Swivel Seat Brackets for 3011

[jrwalkerpa1]

Originally Posted by ATVer

I got it on Ebay. At the time there were a number of new takeouts available but I just checked Ebay and could not find any. I could not find a part number on it and though maybe it was aftermarket. However the issue came up on this forum a year or so ago and Bclemens from FR looked into it with Ford. He found it was a factory Ford part and they were still available at the time but only in Gray. You might be able to find it or another used somewhere. There have been a number of iterations over the years.

Thanks...I'll keep looking around and will also check again with Ford...

[jfortin]

Does anyone know where I can find a diagram showing how the swivel seat bracket for a 2013 Sunseeker 3010DS goes together? I want to install it myself and it came with multiple pieces.

[rekwiat]

Yes I would like to do that also. Where did you get the swivel base from?

[jfortin]

For my 3010DS, I got the bracket from a Forest River dealer.
The bracket is made by Atwood part #486230.
I am still waiting to find out where to two flat metal pieces go.

[USNMM1VETERAN]

We took the armrest off the couch behind the passenger seat in our 3051s to allow it to recline some. It is much better than no recline at all. This is the only thing I do not like and wonder if it was an engineering FUBAR, or done on purpose. I will be looking for the slimline doghouse because I can't see smacking it as hard as I did to remove while going down the road. Leaving it off is no good due to loss of storage and cup holders.

[jazzy47]

Truck,vans has a universal swivel base 110001 with 3 different bolt patterns wonder if it would work on a E450 ford 2015 forester? The one bolt pattern looks like it would fit. Any info. Thanks

[bclemens]

Originally Posted by jfortin

Does anyone know where I can find a diagram showing how the swivel seat bracket for a 2013 Sunseeker 3010DS goes together? I want to install it myself and it came with multiple pieces.

1. I think they sent you some extra parts that go to our power pedestal.
2. I am checking on that now...we think the Atwood swivel per should just be in one piece.
3. I'll confirm that shortly.

[bclemens]

OK, so I confirmed this with production.
Install the swivel ped first.

There are (2) flat metal plates, those go on after. When you slide the seat over (45 degree angle) that leaves a big gap where you can see the floor. Those plates are called "pinch plates" they just clip over that hole using christmas tree plastic bolts? push pins?. That keeps you from getting your fingers caught in that hole somehow when sliding back.

[AbdRahim]

Will the Atwood swivel work on a 2015 2801QS?

[AbdRahim]

Would 113530 & 113531 from http://www.discountvantruck.com/rvva...dseatbases.htm work on the Forester 2801QS? What is the advantage of the Atwood for more than twice the price?

[Joshua Cavitt]

That is the mounting bracket we use at the factory.

[bclemens]

Originally Posted by AbdRahim

Would 113530 & 113531 from Ford Van Seat Bases,driver,passenger seat bases work on the Forester 2801QS? What is the advantage of the Atwood for more than twice the price?

The one from "Discount Van Truck" swivels on a single point. Its basically a barrel chair ped. To get that to swivel you have to move the seat back, seat back up, swivel half way, open the door, etc,etc. Good luck getting the driver to swivel with the steering wheel in the way.

The one from Atwood, slides the whole seat on a 45 degree angle towards the rear and center of the coach. So from within the unit (not having to open driver or passenger door) I can swivel both driver and passenger seats.

They are two completely different pedestals. Way more engineering and metal in the Atwood one...because it has to pass a seatbelt test AND slide on a track away from all the obstacles that prevent you from easily swiveling the seat.

[KJcachers]

Originally Posted by USNMM1VETERAN

We took the armrest off the couch behind the passenger seat in our 3051s to allow it to recline some. It is much better than no recline at all. This is the only thing I do not like and wonder if it was an engineering FUBAR, or done on purpose. I will be looking for the slimline doghouse because I can't see smacking it as hard as I did to remove while going down the road. Leaving it off is no good due to loss of storage and cup holders.

Removing that armrest might be a good idea if I want to stretch out on the couch for some late night tv viewing also! I'll look into it when I get it home this weekend

[AbdRahim]

I would like to install the Atwood ones myself as they are very expensive. My only concern is the wire coming out of the floor and attaching to the seat somewhere. ?Don't want to get hit in the face with the air bag or anything. Any suggestions?

[tmhyer]

I have the one from discount van and you do not have to open the door to swivel it

[Wandering]

Where can you buy a passenger site Atwood version. I can't seem to find online anywhere.

Have a drivers side now and really like it.


Forester 2451s

[GL1800Rider]

Just an FYI for those wanting to install a swivel on the passenger side, I believe an earlier post by Brian states it won't fit after market due to the floor behind the seat being cut back on the build to accommodate it.

[AbdRahim]

Wandering: from what I can tell you have to have the dealer order it.