[Slings 'n Arrows]

We almost bought a Carnival a few months ago, but it was affected by the fuel line recall.

My wife was very concerned by the large seat tracks in the floor in the second row - seemed to be a potential magnet for food (cheerios, goldfish and crumbs) and dirt even in spite of the rubber flaps that partially cover this.

The dealer tried to assuage her by telling her to keep a vacuum in the car 🙃.

Anybody having any issues with this? Or found a good way to avoid this potential problem?

 

[UN-Limited]

We almost bought a Carnival a few months ago, but it was affected by the fuel line recall.

My wife was very concerned by the large seat tracks in the floor in the second row - seemed to be a potential magnet for food (cheerios, goldfish and crumbs) and dirt even in spite of the rubber flaps that partially cover this.

The dealer tried to assuage her by telling her to keep a vacuum in the car 🙃.

Anybody having any issues with this? Or found a good way to avoid this potential problem?

We keep a vacuum in the car... Seriously. It works great, plus it makes it easier to clean all the Cheerios and gold fish from the car seats.

Check out the Bissell handheld.

 

[Blackbeagle1]

I am trying to figure out how many minivans or SUv that doesn't have rails for the seats. Dirty kids will be dirty kids. If you have a car seat, install a pad underneath so it will collect the mess. Otherwise wait until they make the car mat that will cover up some of the rails.

 

[UN-Limited]

I am trying to figure out how many minivans or SUv that doesn't have rails for the seats. Dirty kids will be dirty kids. If you have a car seat, install a pad underneath so it will collect the mess. Otherwise wait until they make the car mat that will cover up some of the rails.

You don't want to cover the rails with a mat though as that will impede the movement of the seats. Yes, stuff falls in the rails, but they are wide enough to easily vacuum. It's really not much different than vacuuming a normal floor.

 

[Blackbeagle1]

I had 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. It had the rails in the floor. I bought some Weathertechs that conformed to the rails. It wouldn't cover it. It wrapped around it. Every month, I'd remove it to spray it down. Ice cream drippings, cereal, chips, apple juice spills, M&Ms, gummy bears, you name it. Some were inside the rails but those can be sucked out by vacuum.

 

[Motodisiac]

Problem solved. I never move the seats so it works for me. Makes the clean up so much easier. $20 outdoor carpet from Costco.

 

[KiaCanuck]

I have a very strict NO EATING in the car policy that lasted all of 1 day after bringing home the Carnival. We too bought a 12v vacuum with a crevice tool and it works good but I really like the covering carpet idea much better.

 

[UN-Limited]

I have a very strict NO EATING in the car policy that lasted all of 1 day after bringing home the Carnival. We too bought a 12v vacuum with a crevice tool and it works good but I really like the covering carpet idea much better.

My kids are under 2 and under... eating is a requirement in our car to help keep them quiet lol

 

[Ruberio]

Problem solved. I never move the seats so it works for me. Makes the clean up so much easier. $20 outdoor carpet from Costco. View attachment 486

Did you cut to fit and tuck under the trim pieces? Looks well laid out and like factory installed carpet from this picture.

 

[Motodisiac]

Yep, roughly cut to shape then used plastic prying tool to tuck it under plastics. Door sills come off when you pull them up.

 

[mjg]

Problem solved. I never move the seats so it works for me. Makes the clean up so much easier. $20 outdoor carpet from Costco. View attachment 486

That looks great. Do you happen to have the link? Did you cut it to fit?

 

[SHO4CY]

I am trying to figure out how many minivans or SUv that doesn't have rails for the seats. Dirty kids will be dirty kids. If you have a car seat, install a pad underneath so it will collect the mess. Otherwise wait until they make the car mat that will cover up some of the rails.

Just a general FYI to all, a pad should never be installed under a car seat. Any certified car seat installation place will tell you the same as it will make the child seat looser in fitment therefore more prone to movement and injury to a child. Just thought you all may like to know.