After using the Department of the Interior Seat Mate in both of our 79 Series Dual Cab LandCruisers, it’s become one of those surprisingly useful accessories we wouldn’t want to tour without.
When you spend long days travelling Australia, extra storage, comfort, and practicality inside a 70 Series makes a huge difference — especially for rear passengers. The Seat Mate solves a lot of the common frustrations that come with the factory rear seat setup, while adding clever storage and functionality without permanently modifying the vehicle.
Designed to sit securely on the rear bench seat, the Seat Mate provides a comfortable padded armrest, dual jumbo cup holders, and hidden storage space that’s perfect for keeping valuables, cameras, cables, or everyday touring gear organised and out of sight.
One of the things we love most about the Seat Mate is its flexibility. It’s incredibly easy to install or remove using the simple mounting strap system, making it perfect for touring setups that occasionally need full rear seating. When not in use, it can simply be unstrapped and stored away in the canopy or cargo area.
We originally fitted it for rear passenger comfort, but quickly found ourselves using the extra cup holders and storage constantly — especially on long trips where keeping the cabin organised makes touring far more enjoyable.
Built with the same premium finish Department of the Interior is known for, the Seat Mate blends seamlessly into the 70 Series interior while adding genuine day-to-day usability for touring, camping, and off-road travel.
Key Features:
- Proven in both of our 79 Series Dual Cab touring vehicles
- Comfortable padded rear armrest
- Dual jumbo cup holders for large bottles and drinks
- Hidden internal storage compartment
- Ideal for cameras, valuables, cables, and touring essentials
- Easy installation and removal with mounting strap system
- Perfect for travelling Australia and long touring trips
- Optional charging outlet compatibility
- Suits unmodified 79 Series Dual Cab and 76 Series Wagon rear seats
- Premium Department of the Interior finish and design
Whether you’re touring remote Australia, carrying passengers on long trips, or simply wanting more comfort and organisation inside your 70 Series, the Department of the Interior Seat Mate is one of those accessories that quickly becomes part of your everyday setup.
