Member Since: 13 Sep 2011
Location: Essex
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Not loosing the space was important to me so I went for this...
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I didn’t but new - both parts from this forum actually!
18th Nov 2020 10:50 pm
Froogle-Yorkshireman
Member Since: 28 Oct 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 300
The Land Rover cargo bay devider with the lockable gate covers all the bases for our Lab. in his side approx 45% of the boot space I have a large rectangular bed with plenty of comfy vet bedding.
We also have the large roof box and the other 55% of the boot space when holidaying.
This setup allows us to easily take the bed in and out if we want more load space without the dog in tow.
Admittedly i only have a small dog but i do have quite a large crate for it. Its just a wire mesh crate out of a pet shop but its strong enough that things can be stacked on top of it to maximise space usage. Might be the best option for you.
18th Nov 2020 11:09 pm
Canburne
Member Since: 15 Jan 2013
Location: Devon
Posts: 2031
If you go ahead with the TransK9 cage, which is exactly the right solution, when you come to collect the puppy fill the floor area with blankets or towels so the pup only has a small area to curl up in. Which is probably exactly what he will do and happily sleep all the way home. We always ask the breeders to give him a small first meal and collect as early as possible so we have the whole day at home for him to settle in. Good luck with Obi..
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18th Nov 2020 11:48 pm
Shaun R.
Member Since: 13 Sep 2016
Location: Warlingham, Surrey
Posts: 143
Froogle-Yorkshireman wrote:
The Land Rover cargo bay devider with the lockable gate covers all the bases for our Lab. in his side approx 45% of the boot space I have a large rectangular bed with plenty of comfy vet bedding.
We also have the large roof box and the other 55% of the boot space when holidaying.
This setup allows us to easily take the bed in and out if we want more load space without the dog in tow.
This is what I have and a full-sized Labrador fits quite happily.
There is currently one in the For Sale section......
19th Nov 2020 9:42 am
CheshireDan
Member Since: 21 Jan 2019
Location: Sandbach
Posts: 239
Another vote for TransK9, we started with the Travall dog guard but I got sick of dog nose window art and anything that was in the boot being covered in mud. Its easy to move out and when minging just take out the bed, put it in the wash and hose out the crate.
19th Nov 2020 11:37 am
Canburne
Member Since: 15 Jan 2013
Location: Devon
Posts: 2031
Another couple of plusses for using a cage (1) when I had a Disco 1 my dog developed a taste for plastic and when he got through to the wiring loom he had a field day!! (2) dog snot is quite acidic and when my rear screen heater stopped working I was told it was the dogs fault!!.
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19th Nov 2020 12:01 pm
jaqoda
Member Since: 23 Jan 2019
Location: Manchester
Posts: 162
Another vote for TransK9, bought mine of Nigel and it's been fantastic. Also handy for if you need to take rubbish to the tip – keeps the back nice and tidy.
Consider a box of tissues on a parcel shelf weighs the same as a brick when flying through the cabin at 30mph. What would a 30kg dog weigh?
19th Nov 2020 12:36 pm
RogB
Member Since: 15 Jun 2018
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 1693
on the basis of the dog snot covered rear screens ive just dragged my folding RAC dog cage out the shed and with moving the Travall divider across 1 bar from centre the cage fits in snugly. Ill probably put some sort of shield (cardboard or old sheets or something) around the 3 sides to stop overspray from a wet dog but ill trial it for the time being.
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19th Nov 2020 12:42 pm
Drezic86
Member Since: 01 Jul 2020
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 20
+1 for the TransK9 - I have the B24ss fitted into my Disco 4
You can also still utilise the 6th seat!
19th Nov 2020 4:28 pm
sarumlight
Member Since: 07 Nov 2008
Location: Off the Plain
Posts: 1592
Another vote for the transk9 crate. Given how much stuff our little angel has chewed her way though in the house in two years, it’s probably paid for itself in seat belts, trim panels and wiring too!
19th Nov 2020 8:44 pm
jamez79
Member Since: 03 Sep 2018
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 575
And another vote for the TransK9 dog crates.
I've got two singles (B24s/s I think) and both fit in the motor easily. Yes, one will take up half the boot space, but you could load light stuff on top of it if desperate for storage space and the dog guard you already have would stop stuff falling into the passenger area.
As you're getting a puppy, a crate in the house is a good idea too so transitioning to a crate in the disco isn't an issue.
The crate will help to hold any spills from running along the boot liner and onto your camping equipment!
The TransK9 crates are quite light, so can be removed quickly and easily which is handy if you need all the boot space or if you are staying somewhere and need a crate for the pup whilst at friends overnight etc. I think the dog guard divider might be a bit of a faff to keep taking out/in?
We're a family of two adults, two kids and 4 dogs (springers and GSP's). We camp too, so I know space is a concern. We generally camp with two dogs (most sites don't really allow more than two) and the two springers will fit in one crate happily.
Second hand, a Trans K9 crate is around the £200 mark for a decent one.
PS. Loving your set up mjom89! Gun drawer next on my list, albeit I wouldn't be able to use both B24's at the same time, but I don't mind swapping stuff around to suit my day.
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Gun drawer next on my list, albeit I wouldn't be able to use both B24's at the same time, but I don't mind swapping stuff around to suit my day.
