Skip to main content ↑ ↓
Topic: Our driver/passenger chair and carpet upgrade (Read 1323 times) previous topic - next topic

Our driver/passenger chair and carpet upgrade

Back in May we had David Flanagan and his team (Michael G. and Larry) do a little remodeling for us.  We had our driver and passenger chairs replaced with new Villa ones.  The covering is ultraleather Brisa in "bridle", a distressed Brisa (but only subtly so).  Since we had charcoal/black as other accents in the coach (like the window valences and the piping on the sofa arm inset), we specifically ordered black seat belts.  The passenger chair is the same width as the driver's, about 6 or 8 inches narrower than the old bulbous buddy seat of that year.  The seats are much more comfortable than the old ones, the only unexpected thing is that they are higher (due to the "pillowtop" cushion) than the original Villa ones, so I had to get a back pillow in order to reach the pedals comfortably when I drive.  We love how easy the Brisa is to clean - just a damp microfiber towel.

Since the seats were already coming out and the carpet from that year was a hideous grey-ish frieze that looked tired, we had the carpet and pad replaced as well.  We had considered other flooring options, but after Ree's knee injury we worried about traction so we stuck with carpet.  And since we have not been able to train the Posse to wipe their feet, we opted for a dirt-hiding multi-toned pile. 

The carpet is Shaw Queen, the "pattern" is Laurel Hill III, and the color is "Mangrove".  We purchased the carpet from East Texas Carpet in Nac, David supplied the padding and tack strips, etc.  We didn't replace the carpet where it doesn't really matter and you can't see it, like inside the closet, bathroom cabinet, etc.

The photos don't do the carpet (or the seats) justice.  The carpet goes so much better with the other colors in the coach, it vacuums like a dream, and it is very nice under foot.  Much nicer than the old frieze.  Michael did most of the detail fitting and did a fantastic job. 

David helped us order just enough carpet to do the coach, only one seam and that's in the back next to the narrow side by the bed.  We had just enough left for one small and one medium sized area rug and a contour mat at the top of the entry stairs.  Those were cut and edge-bound by the FT upholstery shop.

The selected media item is not currently available.

We are very pleased with the result!  (Just excuse how disheveled the sofa is in the one pic...)

Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Our driver/passenger chair and carpet upgrade

Reply #1 –
The chairs and the carpet look really great.  Nice job done by the factory.
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

Re: Our driver/passenger chair and carpet upgrade

Reply #2 –
Hi Steve & Michelle,
  That looks so good. The seats are awesome. Is there any features the new seats have that the originals did not?

Raymond
Raymond & Babette Jordan
1997 U 320
1998 Ford Explorer XLT

Re: Our driver/passenger chair and carpet upgrade

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Raymond Jordan –
any features the new seats have that the originals did not?

The controls are pretty much the same.  We didn't spring for massage or heat or anything like that.  And the seat belt retractors still remind us of Robin Williams in "RV"  ::) so I think those are the same design  ;)

Michelle

Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Our driver/passenger chair and carpet upgrade

Reply #4 –
Those seats look great! I want em'!
The selected media item is not currently available.ken & dori hathaway & Big Agnes
🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
✨6V-92TA DDEC Parlor Coach 350HP Series 92
🏁2011 Nissan XTerra Pro-4X

Re: Our driver/passenger chair and carpet upgrade

Reply #5 –
Michelle. It looks lovely, I do like the chairs. I am jealous.

No RV! Have hung up the keys.
In the past: 2016 Winnebago Era, 1994 Foretravel U240, 1995 Foretravel U240 (wide body), 1999 Foretravel 320, 36 Foot, 2003 Foretravel U320 38 foot,

Re: Our driver/passenger chair and carpet upgrade

Reply #6 –
Jealous?  Me too!!!  Hate my seat covers and still looking for some nice used seats for the U225.  Really, mine are very comfortable, if only the original owner had take proper care of them.  But he used the wrong cleaners on them.
1994 U225
build #4514

Re: Our driver/passenger chair and carpet upgrade

Reply #7 –
Michelle, I agree with Horace B.
Rick and Mary Zika
unit #4609
new full body paint by Foretravel of Texas
1995 U240 2014 jeep
The selected media item is not currently available."Rick and Mary"

Re: Our driver/passenger chair and carpet upgrade

Reply #8 –
Very nice..... Anyone would be proud.
Dub McBride 1996 270

Re: Our driver/passenger chair and carpet upgrade

Reply #9 –
Looks goregous! Do you have a model number for those seats?
Don
The selected media item is not currently available.
Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

Re: Our driver/passenger chair and carpet upgrade

Reply #10 –
Quote from: acousticart –
Looks goregous! Do you have a model number for those seats?

Thanks Don!

I added photos of the tags on the new seats - check the first post.

These were custom-ordered by David F. at FOT (hence the part numbers that start with "FT" and have our last name "Cook" in them - those are the p/n's listed on our FOT invoice as well).  The base exactly lined up with our original Villa seats from 2003.  In your coach you might have Flexsteel, which probably have a different base and require drilling new holes. 

I highly recommend going through David for new seats or recovering.  He and the upholstery shop really know their stuff.  Plus who can resist an economic stimulus visit to Nacogdoches?  ^.^d

Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Our driver/passenger chair and carpet upgrade

Reply #11 –
Thanks for the info!
Don
Quote from: Steve & Michelle –

I added photos of the tags on the new seats - check the first post.
The selected media item is not currently available.
Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

Re: Our driver/passenger chair and carpet upgrade

Reply #12 –

  Plus who can resist an economic stimulus visit to Nacogdoches? 

Michelle
[/quote]

Guess that is what I have in store for this fall. Major roof repairs, it seems. The stress cracks keep getting worse and I am lucky that leaks to the inside have not produced any major damage as yet.
Just wish there was an economic stimulus package for me.
No RV! Have hung up the keys.
In the past: 2016 Winnebago Era, 1994 Foretravel U240, 1995 Foretravel U240 (wide body), 1999 Foretravel 320, 36 Foot, 2003 Foretravel U320 38 foot,