I'll update this thread once I receive my liners.
Mats are good for those areas that don't get snow. For areas that do, the liners are a perfect solution in that they really act like a tray to hold and contain the water from melted snow and slush. It isn't a good idea to put a cover over the floor mat on the driver's side since there is nothing to hold it in place. The liners are made so as to take advantage of the anchors that are built into the vehicle on the driver's side. This was one issue Toyota issued a safety bulletin for when I had my Highlander.I just got the clear mats from Exact Mats for my 2014 Explorer with pecan/charcoal seats. Cost is about $150 for 5 mats - 2 in front, 2 in back, & 1 for the sunken cargo area. They are cut to fit exactly over the carpet floor mats that come with the car. I really like them.
http://www.exactmats.com/
Mats are good for those areas that don't get snow. For areas that do, the liners are a perfect solution in that they really act like a tray to hold and contain the water from melted snow and slush. It isn't a good idea to put a cover over the floor mat on the driver's side since there is nothing to hold it in place. The liners are made so as to take advantage of the anchors that are built into the vehicle on the driver's side. This was one issue Toyota issued a safety bulletin for when I had my Highlander.
Peter
Believe me when I say that there are days I was in an area where the liners weren't required. We have had some very, very cold weeks (-13F or so) this Winter. As for the snow storms that seem more prevalent this year, most of the systems seem to be coming up from Texas. I'd like to thank all the members from Texas for that.Peter,
You are absolutely correct. You & I live in totally different worlds. I'm sure I would spring for the Huskys if I lived in your area. I'm sure I would have ordered the 4WD option also. I was able to save a little money & get a little more MPGs with the FWD down here where it's very flat & above freezing except for a handful of days each year. I just want folks to know about a lower cost option for floor mats if they don't really need the Husky mats.
. The only (minor) gripe I have is how they engineered the cargo liner around the third row seat belts when the third row is folded flat. The liner rides up a bit on the exposed seat belts (where they disappear under the folded row) and it's not a flat fit per se. Husky recognized this by providing double stick Velcro fasteners, but I haven't discovered the ideal location yet and they still won't stay put. Expect to cut holes to accommodate the cargo bed tie downs and second row floor seat clamps.
I would recommend the OEM cargo liner over the Husky,the OEM even has the Explorer logo on it. It's a perfect fit, no Velcro needed.
Don't know why you have to cut out for the 2nd row latches, mine came already having the cut outs. Husky must be saving a little ??
Great liners.
why not post the discounted price? lol
Probably to discourage people bombarding AutoAnything with demands that they get the same deal that he got, which is a nice thing to do.
According to my math, the price is almost exactly the same as Amazon without the discount. With any discount you're saving money compared to Amazon. With the 20% (which I'm imagining the rep was only able to do because gooftroop bought EVERYTHING Husky offers for the Explorer), you can knock over $80 off the total.
im sure they would love to be bombarded with business, since they would like to make money.
I have searched the forum and have read about the Weathertech and Husky mats. I am also interested in knowing more about the Aries 3D products. Specifically the rear cargo mat. It looks like it folds so it can be used behind either the 2nd or 3rd row seat. I did a live chat with www.autoanything.com and they said it was the first cargo mat like it. I do not really believe them. any reviews on the Aries 3D products? I currently have the Ford OEM mats and cargo mat and will be selling them after I upgrade. They would be OK but when the snow starts flying later in the year I want better protection.
I am also interested in knowing more about the Aries 3D products. Specifically the rear cargo mat.