SENNA9649 Posted February 5, 2014 Hello to all! This is my first post although I have been reading many of the posts and appreciate all of the great information everyone has shared. I am selling my center console- does this forum have a classified section? I purchased my NV about 2 weeks ago. It is a 1500 with the tech package. The van did not come with the center console however my sales guy threw one into the deal as i was originally hell bent on having one. I purchased my NV to use as a bike hauler since my son races motocross. The V6 gets much better gas millage then my Silverado towing a trailer. All that being said we made a partition and added a bench seat fold out bed from a ford custom van. I will add pictures once it is completely finished. All that beings said, I now feel I would prefer the space then the console and am considering selling it. Thank You 1 Carmen reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
axulsuv Posted February 5, 2014 I travel all over competing in trials events with my NV . I don't have the center console in mine and to me it would just be in the way. That's the same reason I got a 1500 low roof V6 , it will haul all I need and with my bike trailer hitched up , I can still pull better than 20 mpg keeping with the flow of traffic.Glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SENNA9649 Posted February 5, 2014 Yep- I agree! It makes a very good bike hauler. So far I am happy with the decision. I spent over $1000.00 in one month hauling around a 7x12 V Nose with my pickup getting between 8 and 10 mpg. It made me sick! The center console is nice but the free space is preferred. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bikeboy80 Posted February 5, 2014 Do you guys miss having an armrest in the middle? That would be my only trepidation about removing it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
axulsuv Posted February 9, 2014 My van has armrests on the front seats , if I care to fold it down . And I usually have a small cooler/lunchbox where the center console would be when traveling ,Doesn't your van have the armrest as part of the seat ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bikeboy80 Posted February 9, 2014 Nope, no armrests on my seats. I wonder if they could be added? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elfmaze Posted February 12, 2014 We normally run our van without the center console. Much easier to get to the rear... BUT we plan to put it back in for long road trips. With the bike back there we can't move around the back much anyway. you do miss the armrest, storage, and extra food snack storage on the road. Around town i keep it out so i can walk into the back easier. Your going to love it for hauling you bikes, I am working on a semi permanent ramp that will fold down from the tow hitch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elfmaze Posted February 20, 2014 My van has armrests on the front seats , if I care to fold it down . And I usually have a small cooler/lunchbox where the center console would be when traveling ,Doesn't your van have the armrest as part of the seat ? Do you have pictures of said armrests? Maby the vans with center console didn't get armrests? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daydreamin520 Posted January 24, 2015 Looking for someone that has removed the center console and info how-to and what to do with the wiring for the two electrical outlets in it. Read somewhere that a person moved them to the cupholder area. Of course, I can not find that now... but that post did not explain or have pix, which is what I would like. Thanks for any help. (Would like to remove it before I get to liking armrest part of it, cos that thing is a pain to crawl over.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carmen Posted January 24, 2015 You remove the 4 (if I remember correctly) screws from the bottom of the console. There is single electrical connector underneath the drivers seat that you must unplug and feed it back underneath the floor covering. You pull out the tray underneath the seat to get better access. The connector is underneath the covering but it is slit to provide access. I had to struggle a bit do separate the connector as the space is tight and it's not obvious how to release the catch but it's not bad. 1 Daydreamin520 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daydreamin520 Posted January 24, 2015 Thanks Carmen. Took a peek... 4 inside and 2 by cup holder part; need a hex shape thing, not regular screwdriver. Think I have drill bits like that. Gonna attempt later or tomorrow. Appreciate. Guess once it's out, I can see about saving the outlets to relocate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris_CommercialManager Posted January 29, 2015 If you have a console, no arm rests, and vice versa 1 Daydreamin520 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrOlaf Posted February 13, 2015 can someone post a picture of what the floor looks like when the console is missing. Sometimes I wonder if I'd be better off removing it so the passenger can walk back to the kids easier. 1 Daydreamin520 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daydreamin520 Posted February 16, 2015 Hey Mr', After 3+ weeks I just HAD to get that console out! Afraid I would crack the top of it or bust a spring in my driver's seat. So, I used a socket wrench (?) with shortest handle racketing thing I could find and removed all 6 screws. It is NOT easy because of depth of console and limited space. Once all are out or loose(in the case of the ones in the cupholder section, I could not grab a hold of them once loose), I put removed the drawer under the driver's seat, adjusted the seat as far back as it could go, but was still struggling to unplug the electrical wires that go to the outlets inside console. It is easier to slide the whole console 3 to 4 inches back, towards the rear of van, and then tilt the entire thing up at a 90 degree angle towards the front. Then, I had no problem unplugging the wires. Will try to attach pix here. PS - If successful with pix, you will also see my seat cover solution! As an owner of two boxer dogs, 65 and 70 lbs respectively, that can shed like crazy, I tried throwing sheets over the seats without success. My brainchild - to hopefully not effect the airbags or seatbelts - was to go to a thrift store and buy two denim "prairie skirts" with elastic waistbands. Quick fix, easy to remove and wash... works for now! later all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daydreamin520 Posted February 16, 2015 seatskirts! console removed. 1 laharview reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy_george Posted February 17, 2015 Bahahaha! Love the seat covers! Looks like you're taking your front seat out for a fancy dinner and a movie! 1 Daydreamin520 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daydreamin520 Posted February 17, 2015 andy_george ... LOL! I know! I should get a couple of French berets for the headrests! But, seriously, besides the dog fur flyin', I didn't even mention the DROOL factor with Boxers. Yikes! Bad enough what it does to the windows when I bring them along for a ride. (picture snail slime/finger paint!) I just couldn't see investing in car seat covers that would be a bear to remove regularly to wash. The skirts go on and off so easy... who cares if it's sorta trailer-park chic? hehehe. What can I say!? Later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daydreamin520 Posted February 17, 2015 BTW - In a few days time, I can tell all removing that big ol' console is the BEST thing to do if you want to move from front to back without getting out of van first. I have slide a Coleman cooler, that has wheels on one end, up into that space, so I still have an "armrest" and a place to toss stuff when it's not being used as cooler. Also, van manual does recommend replacing the screws into the floor holes to avoid rust or moisture or some such thing. I just haven't done it yet. Hopefully I will before I lose one of them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radin2son Posted February 17, 2015 A square dance decal on the back and 2 cowboy hats on the headrests will complete the look. The console top actually is very durable. It quickly became a rear facing seat when camping. Same for the cooler we also carry. I agree it is a pain to climb over or to lean over from the back when trying to get something from the front. 1 Daydreamin520 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marz Posted March 6, 2015 Too bad the armrests have to be cut off. I'd trade you the armrests I have for the center console you have! 1 Daydreamin520 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
