Seat Cover Recommendations

[Whitehouse_03]

Hi. We picked up a Cali at the weekend and need to get some seat covers as we have 2 children under 4! Does anyone have any recommendations? There doesn’t seem to be much good choice other than the Brandrup second skin from the hours of looking we have done. Many thanks

 

[Max-Felix]

Genuine VW waterproof fitted covers. Not that cheap but fit well and work well and the only practical option with kids.

 

[Iron Van]

I like the GTI style ones in the forum shop. A couple of hours to fit but worth the trouble. You can see a video on californiacamping.co.uk

 

[Amarillo]

I like the GTI style ones in the forum shop. A couple of hours to fit but worth the trouble. You can see a video on californiacamping.co.uk

We have Jackyards. Not cheap but they really enhance that camper look. Loose fitting, and slits rather than stitching for airbags to deploy.

We love them and they survived in near new condition a 30,000 mile tour of Europe with two pre school children and a dog.


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[WelshGas]

Hi. We picked up a Cali at the weekend and need to get some seat covers as we have 2 children under 4! Does anyone have any recommendations? There doesn’t seem to be much good choice other than the Brandrup second skin from the hours of looking we have done. Many thanks

Whatever you choose make sure the front seat covers are Air Bag compliant otherwise you could end up with clean seats and orphaned children.

 

[GillianC]

We have Jackyards. Not cheap but they really enhance that camper look. Loose fitting, and slits rather than stitching for airbags to deploy.

We love them and they survived in near new condition a 30,000 mile tour of Europe with two pre school children and a dog.


Follow my blog: www.au-revoir.eu

+1 for Jackyards.

 

[Whitehouse_03]

I like the GTI style ones in the forum shop. A couple of hours to fit but worth the trouble. You can see a video on californiacamping.co.uk

Thank you. I’ll take a look

 

[Whitehouse_03]

Genuine VW waterproof fitted covers. Not that cheap but fit well and work well and the only practical option with kids.

Cheers. Will have a look. Would you take them off to sleep?

 

[Whitehouse_03]

+1 for Jackyards.

Would you mind me asking if they ridiculously expensive?!

 

[Whitehouse_03]

Whatever you choose make sure the front seat covers are Air Bag compliant otherwise you could end up with clean seats and orphaned children.

Yes, I had read about this but thank you

 

[Max-Felix]

Cheers. Will have a look. Would you take them off to sleep?

No - would be a faff and no reason to - there is always a sheet on the bed for sleeping.

 

[Amarillo]

Would you mind me asking if they ridiculously expensive?!

Yes - they are very expensive, and they change the whole feel of the interior. Easy to take on and off to wash.

They are not everyone's cup of tea, but should last the lifetime of the vehicle.


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[Bellcrew]

Yes, I had read about this but thank you

Best bet is to go to a meet, there will be a fair selection of seat covers to look at and inquire about. Nothing like a good feel and sit on to decide.

 

[Whitehouse_03]

Best bet is to go to a meet, there will be a fair selection of seat covers to look at and inquire about. Nothing like a good feel and sit on to decide.

That’s a good shout, thanks. I think there’s a Dorset one soon too.

 

[Volkywagen]

+1 for the Vw ones. Positively child proof

 

[Meoncoast]

They are not everyone's cup of tea, but should last the lifetime of the vehicle

Would you mind me asking if they ridiculously expensive?!

Ours outlasted on our 1st van 64k and 5 years before moving to our 2nd van and have had another 20k and 2 years and still going strong.

 

[Jay20cali]

+1 for the vw ones

 

[Trev]

Cheers. Will have a look. Would you take them off to sleep?

We leave ours on.

 

[SimonB]

Hi. We picked up a Cali at the weekend and need to get some seat covers as we have 2 children under 4! Does anyone have any recommendations? There doesn’t seem to be much good choice other than the Brandrup second skin from the hours of looking we have done. Many thanks

Thank you for prompting me. I had a set of Bradrup Second skin seat covers in the cupboard and have now put them up for sale on the Forum. Meant to get around to it ages ago.

 

[Whitehouse_03]

We’ve decided on Jackyards and are just choosing our design now. They are a local company too Thanks everyone for your comments.

 

[David Bailey]

We have the Brandrup second skin ones, fiendishly expensive but once they are you would not know there are seat covers, so don’t spil the smart look of the Cali. Now that they are paid for we are happy we chose them. Slightly tricky to fit, but helps if you buy the banana like fitting tool.

 

[tim downes]

Hi. We picked up a Cali at the weekend and need to get some seat covers as we have 2 children under 4! Does anyone have any recommendations? There doesn’t seem to be much good choice other than the Brandrup second skin from the hours of looking we have done. Many thanks

Hi we have similar sized and aged family - we have had the brandrup on since new a year ago - we would highly recommend - they are very cleanable (damp cloth and some spray) they look great (original fabric and colours ) and you hardly notice they are there - anyhthing else ruins the look of the car in my opinion , and what’s the point of having it to then go and ruin its looks - happy camping Tim

 

[Grittzio]

We have Jackyards and they still look good as new after 2 years, 2 kids and a dog on board, haven’t had to wash yet and just wipe off any mud, chocolate etc.

 

[hewittd]

Something different...we have seat covers from Apona Surf. They are a bit more of an "acquired taste"...

https://www.apona-surf.de/

The fit is a bit loose, but the material is great and reasonably priced. We go camping with 4 kids in a Beach...so seat covers quickly became essential

 

[Izzi]

Hi. We picked up a Cali at the weekend and need to get some seat covers as we have 2 children under 4! Does anyone have any recommendations? There doesn’t seem to be much good choice other than the Brandrup second skin from the hours of looking we have done. Many thanks

Inka make good fitting seat covers dog proof and child proof. Also a very reasonable price.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004HGEFF4/?tag=eliteelect-21