Seat Cover Suggestions?

[wyosteve]

Time to get seat covers for my 2015 Bighorn with cloth seats. Wondering if anyone has suggestions on what worked for them. I've had the Geno's covers on my 04.5 and they did well, but are a bit plain. Not sure I want to go top end with Wet Okoles. Any thoughts are appreciated, thanks.

 

[BarryG]

I have used the wet okles and they held up very well though fairly expensive. Costco online sells Cover king seat covers. They have several different types of fabric used. One is knockoff of the wet okoles with a lower price. If you look for them on sale they can be a great price. I got mine on sale for 139.00 a row. I haven't seen that price for a while but have seen them in the last year for 159. They are not quite as nice as the Okoles (but close) but at half the price they were worth it to me. Only problem with the neoprene ones is if you spill a drink you are going to get wet the material wont soak it up. After 16 years and 350k miles with the okoles and later the coverkings my seats still look brand new (well the material anyway). No tears, rub throughs or stains however the cushion itself still wears.

 

[wyosteve]

Thanks Barry, I've checked with AutoAnything and they have a lot of options, but nothing that jumped right out at me. Might just have to spring for the Wet Okoles. Appreciate the report.

 

[Killgore]

Just this week I replaced the seat cushion on the driver's side with one from Geno's. I had worn a pretty good hole in the seat cover on the left side of the seat. I felt a little out of place strolling into an alteration shop that specialized in wedding dresses but the senora didn't mind sewing two vinyl panels on the cover that actually look pretty good and professionally done. I like them so much that I'm thinking about getting the passenger side done.

- Ed (El Cheapo)

 

[jhenderson]

I've had several sets from Geno's and they held up well. On my 15 I went with Headwaters and have been very pleased. I went with them because they use Cordura that has a tight weave and is water resistant. Between my logging profession and the 140lb dog that comes to work every day there's a lot of dirt and mud that gets inside. In 40,000 miles I have yet to find any dirt or water that's made it o the factory cloth.

 

[Regcabguy]

Headwaters and Marathons are great covers. I've been unable to wear Marathons out on three vehicles.
Both companies offer optional pockets. They fit well too.

 

[Deleted member 995608]

I vote Wet Okle. My wife bought em for our 3rd gen. Almost 300K miles on those seat covers..... Not one hole or tear developed. Seats looked brand spankin new when we sold the truck

 

[wyosteve]

RegCabGuy, I like the fact that Marathons and Headwaters are made in Montana. Do you find them slick, cold or sweaty since they are made of Cordura?

 

[Regcabguy]

RegCabGuy, I like the fact that Marathons and Headwaters are made in Montana. Do you find them slick, cold or sweaty since they are made of Cordura?

No issues with that at all.
Marathon has changed the Dupont Cordura fabric. Mine is a kind of crushed velour. The newer covers are made from a smoother type of material.
Marathon will mail you fabric swatches in order to ascertain the exact material.
I can't stress the usefulness of the front and rear pockets.

 

[wyosteve]

Just an update and thanks to all for their thoughts. I ordered a set from Headwaters. Seems like they and Marathon are pretty similar. I like that Headwaters is a small, family owned business that uses all U.S. made materials. Also, when I called with a couple questions, the owner answered the phone and took the time to chat. Plus he's a sheep hunter and walleye fisherman so that sealed the deal! Thanks again everyone.

 

[TFucili]

Glad I caught this thread, as I have been thinking about covers. The Marathons look pretty good, and I prefer doing business with small operators, like myself. Looks like they periodically post promo codes on their Facebook page, so I will keep an eye on it. Thanks!

 

[Regcabguy]

Just an update and thanks to all for their thoughts. I ordered a set from Headwaters. Seems like they and Marathon are pretty similar. I like that Headwaters is a small, family owned business that uses all U.S. made materials. Also, when I called with a couple questions, the owner answered the phone and took the time to chat. Plus he's a sheep hunter and walleye fisherman so that sealed the deal! Thanks again everyone.

From what I gather Headwater's owner used to work for Marathon and started his own company up. You'll have fine luck with their product. I do wish I'd gone with Camo.

 

[wyosteve]

I kind of guessed that Headwaters was somehow associated with Marathon at one point. I went with the Kryptek Typhon pattern.

 

[DuaneHolloway]

I have Marathon and they are awesome, had the front pocket and the rifle/shotgun on back of seats and pockets on back of seats.......