We FITTED Swivelling Seats In A FORD TRANSIT van

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We FITTED Swivelling Seats In A FORD TRANSIT van that we are converting into a camper van is all in this video, As the rain stopped and we finally got to work on the ford transit van conversion, and the next job on the long list of things we have to fit was the swivel seat base to the passenger double seats, its an easy job and you don't need many tools to do it , but everything you need to know about fitting a swivel seat base into a ford transit custom is all in this video, don't forget to subscribe
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[@UrbanVanlife]

check out our crafter seat install here kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2eYaKChiZp6hpo

[@deijones4457]

I fitted the same full double and single swivels from RJ campersolutions for my Crafter and the vid was a huge help, the supplier sent really clear instruction and everything packaged well but you can’t beat seeing it done first hand, thanks again

[@fiewan363]

Where is the link to supplier pls anyone

[@josemart82]

Could you please share the supplier link to buy the swivel, please?

[@craigparish924]

Can you tell me where to buy this from please

[@craigparish924]

Where did you get it from mate

[@PaulPeck]

That thumbnail though!!!😂😂😂

[@UrbanVanlife]

USA represent

[@fiewan363]

@@UrbanVanlife Can I have the supplier of swivel link pls

[@solway17carlisle]

Well done guys - I've been looking/waiting for this 'how to' as most people seem to have real problems fitting a swivel base into a Custom. You made it look do-able. Well filmed and Thanks

[@UrbanVanlife]

in all total honesty mate it was cold and we filmed it as quick as we could cos it was on and off rain , but it flew in with no issues at all, i was expecting to cut down the posts but nop didnt need to , with out fiilming id say you would have it done in a hr

[@davidbean2002]

But how comfy is it? I sat in one the pther day and my head was pressed against the ceiling and you cant recline. I think you would be way higher up than the seat you are facing on it too?

[@oisin8152]

Brilliant thanks for putting this up

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks for watching mate

[@eddiesmallhorn4021]

You make this look so easy, even Bernie made an appearance to say how easy it looked.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Hahahaha it’s easy just nuts bolts and stuff

[@ianr5978]

I fitted a same make swivel in my 15 plate custom, as you say, a simple job.... I soon got sick of the non adjustable bench though, and changed it for a fully adjustable Ford Galaxy seat, superb now.... T here were a few problems with seat bolts not matching up so had to make an adapter plate to fit to the top of the swivel first, then mount the new seat... the result is a very comfortable, adjustable seat, an of course as its a single rather than a double, you can get into the back without going outside, and its much easier to swivel.. nice video, enjoyed watching it..

[@UrbanVanlife]

oh man them galaxy seats are so so good , we had them in the t4 and there brilliant , thanks for watching ian

[@darrylmunro96]

Great video, easy to follow and a bit of a hoot

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks buddy

[@peterdavies7828]

Great stuff will defo get one for my custom👍 good job you had 💪 helping 😂

[@mickcarter4568]

Well done guys stay safe 🍷😎👍

[@UrbanVanlife]

thanks mike you to make , we will soon be out on the road again

[@catvando3209]

Thank you for showing this video on how to change a seat and do your lass at the same time, very funny. 😂 I want to do this on my van but I already know its going to be a nightmare. Mk7 transit ex MOD with the upgraded reinforced seat bases. They have about a half dozen extra bolts per seat. Keep up the good work and stay safe. 👍😊

[@UrbanVanlife]

man that sounds like a bit of a pain but im sure you can figure it mate , and i love having extra bolts , there free lol

[@adamhempshell5429]

I've been subscribed since you got will out this on is van build 😆 Been back and watched all your VW videos loved them all brilliant 👌 Really looking forward to getting through all the ford videos Could watch you guys work together all day everyday brilliant couple brilliant humour 👏

[@UrbanVanlife]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@stevesnomadvanlife]

Great video....Now I need to source one for a 15 plate Renault Master

[@markmangan8586]

😄 great vid Neil, stay safe all 😊👍

[@UrbanVanlife]

cheers bud you to man , but its driving us nutts this home jail

[@markmangan8586]

@@UrbanVanlife know what you mean bud, we've got a motorhome in storage we haven't been to since November, we went from lockdown 2 to tier 3 and then into lockdown 3, doing my #*¥₩#*¥# head in mate 😟😊👍

[@marklitherland888]

Thanks for that - we've just bought a Tourneo and want to fit 2 x swivel single seats in the front instead of the single + bench. Just starting that research & found this. Thx.

[@UrbanVanlife]

thanks for watching mark , glad it helped you mate

[@chrisbradley9045]

Guys, Have you any advice regarding the replacement of the double seat for a single seat in a Custom Transit? I'm guessing that the bolts for the base will be completely different locations?

[@HappyPlaceCamping]

Your thumbnail cracked me up. This is a great tutorial. Love that you are making it so that you can have a friend or two join you for a coffee or meal.

[@UrbanVanlife]

after a few weird weeks in the usa i had to point out that good old mr B is a legend , plus every one knows him now lol . thanks guys im just about to watch you latest vid as well , iv had zero time latley to watch any thing , thanks for being here and stay safe

[@HappyPlaceCamping]

@@UrbanVanlife Totally understand. We just got back after being gone for almost 2 weeks. I'm trying to get all caught up on videos I wasn't able to watch during the trip. I've been busy all morning lol.

[@brendanhughes1981]

Fabulous you are the dogs blocks

[@UrbanVanlife]

Hahahaha well emma normally uses other parts to describe me but I’ll take that one as a win

[@melissahoffman4687]

LMAO! I'm sure Emma was laughing her ass off when she saw the video of you doing the hump. 😂

[@jrsuk1170]

You're getting a like for the thumbnail alone 👍

[@UrbanVanlife]

it just felt right , but will probably change after a week or so

[@BejamVan]

Only now catching up on your vids dude.. I'm a terrible person 🤦🏼‍♂️ You're making me want a Transit 😆 looking forward to seeing these beasts done 🤙🏻

[@UrbanVanlife]

Yer man looking forward to getting it finished mate to be honest . Abs dude you been busy fella

[@ironian24]

What a great video, I have a mk8 transit l3 h3 which is new to me and bought to make into a camper van, being a cabinet maker I am going to build the van myself, I wanted to swivel the double seat but it looked very tight against the driver seat so was not sure it would work, so I take it it does work. I was put onto your channel by the london guy who makes many mishaps which are very funny, you helped the poor lad out doing his electrics and van walls and much more. this is the first video of yours I have watched but ill be viewing many more so thx for your time making them.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks buddy hahaha that will fella lol good lad him but a disaster zone

[@ironian24]

@@UrbanVanlife 🤣

[@niallbrady187]

The both of you are Brilliant, very funny 🤣 don't tell the wife, but does Emma have any sisters.,, 🤣🤣🤣🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@UrbanVanlife]

Lol Nop mate sorry

[@m5trmndlife]

Thumbnail is hilarious!

[@UrbanVanlife]

You have to love Bernie . Even in the uk he’s a legend

[@dantheman9395]

Bernie looked pretty comfy. 🤣🤣

[@UrbanVanlife]

isnt he just the best , man i wish we had some one like him

[@treebandido2447]

Ta fella, video's are excellent. You are my Haynes manual on how to convert a van.

[@UrbanVanlife]

im taking that as a complement but i have to ask is it in the right language lol , thanks for that mate

[@treebandido2447]

@@UrbanVanlife I took a short intensive course in scouser from a bird years back, so yeah google translate is not necessary at this time 😁😉. Cheers and keep up the great work.

[@ianfoster1171]

😂thank you for posting.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@ourvanviv8858]

Your a brave man Neil, t'other half would kill me hahaha

[@UrbanVanlife]

dude i get beaten daily , iv just become immune to it now ,

[@emmaurbanvanlife120]

@@UrbanVanlife who gets beaten? 🤔🤨🤨 Watch your lies Mr Neil or I’ll tell your mum on you!! 🤭

[@sunnydaze6974]

Well done yr honour !!! Great vid :)

[@UrbanVanlife]

why thank you sir , and its allays a pleasure seeing you about good sir

[@StanleyOrchard]

Star drive? In Neil's hand's I'd call 'em 'Super-Star' Drive #UrbanTorxplorer 💥⚡😎

[@UrbanVanlife]

Starsplorer lol 🤩🤩👊🏽👊🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ianjamiesonmusic]

"Now that I have single handidly taken these nuts out on my own" 😂

[@wkdnico]

Great video bro. Hope all is well. 🙂👋👍🙏👊🏽

[@UrbanVanlife]

alll good my friend cold but good , prob no where near as cold as the north east but hope your all doing good bro

[@wkdnico]

@@UrbanVanlife -5 last night here bro but all good just sick of this lock down and really would like to get away. Stay safe bro and catch up soon. 🙂❤️👍🙏👊🏽

[@UrbanVanlife]

omg we beat you -9 for us but yer i knw the feeling its getting a bit boring this now , just needs to be over and things back to normal

[@mikestork3223]

Best video Iv seen on this, much appreciated, noticed it was two years ago, have you found it to work ok after a lot of use?

[@markymarks3805]

Another cracking video, love the Bernie thumbnail, very topical. Reasons 1&2 were the same 😂, I was waiting for reason 3 😂😂😂. It’s a Star Drive, then you called it a torques bit and never mentioned Star Drives again 😂😂😂😂😂. Don’t know if you mean to be funny but you are a natural.

[@UrbanVanlife]

i just go with the flow mate its kind of what ever comes in to my head at that moment just comes out , i dont plan any thing cos if i did man it would be a total mess lol , im voting for star drive tho but it could change , thanks for watching bud

[@Dyshof]

Thanks, helpfull! I thought you comment on the added height of the seat. Isn't that feeling weird?

[@slmon66]

Great mate. Looking at doing this myself. I see you done it on a custom. I’m assuming it will work in a transit. High roof. Type. 👍🏻

[@BruceLauderdale]

“Never underestimate the power of an Emu!” Hahaha! 🤣🤣🤣

[@UrbanVanlife]

She has all the power . Like a little Mighty Mouse

[@theminimalistplan]

Funny and informative video 😊. Do you know if the swivel would work with seat on the opposite side, rest of Europe? Thanks

[@stevetkocz]

“We only call them star bits on this channel” then proceeds to call them torx bits for the whole vid 😂 Great vid again, looking to fit one of these on my mk7 transit 👍🏻

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you, and yes there’s been an ongoing arguing between us for around 2 years about what to call them, seems Emma has won in this video 😂😂😂

[@marcoantoniomoreno2055]

Calling it a star drive soon went out the window 😂

[@garethnorris3669]

Great vid, i notice you took out a 4th torx bolt, was that left over or did you put the 4th back in? Next to the nut?

[@rexgeorg7324]

You spin me right round lol

[@UrbanVanlife]

baby right round like a record or a van seat

[@rexgeorg7324]

@@UrbanVanlife You know the song

[@jaydoutch1979]

Great video, can this be done to heated seats just as easy?? Thanks

[@TransitCustomCamper]

Great video guys 👍 I am just about to order one of these… I don’t suppose you know if there are any possible issues with models that have heated seats like in my 2014 Custom? Also trying to figure out if my model would need the “modifications” too?! Happy New Year.. & thanks again I have referred back to your vids loads on my own build 👍 thanks again and keep em coming 😃

[@UrbanVanlife]

Ohhhh that my friend I really don’t know . May be give them a ring there a great company and I’m sure they Would help with the answer . Sorry I couldn’t help more . But I really wouldn’t Imagine it woukd only be a cable

[@zahidmahmood6194]

Hi have you fitted a swivel base on driver side of Ford transit custom (2016 - 2022). If so would you be kind enough to send a link. Many thanks.

[@puckeridgegardener]

Really in depth video Any pictures of the floor trim in the front after cutting out with the seat fitted ? And do you have the heights it raises the seat by. My van is the limited and has carpet installed just wondering what the finish would be like did you refit the seat plastics on the front and sides cheers

[@UrbanVanlife]

all the trim goes back on just fine , but the only thing i dont like is that its raised the seat quite a lot

[@puckeridgegardener]

Perfect I'll keep looking and might contact a few other well known companies to see if they have anything in the pipeline if not i guess ill have to out up with the height increase 👍

[@davidjones8951]

Hi guys Do you have more video on the blue transit yet ? I have the same van with the rear seats awsome stuff really helpful guys.. How does it go on the log book when you want to sell the van.. Is it classed as a camper or day van. Cheers Dave

[@UrbanVanlife]

We have more coming mate but the weather has put us back a few weeks . The log book can’t be changed to camper any more cos it’s not a high top the dam dvla screwed us all over mate . The best you can hope for is van with windows . But head over to the dvla sight and down load the forms to send off to change the log book from a van . You never know what happens with them bud

[@Dc-wk1jq]

I have heated seats does anyone know if it would still work

[@PK_Blinder]

A bit late for you now but if you look underneath and locate the ends of the T55 Torx bolts then you can WD40 them first...

[@UrbanVanlife]

that was something i was going to do , but man far to cold to be under that van right now , id have got the wire brush on them and some wd they would have flown out then i recon , but as you notice i do like to struggle lol

[@PK_Blinder]

@@UrbanVanlife As you did, just get Muscles on the job.. :-)

[@MrAshley155]

Great video. Is there any way to stop the seat rising up with the thickness of the swivel base? as the double seats are now higher than the driver's seat in driving mode! 😮‍💨

[@UrbanVanlife]

Not that I know of bud . They are bloody high arnt they

[@dmttn124]

Hi Neil we are going to have our shower behind the driver seat, however we need to know how far we can go so that when we change the double seats to a single it will still swivel, could you tell us the dimentions of the single swivel seat please x

[@UrbanVanlife]

Couple of questions . Your fitting a shower in a transit ?? Also we don’t have a single swivel mate we fitted a double swivel

[@dmttn124]

@@UrbanVanlife no. It's in our sprinter, sorry I thought you had a single in your crafter just re watched and seen its a double 🙈

[@thomashuihui3089]

Could both the passenger seat and drivers seat swivel with this set up?

[@UrbanVanlife]

No because the battery is under the drivers seat on the transit custom

[@xxlalbatross3287]

Do you know if is it possible with proace verso double seats to ?

[@UrbanVanlife]

Sorry have no clue mate

[@muddyshane4529]

Will this work on a 2018 ford transit VO? Specifically a 470e

[@UrbanVanlife]

I’m not sure mate you would have to ring the guys who make them and ask them buddy

[@dronepilotrick4928]

Is it possible to adjust the double bench in the front? So I mean the back of it....

[@UrbanVanlife]

as in the tilt , if so , no mate there now adjustable in this one

[@robertrobert9800]

I'm looking for a single front seat for a mk6 transit. Could you recommend any place i might get one. Thanks

[@UrbanVanlife]

Best place I can think of would be eBay mate . Or a local scrap yard

[@ktmadventure]

Hello, I would like to know how high the seat of the bench will be raised. And especially if it doesn't get too high. And maybe even touch the ceiling with your head THANKS

[@UrbanVanlife]

It’s far too high for our liking but our heads didn’t touch the ceiling … but neither of us are over 5’6 so any taller and your head will touch, hope this helps answer your question

[@AndrewMclean]

Great work on the thumbnail mate 😂🙌🏼

[@UrbanVanlife]

its was the quickest one iv ever done lol but i do have a back up lol

[@AndrewMclean]

@@UrbanVanlife hah gotta capitalise on it mate!

[@UrbanVanlife]

we shall see mate , im not one for jumping on a trend but i thought this would be more fun than any thing else , we shall see mate , stranger things have happened

[@AndrewMclean]

@@UrbanVanlife hopefully will help with click through rate 👍🏼

[@MarcO-zt7rt]

Loved the video. You are a funny man. I’d like to do this but I’m concerned about how much it will raise the height of the seat. I see in the comments below that is an issue. But my main question is, isn’t there a wire to be disconnected (every time you swivel the seat also) for the airbag and seatbelt sensor? I don’t see you addressing this in the video.

[@UrbanVanlife]

There is no cables or wires to disconnect mate and the and the seatbelt or air bag sensor dose not come in to it there is no disconnecting of any of it it’s just a case of putting the base on another base like in the video . We didn’t have to unplug any thing which was odd I know . The seats get raised about 1.5 inches in total and dose take a little gettin use to cos it feels like they have been lifted by about 6 ft . Hope this helps

[@MarcO-zt7rt]

@@UrbanVanlife Mine is a 2017 with heated seats and there are definitely wires for the heat, seatbelt and airbag sensor that would need to be disconnected and somehow extended or modified quick release.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Arrrr this ones a 2015 . And get you with ya heated seats lol

[@zahidmahmood6194]

Hi. Great video and funny. I am clicking the link for swivel base. But it’s no longer listed. Can you help me with where I can buy the base from. Many thanks. Best of luck

[@UrbanVanlife]

Hi Zahid have you tried looking at kiravans.co.uk or van junkies as I believe they do double swivel seat bases for fords, but ours came from custom shop designs but I know theirs are on back order at the moment, hope this helps

[@aichachapman3845]

I and my partner think you both Brill. Emma is the best tho and the boss. Were getting a van soon so need you to give us a price on a few jobs

[@UrbanVanlife]

She is not the boss NO CHANCE but your best speaking to Emma on that regards

[@emmaurbanvanlife120]

I can see you and your partner are extremely perceptive with impeccable judgment and taste! 😋🤣

[@emmaurbanvanlife120]

@@UrbanVanlife now now put your dummy back in

[@aichachapman3845]

@@emmaurbanvanlife120 Emma All us ladies are the ones who do all the jobs,, in our house hold I do all the DIY and everything else, only thing my partner does is makes the cuppas lol...keep up the good work x

[@aichachapman3845]

@@UrbanVanlife as you and most men know all good men have a strong woman behind them .

[@andylewis8667]

Can the seat belt not be mounted to the pillar, using the bolt that secures the actual reel?

[@UrbanVanlife]

it jsut stays in its original place mate then tucked behind when the seats swivelled , its no biggie , but i dont like moving belts . but in this case there really is no need to be honest bud

[@rowanfriend7700]

Ha! Love the video. What age is your transit. I have a 2017 high top transit and Ford am said there was an issue with the airbags when removing the passenger seats? Did you have any issues? Cheers Rowan

[@UrbanVanlife]

No issues to be honest . Evey thing worked great . There wasn’t even a cable on this one and it’s a 2015

[@peterdavies7828]

Meant to ask does it now sit higher than drivers seat

[@UrbanVanlife]

Yes mate it dose . Not by much but enough be be noticeable

[@jamesmanley4309]

Fitted one myself in a mk6 . I was surprised how close to the roof it brings you is it the same in the custom? Even so i would not be without it.

[@UrbanVanlife]

yer the raise in hight im not happy with but not much you can do , just glad i wont be sitting on it lol

[@jamesmanley4309]

@@UrbanVanlife im looking for a shorter wife!!

[@muso31]

Is it not possible to add a swivel seat to the driver seat? Assuming the handbrake is in the way in a Ford?

[@UrbanVanlife]

I’m not sure . But I think they do one

[@iincredibledible]

I so want to do this............but I dont have a custom. Its just a bog standard 2017 Transit (350 l2h3 MWB Panel van). Can I ?

[@UrbanVanlife]

I’d speak to the Company who make them mate . The links are in the description

[@davedixon6372]

How is this seat holding up mate please as I'm looking to order the same for out custom project

[@UrbanVanlife]

It’s still working perfect mate . But I will say it has raised the seat a few inches

[@selfbuiltcampervans]

hi neil i know not this vid but can u give me a link to the fitting for hole in roof for running cables outside? wat they called cheers

[@UrbanVanlife]

Hi mate there is a few but I have them in the Amazon store take a look mate and see if there the right ones they will be in electrical www.amazon.co.uk/shop/urbanexplorer

[@selfbuiltcampervans]

@@UrbanVanlife cheers m8 thanks

[@3DPlasticFantasy]

Uncle Bernie approves it. At this fast rate you build the vans, you could end up buying vans and selling them as premade.

[@UrbanVanlife]

lol thats what we are doing now mate , as soon as this ones done its off for sale

[@johnbrady6756]

I am a retired hgv mechanic when using a socket and ratchet support the ratchet head ,if socket slips off because of tight bolts torque bits OWW FFFF rapped ,cut ,bruised knuckles i know because i am a knob 🤬

[@UrbanVanlife]

We have many cuts and scrapes sir from doing very similar things and you would think we have learnt our lesson by now, but after the past couple days of building things once again we are covered in cuts and bruises 😂😂😂😂

[@FreedomStrider]

Bernie Sanders Voice: "It's either install a swivel seat or the third person is sitting outside. I always bring my own seat anywhere so it don't bother me."

[@UrbanVanlife]

Think he’s a I bring my own seat kind of guy lol

[@cliffwalker3117]

Him much higher does it make it compared to the drivers seat and does it effect your view

[@UrbanVanlife]

It does raise it a fair bit, around 2 1/2 inches but I suppose it also depends on your height how much it effects your view, we are both small so doesn’t really effect us

[@cliffwalker3117]

@@UrbanVanlife Ok thanks for that I really like your videos they make me laugh

[@KristinaSmallhorn]

BERNIE!! How did he get to Liverpool? 😂🤣

[@UrbanVanlife]

cheerie o for now

[@Andrefourie1964]

💯😉😁👌

[@UrbanVanlife]

why thank you goood sir

[@Andrefourie1964]

@@UrbanVanlife Lmfao!! 😁😁😂😂😂😂👍

[@andrewgilbride7546]

You did actually say torx bit yourself instead of star drive lol

[@UrbanVanlife]

even i get confused at times , lol

[@melissahoffman4687]

Emma you really have a ticklish funny bone lol!

[@ktmadventure]

6.5 cm more in height, isn't that annoying? do not touch the ceiling with your head

[@UrbanVanlife]

We aren’t tall so no but no longer have the van and the new owner also isn’t tall so all good!

[@ktmadventure]

@@UrbanVanlife ok, but what I mainly want to say: Doesn't adding 6cm of height with the swivel base seat raise the entire double seat too much? So it risks being much higher than that of the driver, right?