Scopema Swivel Seat | The Swivel Shop | Ram ProMaster DIY Van Build Series 15 | Campervan Conversion

[@LaurenLawliss]

What would you do with another seating area in the van? Personally, I can't wait to work in the passenger seat and soak in the views outside my sliding door.

[@boringbob2003]

“That one took me about 20 minutes to figure out…” I love the honesty! I also like the bloopers. A nice change from all the van build videos that want you to think they did it flawlessly on the first try. Great videos, you have a very clear way of explaining things. Good luck on the build.

[@LaurenLawliss]

Hahaha thanks, Bob! The build definitely doesn’t go as smoothly as it always seems. Appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@davidterrie7661]

The can do spirit. I needed some of this today.

[@LaurenLawliss]

Yes! The can do spirit is all you need to accomplish anything☺️

[@sixstrings1063]

As a former USAF aircraft mechanic I can see that you have good mechanical skill and knowledge on this vid, I didn't watch the others yet haha but I will since I have a similar 2021 Promaster 2500. I have a home so I'm traveling part time whenever I want, love my Promaster!

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thank you for the kind words! That is so exciting. Good luck on your build😄

[@lilyvaquero4406]

Girlllllllllll you are amazing building your van. I’m so proud of you 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thank youuuuu so much🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@pbarrick03]

I hope you come back to youtube soon. Ive watched alot but you have one of the very best van build channels. Especially your in depth battery/solar installation video. The rest are great tho too. Hope to see you soon!

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thanks for the kind words! I am working on the ceiling video now. Hopefully you will find it helpful too🥰

[@philstreeter9703]

Great video Lauren.❤

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thank you! Glad you like it 🤗

[@hollydimig3998]

Awesome video. Thank you!

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thank you!!

[@clandestinewanderers2380]

Your attention to every detail is astonishing. So helpful. I’m about to begin my own buildout and will be using a number of your tutorials. Great content. Again, very helpful. Impressive.

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thank you! I’m glad you are enjoying the videos. Good luck on your build!!

[@NancyHalpin-sx1ez]

Excellent job !!! Very clear explanation and filming. 😊

[@LaurenLawliss]

Appreciate it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@stephencarr4621]

Probably the best video for a Promaster swivel seat install I've seen. Thank you for taking the time to film this.

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thanks for the kind words. Glad you liked the video!

[@tommalinowski7336]

Lauren, a quick tip to pass along to everyone. Whenever you unclip the negative or positive battery cable, please ensure to push the terminal down firmly onto the battery, then reclamp the terminal post. If you only close the terminal clamp without pushing it down FIRMLY, the electronic signal (to the air conditioner and other electronics) can become intermittent. The terminal is slightly larger at the base than at the top of the battery post.

[@LaurenLawliss]

100% - good point!

[@mausie1967]

Everything look so easy but now I know that even you makes mistakes (sometimes). Nice job!

[@LaurenLawliss]

For sure! Every project has their challenges and not everything goes smoothly. There is a lot of critical thinking and problem solving that goes into a van build, which I LOVE!

[@itsrob2321]

Wow! That was one of the best presentations I’ve seen on KZbin. The camera angles, audio, and explanation was spot on! Happy trails to you young lady!

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate the feedback 💖

[@DavidHuffTexas]

One build video after another, all clear, concise, and well explained. Fantastic!

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thank you💖

[@jackinkc767]

YOU GO GIRL!! - I have been viewing DIY van build snippets on you tube for several years and just found your site. I believe you have eclipsed many hundreds of other videos in organization, content, clarity, completeness, technical accuracy, industry, authenticity, transparency, and integrity. If you desire more visibility, six or eight hash tags (#) on each of your videos may increase traffic. Copy hash tags from similar sites. Do you reference this video from your other social sites? You have been honing the skills used on this project all of your life; keep building skills. Best wishes, Jack

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thank you, Jack! This comment means so much. I really appreciate the kind words🥰❤️ Good to know about hashtags! I’ll start incorporating those going forward😄

[@teresaweaver6609]

Girl look at your hand, I will take advice and work with you any time. ❤❤❤ You are definitely A go get her. A get the job done woman. 💯🙏😇

[@LaurenLawliss]

Haha thanks! I love when my hands show all the hard work I’ve put in 😆

[@waltmarine]

Cool beans! Excellent instructions - thank you!! 🤘😎

[@waltmarine]

And I used your discount code for a passenger's side purchase!! Will follow your instructions again when the swivel arrives, YAY!! Thanks again Lauren!! 😀

[@LaurenLawliss]

You bet!

[@LaurenLawliss]

That’s great, thank you! Good luck on the install.

[@waltmarine]

@@LaurenLawliss , I loved your helpful instructions so much...that I bought another swivel seat with your discount code!! The 1st install took me 2 hours because the swivel was stuck & wouldn't turn...I had to reach out for tech support & they told me to take a rubber mallet & bang on it, which I did, haha!! Works great now!! Thanks again --- you did an EXCELLENT job explaining everything & I appreciated your easy to follow video!!

[@LaurenLawliss]

Glad to hear! I appreciate your support 🫶🏻

[@dawonemarshall8361]

Greatly Explained, THANK YOU 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thank you!!

[@Vera-xu3xw]

Just got mine You, by far, have the best demos 💯 ❤ But I didn't unplug my battery because I'm lazy 😂

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thank you!

[@jasonjones5213]

Nice setup, and you did a great job.

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thank you, Jason!!

[@janiceknight1035]

Love the bloopers😂

[@LaurenLawliss]

Haha thanks, Janice!

[@jorge9947]

Great video, blooper reel was awesome.

[@LaurenLawliss]

Hahaha thanks. I have enough bloopers, figured I could start sharing them😅

[@joeglennaz]

Hi Lauren, from Phoenix Arizona I just came across your channel today. It’s very interesting. I hope your van build is going good.

[@LaurenLawliss]

Hey there! Thanks for the comment. The build is going well. Working on overhead cabinets this week🤗

[@ericmueller1987]

Alrighty! Cool beans. Nice job!

[@LaurenLawliss]

Appreciate it!

[@TheOriginalCoolDad]

Just an FYI, that grey lever on the negative (black) terminal of the battery actually loosens the terminal's grip on the post and you could have just wiggled it off instead of taking off the nut/bolt. Nothing wrong doing it your way, just a little time saver is all. The swivel is definitely a solid option for van conversions. I'm starting a box truck next spring (nowhere to put it inside during the Central NY winter.......) so it's not really an option for me, but great tutorial!!

[@LaurenLawliss]

Correct and thank you!

[@billystray7007]

Ok, im all caught up, now GO !

[@LaurenLawliss]

Hahaha I love it!

[@natemalnaa1]

That tool box is kinda cool, i didn't even know they made something like that lol

[@LaurenLawliss]

Yeah! It has the jack to change a tire, if needed. Really conveniently located.

[@natemalnaa1]

@Lauren Lawliss oh of course, I never thought about where those tools would be located on a van lol

[@LaurenLawliss]

It’s handy!

[@rcheliperformance]

Your doing a great job on your van conversion. I've been converting my new van and front swivel seats are on my list of things to get asap. they really do turn the space into a hugely enjoyable place to sit and makes your van feel so much bigger. Looking forward to seeing more videos in the future and hope having fun on the road!

[@LaurenLawliss]

That’s so exciting! The swivel seats will make a huge difference. Best of luck on the rest of your build. More videos to come… eventually😆

[@berthaduniverse]

So, when do you get the recliner option? Lol! Beautiful work, great editing and demo too ..

[@LaurenLawliss]

Hahaha if you find that recliner chair somewhere let me know😅

[@HellToupe]

Thankyou! Very helpful!! Question??…Could I attach seat first with spacer to swivel and then attach to base?

[@LaurenLawliss]

Glad you found the video helpful. Good question - I can only comment on what I did, however, thinking along the lines of you, I think that could work!

[@RPM-sr2gn]

I hope you get this......Another thing that makes your van look Great.Was when you installed that window on your vans sliding door.Just wanted you to know.Thanks for Sharing>:)))

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thanks. I’m glad I installed that window too!

[@RPM-sr2gn]

@@LaurenLawliss Good Luck as always>:))))

[@LaurenLawliss]

@@RPM-sr2gn Appreciate it!

[@raywalsh8807]

Did I miss what year make and model van this is? My first vid of yours great job! Can you add a swivel seat to a seat that has factory heat? Couldn’t order it with both. Thanks!

[@LaurenLawliss]

The van is a 2022 Ram ProMaster. Great question about adding it with factory heated seats - I am not sure of the answer though.

[@raywalsh8807]

Thank you for your quick response. I’ll be looking at more of your bids. Your production is awesome. The van I’m looking at is a 24 pro master 159 wheelbase high top. I assume all the holes in the crossmembers and etc., that you reference are the same at least I hope they are.

[@LaurenLawliss]

That’s exciting! I would assume everything will be similar, if not the same. Good luck 😊

[@kyra.celeste]

Cool beans!!!

[@LaurenLawliss]

Oh yeahhh🙌🏼

[@robertwagner8596]

2nd....another good video,looks like its going to be comfy..will you be able to do the driver seat?

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thanks, Robert! I wasn’t originally planning on installing a swivel mount on the driver side due to my layout but I have made recent changes and will be adding a driver swivel seat next week😍

[@dougleclair5080]

Nice. I'm 6'2" And would actually like to lower my driver seat. One bad thing about the Promaster's. You sit too high. I have a 22 159" I believe it's identical to yours.

[@LaurenLawliss]

Personally, I love sitting up high in the ProMaster. Any swivel seat you install will add to the height so I’d advise against it in your instance. Yup, mine is a 2022 159” as well🤗

[@fernwehchronicle]

What is there a reason besides preference that you didn’t put a swivel in the driver seat also?

[@LaurenLawliss]

Great question! Here are a few things to consider: - Would it be used? Personally, I would not. I already have one on the passenger seat and it’s just me in the van. - The swivel seat adds an inch and a quarter in height, which I didn’t want when driving since I am already so tall. I like my vision where it is. - Most importantly, I will eventually be installing cabinetry directly behind my driver seat so there wouldn’t be enough clearance to turn the chair and make it a comfortable seating option. Hope this helps☺️

[@RPM-sr2gn]

That was sweet.Are you going to do the same thing to the drivers Seat?I would.The only way is that you would have to put the swivel seat in & then move the base back until the seat turns to your liking.It's possible.Then you could put another small table in to either eat off of or work on.Good Luck >:)))

[@LaurenLawliss]

I love it too! Yes, I have a swivel for the driver side as well that I plan on installing soon. Since it’s just me living in the van I haven’t been in any rush to install it since I can’t sit in both places at once hahaha but I will have it for any guest in the future😆

[@bilalkuloglu2983]

You are very beautiful. Good luck with your work.❤

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thank you!!💖

[@ronkey4796]

Hi Lauren, can it also be placed on the driver's seat?

[@LaurenLawliss]

Hey there! Yes, there are driver swivel seats as well. Just make sure you order the one specifically for the driver seat so the handle is on the correct side 😊

[@Vera-xu3xw]

Inch and a half seems like a lot since my front seat already seems high. Are you still happy with them? Any negatives?

[@LaurenLawliss]

It is noticeably higher, but is still the lowest profile swivel seat in the market at this time. To be honest, after posting this video and using the swivel more, I don’t loveeee it. It is hard to swivel at times and ruined some plastic pieces on my seat itself. It could be improved for sure.

[@EZRider063]

Hi Lauren, Did you ever finish your build?

[@LaurenLawliss]

Hey! It is still a work in progress but I have completed a lot since my last video. I’d say it’s about 2/3 done now. I’ve install my walls, plumbing, built cabinetry, installed a heater and much much more. Running behind on videos, but editing the ceiling video as we speak☺️

[@AgentOffice]

I be playing all day

[@LaurenLawliss]

Play away

[@natemalnaa1]

Hey just wanted to check in, hows the van coming?

[@LaurenLawliss]

Awh, thanks for asking Nate! It’s going well, I have a ceiling, puck lights, plumbing, walls and cabinetry built. Just haven’t gotten around to editing the videos😭 Fingers crossed for 100% completion this fall😆

[@natemalnaa1]

@LaurenLawliss that's what I was wondering, looking forward for some more videos lol

[@LaurenLawliss]

@@natemalnaa1 if you follow me on Instagram @laurenlawliss, I share updates more frequently so you can see what I’ve been up to☺️

[@natemalnaa1]

@@LaurenLawliss fair enough lol

[@CanadianTexaninLiguria]

It will be 13MM socket?

[@LaurenLawliss]

As I shared in the video, I used a T-40 torx bit for the seat bolts and a 10mm socket for the battery terminal 😊

[@kenwang9682]

Why you need to put the spacer bar?

[@LaurenLawliss]

Fair question. Without the spacers, components of the seat would prevent it from turning (ie the plastic sides). Hope this provides some clarity.

[@aseretaretrom4807]

What size of your van? 136WB?

[@LaurenLawliss]

159”🤗

[@RPM-sr2gn]

Hey Lauren.....Just wanted you to know.None of the Ladies in the van life are doing this.Please put a car alarm on your van with a kill switch on.I have it on all of my rigs.If someone breaks in the alarm will go off.Van won't start.until you do it yourself....Next the alarm will scare wild animals off as well as people around your van.Since your walls are not up yet.It would be an easy install.Just a suggest.

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thanks for sharing! Definitely something worth looking into.

[@mausie1967]

are you finished making videos?

[@LaurenLawliss]

Nope. I Will be making a video for every step of my van build… just running behind on creating them😄

[@mausie1967]

Looking forward for them 🙈

[@LaurenLawliss]

@@mausie1967 me too hahah

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[@LaurenLawliss]

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