Bone Cancer Metastases

Dianne,

While I can't answer your question, I'm sure once a few of the fellas read this they will answer. Just wanted to say hope that you both get to make the trip and enjoy the time together.

Kind regards
Debbie

There is but they aint cheap. When working open pits alot of the Knobs had air cushioned seats like busses and trucks do. They were 75 series utes but there isnt much difference.
Sorry I dont know where or a name but they are out there. Havnt seen them for a while - alot of cost cutting went on in Mining late last century

Hi Diane,i too can't answer your Q for sure, but i do think you may have to have it aproved,others here may know for sure.
Sorry about your partner & i sincerely hope all gets turned around for you both with a more positive outcome.
All the best to you both.
Kind thoughts Bob.

Gday Diane,
Bloody bummer that bone cancer. My fiance has the same thing from breast cancer. I also thought about a better seat but she coped well with the regular seats on our trip to Cobourg this year. 12000 kms in all with little pain and discomfort. Patrol seats obviously aren't too bad.

She has just started on Chemo last week as the cancer has also taken hold of her lungs. She had radiation earlier in the year which helped a lot at the time with pain relief.

Today though she battled for 5 1/2 hours to walk up Pigeon House Mountain a bloody hell of a climb. What a lady!

Anyway sorry i haven't really answered your question. There are a number of seats out there that will be better than the Cruiser seats. Try searching this site I am sure there have been posts about this before.

Be carefull fella's. Sometimes things are not very transparent.

Kim

Where and when do you want to go?

Maybe I can help!!!

Cheers Steve.

Try fitting a seat out of a Magna. Not sure which model but a mate fitted one to a 75 series and it had good lumbar support.

Hi Diane,
Good luck with it all. I have a chronic back injury, and I have settled on Stratos XLLTSS Seats. Not exactly cheap at aroun $1800 each fitted, but it will be the only way I will be able to handle longer than half an hour in the car. Home this helps.
Matt

Hi if you send me your email address i might have something for you
Robert

G'day Diane

Depending upon the location of the spot in the NT and how easy it is for you to get to the nearest 'big' town, it may be an option to hire a current (comfortable) 4WD for the journey rather than go to the expense of a flash new seat for a one-off purpose. Good luck

John G

Hi Diane, I really hope you are able to make the most of your time. I have an alternative suggestion. Try getting pressure cushions etc for your existing seats. I used to work with Tempur cushions and I know that physio's and specialists recommend them for use in cars etc. I know patients with bone cancer use the mattresses and get a lot of relief from them. Try the Seat Cushion and the Transit Lumbar Support. I must declare that I used to be affiliated with the product, but am no longer. I believe they may work for you. You can order from any Harvey Norman or Forty Winks or get your physio to contact Tempur. www.tempur.com.au
Best of luck with acheiving the best outcome possible for you both.

Diane


I have problems with my lower back, especially when driving my work landcruiser. None driving my patrol.

I was given a blow up lumbar support cushion by Blaze's wife some time ago and using that has greatly helped. I would suggest that a cushion like that could be a more cost effective option.

PS I am in remission and have been since Feb 2005. I hope your partner will be able to say the same in years to come. Enjoy your trip to the NT.



Tjilpi

Hi Dianne, sorry to hear about your hubby, I really hope you get to his secret spot. Sounds like its what you both really need and lets hope he fights like hell and goes to his secret spot with you more then once and see's alot more then he thinks he's going to. All the best for you both and wishes. Regards Steve M

Try 'seats r us'. I think they are brizzy based - they do seats for everything from 4wd to trucks and ag machinery.

All the best

Brad.

Hi Diane,

well it looks like the team here have pointed you in the right direction and I believe the generosity from members will shine to help you through.

All I have to say is that my thoughts are with you both, it sounds like you're in the middle of a horrible battle. I can only hope it does work out well and you both get to travel and make the most of the time together.

I found this post on a forum for a well known national 4wd magazine discussing the pros/cons of bench seats in cruiser ute. Really low act or coincidence, you be the judge!

rumpig
Senior Member

Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: BRISBANE / SOUTHSIDE

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

i've got a 105 series with the passenger bench seat and the main problem i have with it is you don't have anywhere to put your phone or wallet (unless you have a roof console), my doors are full so no centre console sucks in my opinion. i was also warned about the 100 series seats being uncomfortable on long trips, which i found to be the case when i went to the cape last year, no lower lumbar support. i don't have a problem with the seats any other time, i drive every day in my fourbie and find the seats are quite comfy for the most time, just had problems on the long trip.
__________________
IT\'S A BUNDY THING !!!

WHEN YOUR TASTE BUDS FULLY DEVELOP YOU WILL UNDERSTAND !!!