Chipster Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 I've owned several trucks (Blazers & Explorer) over the last several decades while also owning a bunch of dogs. I discovered that for a modest cost and a little effort I could cover the rear deck and the backs of the second row seats making them a bit more dog proof. I try to use a fabric backed vinyl in a color that either matches the interior carpet or comes close. My local fabric store was going out of business soon so my choices were limited and my vinyl color selection for my new Edge is not my first choice, but the price was right. I got five yards (much more than needed for the job) for under $25. All my other projects used only the vinyl with velcro sewn to the back side so that it grabs the carpeted areas. For this job I found that the carpet covered fiber board lends itself to the use of a stapler and was pretty easy to cover it. The seat backs will require a bit more effort to cut the vinyl and make it look good and also attach the velcro. The attached picture shows the work done so far. Again, the color of the vinyl is a bit odd, but I can live with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Posted March 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Completed job. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 How much to make me something similar with just velcro? Looks better than when I throw my tarp back there when camping/fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Sorry man, my wife did all the hard stuff (sewing) and she had enough with just doing mine. You could do the same sort of thing with one sheet of vinyl (no cuts) without the edge seams and tack some velcro in the back to hold it in place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulSchott Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Looks nice. My dog travels in the back of my Edge when we go to the park for walks. I keep shampooing the to keep it clean. This winter has been especially muddy and the carpet color is really light tan. (it used to be) I like the carpet because it gives her a better grip. I may go to the carpet store and buy a nice remnant in a dark brown color. Thanks for getting my wheels turning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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