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Passenger swivel seat upgrade
The passenger swivel seat base I ordered finally arrived, so I installed it last Friday.

Was a very simple install, about a hour, not including watching a couple videos on the install and going to Home Depot for a T55 Torx Bit Socket.

Still getting to know the exact positioning required to pivot the passenger seat, as clearance is tight, but it’s so worth it to get an extra seat in a TK.

Dave

2017 TK
Re: Passenger swivel seat upgrade
Reply #1 –
Nice, another advantage of the TK over the MB.  Be sure to post some "after" photos!
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Passenger swivel seat upgrade
Reply #2 –
Two more finished photos.
Dave

2017 TK
Re: Passenger swivel seat upgrade
Reply #3 –
Has anyone done the swivel seat MOD for the drivers seat in a Mid-Bath?


       Karen~Liam
         98 ~ MB
           NinA
1998 ~ MB  WanderDaze
previously a 1984 Winnebago itaska- The Road Warrior, before that several VW Buses and before that a 1965 Chrysler Convertible Newport or our 1969 Chrysler La Barron with an ice box and a couple sleeping bags
Re: Passenger swivel seat upgrade
Reply #4 –
Hi Dave;  Great pictures, and a good plan. I've been intending to do this over the last 22 years. So far alternate seats are the 'throne' (seat cover down), or facing forward in the passenger seat.  RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
Re: Passenger swivel seat upgrade
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Quote from: Karen & Liam  - 
Has anyone done the swivel seat MOD for the drivers seat in a Mid-Bath?

 AFAIK, the T/K is the only floor plan that can practically use a seat swivel. It makes a nice place to read in the morning sun.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Passenger swivel seat upgrade
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 26.5 IB owner's may also want to consider adding a swivel seat pedestal to expand available seating/living space. The location of the factory installed tv mount also makes this seat a perfect lounger for tv viewing.

Matt
2004 26.5 Island Bed. Gumby
2006 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Re: Passenger swivel seat upgrade
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Matt B - Is that cab center table in your 26.5 IB an add on, and if so, where from?   8)
In Boldness & Gratitude,
Amy, Sebastian & Merkat ,,,^..^,,,
Future Laze Daze owners:  27?, 31IB or 31TB
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Greetings Amy,

The table was a repurpose project. I modified a worn out footstool from one of those ScanDesign type recliners that was purchased at a local secondhand store.. The round base makes it strong and  stable enough to also be used as a step stool to access the cabover bunk area. Hope this helps.

Matt
2004 26.5 Island Bed. Gumby
2006 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Re: Passenger swivel seat upgrade
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I ask about the Mid-Bath because we have converted out dinette into a couch in our 98~MB and with a few people congregating in the kitchen area it would be nice to gain an additional seat from a swiveling Drivers seat but I wonder if there is space to allow the seat to swivel?  Dave you did a Great job, if you had done the same to your drivers seat, would it swivel around 150 degrees?


         Karen~Liam
           98 ~ MB
             NinA
1998 ~ MB  WanderDaze
previously a 1984 Winnebago itaska- The Road Warrior, before that several VW Buses and before that a 1965 Chrysler Convertible Newport or our 1969 Chrysler La Barron with an ice box and a couple sleeping bags
Re: Passenger swivel seat upgrade
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In a TK you have a wall behind the driver’s seat that prevents that seat from swiveling, and in my case, the driver’s seat is powered too.

If you had open space behind the driver’s seat, you could swivel it, but I don’t recall a MB configuration.   The company does make a driver’s side swivel.   A driver’s side swivel would have a limited recline because of the pesky steering wheel.
Dave

2017 TK
Re: Passenger swivel seat upgrade
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My experience with drivers swivel seats in a motor home come from our old 84 itaska 21ft.  There is the same room behind the seat and the wall in the itaska and as with our 98~MB.  To swivel the seat in the itaska you move the seat 4 inches forward swing it to the right 45 degrees slide the seat back, swivel more and slide back and forth till the seat swivels about 160 degrees and yes that steering wheel is there so maybe you go to 140 degrees to let the back rest back some.  Dave where did you get your swivel?

  Thanks

      Karen~Liam
        98 ~ MB
          NinA
1998 ~ MB  WanderDaze
previously a 1984 Winnebago itaska- The Road Warrior, before that several VW Buses and before that a 1965 Chrysler Convertible Newport or our 1969 Chrysler La Barron with an ice box and a couple sleeping bags
Re: Passenger swivel seat upgrade
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    ah!  I see it !

        Thanks Dave!

              ~Liam
1998 ~ MB  WanderDaze
previously a 1984 Winnebago itaska- The Road Warrior, before that several VW Buses and before that a 1965 Chrysler Convertible Newport or our 1969 Chrysler La Barron with an ice box and a couple sleeping bags
Re: Passenger swivel seat upgrade
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I love this for my 2001 TK. Probably going to be one of the first major mods that I do. A lot of nights I have to sleep sitting up, this would be great for that.
2001 23.5 twin/king. Second owners, first time Lazy Dazer
 
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It would work great if you need a recliner.

I don’t swivel when I have company, but when I’m traveling solo, it’s great having the chair pivoted.
Dave

2017 TK