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Rotating the Copilot Seat

Howdy!
 
Our Foretravel came with two 6-way power seats (Flexsteel) in the cockpit. The pilot seat has a lever on the lower right that allows the seat to swivel. I cannot find such a lever on the copilot seat.
 
Does the copilot seat swivel? If so, what is the secret?
 
Thanks,
 
Trent
Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

Re: Rotating the Copilot Seat

Reply #1 –
Should be a lever for copilots seat also,IF it does rotate.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Rotating the Copilot Seat

Reply #2 –
 There must be a lever to unlock it. It is half way down the left side when sitting down and is black plastic. Pull it and turn seat at same time.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Rotating the Copilot Seat

Reply #3 –
My lever is half way back ,close to floor. On R/H side of co-pilots seat, pull forward to release and rotate seat.
Regards,Irwin
Irwin

Re: Rotating the Copilot Seat

Reply #4 –
Quote from: John Haygarth –
There must be a lever to unlock it. It is half way down the left side when sitting down and is black plastic. Pull it and turn seat at same time.

John,
 
That is what I thought and why I posed the question. There is no lever in that location.
 
The right side (of both seats) has a lever that allows the back to the recline. On the copilot's seat, there is another rocker switch on the right side for the electric footrest.
 
Is it possible that the electric footrest precludes the ability to swivel?
 
The swivel control for the pilot's seat is very low on the right side.
 
There is another possibility. It looks like the copilot seat and the sofa may have been recovered at some point. Maybe they covered up or removed the lever in that process?
 
Any one have a 2000-era U295 with electric footrest and a rotating copilot seat?
 
Thanks,
 
Trent

 
Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

Re: Rotating the Copilot Seat

Reply #5 –
 yes we do and we are build 5674. Ours does all of it and is a 295 too 2000 36'
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Rotating the Copilot Seat

Reply #6 –
can you raise the foot rest, look underneath and see if the mechanical wire is in place?  OUr came disconnected, easy to replace it back and swivel.  But of course we had the outside lever to pull on.  Still, just look and see if the wire is under the seat?

mike
Mike
2001 U320 4010 Build 5878 (Gus)
Wrangle Unlimited Toad
Nacogdoches

Re: Rotating the Copilot Seat

Reply #7 –
yes, will be a good-sized handle (black) on the curb side of the chair, feel for it on the side of the seat cushion. Â May have to put seat temporarily more upright, or run forward to get it to swivel clear of the wall, but it will. Â At least that is the way it is on mine.
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Rotating the Copilot Seat

Reply #8 –
yes, I have electric footrest and mine rotates - first thing I do after I put out the slide - U-320 but doubt it matters - 2000 year 40'
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Rotating the Copilot Seat

Reply #9 –
look under the pilots chair and see what that mechanism (swivel looks like) - repeat on copilots chair and see if it is there....
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Rotating the Copilot Seat

Reply #10 –
Here is what I found on my 2000 U295. The lever is located under the skirt on the passenger side of the co-pilots chair. It is bent down either by design or by the PO (or PPO). The bent design allows the electric forward / back button to lock and unlock the rotation. All the way forward locks the rotation. All the way back (somewhere on the way back actually) unlocks the rotation.
I found it because I could not lock it after I rotated the chair. Lift the skirt and look under the chair on the passenger side.

HTH
Ed
Ed and Michele
2000 U295  36'  (Build #5600)
8.3 ISC 350HP.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Toad)
2001 Lance Truck Camper (Sold)
2001 Lazy Daze (Class C). RK Floor Plan (Sold)

Re: Rotating the Copilot Seat

Reply #11 –
Quote from: Lance Camper –
The lever is located under the skirt on the passenger side of the co-pilots chair. It is bent down either by design or by the PO

Ed, found mine in the same place as yours; thanks! Mine is also bent, so it must be by design, but it sure makes it difficult to find (and use).
 
Trent
Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

Re: Rotating the Copilot Seat

Reply #12 –
Quote from: TulsaTrent –

Ed, ......... Mine is also bent, so it must be by design, but it sure makes it difficult to find (and use).
 
Trent

Once I found out how it is intended to be used, I think I prefer it. Normally I'm bent over, leaning to my right, trying to grab the lever. Then, while still holding the lever you twist your body to free the chair.  Using the electric control frees not only your hand but you are not leaning over.  Win Win for this old arthritic body.

Regards
Ed
Ed and Michele
2000 U295  36'  (Build #5600)
8.3 ISC 350HP.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Toad)
2001 Lance Truck Camper (Sold)
2001 Lazy Daze (Class C). RK Floor Plan (Sold)