Swivel seats in pickup for MOHO experience?
I have a crew cab dually and tow a big fifth wheel. I am always waffling about getting a motorhome to make long drives (>3k miles) more comfortable. It occurred to me that if I could make my pickup m...
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Red, some quick Googling turned up this van site that sells seating and such for custom vans.
However, they have this posted:
Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208 was set by the Department of Transportation in 1992 to reduce the injuries caused during collisions involving van conversions. Van conversions created after 1992 must have all seating and tables locked down to the floor. Also, captain's chairs can no longer swivel. Adapters are available for pre-1992 vehicles.
Discount Van & Truck also has seats and pedestal bases that may fit your truck.
It looks like you should be able to buy what you are looking for but it won't be legal to install. I'm with you on the safety point, but if you have annual safety inspections in your state that could create a problem for you. Also if someone has the seat swiveled during an accident that could create additional liability since the swivel seating violates Federal law.
Happy MH shopping!
However, they have this posted:
Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208 was set by the Department of Transportation in 1992 to reduce the injuries caused during collisions involving van conversions. Van conversions created after 1992 must have all seating and tables locked down to the floor. Also, captain's chairs can no longer swivel. Adapters are available for pre-1992 vehicles.
Discount Van & Truck also has seats and pedestal bases that may fit your truck.
It looks like you should be able to buy what you are looking for but it won't be legal to install. I'm with you on the safety point, but if you have annual safety inspections in your state that could create a problem for you. Also if someone has the seat swiveled during an accident that could create additional liability since the swivel seating violates Federal law.
Happy MH shopping!
