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DarkSideJeep · 07-25-2024, 07:14 PM

Ok, not really pain in your bottom.

How many out there are annoyed by the Seat Belt shoulder strap riding on your neck like the first photo? Sorry Angie it was much simpler to Screen copy from one of your video's than trying to take selfie of my seat belt neck. Besides you are much more attractive than I.

I do not think this problem is exclusively an Entegra problem. I have owned three Class A motorhomes from Tiffin, Thor and now an Aspire. All three have had the same issue with the seat belt shoulder strap riding on my neck. I am an average sized guy at 5' 10" so I think this problem affects everyone my size and smaller. The problem is that the female side of the buckle is too far back and too far down. This results in the shoulder strap coming up on the right side of my rib cage and across my neck. My 5' 2" copilot has the same problem but mirror image in the Copilot seat. Ideally coach manufacturers could move the buckle up and forward by using a longer stalk in the female buckle. I doubt anyone would get on board with a retrofit. So to solve the problem I got a set of these.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TL1CWSQ...roduct_details

The length is around a foot which puts the male buckle end up on my hip instead below and behind my butt. That allow the shoulder strap to cross my torso and rest across my shoulder instead across my neck as it should.

Jim_HiTek · 07-25-2024, 07:30 PM

I hate any seat belt that cuts into my neck. And due to my height and bulk it seems they all do.

So, I just ordered and installed these seat belt tensioners. I like them more than other brands as the don't slip unless I want them to, and they do the job.

Problem with them is they can open and pop off the belt. Solved that by taping the assembly so they stay together.

DarkSideJeep · 07-25-2024, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim_HiTek

I hate any seat belt that cuts into my neck. And due to my height and bulk it seems they all do.

So, I just ordered and installed these seat belt tensioners. I like them more than other brands as the don't slip unless I want them to, and they do the job.

Problem with them is they can open and pop off the belt. Solved that by taping the assembly so they stay together.

I had something like these years ago to solve a similar problem in a car. But they were a PItA to manage and became a hassle to re-adjust for a different seat occupant. I saw these on Amazon but I chose the extenders instead because I thought the belt tensioners would have had problems similar to the problems you had. Your experience with the tensioners popping open has confirmed that I made the right choice for me.

Jim_HiTek · 07-25-2024, 10:44 PM

They only popped open a couple times and I figured out a hack for them. So all 4 of them work great now. Never a problem.

brobox · 07-26-2024, 05:03 AM

Walmart for less that $5 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Auto-Driv...0&from=/search

DSL417 · 07-26-2024, 05:07 AM

Yep…I use two of these, Chuck. They also work on the top of ladders against the coach to protect the paint.

Magic-carpet · 07-26-2024, 05:33 AM

I've got those same soft comfy things on my belts too Chuck & Dave. If you want, add the little parking brake chip clip to the top and its never too snug or in the wrong place.

DarkSideJeep · 07-26-2024, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by brobox

Walmart for less that $5 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Auto-Driv...0&from=/search

I have had these in a car. I considered these as well, but the seat belt would still be on my neck just not as annoying but still annoying enough.

brobox · 07-26-2024, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkSideJeep

I have had these in a car. I considered these as well, but the seat belt would still be on my neck just not as annoying but still annoying enough.

I have used them on the last 3 Entegras without a problem, don't even know I have the seat belts on. I forgot to take them off of my 14 and stopped at the first Walmart on my way home from NIRVC. Made all the difference in the world.

Mwoodofd · 07-26-2024, 04:29 PM

I end up pulling enough slack in the shoulder strap, and route it under the left side arm on the driver chair to get this off my neck. I have tried the pads and clips, and for now this is my solution until we can find another way. While the shoulder strap is not protecting me in case of an emergency, the waist belt is snug in place.

BonS · 07-26-2024, 04:53 PM

I don't know about your seatbelt and seat combo but my shoulder harness comes through my seat back. If I grab the shoulder harness seat belt and pull it to my left it locks the tension at that point. The lock gives me maybe 1 inch of slack instead of constantly sawing at my neck. I had my coach for a long time before I figured out that this was built into the seat. Oh what a relief it is.

DarkSideJeep · 07-26-2024, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mwoodofd

I end up pulling enough slack in the shoulder strap, and route it under the left side arm on the driver chair to get this off my neck. I have tried the pads and clips, and for now this is my solution until we can find another way. While the shoulder strap is not protecting me in case of an emergency, the waist belt is snug in place.

My coach is a 2022 Aspire 44W. The belt extensions listed in the first post move the Shoulder strap off my neck and on to my shoulder where it belongs. If your Aspire is like mine the shoulder strap will be sung but not restricting. I can lean forward to reach the infotainment screen and the AC controls with no problem.

DoggieDaddy · 07-26-2024, 06:17 PM

I put the seat belt under my left arm instead of over my shoulder and kept it loose. I know that is not the right way to wear a seatbelt but it didn't bother my neck. I believe it would work as well. We had the pads but they didn't stay in place after a while.

Good luck. Safe travels.

Jim_HiTek · 07-26-2024, 07:01 PM

I don't care for the fluffy and regular shoulder pads attached to the shoulder harness...they are just slightly better than not having anything. I've tried all sorts of those and just don't care for them. Even the shoulder pads gifted by my friends, I've noticed that many of them chafe and/or make my neck/shoulder sweat.

Anyway, what works for me as linked above, won't work for everyone. I guess my delicate neck doesn't exactly jive with my rough appearance. Ha!