This Swivel Seat is an ABSOLUTE GAME CHANGER for Van Life!

[@christoffer1973]

You can cut a opening in the seat base. Here in Europe you can get sprinter whit storage under. The corners are structural. But you can see the bump. Some sprinter have one extra battery in that room.

[@jeffsteinmetz7188]

Glenn in the best! You need more of that “star of KZbin”.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Haha he’s been making an “appearance” since we lived here. There will be more don’t you worry!

[@ryanrowe1975]

That Swivel seat is the best idea to using the seat very comfortable!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

We’re stoked to have it on the driver side too Ryan!

[@ryanrowe1975]

@@MathersOnTheMap You're Welcome!

[@dominicdonoflio1429]

Love Supervisor Glenn!!

[@ChrisWilkinson1]

I want to see Glens’ KZbin channel! He’s great content and definitely deserves that 50k. Talking of numbers, great to see you guys punch through 30k. Keep on truckin!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

thanks Chris!!!

[@henryravenel6797]

You Tube all star reppin Charleston with the Huk gear!!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

haha he's a hoot and always rocks the latest/greatest gear

[@orange13]

instead of contemplating cutting the seatbase open from the back, just access it from the side, through the flap it already has. Sure, it won't be as convenient and you can only access it while the door is open, however, I'm sure you can find a lot of things to store that are only needed while stationary. like tools and spare parts. Also, you confused me when you called the parking brake 'ebrake'. the Sprinter, as an option, comes with an Electric Parking Brake which most people refer to as an e-brake.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Yep, I realized that after a few comments haha so much easier!!! yea we use ebrake and parking brake as the same but it's really a parking brake. In an emergency that e-brake isn't strong enough to slow down the van.

[@dmartil73]

Great work on the swivels mate, they look sweet. I think having your neighbour appear on your videos is cool, he adds a bit of light humour. I too have a neighbour just like him and loves to give me his opinion on how he would do the job better. You can add storage under that passenger seat, I have seen it done. All you need to do is reinforce the 4 load bearing corners with 2 inch steal. I have seen where this area is been modified under the seat to store shoes. Once again good video.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Dirk! Haha we all have that one neighbor, but we love them. I’ll have to dig into the storage option. We do have the access hatch on the side wall but would be nice to make it bigger

[@steven-adamski]

Great job! 🎉

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Steven!

[@mikecolesvids]

Mandatory upgrade and fun to watch ya work together. We put a piece of plywood under the rubber floor to lift it up and further decrease the distance.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

That's a smart idea Mike! Maybe we'll think about doing something like that!

[@DavidandSarah]

That avo smash looked soo delicious! 🤤We had swivels in Monte the RV but we never used them because there was only 2 of us in that massive RV anyway so we had plenty of lounge space already. Lol your neighbour is a character. The build is coming along nicely!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks guys! that makes sense, in the van ya need all the space you can get!

[@andrespalacios6356]

Love to see how you are transforming a simple van into a camper van!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Andrés!

[@lee-3541]

Best Wishes on the van build! 👍 Catch you on the slopes ⛷or perhaps south of the border🌵☀ one day down the road! 😎

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Lee!!! How was the rest of your baja trip?

[@lee-3541]

Hey Kevin... Baja is not simply a vacation, but a lifestyle! 😎 The weather on the back end was equal to the first.. 88 degrees with brilliant sunshine.☀ We traveled and explored along the the west cape this time... We did a couple of morning hikes along the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean (Punta Lobos or the Sugar Plant Trail is awesome)! The landscaper was very lush and green compliments of the recent hurricane. Food was fabulous as always... Lumbre (fire) was our favorite restaurant in San Jose del Cabo. Corona (6 packs for $5 usd) and Tequila Sunrises were the drinks of choice! Lots of dancing and singing... what happens when you are engaged to a dance and fitness instructor! 😂 I bought a round of tequila shots at my local roadhouse bar... then made a toast... "Cabo a place where anything goes and the only rule is that there are no rules"! 😱 We got a free night and meal in Phoenix, AZ compliments of American Airlines on the return trip ... they moved up our connecting flight to Philly... giving us only one hour and five minutes to clear customs, immigration, etc... it was MISSION IMPOSSIBLE! 😂 FYI... American Airlines ✈has a promo of 50,000 frequent flyer miles if you open a Citibank MasterCard and spend $2,500 in the first 90 days... jumped all over that! The "night" scuba dive was definitely the highlight of this trip! Now it's back to work 🤔 and train 😅 for the upcoming ski season!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

sounds amazing! Love the toast! Sorry to hear about the flight trouble, happens to the best of us. That's a good offer, but we already too many citi AA cards at the moment, have to wait another 8 months or so until we're eligible for another sign up offer haha

[@billhurley5406]

Nice work

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Bill!

[@glennmagill427]

Who was that neighbor, I think he’s a U-Tube Superstar 🤩

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Hahaha wait a minute… Glenn’s got a KZbin account ?!

[@DanWActual]

I am watching this while camping in my van. And every time your van makes a noise, I freak out and think it is mine 😂

[@woolengrappler]

Glenn 😂

[@MathersOnTheMap]

He’s a legend

[@2sherrymoore]

Good job! I always enjoy your videos! Same swivels I have but I still haven’t done the install because the E brake kind of intimidates me- but soon! Also DIYvan has an access panel for the seat base. That might be a good compromise??

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Oh you can totally do the eBrake ya just pull it down from the bottom, it’s easy. Do you have a link to access panel?

[@MathersOnTheMap]

@@2sherrymoore ​ @Sherry Moore oh thank you! Our van actually has that, it's just not vented

[@robertfrost5020]

Our leisure batteries go under the front seats :)

[@kristasahlin]

Nice. You are going to enjoy those!! One recommendation for your new can... BeandMotion rear view camera. It’s one of our favorite things. We still have the factory back up camera. But this is like a rear view mirror. You can see everything behind you as you drive. Worth every penny!!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Krista! This new setup lets you watch the rearview camera while you drive as well! which is especially handy if you're caravaning or got bikes on the back!

[@NetAgent]

$600 per seat? Hard pass.

[@ABonRMS]

"Made in the USA", great idea.

[@rachel7550]

Planning to order a couple, which one should I get as far as “e-brake, none-brake, etc”… I emailed the owner but his explanation on what each does or which to get didn’t make much sense to me lol

[@MathersOnTheMap]

If my memory serves me right, get the e-brake if you have a manual e brake that you pull to engage (to the right of the seat pedestal if you’re sitting forward)

[@rachel7550]

@@MathersOnTheMap okay awesome thank you!! I’m guessing the passenger side swivel doesn’t need a break?

[@backpackingJas]

Maybe try to go to Mercedes mechanic and ask him/her about that, i think they can tell you, its a good idea for storage 😄😁

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Not a bad idea!

[@michaelscarfi3196]

I’m pretty sure humble road did it but in a promaster

[@Edgunsuk]

£599 ffs thats mad im a blacksmith thats max $40 of steel and nuts and bolts , what a complete rip off let me see one for one day and i can knock them out for $100

[@MathersOnTheMap]

I think you found your next business idea!

[@no_worries_van]

None for Promaster?!😢

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Not at the moment, but maybe in the future 🤞🏻

[@sarahr9181]

Did Kevin dye his hair or is it just the lighting, lol?

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Both 😬🙃

[@sarahr9181]

You both always look great!! My husband is full silver and I love it!!

[@mysticmeadowshomestead6209]

Starts at 5 minutes in. You're welcome

[@MathersOnTheMap]

What’s the rush?! just sit back relax and enjoy my friend

[@mysticmeadowshomestead6209]

@@MathersOnTheMap I shared the link with someone who needed to make a decision. 😄 I'm fine with the pace of it.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

@@mysticmeadowshomestead6209 haha fair enough thank you for sharing!

[@NorthwestLights206]

At $500 a pop... ill take the extra inch in height.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

To each their own 👌🏻

[@LizHouck]

@@MathersOnTheMap…. It’s like investing in a good mattress or a good pair of shoes! I think it’s worth it for the amount of miles you guys put in! ❤

[@MathersOnTheMap]

@@LizHouck wow that’s a great analogy Elizabeth! I wish I thought of that for the vlog! Higher quality swivels hover around the $300 range so for an extra $200 it’s worth it, definitely for Taylor!!!

[@dannyross]

I’ve had these swivels for a year and they are awesome. The cheaper ones are flimsy and a terrible experience.

[@NetAgent]

It's $600 per seat according the website.

[@Vera-xu3xw]

$600 😂

[@Scrambler85]

FYI, I had to look for your channel because KZbin had un-scribed me from your channel. They may have done this to other subscribers. Seats look nice. The first modification to my van was to raise the Seats 3 inches. Now if only I could slide it back a couple more inches. 👍

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Geesh that’s not good! We’ll I’m glad you came back Jackie! You raised it? Was the seat really low?