waterproof seat covers

RatLabGuy

RatLabGuy

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Anybody found some good cheap waterproof covers for old cloth seats that are in a truggy? E.g. to avoid sogginess and wet dog smell.
 
I had some and was not impressed at all. There not water proof, they dry fast but still get wet or soaked. There like a wet suit. The fabric faded out real quick also. The wife got them for me for a gift or I wouldn't have paid as much as she did. I think they were close to $300 for just the front seats.

They claim the will keep your factory seats dry not you.
 
try those wooden massage beads on top of the 'waterproof' seat cover of your choice. I always had some in my CJ and they worked great because there was lots of airflow between your backside and the wet seat cover. Simply wipe any dew or recent rain off, and you would be good to roll. The only compromise is looking like a terrorist cab driver.

I always got them from Wallyworld, I dont remember them being this expensive...http://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Bead-Wood-Beaded-Cushion/dp/B000EEU0IO
 
RenegadeT said:
try those wooden massage beads on top of the 'waterproof' seat cover of your choice. I always had some in my CJ and they worked great because there was lots of airflow between your backside and the wet seat cover. Simply wipe any dew or recent rain off, and you would be good to roll. The only compromise is looking like a terrorist cab driver.
I always got them from Wallyworld, I dont remember them being this expensive...http://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Bead-Wood-Beaded-Cushion/dp/B000EEU0IO
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that's not a bad idea, but really that has NEVER crossed my mind to get those beads
 
I've seen some universal fit waterproof seat covers Pep Boys, they're made out of neoprene and they're reasonably cheap. I'm not sure how waterproof they actually are though but much cheaper than other brands of the same style.
 
RenegadeT said:
try those wooden massage beads on top of the 'waterproof' seat cover of your choice. I always had some in my CJ and they worked great because there was lots of airflow between your backside and the wet seat cover. Simply wipe any dew or recent rain off, and you would be good to roll. The only compromise is looking like a terrorist cab driver.
I always got them from Wallyworld, I dont remember them being this expensive...http://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Bead-Wood-Beaded-Cushion/dp/B000EEU0IO
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T - this is an interesting idea.
But I have to wonder - how comfortable could those things be on a bumpy trail ride? Or even worse, a race?
Hardplastic + spine = ouch... right?
 
RatLabGuy said:
T - this is an interesting idea.
But I have to wonder - how comfortable could those things be on a bumpy trail ride? Or even worse, a race?
Hardplastic + spine = ouch... right?
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where did you get hardplastic from? The beads are wood, on top of Bestop seat covers, on factory seats. The only uncomfort I encountered was sometimes if my shorts rode up, the beads would pinch some leg hairs. Pretty sure still I had this setup at the UREcross race on RML. :driver:
 
I found some pics from the UREcross...no wooden beads. Click to my profile though, you can see them installed there...CrackersNeck 2004
 
tkob1060 said:
yeah neoprene covers are more like sponges, sit on them when wet = wet butt :lol:
I've got iggee seat covers in my jeep, they are pleather and water proof, a few paper towels dries them completely off, they also clean off easy. They make them for a lot of different vehicles.
http://stores.ebay.com/Iggee-Custom-Seat-Covers
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Those would be great... andat least a little more affordable that the Okoles... but they don't make them for pre-95 Toy seats.
Doh!
Esp if I could get soem for my 4Runner back seats, i'd LOVE to make those waterproof, then Icould stop worrying about the top...

EDIT - it does look like they list "4runner 86-02". Which is kinda weird b/c the seatsinthe 95+ Runners are not identical to the older ones. But may be close enough...
 
Go to an uposterly shop and have them make you a set out of conv. top matiral.... works great.
 
Mine were cloth. Had them covered in Marine grade vinyl. will puddle up, scoop it out dry off with towel, and they are dry, no sponge affect
 
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