Installing Dual Swivel Seats in My 2020 Ford Transit Camper Van Conversion

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Күн бұрын

The third episode of my DIY campervan conversion with Betty, my 2020 Ford Transit Cargo Van. Detailing how to install Scopema seat swivels on both the passenger and driver’s seat.Towards the end I give a cost breakdown for this project, and give some tips for how you can install it better than I did.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Welcome
01:19 - Scopema Seat Swivels
01:45 - Disconnecting the Battery
03:24 - Mounting the Passenger Swivel
04:19 - Replacing the Passenger Seat
05:00 - Clearance Issues
05:38 - Reconnecting Passenger Airbag Sensor
06:04 - Removing the Driver’s Seat
07:06 - Removing the Battery
07:37 - Removing the Handbrake
10:01 - Modifying the Handbrake Bracket
11:53 - Lowing the Handbrake
13:22 - Reconnecting Everything
15:19 - Installing Driver’s Seat Swivel
15:55 - Replacing the Driver’s Seat
17:52 - Conclusion
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@wendydee1884 2 жыл бұрын

Please don’t stop including ALL the details! I appreciate your hard work vloging the mistakes as well as the accomplishments!

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Wendy! So far that seems to be the consensus, so I'ma keep on keeping on. 😊 Hope to see you in future comments!

@casperparker9000 2 жыл бұрын

You are seriously super underrated

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

🥰 Thank you so much!! You wouldn't believe how impactful your comment was!

@bobstransitvan3053 2 жыл бұрын

I sure am glad that I got the factory swivel seats. Installing the driver's sear swivel looks like a pain.

@GirlsGuide2Packing 2 жыл бұрын

OMG vacuuming up the washcloths! hahaha .... I love how you called this a 3 out of 10 for difficulty, watching how complicated everything was gave me a whole new level of appreciation of the intricacy of the whole project. Wow.

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Ha, yeah trying to vacuum those washcloths wasn't the smartest idea. 🤣

@ericvbmt 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video. LIKED THE DETAIL. Also liked the sucking up of the rag:)

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! ☺ Thanks for the feedback!

@ericvbmt 2 жыл бұрын

I have same size van on order and appreciate all the info and tips. You probably already follow Rich, here is a link to one of his vids. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y9eCqsKY3tq3e5c.html

@pampettingill3233 2 жыл бұрын

Erik, I'm enjoying your tutorials! I like how you explain the obstacles you ran into and how to avoid them. I also appreciate the tool list, cost breakdown, and cost percentage of the entire project. I look forward to each episode, so keep them coming! Oh, and your photography is amazing! I love the Costa Rica footage!

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

🥰 Thanks, Mom.

@PresidentBust 2 жыл бұрын

Im finding all this content really useful. Thanks alot for the detail and clarity in the videos. Ill be playing this a million times as i do it.

@PresidentBust 2 жыл бұрын

Just got to the end of this video. Please dont decrease the granularity of the videos. I can always skip a bit i dont need, but i definitely cant add more :D

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! And thank you for the feedback!! Seriously, it's hugely appreciated.

@brucemorrice3569 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are great. Keep them this granular as it is helpful. The drivers seat install was complicated but looks like it would be fun to take on. Looking forward to seeing more videos.

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Bruce, you are exactly who I had hoped would find my videos. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and I hope to see your comments on future videos!

@thingle 2 жыл бұрын

I like that you are making a Transit van because most of the stuff on YT is Sprinter related. Yes, most of the things can be translated quite easily. However, I think that the Transit makes a lot more sense to buy if you want to save some money. At least in Finland a used Sprinter is almost 2x the price compared to a Transit. I like how granular you are explaining things as I will probably use your videos with my van. Thanks for that. One thing that you might want to do is when you are doing something wrong, have a visual indication that this is not correct. Some people will not have sound on if they are following your instructions or might not be listening that carefully. It is a small thing but I think it will help make the video clearer.

@SMP-RN 2 жыл бұрын

Just found you. We are looking at doing our own van conversion and are looking at a number of different peoples builds. We like your presentation with the do’s and don’ts along the way. Really like your break down on cost of materials, the tools and time. Not seeing others do that thus far.

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback! I sincerely do appreciate it and will do my best to keep the cost and material summary sections in my project videos!

@tommoody2147 Жыл бұрын

Eric I am converting a Transit in England. I'm viewing the airbag unit like it is an unexploded bomb. Your video has taken away a lot of the fear in handling this. In your debt man-so many thanks for your detailed video. PS I enjoyed the vacuuming of the duster episode, my sort of thing.

@smoke126857 6 ай бұрын

Favorite part, seeing what it took to install the driver side vs. the passenger side.

@rhusolo 10 ай бұрын

Hey Eric thanks for posting this video. It was a game saver in helping me install the driver’s side swivel. I have the same van and swivel base. Yes the ebrake lowering was a chore. I would add that I was able to save the inverter by relocating it. I also saved the cover by cutting it down. I was going to add pics but you tube doesn’t let me here. Send me a message if you would like them. Thanks again. 🙏😁

@ErikJohnson2020 10 ай бұрын

I'm glad it helped!

@davidables5274 9 ай бұрын

Appreciate the detail especially on the driver seat. Agree granular tools, parts and time is great.

@thudang3039 11 ай бұрын

Great job! Thanks for sharing!

@timothyjohnson7953 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video! Very fun being able to watch the progress of your van! Keep it up

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim! 🥰

@ladylinds14 Жыл бұрын

Your video is perfect! Very motivating!

@ErikJohnson2020 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@wilbertolugo8700 8 ай бұрын

hello the driver side looks like a pain in the but. thank you for your help on the video. happy trails

@KikisCraftShack 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the specifics!! 🙌

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

No problem!!

@catw6274 5 күн бұрын

Really well done, thank you!!

@ErikJohnson2020 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment!

@stevesidare2493 2 жыл бұрын

It's a very helpful video for a brave DIYer and wouldn't change anything, but, seeing what you went through on that driver seat, I personally would leave that for a garage to do and only attempt the passenger side. That's really all I'd want, anyway. I thought the rag being sucked up was the best part!

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, everyone seems to like that vacuum snafu the most!

@ratluvr99 2 жыл бұрын

Whoa .. great video, the details are awesome. You just convinced me that should I install swivels, I'm only going to install the passenger. Now it makes sense why some other DIY van conversions do this as well. Thank you!!!

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the passenger is much easier to install, but depending on your build layout it is so worth having the driver seat swivel as well so you can have a little lounge at the front of your van.

@Mims.Entertainment Жыл бұрын

Watching you do this has convinced me to let Ford do it at the factory! LOL

@healingjourneys4241 2 жыл бұрын

Great content!

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

@rbarndt6483 2 жыл бұрын

Good video.

@theminimalistplan 2 жыл бұрын

Great value!

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Totally!

@brancehuang 2 жыл бұрын

Certainly more detailed is better! Appreciate it!

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Paul! That seems to be the consensus of my viewers so far, and that's music to my ears! 🥰

@jonathanfrierman1737 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work I hope you get some wrenches and a grinder this will make that modifications easier,

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jonathan! Thanks for leaving a comment! I think getting a straight dye grinder would be a fantastic time saving tool for anyone considering starting their own renovation!

@quibblegaze 4 ай бұрын

0:42: ⚙️ DIY van conversion project involves installing passenger and driver seat swivels, with precautions for airbag sensor and battery power. 3:11: ⚙️ Installation tips for swivel seats in a Ford Transit camper van conversion, including removing plastic cover, using torx t45 bit, and cutting zip ties. 7:17: ⚙️ Detailed process of removing components and wiring to access the handbrake in a camper van conversion. 11:35: 🔧 Modifying mounting bracket, removing inverter, and preserving hand brake cable during van conversion. 18:41: ⏰ Effortless installation of new seat swivels, taking only 2-3 hours for the passenger seat. Scope pimas were a breeze to install. Recapped using Tammy AI

@Studiovette Жыл бұрын

Hi. Great detailed video. How many hours do you think this took you? Any issues that you ran into since installation? Looking at a coachmen beyond on the transit 2020 chassis and it doesn’t look like they had swivel seats until 2021 or 2022. I’m wondering if I can do this conversion. Like you though I might have some obstacles esp on the drivers side since the bath is behind.

@MotoConfused Жыл бұрын

Great vid and explanation. Noticed you didn't have any video of cutting the brake cable so that it is shorter. In my mind, I'm imagining you have to cut out the slack created by lowering the brake. True? No? Thanks.

@jimmiemalone 2 жыл бұрын

No notes on the video itself. Your presentation is spot on. My only 'complaint' is the thumbnail which says d.i.y. swivel seats which these are not. Maybe I'm nitpicking but this is a manufactured swivel seat install, not a d.i.y. project.

@ErikJohnson2020 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jimmy. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! From my perspective, the swivels weren't installed by the manufacturer, or by a 3rd party upfitter. I installed them and made all the required modifications to make them fit "myself". I think from that standpoint, this is absolutely a "DIY" project. But, did I smelt the metal plates, or thread my own screws? Absolutely not.

@koelzspeedgarage2796 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Erik, Great video. I plan on watching your other videos since I have a 2022 Transit on order and will be converting it also when it arrives. My question is that I noticed a lot of people have had clearance problems when swiveling the drivers seat over the top of the hand brake. A lot of people have had to modify the hand brake cover so the seat doesn't rub on it. You didn't seem to have that problem. Is there something you did that you did not mention or show in your video? Also, did you have any issues with the seat rail hitting the door panel and scratching it when you swivel it around? I've seen some people have to open the door to allow the seat to swivel around. Is that true with your 2020? Thanks.

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Nope, the video shows everything I did, and maybe more specifically I didn't go in and replace the ebrake cover after the install since the final hand brake location is now 3" or so lower that it was, the old plastic cover won't fit anymore.

@koelzspeedgarage2796 2 жыл бұрын

@@ErikJohnson2020 Thanks for the information.

@JipseeGirl Жыл бұрын

Wow! That driver side looks like more trouble than it's worth. Don't think I could do that side by myself. :(

@coloframe Жыл бұрын

I Purchased a 2023 Ford transit van 350 would the swivel work on it also. Would the renovation be any different? Thank you.

@timdunmyer4549 Жыл бұрын

I'm just curious but can't you order your van from factory with swivel seats?

@meathhillmac 2 жыл бұрын

Really good video, where do you get the swivel base and price

@thechopshopcycle 2 жыл бұрын

Www.theswivelshop.com

@nbc902 2 жыл бұрын

my favorite part is YOUR PATIENCE

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Glad you enjoyed the video!

@MrZiploc1 Жыл бұрын

Why Ford does not put the battery in the front engine compartment ? Too complicated under the seat !

@ErikJohnson2020 Жыл бұрын

My guess is the expandability of adding a second vehicle battery, but I'm not sure.

@CihaPet Жыл бұрын

It's the Positive terminal that you want to disconnect.

@josephjuno9555 10 ай бұрын

NO! DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE!

@bkad6238 2 жыл бұрын

I get the feeling you edited out a few choice words in this video🤣🤣 Like you videos

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, more than a few. 😉

@LastNameTom 2 жыл бұрын

I hammered the shit out of those two screws and they popped right out of the hand break. I Had to cut off that nut though. Great video!

@turboflush Жыл бұрын

What about the cover for the park brake? Or did miss it?

@ErikJohnson2020 Жыл бұрын

With the brake height being lowered, the original cover no longer fits, so it's just left open for now. Honestly I've never noticed it, but I'm sure you could make some kind of wood cover for it.

@reh0119 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have to open the doors to swivel the seats?

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Not technically, though I have found that if you don't open the door, depending on how you have the seat positioned (forward/backward) you can end up scratching the door plastics.

@johnnycamper109 2 жыл бұрын

Smart Guy 🤣

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Joe_P 2 жыл бұрын

Using a multi tool vibrator thingy instead of a grinder says a lot my friend.

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

That I don't want 100x more metal shavings in my van? That multi-tool is probably one of the most useful tools I own.

@Joe_P 2 жыл бұрын

@@ErikJohnson2020 dust, not shavings. A job that should have taken two minutes probably took like 20. Vacuum for two mins after. Embrace grinders my friend.

@EcoNeato Жыл бұрын

I'm not KZfaq.

@DoodleDangWang 2 жыл бұрын

Seems like a really frustrating install honestly. Not sure how this compares to any other task on a van build, like house electric system scares me. Following a guide on that, you have to take apart the driver seat to tap into alternator charging too. Just plain replacing that battery seems dumb too, like the idea of having to dismantle a seat like that to replace a battery is just bonkers...

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

It really wasn't that bad, if you've watched any MB or Ram battery removal videos you are either removing a seat or removing several body panels to gain access. At that point it's mostly just a question of how many screws do you need to loosen. With the seat, technically it's just four screws if your just doing a quick swap and don't need to remove the seat belt attachment.