That post about the dogs and crates was mine. It really did happen to our friends. We carry 6 Corgis in crates in the back of our T6. They love getting in and will queue up to get it because they know we're on a trip.
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Dogs - How Do You Transport Yours?
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Hi, new to forums and new to T6 so this should be educational. I will be taking delivery of my T6.1 in the next few weeks, I am interested in any advice re fitting a large dog crate, anyone know who makes them or what the alternatives are ? Any information would be appreciated.
If you wanted a bespoke one made to your measurements, I can help.
Wessel_RSA
Programmer
As a side hobby I build crates for dogs. They aren’t all professional and stuff but for us and our friends it’s the dogs bollocs!!
A few tips, make sure the powder-coating gets e-coated before, and make sure they are good. It’s amazing how wet the crates get. Secondly, if it’s two big dogs , let them make a removable devider. Our one male gets iffy when he is sore or tired after a show and tends to become irritated so we can put a devider in. Going away on holiday he is chill so we take it out and the space “doubles”
Don’t be too harsh, I’m a programmer by trade but I needed crates so I bought a welder
A few tips, make sure the powder-coating gets e-coated before, and make sure they are good. It’s amazing how wet the crates get. Secondly, if it’s two big dogs , let them make a removable devider. Our one male gets iffy when he is sore or tired after a show and tends to become irritated so we can put a devider in. Going away on holiday he is chill so we take it out and the space “doubles”
Don’t be too harsh, I’m a programmer by trade but I needed crates so I bought a welder
I just love that attitude - "needed crates so I bought a welder".
Good for you, made for your vehicle and your needs.
Hi
We have a 2 dog crate from DTBoxes, originally for a Volvo V60 boot but fits very easily in the van behind the rear seats, strapped to the lashing points. Could put where the rear double is too if I wanted.
tomarsatyam666
New Member
I've got two Border Terriers who travel well in the back of my estate Octavia and my little 4x4, but I'm thinking of long drives to Southern Europe. I'd like to give them a view but keep them safe too.
Dogs that size will happily sit on the seat with the harness that clips into the safety-belt
My daughter does dog walking and bought herself a little Peugeot partner. Picked up some 20 x 20 box section and some mesh and made her the cages with plastic knock in corners.
Rubber flooring with quick release cages in the side door to get all dogs out quick.
Wish I bought a welder now as took ages!
Rubber flooring with quick release cages in the side door to get all dogs out quick.
Wish I bought a welder now as took ages!
That looks top quality work, very professional. I've a feeling you could make a good business out of that work!
And could justify buying a welder!
tomarsatyam666
New Member
Not sure where that link is from
We just trained ours to lie on their bed on the floor in front of the kids. Our last pair were so good they would remain in the van even with the door open. The current pair are too cheeky to do that!
(*Braces himself for an onslaught about failure to restrain dogs etc….!)
(*Braces himself for an onslaught about failure to restrain dogs etc….!)
