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et2
Explorer
Apr 04, 2015

Foot not big enough

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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  • dstock50's avatar
    dstock50
    Explorer
    Apr 06, 2015
    I had the same problem an also short legs, I added a block of wood grooved and painted with bed liner to my peddle.
  • ncrowley's avatar
    ncrowley
    Explorer II
    Apr 05, 2015
    I am short and have small feet. I just moved the seat very close to the pedals and it works well. I use cruise control when I can.
  • toedtoes's avatar
    toedtoes
    Explorer III
    Apr 05, 2015
    Thanks. From the photos, it looks like all they do is move them up higher in the air.
  • YC_1's avatar
    YC_1
    Nomad
    Apr 05, 2015
    toedtoes wrote:
    The OP has indicated his problem is that in order to depress and hold the pedal while driving, his foot has to be completely off the floor. This is awkward, uncomfortable, and tiring.

    I'm not sure how a pedal extender will improve this. While the extender brings the pedal closer to the driver, it moves the pedal further away from the floor - meaning the OP will still have to hold his foot completely off the floor in order to depress and hold the pedal.


    Because my pedal extenders hang 2 inches below the pedal and allow my heel to rest on the floor. The pictures in my link are not great.
  • Nomadac's avatar
    Nomadac
    Explorer
    Apr 05, 2015
    I would take your MH to a Freightliner dealer and discuss your problem with the Service Dept. as they would be able to make recommendations.
    I wear 8.5 size shoes and have never had a problem with any vehicle.
  • toedtoes's avatar
    toedtoes
    Explorer III
    Apr 05, 2015
    The OP has indicated his problem is that in order to depress and hold the pedal while driving, his foot has to be completely off the floor. This is awkward, uncomfortable, and tiring.

    I'm not sure how a pedal extender will improve this. While the extender brings the pedal closer to the driver, it moves the pedal further away from the floor - meaning the OP will still have to hold his foot completely off the floor in order to depress and hold the pedal.
  • et2's avatar
    et2
    Explorer
    Apr 05, 2015
    RadZone wrote:
    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



    Now that looks like a great possibility. I'll have to see how the MH pedal is attached.

    Thanks!

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