Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005
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I am not sure how they are setting it up....they are replacing the back window, which is solid right now, with a slider and something about a unit on the inside top of the canopy....I will ask Scott (our dealer) and report back.
I am big on keeping them cool in the summer, so it took me a LONG time to decide on a pick up (it will be easier to keep clean rather than the SUV).....the winter I can deal with as far as a boot between the windows with a fan.
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Jeff Cambeis Webboard User Reg: 03-12-2008
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well if I was a dog I would like to travel in the back of beer truck to make sure the goods stayed safe.
My doggy gets in my minivan. When it is just me and her, shit sits shotgun. When the van is full of family she sleeps on the floor between or behind the seats
Mike J Schoonbrood Webboard User Reg: 04-30-2005
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I saw a setup in Holland of a Renault Master (I think about Dodge Sprinter size) that had space for 3 Malinois facing out the back, 3 facing the inside of the vehicle, a mattress/sleeping area on top of the 6 dogs, an LCD TV, cabinets, and a fold out table and chair to sit down and have coffee. It was being built for harbor patrol and was really nice. I emailed them for pics because it was so nice The only flaw was no easy way that I saw to clean the kennels. I would have drilled some holes and run PVC out the floorboard of the van so I could hose each kennel out easily.
As for minivan suggestions. I know someone that swears by his Honda, but since he doesn't crate his dogs I don't know how about crate sizing. Will seems to like his though :p
Keith Jenkins Webboard User Reg: 08-25-2003
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I keep on the lookout for vechicles coming to the US. Ford now has their small Euro van they are bringing here. Just not the diesel yet. The small gas version is supposed to get 19/24 mpgabout the same as a mini-van but it looks alot cooler...lol.
Another from India is coming next year that will have a CR Diesel that is supposed to get 28-35 mpg. Jury is still out but they do make great tractors.
Mike J Schoonbrood Webboard User Reg: 04-30-2005
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The Renault Trafic and Opel Vivaro are nice dog-vans here. I am kinda disappointed with the lack of full size van choices in the US. But I guess the market in the US is more focused on pickup trucks, whereas in Europe full size vans take their place.
For someone that does not need to go offroad and is not leaving dogs unattended for hours, and have the ground clearance I think vans make the most sense. I need to be able to drive some off road and eventually boat ramps when I learn to pull a trailer --- I have already needed the 4WD and ground clearance of a truck several times.
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.
It is a real bummer that the fuel efficient vehicles available in Europe simply are NOT available here. I would have got a small pickup but they are no more fuel efficient than the big ones (they are in the city but not on the highway) unless you get a 4 cylinder which is typically not available in 4WD.
The sprinter is available here and it would be a great choice for civilized roads. Very fuel efficient for its size.
Thanks for the input. Right now I'm leaning toward a Chevy Astro and Honda Odyssey.
I really only care about AC and room for the dogs but I keep my vehicles for a long time so reliability is important. I absolutely hate car-shopping.
Right now I'm using wire crates but they don't even begin to contain the hair from 2 "German Shedders"......hence the switch to the plastic sided crates.
When I went out to Illinois a few weeks ago, I rented a Ford Edge. They call it a crossover SUV but it's mostly a restyled minivan. I really liked it. Back seat folded down to make a nice large open area. Several cubby holes for dog tack. It had good power and rode quietly.
Gas mileage on I80 was around 26-28. I had the all-wheel drive version. The FWD version will probaby get a bit better milage.
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