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Solid Foam Microfiber Backseat Extender
Make your backseat safer and more comfortable for your dog with the firmness and security of our microfiber-covered foam backseat extender. Sized to easily fit in the footwells of the backseat of most cars and SUVs, the Microfiber Backseat Extender's high-density foam core gives your dog more room and prevents him from slipping down between the front and rear seats. In light tan, charcoal. 13"H x 25"W x 12"D. Capacity 150 lbs. Cover is washable. Two extenders are needed to cover entire backseat area. Made in USA.
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67 of 75(89%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Solid Foam Microfiber Backseat Extender
Review 1 for Solid Foam Microfiber Backseat Extender
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BRILLIANT IDEA!!!,
June 7, 2013
By: cvdv
from Beach Town, CA
"I actually use 2 of these under my "Deluxe Microfiber Car Hammock Seat Protector" (also sold at Orvis). My Standard Poodle kept stretching out in such a way, that his rear end was hanging into the foot well. This completely solved the problem. Once again... BRILLIANT IDEA!!!"
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Review 2 for Solid Foam Microfiber Backseat Extender
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Update on previous review,
June 7, 2013
By: Dieselfriend
from Clinton, NJ
"THEY ARE SO EASY TO CLEAN!We have had 2 extenders in our Toyota mini van for several months now. I put one between the two right-hand passenger seats and one between the two second-row seats, leaving space in front of the one second-row seat for our Lab to hop into the van. Diesel LOVES them! He oftenlounges like a prince back there, paws hanging down in the empty spot. A couple of weeks ago, I had worked several days in a row at my part-time job, so one night when I came home and took my husband and Diesel for a ride, the dog got so excited, he threw up in the car! All over the extenders and down on to the floor. We grabbed some napkins, cleaned up most of it, and continued our ride. When we got home, I pulled out the extenders and brought them inside. It was a day or so before I had time to remove the covers and wash them. Good thing I read the one tag -- air dry only! So a day or two later, I had time to put them back on the wedges and put them in the car. (I had brushed the dried stuff off the van carpeting.) I am extremely pleased that they are so easy to care for."
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Review 3 for Solid Foam Microfiber Backseat Extender
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More space in the back seat,
March 4, 2013
By: Bluesmum
from London, UK
"A second dog put a premium on back seat space, but with two extenders each dog has a nice secure place to lie down."
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Review 4 for Solid Foam Microfiber Backseat Extender
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Solves the problem perfect...,
January 22, 2013
By: SonderhausGSD
from Houston, TX
"These fit perfectly in our new Tahoe so that our pets can ride in the back seat area. The new Tahoe design left the area really inaccessible for dogs to ride in comfortable. Someone figured it out right."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for Solid Foam Microfiber Backseat Extender
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Terrific Product!,
January 10, 2013
By: Touche
from Boston, MA
"My 12-1/2-year-old lab was afraid of sitting on the backseat in my new Nissan Cube because the seat is not as wide as the one she was used to, and if I had to stop suddenly, she would end up on the floor, terrified.
I spent a long time searching for a good solution—something less expensive than trading in the car. I ordered two backseat extenders, and they fill up the space perfectly. They are also firm enough so she can step on them and not have them collapse—important for arthritic legs. I throw a washable fleece cover over the whole, and she has a safe platform all to herself. If my son needs to sit in the backseat with her, he pops out one of the extenders to make room for his legs, and our old gal still feels safe. Also, there is just enough "give" to the extenders, so the car's front seats can be pushed back as needed when a front passenger needs more leg room. Simply a terrific product!"
I spent a long time searching for a good solution—something less expensive than trading in the car. I ordered two backseat extenders, and they fill up the space perfectly. They are also firm enough so she can step on them and not have them collapse—important for arthritic legs. I throw a washable fleece cover over the whole, and she has a safe platform all to herself. If my son needs to sit in the backseat with her, he pops out one of the extenders to make room for his legs, and our old gal still feels safe. Also, there is just enough "give" to the extenders, so the car's front seats can be pushed back as needed when a front passenger needs more leg room. Simply a terrific product!"
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Review 6 for Solid Foam Microfiber Backseat Extender
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Orvis Best Buy!,
October 23, 2012
By: DoggieDad
from Irvine, CA
"WOW – What a fantastic product. My Airedale loves it and I love it. It fits perfectly in the back seat of my Mazda Tribute. After it's first try my dog was thrilled to be able to look out the window and have a solid surface to stand on. It works just as described. The microfiber covers are well made and seem to me that they will last. One great effect is that the seat cover that I have tucks easily in between the seat and the extender holding it in place. Again a terrific find and a great buy – Thanks Orvis!"
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Review 7 for Solid Foam Microfiber Backseat Extender
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Dog heaven!,
October 13, 2012
By: RiverWalker
from Colorado
"My 12-year-old German Shepherd Jack isn't as agile as he used to be and was beginning to have trouble turning around on the seat of my SUV. I bought 2 of these BackSeat extenders and your BackSeat Protector to create a wider and more comfortable place for him to ride. The extenders fit the footwells of my full-size SUV perfectly and still leave room to adjust the front seat. The XL Seat Protector covers the entire seat and stays in place better than anything else I've tried. The first time Jack climbed into his new nest he heaved a huge sigh of contentment, stretched out, and looked at me as if to say, "Let's get going!" I'd give these products 6 stars if I could."
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Review 8 for Solid Foam Microfiber Backseat Extender
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A must have,
September 30, 2012
By: TRIDENT1
from DFW Texas
"If you have a dog and it rides in the back seat this product is a must. Two GSDs and they love them as an extended seat and a great way to keep them off the floor in an emergency stop. If you don't have them you need them, they are a must have. Durable and easy to clean."
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Review 9 for Solid Foam Microfiber Backseat Extender
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great buy,
September 27, 2012
By: leiathedane
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"We have a 2 year old female great dane who after i got my Ford f-250 didnt fit real well in the back with out falling forward. this extender fits great in the back with no problem or extra exertion. it also holds her wieght of about 130 pounds or so just fine even standing on it. the only problem for me is im going to need two for the truck and would possibly need three to fill the entire back seat. luckkily the baby takes up the other third of the seat."
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Review 10 for Solid Foam Microfiber Backseat Extender
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Great Product!,
September 7, 2012
By: Ladybug81
"I have a 13 year old, chocolate lab and he rides everywhere with me. He weighs 95 lbs., so he is a pretty big boy, and needed something to within stand his weight. I have a small SUV/crossover and he was always riding with his back legs on the seat and his front paws in the floor board. He was always uncomfortable. When I found these, it was the answer I was looking for! It was a great investment. I bought two, one to go behind each seat. The only down side is they are not long enough to cover the entire floor board. There is a small opening where he slips, so I have put a couple of thick towels in the open space to take up some of the room. But overall, a great buy for my lab."
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Review 11 for Solid Foam Microfiber Backseat Extender
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Great for comfort and stabiity!,
August 26, 2012
By: Dieselfriend
from Clinton, NJ
"We have a 2005 Toyota Sienna mini-van, which has 2 bucket seats in the second row. They're great for humans because both seats are near the sliding door on each side, which makes it much easier to get into -- as opposed to the offset 2/3 bench seat of our old Ford van.. My various Labs loved the bench seat, but not these bucket seats. . Now, however, not only is there an "abyss" between the front seats and the second row, there is another abyss between the two seats. The backseat extender allows Diesel to curl up and not hang off the bucket seat, and is firm enough for him to put his front feet on when poking his nose out the window. The cardboard box I put between the two seats couldn't stand up to his 75 lbs, so the other day I moved the extender to between the two seats and inverted plastic baskets between the two rows of seats. He loves having a "bench seat", so now I'm ordering a second extender to replace the plastic baskets. Diesel will be SO HAPPY!"
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Review 12 for Solid Foam Microfiber Backseat Extender
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amazing,
April 18, 2012
By: Kadie3
from Manitoba, Canada
"I purchased 2 of these a couple of months ago, we have 2 Bouviers, one is 5 the other is 10 months old & they love to go in our Jeep Grand Cherokee, they both have room to lay down or stand. This is such an amazing product even if they don't meet in the middle, fold a cushion in half, that works. Well worht the money."
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Review 13 for Solid Foam Microfiber Backseat Extender
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Totally Awesome,
January 31, 2012
By: Duke1987
from Williams, AZ
"We have five dogs(Duke, a Great Pyrenes; Big Daddy, a Pit/Charpei rescue; Maggie, a Doxie; Lucy and Jack, 2 Jack Russells), and take frequent road trips to Northern Arizona to beat the heat--these backseat extenders are a life saver! No more dogs falling between the seats! They all sleep like rocks! Great investment, thanks Orvis!"
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Review 14 for Solid Foam Microfiber Backseat Extender
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A big help... No more paws slipping,
December 31, 2011
By: aboy
from CT
"First day in use.. Very positive result for our older gal. She did not have to keep trying to get traction from the plastic door panel. She stood and laid both front paws on the foam. It gave us relief to know she isn't struggling.
The reason for a 4 star is regarding fit... I drive a Volvo XC70 and am on the short side, this block would not work if my husband drives.
To install: I moved my seat completely forward and then pressed my seat button. I can only move the seat back a few inches more before the foam doesn't give.
The 12in width needs to offer better flexibility in my opinion. I would suggest Orvis look at a blend of materials, this solid foam with memory foam. This would allow a better range of seat movement and fit in more vehicles. We are going to keep this as it works"
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Review 15 for Solid Foam Microfiber Backseat Extender
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Perfect for My Paws,
August 17, 2011
By: PaddlePaws
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"My Daddy purchased two of these seat extenders for me. I am 138 pounds.......I can now ride in the middle seat of the mini van without my legs hangin' down.
Thanks Orvis!!!"
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 16 for Solid Foam Microfiber Backseat Extender
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Does not fit in my SUV,
August 8, 2011
By: DoodleLover
from Mountain View, CA
"Very disappointed that it doesn't fit in my 2011 BMW X3. I don't believe it fits in most of the cars and SUVs like it says in the description.
Returning it. Wasted my time and I have to pay the shipping cost."
Returning it. Wasted my time and I have to pay the shipping cost."
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Review 17 for Solid Foam Microfiber Backseat Extender
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My dogs travel in style!,
July 30, 2011
By: Alison26
from Hudson Valley, NY
"I love this product. I purchased two of them for my Honda CR-V. They fit perfectly and I didn't end up with any space in between that needed filling. They are very firm and surprisingly nice to look at.
My golden retrievers love having the flat surface without having to worry about falling into the floor space. My 8 month old puppy seems to prefer to lie on these rather that the seat, so they must be really comfortable."
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Review 18 for Solid Foam Microfiber Backseat Extender
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life saver!,
July 30, 2011
By: lovemydane
from Tucson, AZ
"I have a great dane who must ride right behind me in the car, despite all the room in the back of my Toyota Sequoia. Before the seat extender, she was always uneasy and falling off the bucket seats in the middle row (and yes, there's a HUGE back cargo area behind these seats but she simply refuses!). After purchasing the backseat extender, I did have to work a bit to get it in place, but it fits snugly behind the passenger side--- it is stable and secure enough to put some real weight on it. My dane now lounges in the bucket seat and extender so she's able to put her head on the front seat console to be right by me. Yes, she's spoiled, but even if she wasn't she would feel a lot more comfortable and secure with this backseat extender in place. I've also washed the cover over 10 times with the fabric (though it appears quite thin) looking good as new. Love it!"
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Review 19 for Solid Foam Microfiber Backseat Extender
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Comfortable,
July 26, 2011
By: MimiJ
from Moriches, LI, NY
"The seat extender has allowed my Cocker Spaniel, Guinness, to be more comfortable and at ease in the car. For the first time, on the trip we took last week, she was lying down on the back seat on her Orvis futon supported by the wedge. She couldn't be happier and I was relieved that she didn't spend the whole trip sitting with her front legs braced and her head hanging down around her paws!"
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Review 20 for Solid Foam Microfiber Backseat Extender
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The best I've found,
July 15, 2011
By: HHBGirl
from Gig Harbor, WA
"I've looked for years for something that is both solid and comfortable to fill the back seat gap for my 90 pound Bouvier. This is outstanding. I like that they are in two pices too, so you can use one or both.
We're using them in our Honda Oddesy and the fit well with front seats a little forward (which is where I like them). When we want the front seats further back, we just move them back and the foam depresses to accommodate them.
The covers aren't flimsy, but wouldn't last with a lot of dog paw and claw contact, but I think most people use a seat cover and many of them can extend over the seat extenders. Something like beach towel would help protect them too."
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