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siku&nikolai Senior
Join date : 2013-06-17 Location : Maine
| Subject: Seat Covers? Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:46 am | |
| Does anyone have a recommendation for awesome seat covers for cars? No matter what I try to keep them off my seats, this tends to happen, and he is even seat belted in. I don't care about the hair or anything like that, I would just prefer to keep there muddy paws off my black seats cause it is not easy to clean after that. I've probably tried like 5 brands, and none of them stay put the second the dogs jump in my car. For awhile I just gave up and accepted it, but I just had to steam my seats the other day and would love to keep them nice for longer than a minute. |
| | | katiesham Adult
Join date : 2012-08-08 Location : Atlanta, Georgia
| Subject: Re: Seat Covers? Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:54 am | |
| Hahaha, I don't have any suggestions really, but that picture is hilarious.
I'm pretty sure I have the one you have, but I have it in the back of my Escape and Pippa usually leaves it alone.
I know there are ones that connect to the back of the seats in front and the front of the seats in the backseat. If that made any sense. That might help some? |
| | | Keyda81 Adult
Join date : 2012-09-24 Location : Niagara Falls, NY
| Subject: Re: Seat Covers? Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:56 am | |
| I just use an old fitted sheet for a bed, and cram it into every crevice around the seat. Seems to work pretty well. Even if you have to buy a fitted sheet, they aren't anymore then 5 to 10 bucks. You could even try one of those fitted mattress covers for bed wetters. I'd put that under the fitted sheet, so the mud from their paws doesn't soak through. |
| | | siku&nikolai Senior
Join date : 2013-06-17 Location : Maine
| Subject: Re: Seat Covers? Mon Jun 24, 2013 12:00 pm | |
| - katiesham wrote:
- Hahaha, I don't have any suggestions really, but that picture is hilarious.
I'm pretty sure I have the one you have, but I have it in the back of my Escape and Pippa usually leaves it alone.
I know there are ones that connect to the back of the seats in front and the front of the seats in the backseat. If that made any sense. That might help some? Yeah, I have one of the bucket ones too (that is being washed currently) I don't know what they do back there but for some reason getting underneath the cover is just the best game on earth. But the fitted sheet is an awesome idea! And like you said as long as I can shove it in every possible crevice it should work. I cannot believe I've tired everything but that. Thanks! |
| | | katiesham Adult
Join date : 2012-08-08 Location : Atlanta, Georgia
| Subject: Re: Seat Covers? Mon Jun 24, 2013 12:03 pm | |
| That is a great idea! I've had Pippa in the backseat the last week weeks because I can't open the hatch on my car with the bike rack on, so a fitted sheet to catch the drool and dust would be great! |
| | | VintageJeans Adult
Join date : 2012-07-07 Location : Houston, TX
| Subject: Re: Seat Covers? Mon Jun 24, 2013 12:25 pm | |
| I used to use a sheet and comforter for mine. The sheet is the first layer that I'd tuck around the corners and etc. Then the comforter makes a nice pillow top. However, this grew old quickly. I use the bench seat in the back of my mustang. The sheet would always fall down in the back (no matter how far I tucked it in). I even gave it some slack so it wouldn't happen as often. The bottom of the seat is still covered, but dirt still gets under it because the back of the seat is exposed.
I take the dogs in my car every Saturday. I use this : http://www.kurgostore.com/dog-travel/kurgo-bench-seat-cover/ it's a canvas material that is very durable. It has a lot of adjustable straps and fittings.
It has a strap that you can buckle behind the seats (fold them down and then buckle the strap). I wish I could take a pic but I'm at work and I took it out lol. It also has straps that attach to the headrest. It's adjustable too, so you can tighten if needed. It's slightly big for my mustang, but I tuck the corners and make it work. I put the sheet on the floor now. I also have black leather and it shows everything lol.
I'm really anal about my car. It still looks brand new like the first day I got it two yrs ago. I bet you wouldn't be able to find any husky hair or claw marks on mine! You can save a few bucks and find this on amazon or ebay.
Btw, I still have to vacuum out hair and dirt, but at least it's not touching the leather seats. |
| | | siku&nikolai Senior
Join date : 2013-06-17 Location : Maine
| Subject: Re: Seat Covers? Mon Jun 24, 2013 12:29 pm | |
| Yeah, that looks nice, plus the sheet should work. Had I ever known that I was getting huskies, a car with black cloth seats NEVER would of been my choice! Yeah I don't mind the hair and the dirt, its just when the dirt that gets ground in the cloth, and where my parents paid for a huge portion of the car, when I go home and visit they are not pleased with the way it looks! Haha. |
| | | VintageJeans Adult
Join date : 2012-07-07 Location : Houston, TX
| Subject: Re: Seat Covers? Mon Jun 24, 2013 12:33 pm | |
| - siku&nikolai wrote:
- Yeah, that looks nice, plus the sheet should work. Had I ever known that I was getting huskies, a car with black cloth seats NEVER would of been my choice! Yeah I don't mind the hair and the dirt, its just when the dirt that gets ground in the cloth, and where my parents paid for a huge portion of the car, when I go home and visit they are not pleased with the way it looks! Haha.
Lol! I did use the sheet idea for about a year before I finally caved. It took two dogs to make me want to do it. Lol. It stays put though and I don't ha e any issues! Good luck with whatever you do! |
| | | siku&nikolai Senior
Join date : 2013-06-17 Location : Maine
| Subject: Re: Seat Covers? Mon Jun 24, 2013 12:36 pm | |
| [/quote] Lol! I did use the sheet idea for about a year before I finally caved. It took two dogs to make me want to do it. Lol. It stays put though and I don't ha e any issues! Good luck with whatever you do! [/quote]
Do your dogs really move around back there with this seat cover or once they are in do they stay put? Mine are buckled but they move around a little bit, switch spots, occasionally fight, anything you can think of they do back there while driving they do. |
| | | kogapupup Newborn
Join date : 2013-05-24 Location : Encino, CA
| Subject: Re: Seat Covers? Mon Jun 24, 2013 2:07 pm | |
| We use that same cover and Koga does fine with it. Maybe put a tarp under it? For my front seat I picked up one of these. Maybe the auto hammock would work better? |
| | | dahowlers Adult
Join date : 2012-01-30 Location : Wisconsin
| Subject: Re: Seat Covers? Mon Jun 24, 2013 2:22 pm | |
| Omg that picture Dog hair and mud ARE my seat covers |
| | | VintageJeans Adult
Join date : 2012-07-07 Location : Houston, TX
| Subject: Re: Seat Covers? Mon Jun 24, 2013 5:38 pm | |
| Lol! I did use the sheet idea for about a year before I finally caved. It took two dogs to make me want to do it. Lol. It stays put though and I don't ha e any issues! Good luck with whatever you do! [/quote]
Do your dogs really move around back there with this seat cover or once they are in do they stay put? Mine are buckled but they move around a little bit, switch spots, occasionally fight, anything you can think of they do back there while driving they do. [/quote]
Yes, they have free roam (not much). I used to buckle her in, but she chewed through my damn seat belt!! So, lol I have to buy a new one. It doesn't shift around though. |
| | | darbear Puppy
Join date : 2013-03-04 Location : Florida
| Subject: Re: Seat Covers? Mon Jun 24, 2013 7:58 pm | |
| Like many have said, I use a fitted seat. It works much better than anything I've been able to buy for the back seat. I cram as much of the sheet I can behind the seat rests, push them down. I cram some in the bottom of the seat where your tailbone typically is and then around the side of the seats. This works much better for me than anything I've found. Then they're pretty easy to take out and roll up without getting hair/mud everywhere when you want to wash them. |
| | | siku&nikolai Senior
Join date : 2013-06-17 Location : Maine
| Subject: Re: Seat Covers? Tue Jun 25, 2013 10:13 am | |
| - darbear wrote:
- Like many have said, I use a fitted seat. It works much better than anything I've been able to buy for the back seat. I cram as much of the sheet I can behind the seat rests, push them down. I cram some in the bottom of the seat where your tailbone typically is and then around the side of the seats. This works much better for me than anything I've found. Then they're pretty easy to take out and roll up without getting hair/mud everywhere when you want to wash them.
Thanks everyone! I am just still in amazement that I have thought of everything but a sheet, apparently that is like the worlds best kept secret! Haha. |
| | | HuskyLear Senior
Join date : 2013-02-21 Location : Ohio
| Subject: Re: Seat Covers? Tue Jun 25, 2013 10:56 am | |
| I LOVE this picture. I have a flat cargo area but the cover in the picture seems to be what I have and that is what I use. We have not had a long vacation style trip yet but when we do I think the sheet will also be used. I think you should use the cover shown attached as it is supposed to and then put the fitted sheet on top. Then the canvas will protect the mud, etc and the sheet will possibly stay in place. Plus you could look into those sheet clips [ they are little elatic pieces with clips on them almost like bungee]. These could secure the sheet more at the fitted corners.
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| | | simplify Senior
Join date : 2012-08-02 Location : Louisiana
| Subject: Re: Seat Covers? Tue Jun 25, 2013 1:57 pm | |
| That is hilarious! I have one of those as seen on TV car covers I picked up at Ross for like $10. It works for my needs. Mishka did chew a small hole in it once, but he hasn't touched it since. I like it because it's waterproof so if he's soaking wet, I can load him up in my back seat and it won't soak into my (cloth) seats. _________________ |
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