FINALLY Picked Up a SWIVEL SEAT | Ford E250 Campervan
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Living full-time in my rolling tiny home has been the best decision of my life. Off-Grid living offers a peace and connection to life that you just can't explain. When i first started van life i build a stealth camper van with the mindset the you had to live a stealth van life and i soon discovered that you can just live the city van life and boondock in the countryside and as long as you are respectful of the backcountry and cities you live in. Stealth van life in not necessary. Be proud of the life you choose to live, Share this van life journey with everyone. Remember Tiny Homes and The whole tiny house lifestyle is very popular and #vanlife is no different. When you don't hide it people will come say hi and ask you questions. The world is more curious than hateful. Well......Welcome to my everyday van life adventures. My name is Chrome Valdez and i travel full-time with Cruz the bulldog. Stay weird everyone and thank you for being here.
Pick up some washers and stack them under the plate to fill the gap to the floor rather than tightening them to the point of bending the lower plate. You'll have less stress on the bolts and a more solid install. Typically when a van conversion company installs swiveling captains chairs they first weld a plate or mounts to the floor to make it level.
I thought about it when he was cutting the floor.lol
Might have to find a new place for Cruz's dishes or visitors might think they are for a pedicure.
I would rather use flat metal pieces with the same length/height as the base. And then as extra safety drill a new hole in the middle for a new bolt.
It looks to me like the thick part of the rubber bushings should have been under the new seat base... 7:50
@@bradseward8342 The issue is the ribs of the floor(formed into it to increase rigidity like the core of corrugated cardboard). The original seat base dropped down between the raised sections(see the indents at 3:25) where as the swivel base is completely flat. Whether the rubber liner was above or below the seat base would have only made a marginal difference. The new base can compress the rubber and sound deadener underneath it, but either the steel floor or the steel base has to give for the two to meet.
It helps so much to actually see someone install something from start to finish like that. I’m not that handy but I’m totally convinced I could handle it. Thanks so much for filming it for us. You’re wrong, it was really exciting and we are excited for you! Love how you appreciate every step in the building/upgrading of your home!
Super stoked about your seat! Hey just a thought.. what if you get a storage ottoman with the lid to put your poo bucket in. I have one and they are super sturdy. I got mine on Amazon. If you put a board on the inside you could install wheels on the bottom of the ottoman..it would be multi functional. Poo bucket, foot rest and seating..you could sit on it and roll around your van. If the bucket is too tall just find a bucket that would fit inside the ottoman. It would be hidden out of site. Also, would be taller with wheels. 👍 Just an idea lol 💡
Kristi Miranda Art I was thinking the same the other day, spooky!
Natalie VW great minds think alike, ehh 🧐☺️
I puchased a fancy fold down ottomon 19$ , as a seat will hold 100kg.. only put my shoes in it and use it for a foot rest. But it would be perfect for dunny.
Barb A Im sure it will work. Mine is a fold down as well. I currently have my shoes in mine and use it as a foot rest too😊I’m well over 100kg and I sit on mine all the time. They are really sturdy for thick card board. I mentioned putting a board inside to attach wheels to the bottom. That might make it hold up even better.
"I don't know what I'm doing, but that's the best part." Love it.
I've been trying to talk myself into one of these. But in my previous van I put one in. With my current van I just turned the seat around and bolted it down. Saved a bunch of money, and rarely think it would be nice to turn it around. And if I do need to turn it around, it's a 5 minute job. More hassle yes, but about 300 bucks in my pocket.
Ripp Snortin, Bought used swivels, holes didn't match. Three people attempted it. Problem was they were middle passenger seat swivels. My front bolts are 11". Back bolts 9:. Tool and die man said he could weld pieces on the 9" side. He was doing it as a favor and I felt it would be too much work. Did your reverse bolts match?
@@johnettew3957 3 of them match up. The one that doesn't is still clamping down on the edge.
Dude I’d need a torch, and two men and a mule to break the the bolts on my crusty old ford 150. Now you can take the old mount and bolt it to your roof for extra passengers. 🤣☮️❤️😎
I just used your link to purchase a Jackery 500
If I had the cash, I'd get a Sportsmobile Van. They are super cool. I have spent much time on their website....thanks for the install video. Now that I have the Chevy Express instead of the minivan. It is on my "want" list to have a swivel. I honestly didn't see the point in the minivan.
Dawn, now that you have new wheels, you can remake it awsome!
Some disco hair under the seat for sure👍🏼🐶
The swivel seat will be a comfortable game changer. Better than a recliner. Smoking hot of 115 here in Phoenix. Go weirdos had swivel seats in my class A and expands living space seating. I'd do the divers seat also.
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People, like here who had hit the like button before watching the video
A little smackage? Is that a technical term?? 🤣
Yeap and used by all mechanics everywhere... 😆 jk
Yes, every tradey is familiar with a little smackage. Nomenclature varies by region, around here we say 'a little attitude adjustment" and similarly refer to a hammer as an 'attitude adjuster' lol.
You have wanted one of those for quite awhile. Or at least it was on your list of future needs/wants that you put out awhile aho. Awesome Chrome.
Add a little graphite powder to the swivel base and it will move much smoother.
“Perfectly lined up holes”. That’s what she said.
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“And a little smackage.” That’s what she said.
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😳🤣🤣
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Sweet.....fantastic idea to reclaim and multipurpose that passenger seat!! Now don't forget to check into a "Winch", you know...just in case kinda thang.
You were totally capable to host friends in the van already with the folding stool i got you.
That was one of the reasons I sent it to you and to save your knees. ...lol...silly man.
Now you need to contact dometic about a nice dual section fridge...
Now Cruz can spin around Bond Villain style.
Just so nice to have a swivel seat that Cruz could enjoy the most. He is your co-pilot. Luv u 2.
Chrome for those of us who have been with you since the beginning, I don't think any of us care if you made your bed🤣😂. We basicly live with you at this point lol. 😉😘😘😘
Finally a swivel... bout time Chrome!
I have a feeling that swivel seat is going to be something you wish you did a LONG time ago!
Chrome, when I was struggling to pick a floor material, you convinced me to go with a roll-out! I stood in Home Depot trying to pick the best style for me for quite a while... watching this video, I realized I picked the same one as you! Floor bro’s! Thank you!
Excellent choice to do great for cruz👍🏻
Come to Connecticut, USA! I have two bulldog puppies Cruz can play with!
Chrome 2 things.....1. Replace your engine cover console it's cracked....2 get you a cordless rachet got to lowes or home depot get a Milwaukee ratchet and it make things easier for you in most cases....I did.
hi im new. old lady in calif. living the van life through youtube wishing i could. i watch as many as i can of the you tube van/rver's. cool seat. better get rehydrated with some water. then relax with a cool beer. i cant drink no more so enjoy one for me.
Man! That was so easy I could do it! Yay! Thanks for breaking down a wall I had. Now when I get my van I won't be afraid of putting a swivel seat in.
I love how excited you get. I could only hope to run into some day and share a beer and a few stories. You are an inspiration.
Great job.. I just love your dog .. if been watching you for a short Tim now ... if watch you get your fur baby till now. I just realize he has his own channel, thanks I can't get enough of him ... so cute he is ... like watching you and van life. Beautiful. The places I see thew you thanks I'm from ohio...in USA. I'll keep in touch. Keep smile in..lol friends.
*super cool I need on just like this*
Sportsmobile also converted the old VW Busses until VW STARTED MAKING the tops that tilted instead of raising straight up so they could make them without infringing on Sportsmobile patent. They couldn’t sell imported cargo vans in the U.S. for trade laws. Yeah they’ve been around a while.
My set up the same.. love it .. just one turning round gives you a living room. Whoohoo
Did the same thing on my E350 a month ago, looks like the same base. Had the same experience, fit and works perfectly! Nice to have a useable extra seat!
I'm trying to figure out how to use a swivel that I already have for my driver seat. So far I haven't figured it out. Steering wheel gets in the way.
I definitely need one of those.
Me to 😊 I always thought that my seat was too big to swivel. Love it!
Terri Lynch My Life I have a ram b2500 van so I just need to find the one that fits for me or just modify one. Either way it really makes a difference in usable space.
Awesome swivel seat..yey it will be useful tho love your upgrades..
I get notification I hit play. Love the videos chrome
I'm planning on adding a small storage box with a padded hinged top. It's a bit more storage for smalls, foot rest for the swivel seat, additional stool for company, and it can be an outside seat as well. Something milk crate size would be ideal I think.
Kris Kjellquist I have one of those that I have put a memory foam cushion on top of, using for my home office chair ... it will be coming in my van with me. It’s like a hard plastic patio storage box that I found for free by the side of the road, cleaned and painted it!
The simplest joys of living life...love it! The beauty of being FREE!!
Nothing like working in a tight space on a hot day. Love the swivel feature and your fun approach to life! 😉🇨🇦
Hi Chrome n Cruzy. . Chrome you crack me up. You make my day.
yOU finally did it! You instilled your swivil seat! Enjoy chrome!
Time to move up to a tall Transit or Ram. You’ve proven the concept and outgrown that rig.
👌Cruz will love it - more breathing space 😛 👍
Dude! I’ve been waiting for this day for you for some reason! Congratulations on the new addition 🙌
Wait for your first rainy morning and that nice dry place to drink your coffee as you look out at the view. Life doesn't get much better!
It was exciting because you were so excited.
Well done... easy... and worth every penny
Home Sweet Home! So happy to see you creating the home you want on wheels!
Have fun and take care and take it easy and enjoy it
get a nice woven rattan round hamper basket, that the bucket fits inside and has a flat lid with a rim that fits over and meets the bottom when it's closed up. then it looks nice and is easy to remove and clean, and fits your decor.
Swivel seat is such a great idea! I did that to my Promaster! So much more room and a very comfortable seat!
Next upgrade I suggest changing that roof fan for an AC unit LOL.
Thank you for the tip about Sportsmobile, we have a Ford Transit and would love a nice swivel seat.
I don’t think I have ever seen any man enjoy life as much as you do. I really love that.
That is why I have a 3 speed big fan that tilts... when it's hot and I'm working inside or out, or even just sitting, I put the fan on high and I stay cool...
So,etimes you can get cheap captain seats cheap, some customers get other seats installed and they will usually sell the surplus seats if you ask, awesome job on the seat.
It's 46 Celsius here in Vegas, come on out 😂😂😂
I am so happy you were able to get a swivel seat, to me it makes ALL the difference in the world for you and possible guest. To be able to sit with your feet up and the back titled back will take you to a whole new comfort spot. Thank you for sharing.
Game changer. Look at you go!
Time to do another Video Tour of your van with all of the beautiful and practical upgrades that you have done in the past year or so. It’s one of the nicest cargo van interiors I’ve ever seen on RUclips. Great job Chrome.
It’s the little victories 🎈
Half the part of Van life is upgrades! It's amazing how something so simple can really change the game in atmosphere for your space congratulations
Hello Chrome, I have just purchased a 2000 Ford E350 that I am about to start building. Your van has been a huge inspiration for my build. I look forward to following your adventures as I have been from day on.
If you can get the seatback properly set where you can see your right side mirror, Cruz may like you to keep it turned around even while driving. Maybe even a step up for Cruz, Eh!
I think the rubber washers go under the base to overcompensate for the ribs in the floor. 🤷🏼♂️
Hey Chrome the breeze was for JOB WELL DONE..so glad for your upgrade...sure Cruz will like it too...Hi Cruz😘😘🦁🐶🦁🐶🦁🐶🦁Thanks for the video
Cool swivel chair
Cover your poo bucket with some indoor/outdoor carpet (in gray) and it will match just nice !!
Your going to have so much fun with that swivel seat.
It only takes little things to make us ☺ happy. Yaaaaa
thanks I've been thinking of putting in a swivel seat in my transit. Now I know I can do it (pretty much)by myself.
So brilliant to check the old base first! I've been wanting to do this in my Ford 250E extended van - it's was a passenger van and has walkup steps behind the passenger seat. Very cool. There is a pole there. I love that too but I think I'll have to remove it in order to turn the seat. PLEASE - where did you order the base? Sportsmobile swivel base - 'not available' wherever I look. ArghhhhhH! hahahaha. Thanks for going for it and knocking it out of the park again. Hugs!
I would use flat metal pieces with the same length/height as the base. So that the nut tightens the the floor. And then as extra safety drill a new hole in the middle for a new bolt.
Your life will never be the same.
Happy days.
Awesome , in vanlife something that seems so simple to some people who've never done it ARE SO EXCITING TO A VANLIFE PERSON🤗 hope that made sense , anyway congrats🤗👊👊👊 they have that awesome shelf line paper you can use on the old pooper bucket, its sturdy to, the have marble, every kind of wood color etc, just a suggestion, wont cost ya but 6 bucks at Walmart
I was going to mention at an earlier time - why don't you just get a simple, comfy office chair to add to your ample floor space. But your way works too. An office chair would probably cost a lot less.
Have a great day Chrome.
Cruz's food bowls are going to be in the way of your feet though! Maybe they can be moved a little more under that seat.
Chair is awesome
Your van just keeps getting better and better Chrome!
Cool! Money well spent. 😎
I saw a clean new seat cover over your old torn seat, nice and people can seat in a nice clean seat.🤗
My old camper van came with a passenger swivel seat. However, I found that I had to get forceful when the arm rest prevented the seat from going 180. I ended up taking the door armrest off. Closing the door is a bit tricky but it's totally worth the aggravation when I sit myself down in that comfortable seat and prop my knees up on an ice chest.
I enjoy watching your show your so down to earth, I have lived in my 38' 5th wheel for 5 years...it totally works...rock on...Dawn
Swivel seats are a game changer and a huge bang for the buck. So happy for you.
Haha! I do that at work these days with the compressed air to keep cool!! 🥵🍺
$350? Dude that opens up you space so much, well worth the cash
That seat is so nice and living area is bigger now!!
That looks great and I bet it's a joy to sit in. Just one thing before you do......take the drivers seat out and clean underneath it. OK, maybe a beer first while you try this one out.
from south africa.... did the installation meet the universal German specification..... GOOTENTIGHT ?
Coolness! Transforms your living space. Congrats and enjoy!
Awesome that you finally checked of one of you "wish list" changes!
Both our seats in our Promaster swivel and it is awesome! Really changes up the use of space 👍 We are trying to convince our son to do this in his Astro van ! Great job! Hope Cruz likes it too!!
Your gonna love the seat that way. It’s a big deal.
Very interesting and spot on ...I keep wanting to have a swivel in my 2000 E350 Chinook rv. Will check with sportsmobile to see if it is the same one.
As I am in France I hope they ship overseas..
Thanks for sharing ,my dear fellow weirdo 😃
Wow that sure opens up the Van - nice choice
Hi Chrome.
Dude Cruz.
More van rebuild.
Now a swivel seat.
❤
Loving the swivel seat bro 👌 hello cruz so cute 😍