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 ·  Posted: 03.02.2014  ·  #1
Hi! Has any member experience in fitting a swivel seat to driver's (RHD) of a Fiat Ducato X250 chassis? - Motorhome is an LBC Liberty.
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 ·  Posted: 03.02.2014  ·  #2
Someone on done deal has a few for sale in the camper van section(cant imagine it been a big job) :up: :up:
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 ·  Posted: 03.02.2014  ·  #3
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Someone on done deal has a few for sale in the camper van section(cant imagine it been a big job) :up: :up:


Nah a walk in the park! :D :'(
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 ·  Posted: 03.02.2014  ·  #4
Its not a big job just a few hex nuts to open, you have to slide the seat up and down on its runners to get at them but its simple
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 ·  Posted: 03.02.2014  ·  #5
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Its not a big job just a few hex nuts to open, you have to slide the seat up and down on its runners to get at them but its simple


Easy when you know how....what is a hex nut? I think I know a few but I am not sure :devil: :'(
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 ·  Posted: 04.02.2014  ·  #6
From memory I think it will be a splined socket you will need there. :up:
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 ·  Posted: 04.02.2014  ·  #7
Now there's the expert talking pay attention.
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 ·  Posted: 06.02.2014  ·  #8
Thanks for comments. The issues I had in mind that might create problems were: Fouling handbrake lever or driver seat unable to make 180 degree turn because of steering wheel.javascript:void(0);
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 ·  Posted: 06.02.2014  ·  #9
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Someone on done deal has a few for sale in the camper van section(cant imagine it been a big job) :up: :up:


the swivels on done deal were for a transit, sorry i bought them O-) . he has one left but i think he said it was for a transit ,they are very easy to fit ,one hour and both fitted,
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 ·  Posted: 06.02.2014  ·  #10
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Quote by TAYLOR.

Someone on done deal has a few for sale in the camper van section(cant imagine it been a big job) :up: :up:


the swivels on done deal were for a transit, sorry i bought them O-) . he has one left but i think he said it was for a transit ,they are very easy to fit ,one hour and both fitted,


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 ·  Posted: 06.02.2014  ·  #11
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Quote by copperman

Quote by TAYLOR.

Someone on done deal has a few for sale in the camper van section(cant imagine it been a big job) :up: :up:


the swivels on done deal were for a transit, sorry i bought them O-) . he has one left but i think he said it was for a transit ,they are very easy to fit ,one hour and both fitted,


Off topic but can't resist loving the avitar :D


::ontopic: :sorry:

The steering wheel isnt a problem as you can move the seat forwards and backwards to get past it, the handbrake is a different matter, mine falls flat again once applied or taken off so is always out of the way, not sure what other vans have.
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 ·  Posted: 06.02.2014  ·  #12
The steering wheel isnt a problem as you can move the seat forwards and backwards to get past it, the handbrake is a different matter, mine falls flat again once applied or taken off so is always out of the way, not sure what other vans have.
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Yours goes flat?
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 ·  Posted: 06.02.2014  ·  #13
Don't know how else to describe it, it doesn't stick up the way a handbrake in the car does (my car doesn't even have a handbrake ffs :lol:). You pull it up to apply it and once it engages goes back down, you then pull up on it and press the button to release it and again it goes back down!
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 ·  Posted: 06.02.2014  ·  #14
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Don't know how else to describe it, it doesn't stick up the way a handbrake in the car does (my car doesn't even have a handbrake ffs :lol:). You pull it up to apply it and once it engages goes back down, you then pull up on it and press the button to release it and again it goes back down!


I remember collecting my Merc which by the way I hated (worst seat I ever sat in, in a car) ...embarrassing but sat there trying to figure out how to take the hand brake off but too proud to ask...

My range rover doesn't have one at all....pull forward switch and just step on the accelerator to take it off. But I had to laugh at "your going flat...sorry" :D
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 ·  Posted: 06.02.2014  ·  #15
My Santa Fe is the same as the Merc, pedal on the floor!

Dont know how else to describe it, but hopefully you get the idea now
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 ·  Posted: 06.02.2014  ·  #16
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My Santa Fe is the same as the Merc, pedal on the floor!

Dont know how else to describe it, but hopefully you get the idea now


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 ·  Posted: 07.02.2014  ·  #17
Guys I have a fiat ducato 2002 LHD. Now the passenger seat swivels fine would like to be able to swivel the drivers seat too ...From looking at the passenger one..is all i need the swivel part that sits between the seat and the base..i.e. I dont need an actual seat?
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 ·  Posted: 07.02.2014  ·  #18
You are right, just the swivel bit.
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 ·  Posted: 07.02.2014  ·  #19
thanks Ally..any ideas where these can be got new or secondhand???
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 ·  Posted: 07.02.2014  ·  #20
I am sure one of our sponsors will stock them new and will post.

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 ·  Posted: 08.02.2014  ·  #21
If you give Peter a ring at Donagheys,as far as I am aware we stock swivel seats for most camper cabs,he can get them delivered to you as well.Hope this is of help.
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 ·  Posted: 22.02.2014  ·  #22
Hi All! Fitted a "Fasp" swivel seat. No real problems apart from a little problem with the "U" shaped support for the seat belts hitting off retaining bolts. Can be rectified with the hacksaw. A little concerned that this additional support for the seat belt is no longer operative.

I purchased the seat from Blackmore Leisure at £129.99 and it was delivered free to N. Ireland. It is very sturdy.
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 ·  Posted: 22.02.2014  ·  #23
Well done, take a picture of seat belt and post it see what people think.
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 ·  Posted: 25.02.2014  ·  #24
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 ·  Posted: 13.07.2015  ·  #25
I want to fit a Swivel Seat to the Passenger seat of a LHD 1998 Ford Transit.I checked the Parts Link above,but they don't list one for the Transit.
I've seen others listed Online,but not sure if they would fit this Model.Most seem to be Listed for Year 2000 Onwards.
Could something like this Fit.?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-…3cd6a68340
Has anyone got one fitted to a Pre 2000 Ford Transit.?
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