Hey all, we are long time TT folks (20 + years) looking to move into a C. Spent the day today looking at, sitting in, and getting excited about a new C. But there is a problem...of the few C's we were interested in, both Jayco brands, the drivers seat, even when moved ALL THE WAY FORWARD is still TOO FAR BACK for me. I am literally tip toed on the pedals. I'm 5'5", so yes, I'm not average height. However, my folks had an older class C that I fit in perfectly. The dealer said they had not had that issue before (I'm surprised). Would the seat be able to be re-installed a few inches or so forward? I'm surprised it sits so far back even when moved on its rail all the way forward.We have not sat it or looked at other brands yet...just Jayco today.Any thoughts on this?

Years back I replaced the factory Ford seats with Flexsteel seats. I recall they had more forward travel, but you would need to check that now. The Flexsteel's used the existing bolt holes and was very easy. Drilling new holes could get a bit more complicated.

I am 5'4 1/2". We have a 2015 Class C Mercedes Sprinter. I have no problem reaching the gas or brake pedals.

You could always add extensions to the pedals if the steering wheel is close enough. That would be a very easy fix and would work perfectly. I know from experience.

We have a 2015 Itasca Spirit 27Q with the E-450 Ford. The cab seats pivot around to use as part of coach seating.The problem is that the coach floor is 3-1/2" higher than the cab floor.We live in it for about 4 months in the winter. So I used some large angle iron and raise the seats for the winter, I have to lower them back down before we head for home. Somewhat of a pain to do, but worth the effort.With that said I would think that your drivers seat forward by removing it and drilling some new holes.Dusty

google, bolt on pedal extenders .

Looking at new Class C but there is a seat issue

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rjstractor
Nomad
Aug 12, 2018
Do you have any further info on what chassis you looked at? I'm 5'5 1/2" on a good day and have never had a problem driving any vehicle of any type.
bobndot
Explorer III
Aug 12, 2018
google, bolt on pedal extenders .
Dusty_R
Explorer
Aug 12, 2018
We have a 2015 Itasca Spirit 27Q with the E-450 Ford. The cab seats pivot around to use as part of coach seating.
The problem is that the coach floor is 3-1/2" higher than the cab floor.
We live in it for about 4 months in the winter. So I used some large angle iron and raise the seats for the winter, I have to lower them back down before we head for home. Somewhat of a pain to do, but worth the effort.
With that said I would think that your drivers seat forward by removing it and drilling some new holes.

Dusty
dave17352
Explorer II
Aug 11, 2018
You could always add extensions to the pedals if the steering wheel is close enough. That would be a very easy fix and would work perfectly. I know from experience.
happynow
Explorer
Aug 11, 2018
I am 5'4 1/2". We have a 2015 Class C Mercedes Sprinter. I have no problem reaching the gas or brake pedals.
T18skyguy
Explorer
Aug 11, 2018
Years back I replaced the factory Ford seats with Flexsteel seats. I recall they had more forward travel, but you would need to check that now. The Flexsteel's used the existing bolt holes and was very easy. Drilling new holes could get a bit more complicated.

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