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09-18-2017, 01:08 PM
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Forest River Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Central Kentucky
Posts: 49
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Is it just me ?
We have a Gulfstream DP that we love, however I have always wondered why the drivers seat is off centered to the left of the steering wheel. Other DP I have sat in are also a little off centered to the left. Is it just me ?
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09-18-2017, 01:24 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Orlando, Florida
Posts: 5,819
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The drives seat is in the correct place - its the steering wheel that's off center.
Just kidding - I don't know.
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09-18-2017, 01:49 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,391
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My Providence was that way. I pulled the seat and moved it right. Wish I had went just a little more. Its still lots better than it was.
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09-18-2017, 07:49 PM
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Senior Member
Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Northwestern Montana
Posts: 3,512
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Maybe it is so driver can get a better view angle on outside mirror. The windshield pillar post used to partially block my view of my front mounted bus type mirror on the left side. I solved the problem by going to side mounted mirrors. Some Tiffin motor home models have side mount mirror on left and front mount bus type on right. I never thought of moving the drivers seat to fix the problem. Would probably work, but would feel awkward not being centered on steering wheel while driving.
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09-18-2017, 09:44 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Tiffin Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Byhalia, MS
Posts: 3,367
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I swear I think my Newmar gasser is offset a little left. Not a lot but I don't think its centered with the steering wheel.
jt
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2019 Tiffin Phaeton 40IH
2005 Newmar Kountry Star Gas (Sold)
2022 JL Wrangler 4xe or 2017 Harley Ultra in tow
JT, Em & the boys, Kong & Baxter (rescued grey tabbies)
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09-18-2017, 10:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Powell River, B.C.
Posts: 31,311
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My DSDP was off an inch , the steering column was centered in the opening in the lower dash , the plate on the bottom of the swivel mount had enough extra metal on the lower flange to re-drill and center the seat behind the wheel and use the original mountings through the floor.
Lost 1" of walk way space between the seats; and gained a lot of shoulder comfort on long drives.
Seat is easier to swivel 180, too.
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2000 Caravan toad, Remco & Blue Ox.
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09-18-2017, 10:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Fulltime, USA
Posts: 16,706
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Is it just me ?
Had them left of and right of center. Got used to it!
How is YOUR OCD today! [emoji6]
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09-18-2017, 10:36 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Tiffin Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Byhalia, MS
Posts: 3,367
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As I think more about it, mine is offset to the left just enough to clear the facing on the slide. If it were any further to the right the slide would interfere with the seat by several inches.
jt
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2019 Tiffin Phaeton 40IH
2005 Newmar Kountry Star Gas (Sold)
2022 JL Wrangler 4xe or 2017 Harley Ultra in tow
JT, Em & the boys, Kong & Baxter (rescued grey tabbies)
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09-18-2017, 10:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Prescott, Arizona
Posts: 3,564
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Guess I got lucky. Mine is right where it should be.
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'04 Newmar MADP, 1100w of solar, Rubicon toad
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09-19-2017, 11:50 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Powell River, B.C.
Posts: 31,311
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harleyjt
As I think more about it, mine is offset to the left just enough to clear the facing on the slide. If it were any further to the right the slide would interfere with the seat by several inches.
jt
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I noted the slide flange clearance before I relocated the seat , it's closer but still clears ( just ). Some layouts may not be so lucky.
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99DSDP 3884, Freightliner, XC, CAT 3126B, 300 HP /ALLISON 3060
2000 Caravan toad, Remco & Blue Ox.
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