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08-19-2012, 12:36 AM
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Replacement captain seats
The seats that came with my rig aren't all that comfortable, I'm considering replacing them. Has anyone here bought new replacement seats? Maybe have some knowledge or info to share? On cost? Can we install them? Thank you.
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Cheri & Ralph
1979 Newell Classic
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08-20-2012, 08:29 PM
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Location: Just North of Detroit, a surprizingly great city
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Cheri, Ralph, on my 77 coach the captain's chairs were uncomfortable in a very soft sort of way. I had new foam made up for the bottom cushion and it made an amazing difference. The new foam was a mix of rather stiff foam topped with memory foam. Cost me about $120 for both cushions using the existing fabric.
Jon - 77 coach, Civic toad
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09-04-2012, 04:36 PM
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Thank you Jon for the help. The seats need something and asap because my bottom and back do not feel good after a long run. I did a google search and found a company called Flexsteel who make marine and rv seating. Heres the link: Flexsteel Furniture: Helm Seating
Anyone know if this is a good brand?
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Cheri & Ralph
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09-09-2012, 07:45 PM
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In my opinion Flexsteel makes some of the best captains chairs on the market. We have had them in 2 coaches and to be honest that is always the first thing I do when I purchase a coach is change out the captains chairs with new flexsteels.
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Sean
If Ain't a Newell, It Ain't Wurt Oonin!
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09-10-2012, 02:09 AM
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My 2000 came with a Recaro captains seat and a copilots seat by Villa. Villa provides a lot of seats and sofas to Newell. I wanted to replace the copilots seat since it did not have a shoulder belt. I found that I could not order the seats from either Villa or Flexsteel for liability reasons (they would only sell to an installer that would certify that the seat would be installed in such a manner that the extra floor stresses generated by the shoulder harness could be accommodated). Since Villa has a long standing relationship with Newell, I ordered it from them. I gave them my coach number and they looked up the original color of the copilot chair and gave a perfect match). Newell provided Villa with the necessary floor certification. Villa shipped the chair to Newell and I had them install it when I visited their facility.
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Tim and Laura
2000, 45', Single Slide
Coach 541
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09-10-2012, 05:34 AM
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Great post Cheri and Ralph. I've been thinking about upgrading my seats as well.
Thank you everyone for sharing.
I had no idea about these different seat manufactures and brands.
Tim and Laura do you mind if I ask how much it cost for the copilot char install? I wonder if I could have them sent to an RV dealer here that does installs? Or is it necessary that I go to Newell to have them installed?
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Wally & Barbie Zimmerman
Colorado Springs, Colorado
1979 Classic Newell Coach
1967 Ford Mustang
1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS
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09-11-2012, 01:16 AM
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We ordered the copilots seat through Newell but I suppose you could order it through some other installer. We ordered the Essex style with leather upholstery to match the rest of the coach. The chair has heat and massage, electric recline, electric footrest and integrated lap and shoulder belts. Newell charged us $3,216 which included installation. Mike Ramirez at Villa helped us with the order (562-404-8111).
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2000, 45', Single Slide
Coach 541
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09-11-2012, 04:57 AM
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If it meets Newell standards it meets mine.
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09-14-2012, 07:38 PM
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09-15-2012, 07:28 PM
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Wow those Flexsteel Captain chairs are beautiful! All of these captain chairs are a bit more than we'd like to spend. I wonder where I can find some of these chairs used? or at a discount? Anyone have any pointers? Thanks!
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