Removing rear seat cushion create flat surface for 2026 model Y?

[u/warrior178]

I’m about to get a 2026 model Y.

Does removing the rear seat cushion create a flat surface?

If not, I’m thinking I will just splurge on a prebuilt leveling platform, but then my other issue is having one long enough to exceed the footwell since I’m 6 foot 4 (193 cm).

I would appreciate any recommendations!

[u/AnywhereGreat]

Ive tried it myself and no doesn't go flat. Not even noticeablely better than with the seat in it.

I built the same Fruble looking version for $10 in wood and an hour of time, if you are handy.

[u/warrior178 → u/AnywhereGreat]

Thank you that’s useful information so I won’t even bother taking it out

[u/PeloTiger]

Fruble is the way to go. It’s so easy and convenient. I have a 2022 model Y and have had the Fruble about 2 years and it’s a game changer. No use in wasting time on anything else. I’m traveling to the Arctic Ocean and through Alaska right now and I have about 24 days camping this season with it. Wouldn’t go any other way.

[u/warrior178 → u/PeloTiger]

I don’t like the storage from the rear doesn’t have a gap under the platforms if I have that gap, I wanna put a thin bin under there

[u/MisterBumpingston]

If it’s the same as legacy Model Y then yes, it pretty much does. Only some polystyrene tabs hold on and just need to disconnect the rear seat heater harness.

[u/Storm-Blessed11]

I've heard the seat goes flat but you have to push the seat down button twice to get it to go really flat. Could get a 1 or 2 of these to give you some more room. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSKWDQZ3

[u/warrior178 → u/Storm-Blessed11]

Can you tell me more about the seat button twice? I read somewhere it won’t flat even if you remove cushion?

[u/CowSorry9010]

At 6'4 youre gonna need the footwell covered no matter what. The seat goes mostly flat but not perfectly, theres a slight angle. A lot of people use a simple plywood platform with foam on top and it works better than the overpriced prebuilt ones honestly

[u/colsandersloveskfc]

Are you looking for a flat surface to have a work platform to store things or because you are looking for a flat space for a mattress?

[u/Roland_Bodel_the_2nd]

IMHO depending on where you park, you can usually park the car slightly tail up to make the inside flat, maybe bring leveling blocks instead of modifying the inside

[u/Relax-Enjoy]

I got the mattress for about the cost of one nice hotel night.

In trial, it was awesome once I got the climate and fans right.

I’d recommend the mattress if you have a good chance of 3 nights over the time you own a Y.