Stephanie St Julian Webboard User Reg: 10-16-2007
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I have a full size truck with built in kennels in the back.
We took the back window out and put a special top on the bed of the truck. We had to special order it from dodge. It is air tight and can still be removed if need be. And my kennels have a locking tthing so I can take them out to if need be.
We have a Ford Explorer (1999) that fits a 700 and a 500 crate facing the back... and that's WITH the back seats up and operational. It's nice to be able to either open just the back window for ventilation, or the whole hatch door. Being able to do that AND have the back seat available for additional people or stuff has worked out great. We are hoping for another 80 thousand miles at least on this thing!
Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005
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Carol it sounds like you are actually installing an AC unit...I guess the truck is a diesel. The only time I am worried about the heat is when I am driving. Good cross ventilation with fans and windoors. It is taking all I can to make the truck payments and put fuel in it.
We have NO trees here, well very little so finding shade to park in is difficult here, that is why I have a heat concern.
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We have a Ford Explorer (1999) that fits a 700 and a 500 crate facing the back... and that's WITH the back seats up and operational. It's nice to be able to either open just the back window for ventilation, or the whole hatch door. Being able to do that AND have the back seat available for additional people or stuff has worked out great. We are hoping for another 80 thousand miles at least on this thing!
Beth
There is absolutely NO WAY I could have pulled that off in my '96 Explorer --- it is sitting at 225K right now though with a pretty good service history. I retired it because I know the transmission is a ticking time bomb with that many miles.
There is absolutely NO WAY I could have pulled that off in my '96 Explorer --- it is sitting at 225K right now though with a pretty good service history. I retired it because I know the transmission is a ticking time bomb with that many miles.
We have a fabulous mechanic. He is great with all makes/models, but he personally has Ford trucks. And he has a NASCAR junior type team!! I'm hoping we can take both of our Ford trucks to the mileage levels you mention - 225K and beyond!!
Cameron Feathers Webboard User Reg: 03-11-2008
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I have an 06 pathfinder. I really like having an suv, but I took out my kennel when I did an extrication on the highway and saw the damage to a wire kennel that folded back up in the crash. I am trying to figure a way to put a full gate in the back so that I can open the complete back hatch and still have the back enclosed. Heat is a problem here, but with all the windows and back hatch opened I can usually keep the temperature down pretty well. I keep going back and forth with trading it in for a vehicle that has more after market options and trying to make something. I have to be able to pull a trailer, and I prefer to stay with an SUV for space (I have a lot of gear). I was thinking about one of the Ford SUVs... any suggestions?
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this is probably way more than you need, but i have a friend who travels to shows and what not with several large dogs, and he got a used van(not a mini) and had all the back seats removed, rubber layed down, and has 8 big crates in the back, space for his stuff, dog supplies in a neat shelf that is attached to the side, with a logo on the side.....
i'm sure you could work something out with a minivan.My parents drive a chevy venture, with the seats out, we have fit a few crates in there.
There was a thread that ran last year about keeping dogs cool in cars. I posted a link there to a site that I bought mine from and how I use them... Cool Dog Thread. I keep one in the frozen cooler, and one available to the dog to lay on. That way I can switch them out when one looses effectiveness. The thread has some great suggestions for hot weather dog issues.
But another thing that I have found useful when I didn't plan well is getting the freezer packs and putting a towel or two down and letting the dogs lay on them. Only a dog that does not chew stuff up though, and only where you can supervise those that you think you can trust. Circulating air is VERY important as well. And keeping a cooler full of ice and water and towels to wet tummies down is a good "just in case" thing to have on hand...
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