2012GX460

Has anyone removed the middle row seats, 2012 GX460?
I'm looking for maximum room for a nice road/camping trip.
Suggestions?
Thanks

tecman

Third row yes, middle row here no. If you are looking for a quick and easy removal and reinstall after your trip I don't see this happening. This requires unbolting the seats and then reinstalling them after the trip. Sure it is doable, but is it that necessary? Perhaps a roof top cargo carrier?

2012GX460

tecman, not really interested in the roof carrier, gas millage is already poor....lol
just trying to make the most comfortable sleeping compartment.
we're gonna test out a hitch cargo carrier for equipment/supplies, and hopefully have the gx for nothing but sleeping....??

Oldmanb777

Ours Is new, so I havn't looked. But most cars only require 4 bolts to hold seat in place.

bd5400

Wouldn't removing the second row make the floor uneven for sleeping? I would think it would be easier leaving them in and just folding them flat, or am I missing something in my thought process?

Craigyyy

+1, it's going to be a lot more uncomfortable if you remove the seats unless you build out some sort of bedframe.

2012GX460

bd5400/Craigyyy, I'm looking for overall comfort, I do agree, there will have to be some sort of platform, but, it may be worth it....?
I don't like the incline that the middle seat has when it lays down, however, if it's not an "easy" fix, I'll just get a thicker foam mattress.
I may just leave it out during "hiking/camping" season....?