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thetallguy
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We are just about to push the go button on the purchase of a new T6 Ocean but there is one outstanding niggle (notwithstanding the colossal cost, obviously!)
The issue is my height (6’5”/196cm) which results in my head hitting the sliding cover above the front seats when driving, and also the surround. I sat in the Ocean in the Exeter showroom again yesterday and this confirmed that it’s simply not a sustainable option, no matter how I have the seat adjusted.
The online configurator gives the option of a height adjustable driver’s seat while retaining a swivelling passenger seat, however, Steve at the Exeter showroom didn’t think this was actually a possibility when it comes to them placing the order with VW.
His suggestion was to order the van with height adjustable (non-swivelling) seats and then get an aftermarket swivel fitted to the passenger seat. The RIB swivel adds 23mm height to the seat, but I reckon the height adjustment allows the seat to drop 20mm below that of a swivel seat, so no big deal, other than cost.
So I have two questions:
1) Do any of you kind forum folk have an Ocean (preferably T6) with the factory fitted height adjustable seats, somewhere in the West Country (we’re in Exmouth but happy to travel to get this right)? If you do, would you have any objection to me spending five minutes sitting in it to check it’s actually a realistic proposition?
2) Does anyone have any experience with the aftermarket swivels, both in terms of fitting and operation?
3) Has anyone actually managed to order one height adjustable and one swivel seat? Steve is going to check with the factory in Hanover but this may take a bit of time!
As ever, your collective help is much appreciated!
Tom
The issue is my height (6’5”/196cm) which results in my head hitting the sliding cover above the front seats when driving, and also the surround. I sat in the Ocean in the Exeter showroom again yesterday and this confirmed that it’s simply not a sustainable option, no matter how I have the seat adjusted.
The online configurator gives the option of a height adjustable driver’s seat while retaining a swivelling passenger seat, however, Steve at the Exeter showroom didn’t think this was actually a possibility when it comes to them placing the order with VW.
His suggestion was to order the van with height adjustable (non-swivelling) seats and then get an aftermarket swivel fitted to the passenger seat. The RIB swivel adds 23mm height to the seat, but I reckon the height adjustment allows the seat to drop 20mm below that of a swivel seat, so no big deal, other than cost.
So I have two questions:
1) Do any of you kind forum folk have an Ocean (preferably T6) with the factory fitted height adjustable seats, somewhere in the West Country (we’re in Exmouth but happy to travel to get this right)? If you do, would you have any objection to me spending five minutes sitting in it to check it’s actually a realistic proposition?
2) Does anyone have any experience with the aftermarket swivels, both in terms of fitting and operation?
3) Has anyone actually managed to order one height adjustable and one swivel seat? Steve is going to check with the factory in Hanover but this may take a bit of time!
As ever, your collective help is much appreciated!
Tom