Custom Cargo Mat that works with 3rd Row Seats

[Matt]

So to start... I made this cargo mat out of the bed mat from my pickup truck. The $80+ price tags for the rear cargo liners were just ridiculous!!

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/06/20110627171524-1.jpg

Today we took a spin with some friends to get some ice cream... and I needed to use the 3rd row (2 couples and 2 babies). Then I realized, i wanted a better way to using a 3rd row seat than just rolling the mat over like this:

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/06/20110627171729-1.jpg

So... I put a cut in it :cool:

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/06/20110627172352-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/06/20110627172452-1.jpg


I plan on "sealing" up the cut with a glued/sealed velcro strip to keep dirt & debri from falling in the crack.

FYI:
You can purchase a pickup truck bed mat for UNDER $50. My bed mat was enough to make a cargo liner for my XK and my wifes KK!!! So that's two cargo mats for less than the price of one. Oh yea, custom fit btw :cool:

[LWM]

Great project, thanks for sharing.

[Sal-XK]

very out of the box cool idea bro I also threw a copy of your post in the home brew solutions thread

[Matt]

Sounds good :)

[cico7]

MAtt, I like this idea. I was looking at some mats before, truck bed mats, and wondering if they could be cut to fit.
The one I looked at was about 1/2" thick, maybe 3/8's. The guy at the counter told me I would never be able to cut it.

I think it could be cut, with a sabre saw.

[Matt]

You can cut those bed mats with a carpenters knife.... slices through like butter.

Guys behind counters aren't always the best source of info lol

[fireemt371]

Damn thats good. Wish i saw this before i bought a weathertech cargo liner great stuff but pricey :o

[Matt]

Yeah the price of cargo mats was my main motivation for trying something else.... plus they make it hard to use the 3rd row. I had the truck bed mat already taking up space in the garage so it was no risk to try. :)

[mrnavy2]

Looks great. On my things to do list. Thanks.

[Matt]

Steve we gonna knock this out when we do your brakes? :)

[mrnavy2]

Steve we gonna knock this out when we do your brakes? :)
Matt I am ok on floor mats. I will explain when I see you. Thanks Brother.

[DetroitMarauder]

Not sure how I missed this thread the first time around. It's a great option for me because it will keep my dogs from tearing up my carpet and getting the long hair imbedded in it. I think the mat from my dad's truck will go missing.

[The_War_Wagon]

Veddy, veddy, nice. With 4 small kids, the rear seats DO get used. Gotta try this 'fix' on 'em!

[Matt]

Glad you guys like it. :)

Came in very handy at OBX last year. My friends daughter liked sitting in the 3rd row with her dog laying down next to her.