Hey all. We bought a TourMaster 40c back in June 2017 and have been renovating it. One of the items on the list was replacing the drivers and co-pilot seats with ones with integrated seat belts since the wall mounted belts are about 8" way too high on the wall and routes it across our ears.
What I have found is a note on the few seat sellers websites is a note similar to this: "These seats are ONLY sold to class A motor homes with prior DOT Test Approvals for seats with integrated shoulder seat belts. If your vehicle is unapproved, your insurance company can deny coverage in case of an accident. Proof of compliance is required prior to acceptance of your order."
Now I am a bit concerned as to if putting these in our TM will be a problem. I can't find any data on how to find out for sure. I would have no issues adding a plate in the wheel well to add reinforcement for the mount.
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Scott
2008 GulfStream TourMaster 40c
2014 Honda CRV toad
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Wouldn’t it be easier to put a 6-7 inch drop extension to the wall mount?
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2006 Gulfstream Friendship G7, Cat C7 and Allison 6 spd
Honda VTX and Cruiser Lift on the back
Blue Ox Aladdin, Brake Buddy, 2019 Chevy Blazer RS toad
The current wall anchor has an 8" or so long extension already. I am not sure if they make longer ones. The co-pilot seat is also didn't work properly when we drove it home and I had to cut the power cable to it. I'm going to try to call a seat place and get some info from them about it.
I have integrated seat belts and I believe the major difference is in the design of the seat base. The swivel mechanism on the seat base is the weak link so the base used with integrated seat belts has a thick steel ear on the rear bottom section of the base that engages a slot in the top section when seat is facing forward making the swivel mechanism extremely strong. Remember, the force of a crash without this design would be on one 3/8" bolt that holds the two halves of the swivel together.
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2004 Coachman Santara 3480DS Workhorse w-22 Ultra Rv tune with Banks headers, Koni shocks
Retired OTR driver ATA 5 million mile safety award
USMC Vet 1968-1972
Changing the seats, even to just upgrade for worn or torn seats will run close to $2K. I’d pursue a repair before considering new chairs but your call.
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2006 Gulfstream Friendship G7, Cat C7 and Allison 6 spd
Honda VTX and Cruiser Lift on the back
Blue Ox Aladdin, Brake Buddy, 2019 Chevy Blazer RS toad
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