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<julietwiscombe@...> wrote:
We would like to get rear seat covers and were surprised that they
were not easier to find given how many van accessories are out there.
We found a vinyl cover that goes over the rear cushion but so far, no
rear seat cover. As we have 2 kids and a dog and want to make this
van last a long time, seat covers are essential. Anyone know where to
find seat covers without having to have them custom made?
I just installed a back seat cover in my 2002 Weekender and thought
you might be interested in my experience. Unfortunately, I didn't buy
from EuroCampers though the price was about what was quoted here. I
had searched their site and didn't find seat covers (but I did buy
their rubber floor mats which are great). I think you can get a
discount from them as a member of this group but I ordered before
finding that bit of information so missed out. Anyway, while this seat
cover is well made and of good quality, it isn't at all what I wanted
- which was something easy to put on and take off for washing. I have
three dogs that go everywhere with me.
The cover is actually in two parts, one for the seat, one for the seat
back. The fabric is a velour-type backed with foam so it doesn't slide
easily against the existing seat fabric and both pieces need to be
shoved between the seat/back and tied off in numerous places. It
wasn't easy and took me about 50 minutes to put them on. I was told
this fabric is what pet owners usually ordered and that it is washable
but now I'm wondering if that meant spot washing - not
toss-it-in-the-washer washing. It fits nicely, but I had to cut slots
into the cover so the seat back will connect with the brackets, and
the handles are covered but still operational. I'd have to cut holes
for the headrests if I used them, too.
I previously made a simple cover out of heavy ripstop nylon that
stayed on with elastic loops but it wore out two years ago. It worked
pretty well though it tended to slip around if the dogs were moving a
lot so there was still some hair and dirt getting through. I've also
used a full sized fitted bottom sheet that covered well but wasn't
useful when the dogs were wet.
This seat cover won't be as easy to clean as either of my previous
covers but I guess the good thing is I won't have to worry about
ruining the original seat fabric. Oh well.
Karen
