Took first long trip. My @ss was killing me!!!

We're half way through a 1200 mile trip and have had no problems.

Buck

 

Howdy,
I'm from Clearwater! Look in the "relax the back" store locally. They have nice cushions.

 

My wife and I both have problems with driving long stretches. Couple of intermediate suggestions, if you haven't considered them. Let your seat back recline a notch or two, combined with, possibly, moving your seat closer to the wheel. Adjust the position every 30-45 minutes, or whenever you start to feel uncomfortable. Tense your back, arm and leg muscles occasionally and then relax completely. You may still have some pain, but I would think it would not be as severe.

 

Yep worse seats I've ever had to sit on. Check out this member's solution.

http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-modifications/45487-operation-volvo-seats-prius.html

Wildkow

 

We have made some nine hour trips without any pain or suffering. Seat comfort is a highly personal thing, especially with the N.A. Prius, which has limited adjustments on the seats. If you are the right size and shape, the Prius seats are okay - not great, but not bad either. For the record, we have the cloth seats.

Tom

 

My first 2.5 hour trip in my 2008 Package 2 was very painful, and that's coming from a '99 accord with not-so-nice cloth seats to begin with. The good news is that my rear appears to be adjusting to them and that same pain is now rare and fleeting. But I don't know what would happen if I had to drive 3-4 (or more) hours straight...Relax the Back sounds like a good idea...

 

You do mean that your butt hurt, and not your lower back? Do you keep your wallet in a back pocket?

 

I agree about the wallet part.....ALWAYS make sure your back pockets are empty on a long trip, and wear loose pants. I've even worn sweats on real long hauls (did 1300 miles in 20 hours in mine not long ago) Move the seat and steering-wheel angle every hour or so just a bit, plus not a bad idea to stop, get out, and walk around for a few minutes at least every 100 miles. These things will help, but it's possible that you might just be one of those people with whom the Prius seats simply don't agree.

 

I just got back from a 1,700 mile trip. My arse had no issues. I guess auto seats are a pretty personal thing so your mileage may vary.

... Brad

 

Hmmm, to each his own I guess, but I took my first road trip about 2 weeks ago to Florida. Atlanta to Miami -two day stop -then to Ft. Myers, another 2 days and then back to ATL. Approx 1200 miles. I felt no fatigue at all, not in my back a$$ or legs. I make that trip a couple of times a year and this is the first time I can remember being so comfortable. My only problem is that I can no longer coordinate my gas stops with my personal pit stops, if you get my meaning. No way can I hold it that long!

BTW, I averaged right at 50 mpg and spent about $98 in gas. The last time I did the trip was in my Tacoma and I spent just over $200 and that was in Dec. before all this $4 gas foolishness.

 

Stopping and walking around every few hours is a good idea for anyone, back/butt pain or no, because it helps prevent deep-vein thrombosis and muscle cramps.

 

My wife and I just returned from a vacation trip to Seaside Florida (2100 miles roundtrip). We drove to Florida from Tulsa in one day, stayed a week, and returned to Tulsa in one day. Bottom was sore, but, with the length of the trip, any seat would begin to be uncomfortable. I agree wholeheartedly with the "remove the billfold" recommendation. It will soon make your butt cheek very uncomfortable.

Gas mileage avg with A/C on, 70 - 75, going south (headwind) was 42.6. Gas mileage avg with A/C on, 70 - 75, going north (tailwind) was 46.3.

 

maybe the leather seats are harder and take a little while to mold to you... i have cloth (hate leather for many reasons) and have no problems being comfortable. just mess around with the seat in different positions. thats my suggestion

 

dont take the following too personal, I just look at a different angel on your problem....

You do a office job? Do you make regulary sport?

Your lower spine is only as good as the muscles that support it! 80% of butt/lower spine problems have the cause in a "dead muscles" that support your spine....

...a office job with no sports kill your spine muscles....

Andreas

 

in my experience volvo tends to have the best seats along with a few other euro makers..the new lexi also have nice seats in some configurations