why is Express van carpet only available up to 2002?
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Len.Barron
Observer
the difference is the area around the fuse box under the drivers seat, the newer vans have a molded section to accommodate that, it's not a show stopper, you could just cut that section out of your old carpet and cut out an opening on the new one. It's under the seat, no one is ever going to see it. Be fore-warned that none of the aftermarket providers make any effort to trim around the engine opening, you will have a lot of trimming to do and you'll need to get a steamer to flatten it out.
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Len.Barron
Observer
From a Roadtrek 190 that was salvaged, same donor as my swivel seat bases.
akskiffer
Member
thanks Len, that is what I hoped to hear. this began cos I wanted to see the fuse box in order to jump the reverse light to my b/u cam, now seat parts fill my front room
while I am cannibalizing two sets of front seats to get two good ones. I'm adding in the seat heaters and a little metal fab to some seat swivels.
I am ordering front carpet
TK
'09 awd
while I am cannibalizing two sets of front seats to get two good ones. I'm adding in the seat heaters and a little metal fab to some seat swivels.
I am ordering front carpet
TK
'09 awd
Scotty D
Active member
Do remember that his van is a 2000. I am not sure the contours are the same. I know the doghouse is much larger in the 2003 and up models.
Len.Barron
Observer
other than the fuse box the shape is the same. The underlayment/insulation cut outs are different for the difference in shifter cable and wire loom configuration/routing. In short, with some work, it can fit. I got it from: https://www.stockinteriors.com/AutoCarpet.asp?Itemid=20514&ModelId=750
It's not OEM quality, but, for the money it's fine.
It's not OEM quality, but, for the money it's fine.
Scotty D
Active member
Did you spring for the thicker pile or the upgraded backing material ?
Len.Barron
Observer
I didn't, just the basic...it's plenty for what I wanted.