Nancy Stinson wrote 03/24/2005 05:41 PM Transporting Dogs #71286 - 03/24/2005 05:41 PM
Nancy Stinson Webboard User Reg: 12-26-2004 Posts: 164 Loc: Tennessee Offline	This may sound like a dumb question, but I am gonna ask anyways. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> I have a full size SUV and I am having a problem trying to figure out how to properly secure the crate in the back. If I only take one of the dogs and crate, it tips over whenever I turn a corner. I am single, so no hubby to show me the proper way to secure cargo. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> If any of you could explain how to bungie cord a crate to stop it from rolling over, the dogs would really appreciate it.
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Deanna Thompson wrote 03/24/2005 07:54 PM Re: Transporting Dogs [Re: Nancy Stinson ] #71287 - 03/24/2005 07:54 PM
Deanna Thompson Moderator Reg: 10-27-2001 Posts: 2261 Loc: Eastern Maine Offline	If you are rolling the crate whenever you turn, an SUV might not be the appropriate vehicle for you to be driving. If your cargo area has tie downs bungee to those, otherwise, take it easy- your mechanic will thank you.
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Howard Knauf wrote 03/24/2005 10:59 PM Re: Transporting Dogs [Re: Deanna Thompson ] #71288 - 03/24/2005 10:59 PM
Howard Knauf Webboard User Reg: 09-24-2003 Posts: 1555 Loc: Melbourne, Florida Offline	If you have rear seatbelts already installed, you can use those instead of bungies. Howard http://www.spacecoasttactical.com
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Maggie Baldino wrote 03/25/2005 09:53 PM Re: Transporting Dogs [Re: Nancy Stinson ] #71289 - 03/25/2005 09:53 PM
Maggie Baldino Webboard User Reg: 05-20-2002 Posts: 389 Loc: Offline	Either take both crates to support each other or use a piece of wood to wedge it against the side. Tie downs are the best option. What type of Suv do you have? Then maybe you can receive advice on where to find the tie down areas. I would prefer a non-elastic strap. Maggie
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Frank Amato wrote 03/25/2005 10:31 PM Re: Transporting Dogs [Re: Nancy Stinson ] #71290 - 03/25/2005 10:31 PM
Frank Amato Webboard User Reg: 12-04-2001 Posts: 97 Loc: Offline	Another thing you can do is take a 1/2 inch sheet of plywood and cut it to fit the cargo area. Then drill two holes per crate through the plywood and through the crate floor. Then use a couple of nuts and bolts to bolt the two together. I used carraige bolts, the heads are rounded. Make sure you put the bolt heads on the crate side so the dog doesn't tear himself up on the bolt ends. The bolt ends against the vehicle's carpet also keed the whole thing from slididng around. The plywood is also easier to clean than carpet when a wet, muddy dog gets in the vehicle.
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