Swivel bracket for cab passenger seat?

[Kacordy]

Does anyone manufacture a swivel base for the passenger seat in a E-350 Ford cab? It would be nice in my Minnie if that chair could turn around and create another place to sit down, relax and read.

[Kacordy]

Here is a picture of what I’m looking for.

[rarebear.nm]

Yes, I installed one in our 2014 F350 with a 22R a couple of months ago.

Check out this link:
https://www.sportsmobilestore.com/fo...vel-seat-base/

I believe I bought it for somewhat less.

In our rig the thick matting under the rubber flooring in the can required me to slit the rubber open and cut out a section of the matt so the bolts could pass though enough to attach it. Also I moved the seat belt wire harness from it was near the front of the seat to a place farther to the rear to permit the swivel action. Study the red latch unit on the cable connector under the seat and make sure you do not destroy it while taking it apart. Otherwise it is easy install. The flat plate side goes down on the floor.

Oh yea, when you do swivel the seat it may not swivel like a living room chair- quite. You have to move it forward some, rotate some, change forward position again, etc to get all parts of the chair to clear the front dash and the door and other obstacles. But it works.

Hope this helps some.

[akeagle]

My 2016 27Q Minnie Winnie / E450 was Ford factory equipped with swivel bases for both seats, so it would appear you could probably get one from Ford. Probably pretty costly though! I suppose its possible the swivels were an add-on by Winnebago. You might give them a call.

[Kacordy]

Thank you so much for the link. I really appreciate the advice. I need a place to sit and read, lol

[rarebear.nm]

I understand, you're welcome.

[4gone]

I ordered mine from Winnebago. $250.00 +/-.

[Kacordy]

Originally Posted by 4gone

I ordered mine from Winnebago. $250.00 +/-.

Can you please share a picture and a part number? My passenger seat has a wire harness underneath the seat. I bet it’s just for the seat belt, warning buzzer. I have a 2019 MW 22M, chassis is a 2018 E-350.

Thanks, Allen

[4gone]

I looked through my old emails and I don't seem to have the one from Winnebago with the part numbers. However I think if you just tell them the year it'll be easy to figure out. I just gave them the Winnebago serial number. The base I have does have all the cut outs/box outs, etc for the factory wiring.

[kcscriv]

4gone did you have to lengthen any wires to give room to swivel? And die you do both seats? Thanks

[4gone]

I did both seats. I did not have to modify anything.

[sunvale1]

the Sprinter version comes with seats that swivel.

[Kacordy]

Ok, I have the sports mobile unit on the way that Fred, rarebear, recommended. I will give everyone an update after I finish the install. Thank you Fred for the recommendation. Allen

[Kacordy]

Ok, I received my new swivel base. Do you know what size socket fits the front 2 factory bolts. It’s one of those star bolts. Is it American or Metric? I just to narrow down my focus so I don’t end up with a bunch of sockets I will not use. I will post pictures and the results of my install after I’m done. Thanks for the help, Allen

[4gone]

I got them out with a t-55 Torx with a 3/8 drive ratchet however it was a little sloppy so I'm not sure that that is the right size but it did work for me.

[akeagle]

Originally Posted by Kacordy

Ok, I received my new swivel base. Do you know what size socket fits the front 2 factory bolts. It’s one of those star bolts. Is it American or Metric? I just to narrow down my focus so I don’t end up with a bunch of sockets I will not use. I will post pictures and the results of my install after I’m done. Thanks for the help, Allen

Those star bolts are called Torx bolts and the special socket to remove/install one statrt with T followed by one or two numbers. Lowest number is smallest and largest number is the biggest. I once had to remove a seatbelt held by a torxs bolt and If I remember correctly it was a T-60.

Several auto parts supply stores offer free use of special tools. You might ask if that includes Torx sockets. If you're stuck having to buy one, try to take an actual size photo with your smart phone and go to a big box hardware store and someone should be able to help make an educated guess as to the one you need. If you get the wrong size you should be able to exchange it for another one. (I'm assuming you already have a ratchet wrench.)

[Kacordy]

Thank you Gentleman for the advice on the Torx. I have plenty of tools. I just don’t have the male torx. Allen

[sunvale1]

take some play doe and press the stuff on the bolt than take that to the hardware store and find the corresponding torqs socket

[Kacordy]

Originally Posted by sunvale1

take some play doe and press the stuff on the bolt than take that to the hardware store and find the corresponding torqs socket

That’s a great idea!

[Kacordy]

I installed my swivel base today from Sportmobile. Thank you Fred, Rarebear, for the recommendation. It took me awhile this morning but it works great. On my 2019 MW 22m, which is actually a 2018 Ford E-350 chassis, I had to take a Dremel tool and cut a notch in the black metal cover for the seat belt spool. The box is cosmetic, not structural. I then trimmed the cut edge with rubber trim material. I also cut a piece out of the black mat under the base to make some large washers to cover the white metal a person would see when the new base is installed. I reached under the rubber mat and pulled the insulation out so the new base would sit flat on the floor. I also installed 1/2 inch spacers under the front of the base because the front holes where a little low and I did not want to leave a gap between the front of the base and the floor. It definitely takes the T-55 torx, 15mm on the seat and 18mm on the floor. Here are a few pictures. I want to thank everyone for their posts which allowed me to successfully complete this project. Thanks, Allen