Floor and Cargo MAts for Forester

[Willi]

Just got a new for me (used) Forester. It's going to be mainly a
fishing/camping vehicle. It has light tan carpet and cargo bed that
isn't going to take the wet, muddy boots/waders etc that are going to be
on my body as well as stowed in the back.

Any recommendations for floor and cargo mats? (the Husky liner mats
appear the best to me but I haven't used them)

Any other suggestions for dealing with wet and dirty stuff?

Willi

 

[John Varela]

Any recommendations for floor and cargo mats? (the Husky liner mats
appear the best to me but I haven't used them)

Any other suggestions for dealing with wet and dirty stuff?

My wife's '99 Forester L came with a rubber tray/mat that is fitted to the
space behind the seats. You might seek one at a junkyard before going to the
dealer .

As for floor mats, your best bet would probably be to go to an auto supply
place and see what they have.

 

[G-Ride]

Just got a new for me (used) Forester. It's going to be mainly a
fishing/camping vehicle. It has light tan carpet and cargo bed that isn't
going to take the wet, muddy boots/waders etc that are going to be on my
body as well as stowed in the back.

Any recommendations for floor and cargo mats? (the Husky liner mats appear
the best to me but I haven't used them)

Any other suggestions for dealing with wet and dirty stuff?

For the floor mats, I got the Outback version of these rubber mats:
https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/product_info.php?products_id=326

I've only had them a little while, but I like them. Seem pretty sturdy and
have deep, wide channels that collect stuff well and allow for fairly easy
cleaning.

 

[The Other Dave]

When I bought our 2006 Forester in April, I bought the Subaru vinyl cargo
tray/mat for the back area, and the very deeply grooved mats for the
passenger areas. All Subaru parts. The cargo unit is great. To my surprise
and disappointment, I found that the driver's floor mat developed cracks in
the base of the deep grooves after just 6 months at 6000 miles! Took them
back to the dealer, who replaced them free. I think they are a rubber,
rather than vinyl compound, and upon examination, find that the material
thickness is lacking. I don't expect the replacement mats to wear any
better, and next time I will buy something aftermarket.

 

[mulder]

Just got a new for me (used) Forester. It's going to be mainly a
fishing/camping vehicle. It has light tan carpet and cargo bed that
isn't going to take the wet, muddy boots/waders etc that are going to be
on my body as well as stowed in the back.

Any recommendations for floor and cargo mats? (the Husky liner mats
appear the best to me but I haven't used them)

Any other suggestions for dealing with wet and dirty stuff?

Willi

The optional Subaru mats aren't bad, you can also check out
www.weathertech.com

 

[TeleScooby]

the oem cargo mat is fantastic, I use it under my dog's blankets to
collect muck and water after she's been out having fun...as for the
floor mats, don't get the Subaru ones, I'm on my second set after the
same cracking problem noted above. The issue is that there is nothing
under the ridges for support, so if your heel rests on a ridge when you
drive, like mine does, you will wear right through the rubber...go with
Husky, that's what I had in my Tacoma, lasted forever...

Jesse

 

[Willi]

the oem cargo mat is fantastic, I use it under my dog's blankets to
collect muck and water after she's been out having fun...as for the
floor mats, don't get the Subaru ones, I'm on my second set after the
same cracking problem noted above. The issue is that there is nothing
under the ridges for support, so if your heel rests on a ridge when you
drive, like mine does, you will wear right through the rubber...go with
Husky, that's what I had in my Tacoma, lasted forever...

Jesse

Just what I ordered. The factory cargo and the Husky liners for the
front seat.

Thanks to everyone.

Willi

 

[The Other Dave]

So where are the Husky mats available?

the oem cargo mat is fantastic, I use it under my dog's blankets to
collect muck and water after she's been out having fun...as for the
floor mats, don't get the Subaru ones, I'm on my second set after the
same cracking problem noted above. The issue is that there is nothing
under the ridges for support, so if your heel rests on a ridge when you
drive, like mine does, you will wear right through the rubber...go with
Husky, that's what I had in my Tacoma, lasted forever...

Jesse