Transporter Double sliding & single swivel seat base from Rusty Lee, plus handbrake lowering Kit

We love the Rusty Lee swivel seat bases here at Transporter HQ. Rusty Lee have now made the ultimate swivel seat system with their new sliding swivel. These make the swivelling process so much easier, plus multiple seat positions for relaxing and dining.
In this video we show you how to fit both double and single swivel seat bases plus the Transporter HQ handbrake lowering bracket and plastic cover. Lowering the handbrake is needed when fitting a driver swivel seat to allow for the seat to turn without fowling the handbrake. Our lowering bracket is not like some of cheap options on the market that bend and flex.
The textured plastic cover replaces the existing cover to give an OEM finish with the lowering / relocation bracket.
Sliding swivel available here: transporterhq.co.uk/vw-transp...
Handbrake lowering bracket here: transporterhq.co.uk/vw-transp...
Cover here: transporterhq.co.uk/vw-transp...
These will soon be available for Left hand drive (LHD) from Transporter HQ Europe
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As always, thanks for watching

[@rogerpalmer9154]

Put mine in yesterday. Really straightforward, good bit of kit will make a big difference having the different positions. Having the retaining screws on the outside of the seat is great, saves having to lift the seat every time you want to move it. Was glad of the video as i couldn't find any instructions in the box.

[@THQAutomotive]

Glad to help. Video's are really useful and easier to follow that printed instructions. We try and do more and more 'how to" videos.

[@jamesstone1772]

Great bit of kit.

[@THQAutomotive]

Yes they've done a great job with it.

[@Dave_Br]

great video, great commentary and great filming

[@THQAutomotive]

Thank you 😊

[@leightonwatkins7253]

Great bit of kit seriously, thinking of getting one of these 👍

[@THQAutomotive]

They are really impressive and great build quality

[@peterwilding9744]

Good content and a quality product 👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌

[@THQAutomotive]

Thanks Peter 😊

[@teeth2k]

Got mine yesterday and fitted it today, previously had the just campers one and have to say in everyway its better, very heavy tho but feels more sturdy. Very easy to fit and while at it I decided to relocate the fuse for the cab cigarette lighter. Only bad bits I could tell were 1. Its alot higher than the original 2. The seat sits slightly further forward Now I guess its time to get seat base which is lower by 2 inches but its another £300 Also a great excuse to get the tilted seat bracket

[@THQAutomotive]

Yes the lift is the down side to all swivel bases. Shortened bases are expensive but will solve it.

[@teeth2k]

@@THQAutomotive yeh I know but the rusty lees base is soooooo much better, time to get a paper round and save for a shortened base

[@martinblackmore4515]

I have a kiravans swival which is a pain to use. Does this complicate the installation? I assume I would need to remove the Kiravans plate. Also how much higher does this move the seat up by? Finally, I have a Transporter 6.1 van is it compatible. Many thanks.

[@jsanakonda450]

How high them swivels lift the seats, is it still comfortable in driving position?

[@colinhill6287]

Hi, just fitted my 12mm floor with vinyl on top, I did put insulation under first, so it’s a little high, will this hinder the slider/rotation etc? Thanks

[@foxmulder6972]

Great bits of kit. Does the double seat base work with rear kombi seats in place?

[@THQAutomotive]

The sliding swivel version doesn't no. It would hit the rear seats when swivelling. The standard rusty Lee double swivel does though.

[@nathannopevans8006]

Stupid question and I think you already mentioned it. Can you fit and use an ovano passenger swivel table this swivel base. Or will it catch when you slide it backwards into the cab? Tia 🤙

[@chrismartin4919]

When at 12:15 into the video you mentioned that they are not compatible with heated seats, is that for both single and double swivel seats or just the double.

[@THQAutomotive]

Singles can be made to with heated seats

[@suziemay8759]

can you turn the drivers without turning the double ?

[@thomasbutler3500]

Couple of questions. How much higher does the bench seat sit from standard?? Looks a considerable amount. Also does it cause the seat to lean back. I have a 10degree vankraft bracket on my bench currently and im worried with the seat base its going to lean too far back as i read somewhere the swivels add some rake to the rear of the seat. Any help would be appreciated Thanks :)

[@THQAutomotive]

Hello, yes the seat will be 35mm higher. It doesn't change the angle, I would still use the vankraft bracket

[@lauraellington1731]

Great video, thank you! This may be a daft idea but...would it be possible to replace the front seats of a Dacia Duster with swivel seats? My daughter is into slalom kayak racing, and we will need to travel more for this. So far, we have camped in a tent, but this is often impractical (esp out of season) so I'm looking at alternatives. We can't afford a campervan but need a new car anyway and are considering a Duster. I know there are options for putting a bed inside, but would prefer a roof tent to sleep in so we still have room for all the slalom gear. Just wondering whether there is some way to get a small seating area with table in the back of the car, to have somewhere to hang out. Any advice you can give on this would be much appreciated!

[@THQAutomotive]

Hello, I doubt it. There is likely not enough room for the seats to swivel without hitting someone else.

[@autodetailyorks]

Just fitted mine today, love it. But does anyone know why or where the 2 black metal brackets with holes in go? They look like the go under the seat base at the front but then the seat is on a tilt.

[@6581punk]

They won't go anywhere else due to the spacing. I guess it's to mitigate some of the height increase.

[@nickjones3222]

Do you need to disconnect the battery if you’re disconnecting the seat airbag wires?

[@THQAutomotive]

Yes ideally you would want to disconnect the battery as if anyone turned on the ignition with bits disconnected, it could give you a dash warning light that would need clearing.

[@neiljackson5137]

Hi, had a look on your website but I can’t see.. how long is it guaranteed for? I’m looking at either this or the MS Craft one. Thanks

[@THQAutomotive]

12 months warranty

[@nickfinch]

Just received mine today and installed the double swivel sliding base. I was replacing a swivel only and I find this one so much better. But what I have noticed is when pushing the seat back to driving position. The seat hits the three bolt holes of the base (where the two bolts, bolt into). Any ideas why this is happening? I can tilt the seat back but it’s not as smooth as I thought it would be.

[@THQAutomotive]

Hi, i don't really understand. Please could you email me a short video of your issue so i can work it out? Thanks [e-mail]

[@nickfinch]

@@THQAutomotive thanks for replying. I’ll film it tomorrow for you and send you an email. Thanks so much.

[@aberdeenal3234]

I already have a double seat swivel base - I assume to swap to the sliding swivel one that it wouldn't be a big job? Cheers

[@THQAutomotive]

No, it's would be really easy

[@Mister0String]

Very informative video. When I saw the lowering bracket for the handbrake I thought it might make it easier to swivel the passenger seat that pushes the handbrake. I called THQ to confirm and they said it does make it easier. However after buying and fitting there's no benefit for swiveling the passenger seat, actually made it worst. So lowering kit only necessary for adding a swivel plate to driver's seat. Anyone want a lowering kit? Otherwise happy with everything else I buy from THQ.

[@RobynBey]

I'm about to buy one... although assuming 5 months on, you managed to get shot if it(?) 😊

[@pdidm]

Does anyone make a Swiveller that works with heated seats yet? Edit, just finished the video an answered my own question.... Any plans to overcome the heated seat problem, i know there are bodges but there must be an easier way???

[@THQAutomotive]

Not that I'm aware of. You can with singles, just not doubles. There would be no way to route the wires.

[@user-zn1tv7yy2o]

What has Mitch put around his sliding door handle? Some mother tried to break into the van and trying to avoid an expensive repair and was looking at a van locker shield.

[@THQAutomotive]

They came on his van when he bought it.

[@user-zn1tv7yy2o]

@@THQAutomotive cheers bud.

[@HairyStuntWaffle]

Any issues with this if you've a carpeted rear?

[@THQAutomotive]

No not at all.

[@muff_jr5760]

I'd like to add a swivel to my drivers seat in my 5.1. The dealer I bought it from said it's not possible because I already have a leisure battery installed underneath. Is this really the case or is there a workaround?

[@THQAutomotive]

Hello, no you should be fine as long as its a slim line battery.

[@muff_jr5760]

@@THQAutomotive Thanks!

[@markkol]

I take it you don't need to cut down any of the existing studs in the floor like you do with other double swivel bases?

[@THQAutomotive]

No cutting needed

[@lasersailing2k8]

If i only do the double swivel do i need the handbrake lowering kit? Or is that just for the drivers swivel?

[@THQAutomotive]

No you don't. They're to go with the single.

[@lasersailing2k8]

@@THQAutomotive perfect. Thanks. Have asked to be notified for stock on the website :)

[@THQAutomotive]

@@lasersailing2k8 should be this week 😊

[@KI55DUB]

Hi so can you turn the drivers side seat without doing the double seat so just the drivers side ?

[@suziemay8759]

did you find the answer?

[@KI55DUB]

I did and no it’s not possible, I do think their is one on the market that sort of slides out of the door but I’ve just left it as my double passenger drops forward flat

[@DjMattHibbs]

Will this base work with kombi seats?

[@THQAutomotive]

No the sliding swivel doesn't work with Kombi seats as it would hit the rear seats when turning. The standard Rusty Lee double swivel will work with Kombi seats though no problem

[@leeglover3601]

Does this work with the Kombi van .? Does the second set of seats not get in the way .?

[@THQAutomotive]

No sorry, yes they get in the way

[@leeglover3601]

Do you have any for a front bench seat for kombi .?

[@THQAutomotive]

The standard rusty lee swivel we sell will work. Just not the sliding version@@leeglover3601

[@TheBainzz]

Hey guys, any plans for this to come to Aus?

[@THQAutomotive]

Yes got sure. We can ship there now but it's expensive. We're working on distribution in Australia

[@andrewjsheldon]

Didnt realise that the nuts for the rear bolts are under the fuel tank. Now i need to lower tank to get to them

[@chrishalfpenny7969]

Do you guys fit them for customers?

[@THQAutomotive]

We don't sorry :(

[@JohnIreland76]

Are Rusty Lee still making these seats? Don’t seem to be available at the moment.

[@THQAutomotive]

Yes, they just sell out fast.

[@JohnIreland76]

@@THQAutomotive is it possible to pre order?

[@THQAutomotive]

@@JohnIreland76 put your email address in the listing on the website. You'll get notified as soon as they come back in to stock.

[@jonnyatack6669]

Just to confirm the heated seats don't work even if it's a single seat?

[@6581punk]

The plate blocks access to the wiring which comes up from the floor for a double. Single might be possible, but maybe not with slide.

[@garyslater6095]

Presuming the seats sit higher?

[@THQAutomotive]

Yes they will. This is the case with all swivel bases

[@sonyvaioboy]

@@THQAutomotive How much higher as I'm tall and often have my seat low as they go. Just a thought are OE swivel seats higher?

[@THQAutomotive]

@@sonyvaioboy I think about 25mm higher. Good question on OE swivels, I've never measured sorry

[@denisebarrett3256]

Hi, I've just been watching the video, great. Can you tell me have you got to have the lowering hand brake kit with this Thanks

[@madigan653]

Hi. Can the double seat still store items when using the swivel base? Love your videos. Cheers. Billy

[@THQAutomotive]

Yes the rusty Lee doubles can. Others have the fixings bolts inside so you have to remove everything before you swivel.

[@6581punk]

Yep and as you've moved the wires and the protective plastic covers there's a little more room than before.

[@madigan653]

@6581punk my lastest problem in fitting the swivel base is my double seat has an airbag fitted. I have tried connecting a 3.0 ohm resistor but carista said the resistance was too high. I now have a 2.7 ohm resistor to try 🤞