Heated seat pad?

NJ Dave · 01-18-2005, 02:11 PM

We're enjoying the heated seat feature of our VW here as the temps have dipped below freezing for several days.

Is there such a thing as add-on heated seat pads that would plug in to the 12v socket? If so, are they practical, has anyone tried them?

[This didn't seem to be a performance or appearance mod, so I've posted it here...]

Thanks.

**Tideland Prius** · 01-18-2005, 09:29 PM

You could add the heated element to the seats. Someone has done that mod but I can't remember who. Also there's a pic of one Finnish owner who has added heated seats.

**tag** · 01-19-2005, 12:21 AM

I actually gave one of these to my father for his birthday a few years ago. It's a combo massager/heat-type thing that will fit in just about any type of chair or car seat. It has a controller and uses either 12V or AC power. Presently, it's sitting in a box in his basement........unused.

The only reservation I have about using it is the strap. I think it might interfere with side airbags.

ammiels · 01-19-2005, 11:44 AM

My uses and likes the one I gave her for her prius, it cost $40. I see a cheesier version in Christmas Tree Shops for $12.

ammiels · 01-19-2005, 11:45 AM

correction her Camry

ammiels · 01-19-2005, 11:45 AM

when she is passenger in my Prius we have a heated blanket about $24

techogurl · 01-19-2005, 12:11 PM

Quote:

a combo massager/heat-type thing that will fit in just about any type of chair or car seat. It has a controller and uses either 12V or AC power.

it is the strap. I think it might interfere with side airbags.

I bought one of these from Sharper Image. It's nice. I haven't placed it into my car yet though. But my cousin who uses his in his car loves it.

You don't have to use the straps as it will sit perfectly in the seat and run when plugged in. Only thing is to make sure you don't have the massager turned up too high.

**tag** · 01-19-2005, 12:20 PM

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I bought one of these from Sharper Image. It's nice. I haven't placed it into my car yet though. But my cousin who uses his in his car loves it..

In that case, I might have to repossess the thing from my father. He clearly has no interest in using it and it's just taking up space in a box.

One thing I noticed is that these things seem to be priced all over the place. The one that I bought for my father was around 100 bucks but I've seen them anywhere from $45 all the way up to $199 for the leather version.

techogurl · 01-20-2005, 11:18 AM

Well mine is neoprine or something similar. I use a discount from the Sharper Image site and got mine for $50 or 60 and it's great.

A really nice investment. I've considered trying to figure out how to put two in for both front passengers but got stuck at the electrical part.

Aly · 01-20-2005, 11:42 AM

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I've considered trying to figure out how to put two in for both front passengers but got stuck at the electrical part.

I'm not sure about your Prius, but mine came standard with 2 12V power outlets: 1 near the glove box and 1 inside the storage compartment between the driver and passenger seats. So plugging 2 seat warmers in shouldn't be a problem.

01-18-2005, 02:11 PM	#1
NJ Dave Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: northern NJ Posts: 24 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Heated seat pad? We're enjoying the heated seat feature of our VW here as the temps have dipped below freezing for several days. Is there such a thing as add-on heated seat pads that would plug in to the 12v socket? If so, are they practical, has anyone tried them? [This didn't seem to be a performance or appearance mod, so I've posted it here...] Thanks.

01-19-2005, 12:21 AM	#3
tag Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,527 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Heated seat pad? I actually gave one of these to my father for his birthday a few years ago. It's a combo massager/heat-type thing that will fit in just about any type of chair or car seat. It has a controller and uses either 12V or AC power. Presently, it's sitting in a box in his basement........unused. The only reservation I have about using it is the strap. I think it might interfere with side airbags.

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Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,909 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	You could add the heated element to the seats. Someone has done that mod but I can't remember who. Also there's a pic of one Finnish owner who has added heated seats.

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ammiels Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: brewster, ny Posts: 121 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	My uses and likes the one I gave her for her prius, it cost $40. I see a cheesier version in Christmas Tree Shops for $12.

01-19-2005, 11:45 AM	#5
ammiels Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: brewster, ny Posts: 121 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	correction her Camry

01-20-2005, 11:18 AM	#9
techogurl Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 227 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Well mine is neoprine or something similar. I use a discount from the Sharper Image site and got mine for $50 or 60 and it's great. A really nice investment. I've considered trying to figure out how to put two in for both front passengers but got stuck at the electrical part.