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Old 02-21-2021, 03:59 PM   #1
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DS 4081 Driver’s Seat Position

At 6’4” I am cramped in the driver’s seat.

Found this thread https://www.irv2.com/forums/f103/201...ml#post4521404 and happy to report it works well with the newer design of pillar.

The seat is now able to reach the rearmost position.

Thanks DutchStarDon for another great mod!

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Old 02-21-2021, 07:42 PM   #2
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Yep.....I had to do it out of necessity.
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Old 02-22-2021, 11:16 AM   #3
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That is ingenious. I will have to do the same to make it more comfortable for my manly size.
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Old 02-22-2021, 02:00 PM   #4
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new checklist items:

1) drivers seat forward
2) engage slide out

ingenious fix though. Nicely done.
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Looks great! do you have a pic with the slide out?
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Very cool modification
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Thanks for the pics!
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Thanks for the pics!

You really don’t notice the cut out. But your back sure appreciates it!

The only thing I’ve been concerned about is when the coach is in for service, and the possibility of their driver moving the seat back; and then the tech opening the slide...

I’ve added some “hints” - and I show the service advisor during the hand off process.

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