚐👍🏼😊
@mmanut
@mmanut 6 жыл бұрын
Great addition to the van. That’s a must have feature. Love it‼️👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸
@aheadtv5997
@aheadtv5997 4 жыл бұрын
Great videos you make. I would recommend they make big holes in the plates for easy access to under side compartment. We doing our own van and love your videos. Keep it rocking!
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 4 жыл бұрын
AheadTv the two plates are hinged so you simply remove 4 of the 6 bolts and lay the seat backwards to access the storage space.
@alanvogt2182
@alanvogt2182 3 жыл бұрын
Good solution. I do wonder though why they've not cut access holes through in the large plates to make for easy access (without needing that hinge).
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 3 жыл бұрын
I think I prefer the plate it’s more secure
@alanvogt2182
@alanvogt2182 3 жыл бұрын
@@GregVirgoe you mean for storing valuables in? or you think a full plate is more stable when in use?
@echlinwright
@echlinwright 4 жыл бұрын
Top class as always Greg
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 4 жыл бұрын
Echlin Wright thank you 😊
@NomaddUK
@NomaddUK 6 жыл бұрын
As usual, Greg, a very informative and helpful video. Well done.
@roygardiner4002
@roygardiner4002 6 жыл бұрын
Nice mod Greg, worth remembering that the yellow sensor connectors have notoriously unreliable contacts, often producing 'Air bag error' messages when 'bum on seat' is detected. I usually dispense with them and solder the wires.
@Mevi
@Mevi 6 жыл бұрын
Agree with the other commenters about your drilled out bolt. I initially thought your plate would stop you having access to the storage. Excellent design! Swivel options for the Ducato are rubbish, frankly. The centre headrest has to come out before swivelling, and it looks like a wrestle to turn it around.
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Mevi, hope everything is good with your van now. Only thing I may do is lengthen the sensor cable to give me more slack when hinging the seat backwards. Best wishes
@Mevi
@Mevi 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the van has behaved itself. In fact, the extra miles covered have improved the way it starts and drives. Just me in the van, I'm not so concerned about the space, just the otherwise wasted seating up front.
@karlbartelt3939
@karlbartelt3939 6 жыл бұрын
Some Nylon washer on the Piviot bolt might stop it from rattling (if it does rattle), maybe the cable will stop it from rattling anyway. Also maybe use 4 or 6 rivnuts in a handy location to store the 'hold down bolts' when they are not in use. You know its a good reason to use your powerful rivnut tool. Live the Swivelly Dream!
@theghettotraveler347
@theghettotraveler347 5 жыл бұрын
Ima do this in my sprinter van and u r a game changer
@ALYDAVIDSON1
@ALYDAVIDSON1 6 жыл бұрын
genius sensor wire location!
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, it works really well.
@KingBilly63
@KingBilly63 4 жыл бұрын
Really great work, save some money as well by not buying a new seat, hope they used your idea for the middle plug as it will be hard for me to do this hole.....
@mikosoft
@mikosoft 4 жыл бұрын
One thing I noticed the sensor cable seems to be a little bit short so you can't fully tilt the seat backwards otherwise you'd break the cable. Maybe there's a possibility to run it diagonally and fix it to the underside of the plate with some stick-on cable holders to gain some length?
@normanboyes4983
@normanboyes4983 6 жыл бұрын
That is a very good instructional video (as usual) and good catch on the sensor wire with a great solution. Would be interested if the manufacturer feeds back to you after reviewing this video. For sure you will have increased their sales! However - I know of a chap who could design a better solution 😉👍
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Norman, I have emailed them a link to my video so it’ll be interesting to read their reply. I may pin an update to this comment thread if it’s interesting enough. Cheers
@gerardhayden8500
@gerardhayden8500 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video ,you make it look easy,well done
@vanlife7776
@vanlife7776 5 жыл бұрын
Great works. 😁🍰🍰😁🍷🍷☕️☕️🚐☀️🌎🍦🍦🍺🍺
@addie31
@addie31 5 жыл бұрын
Well done great job Greg👍👍👍love that swivel seat have done ,have watching few of ur video clip nice explanation on every part 👏👏👏👏. Most of the sprinter campervan conversion u r the best on KZbin Best regards from Malaysian
@mikemikey4287
@mikemikey4287 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@tobioderso
@tobioderso 6 жыл бұрын
Oh wow this is incredible. I was exactly looking for a product like this. I only need to figure out of they ship internationally
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Tobi, the only downside would be the shipping cost as it is a weighty item. 23kgs There is another guy on KZbin that has published dimensions if you know a local fabricator? Maybe cheaper option for you?
@tobioderso
@tobioderso 6 жыл бұрын
Greg Virgoe Greg Virgoe you are right. I also doubt that this swivel mount fits my sprinter as we are driving on the other side of the road. Do know if the guy on KZbin put the dimensions online for UK sprinters or EU?
@evavarley3179
@evavarley3179 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!!
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you :D
@halfabee
@halfabee 3 жыл бұрын
Those people which have fitted this turning device for the front bench seat. What did you do regarding the passenger seat belt stopping the bench seat rotating?? I tried moving the seat belt attachment bracket to the bolt below. Machined up a new bolt to fit the seat belt bracket and held the seat belt and seat in place with it. Then the seat belt bracket stopped the bench seat from turning around. I looked at the cable and concluded it needed extending it was never going to last long with just the length Mercedes supplied. Drilled out the bolt to 7 mm and inserted 18 inches of 2 core sheathed cable in the mercedes cable. 9 inches went above the bolt and 9 inches went below the bolt. Currently when I wish to rotate the bench seat I have to unbolt the passenger seat belt.
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 3 жыл бұрын
You need to watch the video at this point 13:23 there is a location to move the seat belt to on the lower plate.
@michaelrichards871
@michaelrichards871 4 жыл бұрын
Hi mate you are a life saver
@brettmanvalleyvan
@brettmanvalleyvan 6 жыл бұрын
Just love you always modify things 😂😂👍 bloody genius love it, another great video thanks Greg 👍😉
@saxilbyjoe4325
@saxilbyjoe4325 6 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for this - it does open up the van. I wonder if that could be used as part of an additional bed perhaps using the table top and a couple of much shorter table legs....
@ThayQiGER
@ThayQiGER 5 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love how thoughtful you are with your project! I wanna build a van with you you absolute madlad!
@carpenterfamily6198
@carpenterfamily6198 6 жыл бұрын
Hope they have this swivel plate for the ProMaster ! I've been looking for a used ProMaster, each time I see that double seat I cross that Van of the list. Now I can consider those vans too . . . if this plate is available for the ProMaster.
@nellbrown770
@nellbrown770 6 жыл бұрын
great addition that Greg nice one
@vicenterodriguez7796
@vicenterodriguez7796 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much from Spain!!
@subspaceanomaly
@subspaceanomaly 5 жыл бұрын
I've got a a daihatsu hijet and the front seats are hinged at the back as you access the engine under the seats. I'm currently designing a camper conversion and thinking a similar hinge on the bench seat could work. Have that in a slider and you could just undo a clip, tip the bench seat backwards and then slide it back towards the dashboard. It means you would be sitting on the back rest, and might mean the head rests can either go or be removed. But with a throw and cushions this to me seems like a lighter and simpler and more practical solution. Easier said than done but agree keeping the bench is nicer than two car seats. Also sitting in a car seat 'at home' seems really grim so any adaptations that in-car the seats seems worth a go
@subspaceanomaly
@subspaceanomaly 5 жыл бұрын
*un-car
@seawolfification
@seawolfification 6 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing that drilling the center out of the safety bolt in order to run the sensor wires doesn't weaken it enough to possibly fail. Great idea and spot on information!
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Ken, it was an M12 bolt and I drilled a 6mm hole through it. It's still super strong and is never under any kind of load as not tightened. I can only imagine it is there to stop you dropping the seat if you are silly enough to let it slide too far.
@jeffsteinmetz7188
@jeffsteinmetz7188 5 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Like you said in the video it opens up so much more living space that would be un-used when not driving. I have to ask if you are contemplating putting a swivel on the drivers seat? Depending on your design you could fit six for dinner.
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 5 жыл бұрын
Jeff Steinmetz we didn’t plan to fit a drivers one as we have bench seat right behind the driver and there would be no leg room for that person in our layout.
@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP
@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP 6 жыл бұрын
For the seat sensor problem mate on ford's at least if the light on dash comes on disconnect the battery's for 15 mins or so and it should reset buddy well it did on my van anyway lol
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, that's a really handy tip, thanks mate. I'm not going to try it if that's ok with you 😉 lol
@Pinyoo81
@Pinyoo81 6 жыл бұрын
Make sure you have your radio's code before you do that. Once you remove the battery cables the radio will ask for the security code when switching back on.
@HeartPumper
@HeartPumper 6 жыл бұрын
Also it's quite handy, to have some proper for Sprinters ODB2 code reader/scanner. Some of them (read : more expensive) can ever erase those dashboard codes.
@Pinyoo81
@Pinyoo81 6 жыл бұрын
mirogster That's a very good idea, specially if they will be travelling all around Europe. Greg, you can get quite cheap ones from ebay, some have Bluetooth connection so you can use it with your smartphone. ;)
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
I shall look into that as you say it may be handy to able to diagnose my own faults if they occur when we are travelling in a foreign country.
@marcosrodriguezlopez8918
@marcosrodriguezlopez8918 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video again! 👍👍👍👍
@Dazzletoad
@Dazzletoad 6 жыл бұрын
Amazing video series. I just hope and dream I can make something like this when I get back home. Thanks for the uploads Greg, just incredible work :)
@debramoss2267
@debramoss2267 6 жыл бұрын
Genius. absolute genius.
@DaveGDesigns
@DaveGDesigns 6 жыл бұрын
Great video Greg as always really good to see the progress you’re making keep up the good work fella. 👍🏻
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dave, enjoyed your last two bowl videos, we're using zebrano for our van furniture :D
@DaveGDesigns
@DaveGDesigns 6 жыл бұрын
Greg Virgoe can’t wait to see that mate it’s a lovely wood.
@williamdonnelly2705
@williamdonnelly2705 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Greg, Great vid again, I so wish I had double passenger seats in my Van rather than the captains chairs. Would suit my needs so much better. May be next time ? cheers
@benjames2310
@benjames2310 6 жыл бұрын
Hiya Greg awesome video once again. And I see your sporting the dewalt ( boooooo) haha . Milwaukee man myself. This video is what if been looking for . Only one thing on a negative is the coat for a swivel base that has not been crash rated. I personally think it's a tad steep for what it is. I am still gonna purchase one as it's the best I've seen so far but it is expensive. But your video had 100% from me.
@flapbean
@flapbean 6 жыл бұрын
Greg, great video as usual. A recommended mod for the seat would be to swap out the screw knob fittings for spring-loaded self dropping pin mechanisms. No unscrewing and once lifted is much easier to relocate as the pins will ping back into place as you rotate the seat. My ten pence worth! Love the cable pass through bolt design 👍🏻
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
It's a possible option unless a pin falls off the side of the lower plate or into another hole on the way round you could end up needing a few hands to keep them pulled out.
@ciano5475
@ciano5475 6 жыл бұрын
No, because the screws have also the retention function, with the pins all the load is on the center (hollow) screw and the seat can fall backward because of the hinge.
@Memyselfandvan
@Memyselfandvan 6 жыл бұрын
Yet another excellent video, informative, and easy to follow, what an amazing product, I need one of these, but being in Finland, need to see how much shipping will be, thats if they will even ship here, fingers crossed.
@27GiJoel
@27GiJoel 3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. Just wondered if you know anything about the driver's side? All models I have found state they WON'T work if the van has double passenger seats. Thanks
@kevgermany
@kevgermany 6 жыл бұрын
Good one. I guess you checked but didn't mention that the cable is long enough for all the seat movement.
@horstszibulski19
@horstszibulski19 6 жыл бұрын
Good work! What is the black connector with the blue&brown wires? Passenger detection? Visible at 13:10 I knew hollow bolts from single seat swivel plates, wondering that the manufacturer didn`t use them first...They were much bigger in inner diameter, so that the plug case can stay on the wires while mounting. Great vid, thank you! :-)
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
I am now planning to extend that sensor cable as it is tight when the seat is tipped backwards on its hinges. The other plug I'm guessing is for the heated front seat option that my van does not have installed. It has two pairs of wires the same colour and thick enough to handle a load so that kind of make sense to me.
@rox2u
@rox2u 6 жыл бұрын
I like the idea that it is easy to reverse back. The extra height on the other hand is a negative. These double seats have no adjustments so for a tall person it will be cramped. However drilling a set of extra holes say 10cm back would remedy most of that problem. My final thought is, is this street legal?
@francismartin6073
@francismartin6073 2 жыл бұрын
Slightly unrelated but I took out my double seats, to remove the bulkhead, and now I'm finding it difficult to put the bolts back in. Specifically the bolt at the front of the seat/which allows the seat to swivel forward. I can't see if the bolt is lined up. I am hoping to get have a double swivel seat, and hoping that the manufacturer has sorted out the problem with the wire/bolt, but, for now, I just want to get the seat re-installed!
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 2 жыл бұрын
I slacken the other bolts off a lot to allow the seat some wiggle room. Alternatively a long pointed tool in the bolt hole can help with alignment give you some leverage
@jantrapnell01able
@jantrapnell01able 6 жыл бұрын
Exceptional! Thanks for sharing.
@brianemeney8903
@brianemeney8903 Жыл бұрын
How did you find the twin passenger seat for travelling long distances? We're trying to decide between your setup and twin swivel seats and a forward facing travel seat in the van. I think the deciding factor for us will be how comfortable those twin seats are...
@bighammer587
@bighammer587 5 жыл бұрын
@ 14:50 Genius!
@rays128
@rays128 6 жыл бұрын
nice job,
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ray
@cloggsy1971
@cloggsy1971 6 жыл бұрын
Great idea 👍
@citycentrechiropractic3756
@citycentrechiropractic3756 4 жыл бұрын
I have not dismantled to examine the bench yet due to a partition in the way still. But is there a way of reclining the back a bit more whether for cruising or for resting in. the upright angle is not too relaxing on long drives or lounging in.
@tommybyrne5745
@tommybyrne5745 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Greg , li find your videos relly simple and helpful , thanks for chanell , i couldent find the link for the double seat manufacturer , would you mind reposting it thanks
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 5 жыл бұрын
www.vwinterior.co.uk/VW-SWIVEL-BASE-S/
@vidalgomez8009
@vidalgomez8009 5 жыл бұрын
Hola,una duda,el marcó que colla a la base de chapa Blanca conque medidas tiene el hierro?y una vez montado esta bien sujeto?
@waderobinson2416
@waderobinson2416 4 жыл бұрын
How much space is needed between the door pillar where seat belt is located and the centre of the van in order to turn the seat.?? I have a shower cubicle in this corner..Will the seat go out the passenger door to turn,,in order for me to have enough room to turn the seat??
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 4 жыл бұрын
Wade Robinson you have to open the passenger door and pull the seat slightly toward you to clear the handbrake handle anyway so that will give you some clearance.
@waderobinson2416
@waderobinson2416 4 жыл бұрын
@@GregVirgoe Thanks for the speedy reply.. How far are you able to take the seat out of the passenger door.. I would need it it to move forward past the pillar and out of the door almost 150mm in order to get past the cubicle..do you think this would be possible obviously it's hard for you to k ow without seeing my set up..but thanks anyway I may have to just buy one and see hopefully it can be returned.?!
@kenmackenzie7338
@kenmackenzie7338 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Greg just went over some of your older vlogs and saw this one. Can you fit a single swivel seat to the drivers seat and have the double swivel seat at the same time? Thanks stay safe .
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 4 жыл бұрын
Kenneth Mackenzie yes you could do that. We didn’t because we had the bench seat directly behind the drivers seat so there would be no where to put your legs
@moonwalkerlive9899
@moonwalkerlive9899 4 жыл бұрын
Best video I have seen on this kind of conversion. Well done ...... im ordering soon. Should recommend that mod to the manufacturer's im worried I cant drill that bolt as I don't have the tools. Inspired Csn I have the company name of this particular model. Thanx in advance
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 4 жыл бұрын
Moonwalkerlive you’ll be pleased to know that after watching my video they now provide you with a solution for the wire. The link is here www.vwinterior.co.uk/-VW-CRAFTER-VAN-MERCEDES-SPRINTER-VAN-DOUBLE-TILTING-SWIVEL-BASE.html
@elizabethestevez6184
@elizabethestevez6184 2 жыл бұрын
@@GregVirgoe I bet that they do not install a longer wire still, which I will do as you suggested.
@JonathanGardnerPotsMinistries
@JonathanGardnerPotsMinistries 6 жыл бұрын
I want to convert my standard two seated Sprinter into a standard three seater Sprinter. Do you have a tutorial on how to do it because I know the floor covering is moulded to fit two seats
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
Hello Jon, I don't have a tutorial for that as my van came with a double front seat. I imagine the floor plate is universal for all variants so there will be extra bolt location for the wider seat base under the floor covering?
@JonathanGardnerPotsMinistries
@JonathanGardnerPotsMinistries 6 жыл бұрын
Greg Virgoe thanks for the reply I believe there would be, the only thing is the floor covering looks like it was made for two seats.
@mfors9203
@mfors9203 2 ай бұрын
Hi Greg, where is the best place to buy a complete set of swivels bases, for sprinter mk3, double and a single
@CJ.Hamblin
@CJ.Hamblin 6 жыл бұрын
Nice work with routing the sensor wires. How much does the swivel mount raise the seat?
@GregVirgoe
@GregVirgoe 6 жыл бұрын
Hi CJ, it raise the seat about 2-3inches, in the front it's not noticeable as the floor slopes up on that side and when turned around I'm planning to build a foot step which will also house my heater ducts.
@CJ.Hamblin
@CJ.Hamblin 6 жыл бұрын
I was wondering if it would require a raised floor area, nice idea to use it to house the heater ducts. Also, just wondering if you sealed the body trim clips and drain holes before you insulated the van given you have created an interior moisture barrier and the van body provides an exterior moisture barrier (if the holes are sealed)?
@BullyHayes1977
@BullyHayes1977 6 жыл бұрын
nice T-shirt!
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