Passanger Seat - Double Or Single ?

[andy greenwood]

I currently have a double seat on a Kiravans seat swivel, I really like the look of the single swivel seats though , they also look more practical and easier to spin round . Swapping would mean losing the storage space I currently have with the double but that would not bother me too much.

What is the general verdict of forum members......Single or Double ?

 

[PIPPS30]

Single much more Comfortable in my opinion, especially for longer journeys

 

[Lukavell]

I've had both and won't go double again. Storage can be found else where, comfort can't!

 

[Donk]

Done double and single versions. Preferring single overall.

 

[andy greenwood]

I've had both and won't go double again. Storage can be found else where, comfort can't!

if I decide to go down the single route what is my best option...? look on the internet for a 2nd hand seat & base ? I imagine they are quite expensive brand new ?

 

[andy greenwood]

I have just had a quick look on ebay and a passanger seat is about £450 ish. I presume I have to buy the base and the swivel mechanism seperately ?

 

[Paynewright]

I paid a bit more for a seat with base from Exploria.

There are quite a few sellers on ebay - its just finding one in the right fabric with the right add-ons (arm rests, lumbar etc). That said you can get most OEM fabric covers from inka-corp

 

[Donk]

I have just had a quick look on ebay and a passanger seat is about £450 ish. I presume I have to buy the base and the swivel mechanism seperately ?

Yep. My seat on eBay with armrests and lumbar support and obviously matching shade of plastic bits. Then seat base from a conversion firm who were getting rid of one and swivel seat base from banwy. All adds up though.

 

[Wills]

The single is more stylish and comfortable. It allows you to fit the lower comfort dash and walk through to the back instead of having to climb out and in.

 

[Skyliner33]

I have just had a quick look on ebay and a passanger seat is about £450 ish. I presume I have to buy the base and the swivel mechanism seperately ?

Really? Please point me in the right direction thats mega cheap.

 

[Paynewright]

One ‘Gotcha’ is the van seats are missing the two lower plastic trims on the back - not needed as they’re up against a bulkhead.

One is easy (lower one) and just clips on. The one above that (about 75mm wide) clips into some additional seat frame metalwork that is absent on the van seats. I posted about this a while ago with pictures - not found a solution yet, to filling the gap!!

 

[Ayjay]

Being a tightarse, I didn't really want to spend up to another grand (or whatever) on a single swivel captains seat and nor do I want to lose the storage space that my Kiravans double swivel gives me. That said, although I don't actually spend too much time in the passenger seat, I don't find it particularly uncomfortable even on a long run and nor does my wife (who spends more time in it). However, I do reckon a Vankraft bracket to change the angle of the back would improve it. It's something to be sorted before we start on longer trips this coming summer.

 

[Martinf]

It allows you to ... walk through to the back instead of having to climb out and in.

Just that in itself would clinch it for us; we wouldn’t want to be without this capability. But if you want to carry more people you will have your own priorities. So as with everything, go what is right for you.

 

[andy greenwood]

Really? Please point me in the right direction thats mega cheap.

My apologies it was a drivers seat that i saw on ebay, you are correct the passanger seats seem to be more expensive

 

[Lukavell]

if I decide to go down the single route what is my best option...? look on the internet for a 2nd hand seat & base ? I imagine they are quite expensive brand new ?

I bought mine from a polish seller on ebay. Can't remember what I paid but it was cheaper including shipping than anywhere else. I wasn't bothered about matching fabric though as I got them re-trimmed shortly afterwards.

 

[Dannyb6467]

I've had both and won't go double again. Storage can be found else where, comfort can't!

But you can fit 2 people on a double, only 1 on a single

 

[Fish]

Single!

 

[Lukavell]

But you can fit 2 people on a double, only 1 on a single

I used to call it a one and a half seat! Don't think two adults could sit there for long comfortably.

 

[JasonW]

I've tried both and agree the single is much more comfier for longer journeys.

 

[MatT6]

I used to call it a one and a half seat! Don't think two adults could sit there for long comfortably.

Agree. Recently drove to France and my wife and 5 year old found it very snug on the double front seat