Spring is here and that means warmer, longer days for the bestest road trip with your fur friends. But first, you've decide to get car seat protector for your pet and you've seen so many options? Should you get a hammock or a bench seat cover? And what’s the difference?
Good news— Kurgo® is here to help with their complete seat protection guide. Read on for all you need to know before you up and go on your roadie.
The Kurgo® Bench Seat Cover is the classic seat protection. Made to fit like a second skin over your back seats, this type of cover covers snugly and gets the job done. A good bench seat cover will provide protection from anything your furbaby tracks in the car - say goodbye to muddy pawprints and fur-covered seats. If you’re chauffeuring friends as well as your pup, passengers can also buckle their seatbelts through the cover’s built-in hook and loop openings.
Measuring your backseat is critical to ensure that you choose the correct seat cover. Most standard bench seat covers are about 140cm wide. If your bench seat is wider than that, however, you may want to look for an extended bench seat cover that typically covers up to 160cm wide. This style of seat cover is great for those with on-the-go lifestyles and no-frills, get-down-to-business attitudes.
Important Features of Kurgo® Bench Seat Cover:
If your dog’s comfort and safety are your top priorities, a dog hammock might be the right choice for you. Hammocks have several points of attachments to create a U-shape, so it will stay put and prevent your pup from sliding off the back seat. They also naturally create a barrier between the front and back rows of seats, so you can drive without the distraction of you furry friend climbing into the front seat.
Looking for a hammock with some added features? Check out the Kurgo® Wander Hammock! You could also consider a full coverage hammock that includes floor protection and side flaps to protect the sides of your car seats. Some people opt for a quilted hammock for an added layer of padded comfort or a patterned hammock for a pop of color in the backseat.
Important Features of Kurgo® Wander Hammock:
Pro Tip: Hammocks come in a standard 140cm width. If your bench seat is wider than that, you may want to look for an extended hammock which comes with added width, typically up to 160cm wide.
The Kurgo® Cargo Cape: the superhero of the seat protection world. It’s a must-have for anyone who uses their cargo/boot area, even for non-dog related things like hauling trash or transporting potting soil. The Kurgo® Cargo Cape also has a unique fold-out flap that protects your bumper with waterproof Rufftex© material so you can travel worry-free with your furry friends.
Important Features of the Kurgo® Cargo Cape:
Pro Tip: These covers lay flat in your storage area and are split so that you can put seats up and down without having to move them.
Kurgo® pride themselves on a quality collection of seat protection that are built to last.
If, during your product’s lifetime, it does not function as it should due to a manufacturing defect, Kurgo will repair or replace your product free of charge.
We hope this helps you pick out a car seat protector for your fun adventures with your furry friends. If you need any further help or have a question we haven’t answered, contact our friendly Pet Direct Customer Care team on 0800 200 240 or email support@petdirect.co.nz
This article has been adapted from Kurgo Australia.
