[bmccav]

I found removing the center row unremovable seats was very simple. I used the Brads Hacks airbag dongle. I slid the seat trolleys all the way back and boxed them in with 2x4s and topped it with 3/4" plywood. Finally covered with dense foam 2'x2' interlocking pads to make it easy on the knees.

 

[Vanfam12345]

That 3/4” panel is solid and thick. Probably could’ve gotten away with 1/2”, or even 1/4”

Any pics?

 

[JohnHartshorn]

Here's mine: All done with scrap I had laying about, which explains the air gaps 😁.

 

[Chubbysumo]

I recently changed my melmine board to a 4x8 sheet of black PVC plastic. its about 1/2in thick, and it works well for just keeping the tracks covered.

 

[bmccav]

Yeah, the 3/4" was overkill but it was a discount half-sheet deal. All my scrap wood is damp or wet. Pics attached. I didn't go full floor so our senior dog could still make it in the door. Now she has a step up to the wayback seat. On a separate note I made a couple cool bright orange/white paracord keychains for the fobs to make them easy to see.

 

[Chubbysumo]

The only concern I ever had with removing the mid row seats is that the rear seat passengers don't have airbags anymore. I won't take my kids or anyone with me in my van because of that.

 

[bmccav]

I hear you. I chose not to populate the planet but we do occasionally haul an additional person. Unfortunately the wayback seats are very uncomfortable. That should discourage riders from tagging along. We're minivan people who like to overpack and throw in a dog or two. I need to come up with a way to attach a "seat belt" strap to the dog harness.

 

[JohnHartshorn]

The only concern I ever had with removing the mid row seats is that the rear seat passengers don't have airbags anymore. I won't take my kids or anyone with me in my van because of that.

There is a curtain airbag along the entire length of the van on both sides.

 

[pamhar]

See post # 26 from @starlightmica.

Shows where airbags are.

Seat Covers for LE

I installed Neopreme seat covers and they look decent.

www.siennachat.com

 

[Richard E]

I hear you. I chose not to populate the planet but we do occasionally haul an additional person. Unfortunately the wayback seats are very uncomfortable. That should discourage riders from tagging along. We're minivan people who like to overpack and throw in a dog or two. I need to come up with a way to attach a "seat belt" strap to the dog harness.

We have 2 big dogs. We got top-crash-tested Clickit Sport harnesses for them and the seatbelts go through the harnesses. (My sister is a vet and has treated dogs without restraints in car accidents)l Top rate by the Center for Pet Safety.

Clickit Sport

A safety harness for the car and everyday use. Patented designed reduces and distributes harmful forces in the event of a collision. Proven to be one of the safest dog safety harnesses available. Clickit Sport was rigorously tested to include the same dynamic crash testing that ensures the...

sleepypod.com

 

[bmccav]

Thanks for the tip on the clickit harness. I'm checking it out.