More convenient are the modular bucket seats found in the more up-market models. They weigh just 38 pounds, light enough that plucking them out and leaving them in the garage is not a painful act. Five of them are standard in the Warner Bros. edition, and you can order six in LS and LT models. The backs of these seats fold down flat and compact, and have indentations so cups won't slide off while underway. When folded, the bucket seats are much easier to stash in the garage than the heavy bench seats.
A combination of captain's chairs for the second row and a split bench for the third row is standard in LT and optional in LS. The LT seems to be the more adult-oriented Venture, as its captain's chairs are more comfortable for grown-ups. The captain's chairs will not recline fully unless they are moved all the way forward, however.
The Warner Brothers Edition comes with leather seating surfaces and cloth inserts. The leather part is easy to wipe up after the youngsters have an in-van picnic. Only the LT offers full leather.
The Warner Bros. entertainment system has a 7-inch, flip-down screen, four wireless headphones and a wireless remote control. The system plays DVD video, DVD audio, and CDs. The screen has a 1.5- second video memory feature that prevents potholes, railroad tracks or other road irregularities from interfering with the sound and picture. Three auxiliary jacks for such things as video games or camcorders put some flexibility in your on-the-road entertainment. Talk about versatile: Passengers can use the DVD player, the radio and the CD player all at the same time.
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