Thank you for this video. I have used this method and am quite happy with the results. I am doing a makeover on my 2000 Chevy 200 versatile. I just made a video and will be tagging this video in the description so that you get credit!
So how has this repair held up? I had a castle nut and cotter pin in my 1999 Roadtrek to keep the center nut on the pivot bolt in position...I would expect the nut to loosen without something keeping it in place....perhaps your nut was a lock nut? Further, I did not have the spacer you showed. But my wobble problem was related to the threads on the bolt and nut having worn over time. So my fix was to replace both the center pivot bolt and nut; a process complicated by the fact that the head of the bolt was welded into the base and there was minimal to no access to cut away the weld and remove it. Thus required using the angle grinder to cut a window in the underside of the base, then cut the weld, then replace with a new bolt. Rather than a castle nut, I made the bolt long enough to accept two nuts that when tightened against each other locked them in place. Thanks for your video.
nice video. my seat won't lock into position, it continues to rotate. I looked an saw the levers spring appeared detached from level. could this spring cause the seat to not lock into postion? I liked the grease sandwhich bit also where the nuts where left very funny.
Hi Steve, if you go back to the video and pause it at exactly the two minute mark you will see the underside of the seat with the locking mechanism. Yes you must have that spring there to apply the compression to hold the lever in the notch to lock it into position. A pair of needle nose pliers will make reattaching the spring much easier. Good luck!
my van is actually a pleasesureway but I believe the seat brackets are the same.thanks for the quick response. yes I screen shot the 2 minute mark. my spring seames to be streched out. it's the pass. seat so it's not a priority repair, I have other stuff before the seats springs thanks again.
@@Davesgreatideas my spring has seriously streched about 3 times longer than it is now that I have pressed it back w/ my hands, I think the spring needs replacing, can you suggest a place to purchase a new spring here's a quickie video. thanks ua-cam.com/video/9EtiS0ZTxmo/v-deo.html
@@steveleston1848 Your best bet may be to take the spring to an auto parts store (auto zone or Napa) and see what the closest sized spring they they have to replace it with. Good luck:)
Could the captain’s chairs be swapped, driver in passenger and passenger in driver? That would provide an armrest on the right side when swiveled in on the passenger side.
do you think it would be possible to turn that 3rd seat into a swivel. Is there enough room to install a little better captain seat in that spot, that swivels. Like the pleasure way rs-4? I want a road trek 4 seat but want to make the 2 extra seats swivel and be more comfortable.
Hi Autumn, anything is possible. The key here is safety. To have a legal third and/or fourth seat in this model of van you will need to have a base mounted to the swivel, the. Have it bolted directly to the frame. You could then put any swivel certified mounted product into place. Whatever you do be sure to have it inspected and signed off on by a certified mechanic to ensure that your insurance stays valid. Thanks for the question and good luck :-)
It would be difficult as the entire top of the seat is lifted and taken out in order to access the storage. If you screwed it all solid, gave it a sturdy top, you would then have to either offset the square seat or put a round seat in the centre so that you could rotate it. In my opinion, not really worth it as the backseat is super plush and you can sit comfortably in any direction.👍
Thank you for this !!!!! I got so tired of feeling like I was at sea 🌊 while driving g
My chair squeaks! Thx for this vid
Loving your roadtrek how-to videos. Your explanations and video skills are excellent. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for this video. I have used this method and am quite happy with the results. I am doing a makeover on my 2000 Chevy 200 versatile. I just made a video and will be tagging this video in the description so that you get credit!
First time, very good.
How about fixing the wobbling arm rest on these chairs ? great video...THANKS !!!
Agree I need mine on the passenger seat tighten or ? so it won’t wiggle. I have a 1999 D 190 P
So how has this repair held up? I had a castle nut and cotter pin in my 1999 Roadtrek to keep the center nut on the pivot bolt in position...I would expect the nut to loosen without something keeping it in place....perhaps your nut was a lock nut? Further, I did not have the spacer you showed. But my wobble problem was related to the threads on the bolt and nut having worn over time. So my fix was to replace both the center pivot bolt and nut; a process complicated by the fact that the head of the bolt was welded into the base and there was minimal to no access to cut away the weld and remove it. Thus required using the angle grinder to cut a window in the underside of the base, then cut the weld, then replace with a new bolt. Rather than a castle nut, I made the bolt long enough to accept two nuts that when tightened against each other locked them in place. Thanks for your video.
It’s held up well, no need to retighten yet👍
nice video. my seat won't lock into position, it continues to rotate. I looked an saw the levers spring appeared detached from level. could this spring cause the seat to not lock into postion? I liked the grease sandwhich bit also where the nuts where left very funny.
Hi Steve, if you go back to the video and pause it at exactly the two minute mark you will see the underside of the seat with the locking mechanism. Yes you must have that spring there to apply the compression to hold the lever in the notch to lock it into position. A pair of needle nose pliers will make reattaching the spring much easier. Good luck!
my van is actually a pleasesureway but I believe the seat brackets are the same.thanks for the quick response. yes I screen shot the 2 minute mark. my spring seames to be streched out. it's the pass. seat so it's not a priority repair, I have other stuff before the seats springs thanks again.
@@Davesgreatideas my spring has seriously streched about 3 times longer than it is now that I have pressed it back w/ my hands, I think the spring needs replacing, can you suggest a place to purchase a new spring here's a quickie video. thanks ua-cam.com/video/9EtiS0ZTxmo/v-deo.html
@@steveleston1848 Your best bet may be to take the spring to an auto parts store (auto zone or Napa) and see what the closest sized spring they they have to replace it with. Good luck:)
@@Davesgreatideas There's such a thing as spring shops in the USA that you can get any spring from or have one made by them.
Could the captain’s chairs be swapped, driver in passenger and passenger in driver? That would provide an armrest on the right side when swiveled in on the passenger side.
@@xy1741 I’ve never tried, but I don’t believe so. I think the armrest will not fit against the door if reversed.
Great video; my seats wiggle SIDEWAY ! is this due to the same issue or is there another way to get it fix ? Tx !
Hi Raymond, yes I think the wiggle is caused by the same wearing of that bottom plate. I hope my video helps you in your repairs. Thank you
do you think it would be possible to turn that 3rd seat into a swivel. Is there enough room to install a little better captain seat in that spot, that swivels. Like the pleasure way rs-4? I want a road trek 4 seat but want to make the 2 extra seats swivel and be more comfortable.
Hi Autumn, anything is possible. The key here is safety. To have a legal third and/or fourth seat in this model of van you will need to have a base mounted to the swivel, the. Have it bolted directly to the frame. You could then put any swivel certified mounted product into place. Whatever you do be sure to have it inspected and signed off on by a certified mechanic to ensure that your insurance stays valid. Thanks for the question and good luck :-)
@@Davesgreatideas Dodge vans are unibody and don't really have frames like chevy and ford vans do, their being body on frame.
It would be difficult as the entire top of the seat is lifted and taken out in order to access the storage. If you screwed it all solid, gave it a sturdy top, you would then have to either offset the square seat or put a round seat in the centre so that you could rotate it. In my opinion, not really worth it as the backseat is super plush and you can sit comfortably in any direction.👍
Do you know where I can purchase replacement seats for my Roadtrek?
how do you repair or replace the lever that tilts the seat forward or backwards?