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timichango Samba Member
Joined: April 07, 2012 Posts: 858 Location: Squamish, BC, Canada
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Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 6:28 pm Post subject: Cheap ubiquitously available seat covers that fit well? |
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Heya
Since we're about to take off on an extended trip, I thought I'd see if there were any options in seat covers for the captains chairs in a 91 vanagon gl that hit the following points:
• fit reasonably well
• are ubiquitously available for in-store pickup (we'll be crossing the border into the US in early may, and would want to pick something up pretty early on in our trip). No time for cross-border mail order.
• are preferably cheap (but we'll bend on this point if there's something really nice available).
Basically just trying to get the seats protected with a minimal amount of hassle and expense.
-T _________________ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vroomhilde-San: Our 1991 Silver Vanagon Westy automatic + Subie EJ25 |
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Steve M. Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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the larger chain of auto parts store carry a large selection, but seems like they are made by same manufacturer. So there wasn't a different selection in the stores I looked at.
You might try them online to see what they carry in the stores and then head to the nearest one after you come across.
Pep Boys, AutoZone, Advanced Auto are some of the stores online for a start and they usually have a store locator so type in the zip code for where your crossing. |
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61Scout Samba Member
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campism Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 5:10 am Post subject: |
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If choosing a generic seat cover that might bag and fold I'd at least get sheepskin ones that provide the most comfort and might help disguise the poor fit. Armrests will prove to be a greater hassle than the headrests during installation. _________________ '87 Westy in Wolfram Grey Metallic |
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djkeev Samba Moderator
Joined: September 30, 2007 Posts: 32432 Location: Reading Pennsylvania
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insyncro Banned
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joseph928 Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 10:07 am Post subject: seat covers |
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Yes there is at Cabelas there trail gear seat covers. All of $25 each, and will fit arm rest to. 600 denier built to take it all even my dog. I love mine fit great look great, in tan or gray . Also put them in my Toyota and Subaru. _________________ 1987 syncro westy tin top sun roof , GW2.3, rear locker, decoupler, Gary Lee tire rack & winch mount, lift, south african grill, big brakes , rhein alloy ,15 BFG AT, Fiamma 10 foot awning ,140 watt rear 85 watt front solar , mppt, truckfridge, automatic fire extinguishing system, tencent oil cooler, And a RMW SS exhaust! - 1971 bug convertible 1776 engine- 2010 Subaru turbo - 1993 Toyota 4x4 truck - 1999 Harley 95 CI, big bore, Andrews cams . Also 80-84- vans. Stock 65 sunroof bug. |
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WestyKlaus Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 12:32 pm Post subject: |
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Though I haven't tried this, I do recall reading a post where someone discovered these cheap hand truck covers (moving blanket) fit over the seats with slight mod for arm rest. Pretty cheap and disposable once you've found they've served usefulness.
http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-truck-cover-98345.html
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0to60in6min Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 2:51 pm Post subject: |
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I use this one
http://www.pepboys.com/product/details/46716/00603/
also at Autozone, O'Reilly...
it has pockets in the back too... easy to wash ... cheap enough to throw away when worn...
you have to cut holes for armrests... |
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K58 Samba Member
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adv rider Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 10:07 pm Post subject: seat covers |
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I agree, I have these on my van. And if you are travelling down I-5, you can stop at the Marysville,wa Cabella's and get them. About 1.5 hrs from the border. _________________ 86' Wolfsburg weekender 2.1, 4spd, , merian brown |
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Steelhead Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:52 am Post subject: |
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a vote for real sheepskin if you can find them. Best material in both hot and cold weather. From a performance standpoint, nothing comes close. _________________ '77 Bay Window / '89 Caratsburg (aka. the Stormtrooper) |
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insyncro Banned
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:55 am Post subject: |
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Steelhead wrote: |
a vote for real sheepskin if you can find them. Best material in both hot and cold weather. From a performance standpoint, nothing comes close. |
I doubt we could find a sheep who wouldn't agree...well maybe the smart ones |
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Viva.Sabata Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 9:50 am Post subject: Re: seat covers |
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joseph928 wrote: |
Yes there is at Cabelas there trail gear seat covers. All of $25 each, and will fit arm rest to. 600 denier built to take it all even my dog. I love mine fit great look great, in tan or gray . Also put them in my Toyota and Subaru. |
+1 for the cheap Cabelas seat covers. Just installed a set yesterday. No need to remove arm rests which is a huge plus. The fabric seems durable albeit a bit 'canvasey', but they ought to hold up better than the more expensive generic autobarn types when our labs sit in them whist we are away. |
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timichango Samba Member
Joined: April 07, 2012 Posts: 858 Location: Squamish, BC, Canada
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 5:53 pm Post subject: |
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Sewfines are the long goal. Unfortunately, we leave in under 2 weeks, so I don't think the timelines would work out Hence the search for something cheap and cheerful to use in our immediate application.
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No such thing!
Generic covers fit poorly, slide around, are often made of weird uncomfortable fabric, wear quickly, look poor, etc.
Bite the bullet!
Call Carol at SewFine and get proper quality, factory like seat covers!
She will send you samples, she will do custom work with colors and fabrics of your choosing.
A link to the catalog........
http://html5.publicationprinters.com/default.aspx?...e7e6ee2751
But...... No online ordering, call her. She says it's to avoid mistakes and misunderstandings.
Do it properly once and be done with it!
For an entry price of $280 per pair........ It's a no brainer!
Dave |
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timichango Samba Member
Joined: April 07, 2012 Posts: 858 Location: Squamish, BC, Canada
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 5:55 pm Post subject: Re: seat covers |
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Awesome possum—sounds like these are the plan. I'm planning to stop at that exact cabelas anyhow, as I need to restock on CR123A batteries for my flashlight, and I've had good luck on pricing there in the past.
Thanks for the suggestion!!
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I agree, I have these on my van. And if you are travelling down I-5, you can stop at the Marysville,wa Cabella's and get them. About 1.5 hrs from the border. |
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Vroomhilde-San: Our 1991 Silver Vanagon Westy automatic + Subie EJ25 |
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timichango Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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I've considered the wet okoles in the past, but I tend to run warm, and I can only imagine that sitting around on neoprene all day is a surefire recipe for swamp butt They really don't seem like they'd breathe particularly well...
If I was loading in and out of my van in wet gear surfing or boating every day they'd be a no-brainer, but don't seem like comfort for extended driving is the primary design goal given the choice in materials.
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DeadSetMonkey Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 8:33 am Post subject: |
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x2, i have a set of these in my Westy.
The grey color matches the westy grey nicely. _________________ ----------------------------------------------------
'90 Syncro Westy 2.5Subi Turbo, BFGs 215/75/15 Rheins |
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PDXWesty Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2006 Posts: 6235 Location: Portland OR
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:41 am Post subject: |
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For many years I used the generic seat covers mentioned earlier in all the posts, available at box stores or flaps. They serve the required purpose just fine-cheap seat covers to protect the original upholstery. The tall bucket seat covers fit over the captains chairs and head rests. You can cut holes to slip around the arm rests without removing them. The small bench seat covers fit reasonable well over the rear bench.
These are by no means "show" quality covers and aren't meant to be. But they are completely adequate for the intended use and the total investment is $40. You can spend hundreds on custom covers, but then aren't you defeating the purpose of not caring if they get dirty? (and yes, this is a crash photo but it's the only one I had.)
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PDXWesty Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 11:40 am Post subject: |
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djkeev wrote: |
No such thing!
Generic covers fit poorly, slide around, are often made of weird uncomfortable fabric, wear quickly, look poor, etc.
Bite the bullet!
Call Carol at SewFine and get proper quality, factory like seat covers!
She will send you samples, she will do custom work with colors and fabrics of your choosing.
A link to the catalog........
http://html5.publicationprinters.com/default.aspx?...e7e6ee2751
But...... No online ordering, call her. She says it's to avoid mistakes and misunderstandings.
Do it properly once and be done with it!
For an entry price of $280 per pair........ It's a no brainer!
Dave |
Sewfine does not make slip on seat covers. They call their new upholstery "seat covers". To use their products you need to remove the old upholstery and install theirs.
"no, we do not make slip covers...original upholstery only.
Thank you.
Carol Werner" _________________ 89 Westy 2.1 Auto |
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