> Are the Rubberqueen mats really made to fit the Vanagon or are they the > universal mats which the buyer trims to fit?
Unless they've changed it, I'm pretty familiar with the front Rubber Queen mats, as I used to sell them and probably will again shortly. They are relatively heavy black mats, with Vanagon written on them in brown and yellow. The fit is definately intended for the Vanagon, precisely enough contoured to go around the wheelwell and step areas that it is certainly not by chance. However, they have an inexplicable notch on one side that does not correspond to anything on a Vanagon. I'd guess that the same mat may also be used for another application, hence this notch. I'd give them a 7.5 or 8 on a scale of 1-10. On the plus side, they are the only direct-fit rubber floor mat for the Vanagon (this is a very big plus!), they are well made, they are inexpensive, and a rubber mat is probably better than a carpeted one for trapping snow, mud, etc. On the minus, I found the Vanagon "logo" to be a little cheesy looking myself, but that's just a matter of personal taste. As to fit, I personally felt that it was reasonably good (although I can't comment on the rear one since I did not previously sell it). I am in the process of lining up new distribution for these, since my previous Rubbermaid wholesale distributor went out of business. So you will probably see them back on my website in the not-too-distant future. I'll keep you posted. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW |
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