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Driver seat clearance

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Rocinante

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  • Model: 2351
  • ModelYear: 2026
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Driver seat clearance
« on: April 26, 2026, 02:32:41 pm »
Has anyone ever made driver seat alterations to gain more clearance between the engine cover and seat? I find it very difficult and tight to navigate into the coach  from  the seat. Any ideas or thoughts?

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Ron Dittmer

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Re: Driver seat clearance
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2026, 07:52:32 pm »
The only practical solution is to mount the seat farther back utilizing an adaptor plate, but just about every PC has a slide-out behind the driver that will limit the amount.  You might be able to gain some inches, but it might come at a sacrifice to reclining.

Everyone has the same complaint about the Ford E350/E450 chassis.  It is not exclusive to Phoenix Cruisers, but rather to every RV manufacturer utilizing the E-series chassis.

One thing that I always have to acclimate to, is the location of the pedals.  Compared to all my other vehicles, they are skewed to the left.  Because I don't drive the rig except on trips, it always takes two days to get used to it.  Then all is well.
Ron (& Irene) Dittmer