Weathertech Cargo Mat In Suburban

[vester]

I am finally ordering a cargo mat for my Suburban. I like the Weathertech mats, but cannot decide between the two options.

 

The first mat goes behind the 3rd row seat only. If you flip up or remove the rear seats, there is no mat underneath.

 

Link to Weathertech product page for my truck.

 

I am concerned about the function of the rear seats with the behind the 2nd row option. It looks like the mat has spots you can cut out for the seat hardware to function properly, but the site does not mention this and the only pictures are with the rear seats out.

 

Has anyone ordered this mat? Any comments on the overall utility?

 

Thanks in advance for any advice.

[r1byker]

I bought the Weathertech that fits behind the third row. I love what it does; quite functional. It doesn't clean up well; after a few years it seems it always looks a bit dirty. But I'm satisfied with it and would buy it again. Don't know anything about getting one that fits behind the second row.

[csvencer]

Had that exact question when I bought mine, unfortunetly I don't have an answer for you as I went with the behind third row option. Might be worth a call/email to weathertech.

 

As far as the mats themselves, I got the digital fit ones and love them. Covers 99% of the floor and are nice and sturdy. Definitely recommend them.

 

-Svence

[vester]

Had that exact question when I bought mine, unfortunetly I don't have an answer for you as I went with the behind third row option. Might be worth a call/email to weathertech.

 

As far as the mats themselves, I got the digital fit ones and love them. Covers 99% of the floor and are nice and sturdy. Definitely recommend them.

 

-Svence

 

I just talked to Weathertech and they confirmed that you can cut out the mat to allow the seats to be installed with the mat in place. I am going to order the behind the 2nd row seat option and will post a review after I have it.

[vester]

I received the mat this week and installed it a few days ago. I ordered part #40310, black cargo mat, behind the second row. I ordered it through eBay because I was able to get it for $117 shipped. Because I am in Illinois, I would have had to pay tax on the direct price of $130 + $18 shipping and tax of $10.40 for a total of $158.40. I could have gone to the showroom and picked it up because it is only 5 miles from my house, but it was still more expensive than eBay.

 

The mat fits as advertised. It is cut perfectly to line up with the sides of the cargo area and all the seat hardware. There are no instructions included, so it is not immediately clear where you need to cut. From what I determined, you want to cut the inside part of the knockouts. this leaves a lip around the areas that you cut out to minimize the amount of liquid that would flow into the holes from other areas of the mat. I cut out the knockouts with a utility knife, slid the mat in and reinstalled the 3rd row seats. The seats locked down with no interference issues and still release to pull out and flip up easily. They only slightly difficult part is rolling the seats in. The wheels grab a little bit on the mat and try to pull it forward with the seat. I solved this by holding the rear of the mat while I pushed the seat forward. Once the seats are installed, it effectively locks the mat in place. It is not going anywhere.

 

After a few days use, I am happy with the product. Next vehicle I buy, I am going to get the laser cut floor protectors and may still order them for this truck if the factory all weather mats start to look bad.

[csvencer]

Vester,

Thanks for the follow up. Sounds like the cut out version is what I should have gotten. I rarely remove the 3rd row, but often fold it forward and wish I had the mat there. Oh well, maybe if these ever wear out I will upgrade. Thanks again.

 

-Svence