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Foot not big enough

et2
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We've had our MH two years this year. My problem is my feet aren't that big - size 8.5. When driving to get the best leverage on the accelerator my foot is halfway up or at the top of the pedal. This means the heel of my shoe is not resting on the floor.

This gets very tiring on my foot, especially in traffic. One problem I've noticed, if going over bumps and the up and down movement of the MH cause my foot to actuate the pedal as the MH is moving up and down causing me having to release the pedal to stop the porpoising from getting out of hand.

I haven't seen a way to adjust the pedal. But even if I could the leverag is still needing to be applied to the top of the pedal. Is there anyone with this problem, any suggestions besides clown shoes?
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Naio
Explorer II
Explorer II
I have this problem, too. Also with power tools where I cannot reach the trigger when holding the tool in a normal way, etc.

Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to live in a world where trucks and tools were designed for people my size. (I am average height for a woman.)
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Terryallan
Explorer II
Explorer II
et2 wrote:
No rocker switch, and I said no clown shoes :B

This takes my heel off the floor causing the surging problem.

Thanks for the replies.


My point exactly. Driving boots are the answer. Ever wondered why pro drivers mostly wear boots. that's why. Nothing to do with clown shoes.
Terry & Shay
Coachman Apex 288BH.
2013 F150 XLT Off Road
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et2
Explorer
Explorer
No rocker switch, and I said no clown shoes :B

Not extremely short and seat is up pretty far. I'll see about getting closer. But I think my problem is to get the best leverage I need to move my foot up higher on the pedal. This takes my heel off the floor causing the surging problem. It's fine on the freeway ( with cruise). Just the city driving were cruise isn't used is the problem.

Thanks for the replies.

lryrob9301
Explorer
Explorer
According to your profile you have a 2013 Fleetwood DP. I believe it is built on a Freightliner chassis. My 2013 Tiffin on a Freightliner chassis has adjustable pedals. There is a rocker switch just to the left of the steering column that will adjust the pedals in or out. Maybe this will help with your situation.

Terryallan
Explorer II
Explorer II
Had the same problem when I started driving the big truck. I would hit a bump, and the air seat would bounce, and the fuel pedal and my foot would bounce up, and down. I drove with tennis shoes. How did I fix it?

I started wearing boots, or shoes with heels. After that, my heels would rest on the floor, and the pedal would no longer bounce. I did however lock the rocking chair seat when I went thru the gears. The clutch tried to push me back thru the sleeper, Just unlocked it when I hit 13.
Terry & Shay
Coachman Apex 288BH.
2013 F150 XLT Off Road
5.0, 3.73
Lazy Campers

Rollnhome
Explorer
Explorer
Sounds to me your legs are too short or you have the seat to far back. I can not visualize a small foot being the problem. The angle of your ankle to the pedal is the decider in the contact of your foot.
Scoot the seat up or put a pillow behind you. A bigger foot wouldn't help still same angle and distance. You have to get closer to the pedal or the pedal has to come closer to you.
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westernrvparkow
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Explorer
Believe it or not, there is a website dedicated to your problem. www.clownsupplies.com. They have really big shoes for small sized feet.:)

wa8yxm
Explorer III
Explorer III
2oldman wrote:
Cruise control.


That would be my guess

Or he could lay a 1x or 2x slab of lumber under the pedal..Carpet cover optional. Use Velcro hooks on bottom to "hook" it to existing carpet.
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RadZone
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Explorer
I found a video for door stop pedal extender on Youtube a while ago, it works great. I used through bolts in place of the screws and make really sure it doesn't get hung up on anything.

Search youtube for Gas Pedal Extension for under $5 or cut and paste.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0wANj7HWOY

Dutch_12078
Explorer II
Explorer II
X whatever on moving the seat forward. I wear a size 9 shoe, and have no problem with the accelerator pedal.
Dutch
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toedtoes
Explorer III
Explorer III
Dog Folks wrote:
If the toes and the ball of your foot are the "pressure point" rather than your entire foot on the pedal, it would be my humble opinion that you are not close enough.

Move the seat forward until you entire foot is flat on the pedal.


This is why most women pull their driver seat more forward than men - because our feet are smaller and we need to be closer to the pedal in order to have full foot contact and better control.
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BuckBarker
Explorer
Explorer
Buy a larger right shoe?

MountainAir05
Explorer II
Explorer II
7.5 here, move that seat forward and cruise control.

anconn
Explorer
Explorer
OMG 8.5 I wish!!! Try driving with a size 15. It is so easy to get both pedals at the same time. Especially in the toad. I have to be so aware of it all the time.
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2005 Jeep Liberty

2oldman
Explorer II
Explorer II
Cruise control.
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