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Adding an 8th seat to the 2nd row of your Minivan

 

If you think you’re the only one outgrowing your 7 passenger minivan think again!

The fact is, we at CSO Radio get requests almost daily from growing families on whether they can add a jump seat to the 2nd row.

The good news is that it can be done.  Not only for the Dodge Grand Caravan , Chrysler Town & Country and now the Chrysler Pacifica ,  but for most other 7 passenger minivans as well.

If you’re handy enough, you can even install it yourself!

For details about getting one installed or if you can’t wait to know more, jump ahead to our FAQ page.

If you’ve already asked all your questions and are ready to purchase, our purchase page is over HERE

 

Here’s a pic of an installation on a 2016 Chrysler Town & Country

 

chrysler dodge add extra seat

…and here is a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica

 

 

Pacifica add 8th seat

 

148 thoughts on “Adding an 8th seat to the 2nd row of your Minivan”

  1. lucas MEIRELES says:

    Can that be done to a Chrysler Pacifica hybrid ?

    1. admin says:

      We have not done the Hybrid yet. We are waiting for a guinea pig to bring one to our shop in Lakewood, NJ

      1. Ambrose says:

        Have you found your hybrid Guinea pig yet? If so did it work and can you do another.

        1. admin says:

          Yes. We finally did! We have done several already

      2. Allan says:

        How do you get one of these seats I live in Canada but really need an 8th seat looked everywhere online can’t find it

        1. admin says:

          It is available now on Amazon. Type in “Extra Folding Seat for Van ” (in quotes)

      3. Jeo says:

        How in nissan quest 2016

        1. admin says:

          I believe the Quest can be done. From what I recall, there is some very thick padding beneath the carpet but once you cut through it, you can drill the floor and install the rivet-nuts.
          Just be very careful not to go further than through the floor as the fuel tank may be not far away.

  2. Kevin says:

    Can the stow-N-go bucket seats still slide forward, fold flat or flip up so that passenger can get into the 3rd row seat?

    1. admin says:

      Kevin,

      Sorry for the late reply.
      If you still need help with this please email me at cs@csoradio.com

      Chaim

    2. Tim says:

      was this question ever answered? Do the stow and go bucket seats still operate normally with this additional seat installed?

      1. admin says:

        Only on the Pacifica they do.
        On the Town & Country and Caravan, the jump seat gets in the way as the captain seats need to slide inward.
        Once you remove the seat though (with tools) it will work as before.

  3. Carrmp says:

    Do you make the seat with a headrest?

    1. admin says:

      Sorry for the late reply.
      If you still need help with this please email me at cs@csoradio.com

      Chaim

  4. Sydian Roman says:

    Do you have a video of the installation on YouTube?

    1. admin says:

      Sorry for the late reply.
      If you still need help with this please email me at cs@csoradio.com

      Chaim

  5. Jeff says:

    Would this work on a 2010 caravan? We are family of 8. Would rather install extra seat instead of buying new van

    1. admin says:

      Jeff,

      Sorry for the late reply.
      If you still need help with this please email me at cs@csoradio.com

      Chaim

  6. Nicole says:

    Can it be done on on a dodge caravan stow n go second row?

    1. admin says:

      Nicole,

      Sorry for the late reply.
      If you still need help with this please email me at cs@csoradio.com

      Chaim

  7. Gregory Cissell says:

    Is there a link for an install video? Pretty handy and I ordered the seat for a 2016 grand caravan with stow and go.

  8. Jim Patterson says:

    Hi – my wife and I are considering your option to add a 3rd seat to the second row of our 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan. We have six kids ranging 1-13. Does the middle seat have anchors for a car set?
    Thanks,
    Jim P.

    1. admin says:

      Jim,

      Sorry for the late reply.
      If you still need help with this, please email me at cs@csoradio.com

      Chaim

  9. Jun says:

    I’m in the process of buying a Pacifica hybrid. I would like to know what the bottom part of the seat looks like. Would you be able to send me pics and measurements of the seat bottom and where it mounts so I could compare it at the dealership?

    1. admin says:

      If you still need help with this, please email me at cs@csoradio.com
      Thank you

      Chaim

    2. Nicholas says:

      Hey can I add a seat to my 2010 dodge caravan

  10. German says:

    Would you be able send me a diagram of the mount so I could see if this will fit the Pacifica hybrid I’m about to purchase

    1. admin says:

      Sorry for the late reply.
      If you still need help with this, please email me at cs@csoradio.com

      Chaim

  11. Stacy Gross says:

    Can you ship with instructions for my mechanic in SE kentucky?

    1. admin says:

      Stacy,

      If you still need help with this, lease email me at cs@csoradio.com
      Thank you

      Chaim

  12. Denel Tuszynski says:

    Does the jump seat come in and out easily?

    1. admin says:

      Not easily but it can be taken out carefully with a socket wrench when necessary

  13. Sam says:

    How much the cost is..?

    1. admin says:

      Will contact you via email with info. – CSO Radio

  14. Sonya says:

    I was looking at the order form, how do you select the color of the seat?

    1. admin says:

      Thanks for bringing that to my attention. It will show up now after you select the standard seat.

  15. Jessica says:

    Can a bench seat be installed in the second row of a 2013 Dodge grand caravan?

    1. admin says:

      Ours is not a bench, it’s a neat jump seat that fits between the existing captain seats.
      …technically, a bench could be added but it would look horrible and would be a lot more expensive.

    2. Viola Hereford says:

      I only want a temp inexpensive option for a seat for my Suc??? Any suggestions

      1. admin says:

        If it helps, you might be able to just add a seatbelt to the back row nd squeeze in another kid

  16. preetham kaliki says:

    Have you installed on a Pacifica hybrid yet? If so I am interested to know more

    1. admin says:

      Not yet. We are anxiously waiting for a candidate!

  17. Dustin Ottman says:

    I’m looking for something like this for my 2005 ford freestar, do you have something that will work?

    1. admin says:

      We haven’t done the Freestar. It is a smaller vehicle so I would wonder how much space you have.
      If you’d like, you can email pictures to cs@csoradio.com

  18. Manzar Abbas says:

    Can I add a additional 8 seat in Dodge Grand Caravan 2017.

  19. Charlie says:

    Is this only an option in the newer models? How early a model is this doable in?

    1. admin says:

      Anything that has the Stow N Go can be done.
      The models before that can use a 3 seat bench from the back row.

  20. Chaim says:

    Considering it for my 2011 Kia Sedona will it fir in?
    can I get any reference of customers purchased it for this type of minivan?

  21. Joseph says:

    Hi I have a 2018 Pacifica and I want to add the middle second row jump seat what do I Ned to do or how do I get it

    1. admin says:

      Joseph,

      best way is to call us directly 732-942-1101
      We’ll be closed next week for Passover.
      You can also order online if you’d like. https://form.jotform.com/73375868945173
      Any questions, you can email directly cs@csoradio.com

  22. Marwa says:

    I have a Chrysler town & country 2013 ..I need to add the 8th seat.
    Need to buy and install it.
    The problem is I am in Virginia.
    Do you suggest any solutions for installment as I am not handy enough to do it on my own.

    1. admin says:

      I would recommend you make the drive up to Lakewood NJ since you’re really not that far.
      If you have someone extremely comfortable with power tools, we can send them clear instructions.
      Any questions, email cs@csoradio.com
      We’ll be closed next week for Passover

  23. Kelli says:

    Able to be done to 2015 nissen quest

    1. admin says:

      Most likely yes but because of the thick floor padding on those, it will be a bit tricky.
      We have done them in our shop in NJ

    2. Heather Smith says:

      I too would like one for a 2015 Nissan Quest

      1. admin says:

        It should be possible for someone very handy to do.

  24. khaled says:

    can that be done in Toyota sienna 2009

    1. admin says:

      Yes. It can be done. Although we don’t have step by step picture instructions as we do on the Chrysler, we do them routinely.

  25. Irvin Martin says:

    Need 2 jump seats for 2010 and a 2012 VW Routan gray leather for both ,what is price w/ shipped to Reinholds Pa 17569

    1. admin says:

      Best is to call our shop directly 732-942-1101

  26. Kayla Wells says:

    Can this be done on a 2012 Volkswagen Routan?

  27. Badr says:

    Hi!
    Great product, I’m really interested in your product, but I live in Sweden and I was wondering if it possible to get the jump seat shipped to me?
    Best regards

    1. admin says:

      Thank you. Yes, we can ship international. It will most likely be about $100 more for the extra shipping. You can give a call during business hours. 732-942-1101

  28. Haley says:

    Can you add a jumpseat in 2018 Dodge that has a short bench in the center???

    1. admin says:

      Yes. You can put the jump seat between the bench and the door. It must be installed a bit forward of the bench so that the shoulder belt can still be used for the first bench passenger and to allow access to the back. We don’t have exact instructions but we have done it many times in our shop in New Jersey.

  29. Sultan says:

    Does your custom jump seat fit Chrysler Pacifica 19 model?
    And do you also provide the necessary accessories to fix the seat and the floor of the mini van.
    And can it be shipped to Saudi?

    1. Teresa Davis says:

      I have the short bench seat in second row. I need a full bench in second row. Is that possible

      1. admin says:

        It can be done. The seat needs to be installed beside the bench and a bit forward.

  30. Sultan Batawi says:

    Does your custom jump seat fit Chrysler Pacifica 19 model?
    And do you also provide the necessary accessories to fix the seat and the floor of the mini van.
    And can it be shipped to Saudi?

    1. admin says:

      Yes. Just not Hybrid – yet.
      Yes, all accessories
      Yes, we can ship to Saudi

  31. Amenda says:

    Hello, I was wondering if you have gotten any feedback as far as insurance goes after having this done. I really want one but am worried about liability.

    1. admin says:

      We have had customers call their insurance company and add it to their policy and it was not a problem.

  32. Jake says:

    Just came to be the Nth person to ask about the Pacifica Hybrid. Any news??

    1. admin says:

      The good news is that we should be doing one in a couple of weeks. Looking forward to finally having a solution for all you Hybrid people.

      1. Ivan says:

        Thanks for the response. I’m interested in the hybrid addition of jump seat as well. Please update if it can be done. I’m based out of California.

        1. admin says:

          Yes. The Hybrid can be done. We did in fact do one recently. The Hybrid does require a bit of drilling

  33. Jesus says:

    Do you have a picture of the seats installed on a dodge caravan 2016?

    1. admin says:

      The picture of the black seats in the blog post is the same as a 2016 Dodge Caravan

  34. Mike says:

    Do you have an option for something like a “quick-release” on these, so you don’t have to remove bolts, etc and the seat can be easily removed/added on an as-needed basis?

    1. admin says:

      Unfortunately not. Only with bolts. Sorry

  35. Logan says:

    Have you been able to add an 8th seat to an AWD Toyota Sienna?

    1. admin says:

      Yes. We can do the Sienna AWD

      1. SA says:

        How Can I contact you for sienna awd 8th seat

  36. Adrienne Gonzalez says:

    Hi! Do you have seats available for purchase if we drive to your warehouse/shop in Lakewood NJ? About how far is that from nyc? I have a 2015 Chrysler town and country minivan with black cloth seats. Thanks!

    1. admin says:

      Hi. Yes. We we will be getting more black cloth in soon. Email javier@csoradio.com and we’ll notify you when the arrive

  37. Alaknanda Kondapally says:

    Does installing 8th seat in Pacifica Hybrid have any impact on the battery and its warranty?

    1. admin says:

      The drilling positions of our installation were specifically chosen to eliminate risk of effecting the battery.
      As such, there should not be any issues with the warranty of the battery – if installed properly.
      That being said, the dealer might request that you remove the seat before validating any warranty issues.

  38. Kevin says:

    Do the middle stow-n-go seats fold down or slide forward with your seat installed? How easy is it to get to the back row with your seat installed?

    1. admin says:

      The 2nd row seats can still slide forward and fold down, just not into the floor.

  39. MARIA OREGEL says:

    Do you sell a replacement second row middle seat for a 2018 Pacifica that is originally for 8 passenger? We bought ours used and it was missing the middle seat.

    1. admin says:

      No sorry. Best source for that would probably be car-part.com

  40. Christine Leyland says:

    Hi! I’m looking for a 2nd town jump seat in black leather. We live in Pittsburgh, pa. Is it possible to purchase this from you?

  41. David J Spence says:

    For the Chrysler pacific hybrid 8th seat orders, I noticed you stated that it would not affected the battery if installed properly, but it does require a bit of drilling. Do you provide the seating plate to be drilled and instructions on how? Alternatively is it possible to get installation done at the NJ shop?

    1. admin says:

      Yes, we provide the instructions, the steel hardware that supports the seat as well as the steel rivet-nuts that secure the seat to the floor. We can do the installation here in NJ if you’d like.

  42. Amanda says:

    Is this something that can work for a 2006 dodge caravan??

  43. Ryan says:

    I have 2018 Pacifica Touring L. With jump seat installed will I be able to stow n go other two seats on second row as normal

  44. Kelvin says:

    I take it from all the former comment that it likely works in a 2008 town+country. Wondering the cost to ship to Manitoba Canada

    1. admin says:

      There is an additional $90 charge to ship to Canada plus whatever customs there may be (there shouldn’t be any as it is made in the USA)
      $685 + $90

  45. Sandra Hajek says:

    Can this seat work for a 2008 Toyota Sienna xle (only configured for 7 seats) with the large captain seats?

    1. admin says:

      It can – though we don’t have exact picture instructions. We can guide the installer verbally.

  46. Bethany says:

    Do you have a video or instructions for installing in a 2016 Doge Grand Caravan esp with the stow and Go seats as the kids will need to be able to get into the back.

    1. admin says:

      Here is a link to instructions. You can also get this of the FAQ page

      https://blog.csoradio.com/installer-page/

  47. Melody says:

    I just recieved my 8th seat and no instructions came with it on HOW to install it. I have a Chrysler Town and Country but the link in the FAQ just tells you what tools you will need. Is there instructions on HOW to install the seat? Thank you!

  48. Josh Shiner says:

    You guys ship to Canada ?
    And can you do this to a 2019-2020 Grand Caravan.
    Thanks

  49. Benjamin says:

    I have a 2006 toyota sienna le 7 passenger model which is different then the 8 passenger. Can we still add a 8th seat to it (center)

    1. admin says:

      Yes. You can add our jump seat.
      it will take someone handy who can drill carefully and use a rivet-nut gun, but we have done it many times

  50. Jack Wakefield says:

    Done in 2018 Dodge grand Caravan with stone go

  51. Bikramjeet Singh says:

    Can i fit 8th seat in nissan quest 2008 ? Is it possible

  52. Margarita Maldonado says:

    Can you add a 8th seat for a 2019 Chrysler Pacifica

    1. admin says:

      Yes. We have a jump seat that will work with the Pacifica

      1. dennis says:

        I want to add a 2nd row middle seat to my 2019 Chrysler Pacifica touring plus

        1. admin says:

          Yes. It can be done

  53. Benjamin Hagin says:

    Got my seat for my sienna toyota. I got it installed pretty easy. Few small hiccups mostly my own doing. But I love stepper bits make life easier. It came out great now I can seat all 6 of my kids. In a 7 now 8 passenger model sienna

    1. admin says:

      Great. Thanks for the feedback!

  54. Joe says:

    Hello, this looks awesome. Have you installed in a 2014 kia sedona? I didnt see any comments on that model. Thank you.

    1. admin says:

      It can be done but requires a special extra narrow seat. We can make it for you if you need one. $685 including shipping.

  55. Joey Crowell says:

    Do you have an 8th seat option for a Nissan Quest?

    1. admin says:

      It is possible to do and we have done it.
      We don’t have exact instructions though to guide someone.
      Would take a bit of creativity

      1. Joey Crowell says:

        I am open to creativity. If I sent you all the headrest, could you make one for me and send it to my APO (American Post Office) address please? I’d like to know the price and any tips on how to install it. Please feel free to email me so we can further discuss.

        1. admin says:

          What year is the Nissan Quest? Send me an email at cs@csoradio.com please and we’ll discuss the details.

  56. Krissy Fagan says:

    How can I get one for my 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT all the way in California?

    1. admin says:

      Here is a map with info of people who have installed it and have indicated that they would do it for others as well.
      If you have someone very comfortable with power tools, it shouldn’t be too difficult.

  57. Carolina says:

    I need my 7 passenger town and country into an 8 passenger. We live in California. Can you recommend anyone?

  58. James G says:

    I can’t find the seat to buy anywhere on Amazon or else where.

    1. admin says:

      Type in “Narrow dodge caravan jump seat” into Amazon and it should come up within the first few pages. $689.00

  59. Vineeth Kumar Vazhayil says:

    Hello! How complex is the install in a Pacifica Hybrid? In the chicago area – open to any installers you recommend also.

    1. admin says:

      The installation does need someone very handy on that vehicle.
      There is the need to measure and drill carefully so as not to hit the fuel tank or the battery.
      There are clear instructions and rideusa.info

      You can try this map of possible installers. Point them though to instructions as they probably have not done the hybrid yet
      https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1CIp6KnKaLzlfzgzdwXR2IWHBQoiawXlm&ll=41.12016671261485%2C-95.28542248749999&z=6

      1. Red1 says:

        Looking to buy a Pacifica Hybrid 2021 , have you installed this seat in new hybrid model ? Can you still ship to Canada?

        1. admin says:

          Yes we have done it. see rideusa.info
          We can ship to Canada

      2. Makita says:

        Is it possible that you can create a video step-by-step installation into a Van. Would greatly appreciate it and also what kind of tools are needed for installation thank you

        1. admin says:

          We don’t have a video but picture instructions can be found at http://www.rideusa.info There is also information there about the rivet-nut tool that you need

  60. Siva says:

    Looking to install in Kia Sedona SXL 2015. Whatever you have in Amazon won’t fit. Will you be able to make custom narrow seat ?

    1. admin says:

      Please give us a call at 732-942-1101 . Thank you

  61. Jessica Rhodes says:

    Can you provide picture install directions for a 2017/18 7 pass Pacifica (gas model)

  62. Ryan says:

    Does this have a integrated seat belt?

    1. admin says:

      Yes. It has a lap belt

  63. RB says:

    bucket seat from 2021 sienna that i am looking to sell. do you buy them as well?

    1. admin says:

      No we don’t. sorry

  64. Makita says:

    Is it possible that you can create a video step-by-step installation into a Van. Would greatly appreciate it and also what kind of tools are needed for installation thank you

  65. Nadeem says:

    Will it fit Sienna 2022 Hybrid?

    1. admin says:

      We have an extra narrow one that will.
      See our installation website rideusa.com

  66. Mirza says:

    Hello Admin,

    I have a Dodge Caravan 2019 and I looking to get 8th Seat installed in London, ON. Kindly share details who can install and supply the seat over here.

    1. admin says:

      We can ship you the seat but you would have to find someone very handy to install it for you.
      We have shipped seats to London before but the customers always took it to their own installer.
      You can show them the website rideusa.info which has instructions.

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