Hey all - new here. I’m picking up a 2021 LC Heritage and I want to keep the seats free from some of the indentations and muck that car seats can provide. I used Lasso protectors in my 4Runner, but the SofTex is a completely different set up than the pristine TLC’s leather surface. Does anyone have a preferred car seat protector they’ve used on the LC200?
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I just use a couple of beach towels. Not perfect but it works
I have a couple of car seats installed over fairly basic Brica brand car seat protectors for the rear seats. They work well for protecting against muck but some indentation is inevitable if you’ve got them secured nice and snug. I also use WeatherTech seat back protectors on the front seats, which both fit and work very well.
I thought about splashing out for Escape Gear seat covers, but as someone else here said well, this car isn’t going to a museum when I’m done with it.
I thought about splashing out for Escape Gear seat covers, but as someone else here said well, this car isn’t going to a museum when I’m done with it.
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This one has worked well to protect and catch the excess runoff from most things. Funny thing is I have been looking for it for about 6 months and just found it today buried so perfect timing to see this thread:
Amazon product ASIN B000083GHY
Amazon product ASIN B000083GHY
As a big bad rad dad, I should let you know that there are very strict rules/guidelines as to what is acceptable to use under car seats. Each manufacturer will have approved items; however, towels and pool noodles are usually not on the list - not even generic seat covers. I believe it comes down to the specific items that are used/approved during the crash testing.
That being said, I used these for a while, but have since stopped because they don’t really do much for us. All of my seat indentations rebounded, and my kids don’t drink sticky liquids in the car.
Summer ELITE DuoMat Car Seat Protector, Black - Premium Waterproof Seat Cover Pad with Storage Pockets Amazon product ASIN B00368CLXW
(I also have the Clek Thingy in my wife’s car, but we have cleks (approved))
Edit: came back to say that the Thingy is rubber and doesn’t allow the seat to slide around on it. Other covers could add additional slip factors.
That being said, I used these for a while, but have since stopped because they don’t really do much for us. All of my seat indentations rebounded, and my kids don’t drink sticky liquids in the car.
Summer ELITE DuoMat Car Seat Protector, Black - Premium Waterproof Seat Cover Pad with Storage Pockets Amazon product ASIN B00368CLXW
(I also have the Clek Thingy in my wife’s car, but we have cleks (approved))
Edit: came back to say that the Thingy is rubber and doesn’t allow the seat to slide around on it. Other covers could add additional slip factors.
+1 for the beach towel. Works great for me.
Solid seats, solid protectors I thought.
I'd just grin and bare it. To me, it's not worth the small possibility of extra motion/deflection/inappropriate seat movement during any sort of crash for my kids. Yes, there will be indentations for sure when they're removed, but once you clean the seat well and give it time and high cabin temps, the amount of deformation should be significantly less than immediately after the seats being removed.
I usually do this to save indentations: always leave the seats connected to anchor and latch points, but undo the main part of the seat that tightens it. When the kids get in it’s a 2 second job to snap the seat back down snug.
For us in the states, would we choose GX or VX?
I’ve been rocking these for 5 years in a really light colored leather interior and they have done a great job keeping marks and indentions from the car seats off the Lincoln Cappuccino leather.
Munchkin Brica Elite Seat Guardian Car Seat Protector, Crash Test Approved, Dark Grey, 1 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B7M7BKW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5GAJEE6G7BWVQ5YWYJTC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Munchkin Brica Elite Seat Guardian Car Seat Protector, Crash Test Approved, Dark Grey, 1 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B7M7BKW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5GAJEE6G7BWVQ5YWYJTC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I ordered them through Equipt, so I don't know. They had me send in pictures of all the seats and coordinated with Escape Gear to get the right covers ordered.
Ok, I’ll check with them. They fit well, nice and tight?
I ended up getting a pet cover. Downside is you can’t use the LATCH Anchors, but it does a great job protecting seats from seat indents and food.
Amazon product ASIN B00IGLFKO6
I’d also recommend no shoes in the car for kiddos - the car seats end up very close to the front seats and prime targets for kids’ feet in front facing configuration.
Amazon product ASIN B00IGLFKO6
I’d also recommend no shoes in the car for kiddos - the car seats end up very close to the front seats and prime targets for kids’ feet in front facing configuration.
Pretty sure it’s VX.
I ordered a full set from Equipt and should have them in a week or two. Escape Gear requires photos of the seats from different angles.
I also have the above car seat protector with the lion logo stamped on it - Amazon purchase and it’s been perfect.
