"Club seating" in E150?
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"Club seating" in E150?
I am trying to find the easiest way to have club seating -- 2nd row facing rear toward 3rd row with room for a small flip up or removable table in between in an E150 8 passenger van. I have talked to a custom shop that can do this by installing new or used Ford individual seats on a rotating base. I am wondering if there are any other solutions out there? Is it possible to install the stock 2nd row bench backward and have it lock in place on the floor? (ideally, allowing for the use of lap belts, although it is likely in this configuration we wouldn't use the seat to haul passengers and it would be unoccupied when the van is in motion)
Configuration would primarily be used on day trips to the beach, etc. as a place to hangout and eat, change clothes or for the kids to use a portapotty. Longer trips would have the seats forward...
I'm looking for a solution that would be simple and safe.
Thanks for any ideas!
- Brad
Configuration would primarily be used on day trips to the beach, etc. as a place to hangout and eat, change clothes or for the kids to use a portapotty. Longer trips would have the seats forward...
I'm looking for a solution that would be simple and safe.
Thanks for any ideas!
- Brad
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I think the custom shop has the right idea. I'm not sure simple and safe would be compatible with what you want.
I'm glad to hear that you do not plan in hauling passengers in the rear facing seat. Aside from the obvious safety issues, you really don't want the kids nicknaming it the vomit comet. Riding backwards in a van is just asking for it.
I'm glad to hear that you do not plan in hauling passengers in the rear facing seat. Aside from the obvious safety issues, you really don't want the kids nicknaming it the vomit comet. Riding backwards in a van is just asking for it.
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I am trying to find the easiest way to have club seating -- 2nd row facing rear toward 3rd row with room for a small flip up or removable table in between in an E150 8 passenger van. I have talked to a custom shop that can do this by installing new or used Ford individual seats on a rotating base. I am wondering if there are any other solutions out there? Is it possible to install the stock 2nd row bench backward and have it lock in place on the floor? (ideally, allowing for the use of lap belts, although it is likely in this configuration we wouldn't use the seat to haul passengers and it would be unoccupied when the van is in motion)
Configuration would primarily be used on day trips to the beach, etc. as a place to hangout and eat, change clothes or for the kids to use a portapotty. Longer trips would have the seats forward...
I'm looking for a solution that would be simple and safe.
Thanks for any ideas!
- Brad
Configuration would primarily be used on day trips to the beach, etc. as a place to hangout and eat, change clothes or for the kids to use a portapotty. Longer trips would have the seats forward...
I'm looking for a solution that would be simple and safe.
Thanks for any ideas!
- Brad
The new Chrysler minivans have this setup, and you may want to look and see what they do. I do know that they cut the fore/aft room a LOT because the reclining seat backs of the 2nd row ram into the reclining seat backs of the first row. A big van will have room to spare, depending on the layout.
In the old days, I had 2 Turtle Top van conversions with sideways benches in the rear and a table in between. Unsafe as hell for driving but fun for picnics especially with the pop top up. We're bicyclists and used to do lots of day trips with friends.
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I bought it about a month ago from a limo company. According to the manufacturer they have haven't made very many of these vans. I have 6 kids and needed 8 passenger capacity and cargo space. I couldn't find a conversion van that fit my needs in my price range. I love the fact that I am in the front with a partition separating me from the noise of the kids. Also have my own radio. If they get out of line, I can kill all power to the back from the dash. I also like the fact that it is kind of plain looking from the outside and doesn't draw too much attention.
If interested, keep an eye on EBay (search Limo Van). They had an older, cruder version a few weeks ago. They currently have one listed (no reserve auction!) that they claim cost $200k new! Looks kind of gaudy to me.
If looking for new, mine was built by DeBryan Limousine Co. I was told it was built by Tuscany Conversions for them. Tuscany has many seating configurations and a low roof option on their site. I was told mine sold for $58k new.
Sorry if I got off topic here.
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Dumb question here....
Do the rear facing seats have seatbelts? I can see the ones for the forward seats, but not the rear facing ones.
Do the rear facing seats have seatbelts? I can see the ones for the forward seats, but not the rear facing ones.
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The rear facing seats all have lap belts.
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