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What vehicle do you use to transport your dogs and have you it modified?

  • 05-02-2014 11:50pm
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    euser1984
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    I want to change to something more apt for the dog - I have been using my saloon for long enough.

    I don't know how I should modify the van or anything or if I should just use a crate - if I was to use a crate how would I stop it from moving around and is there a way to reduce possibility of injury if, god forbid there was an accident.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Hooked
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,814 ✭✭✭Hooked


    Hooked wrote: »
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    We opted for a BMW touring, albeit an older car - I'm a bit of a softie on the E46 model. I've owned 3, 2 coupes and now the touring version.

    My point is - it has a removable divider that retracts behind the headrests (attaches to 2 grooves in the ceiling) and the glass opens separately to the entire boot (very handy). And two hooks near the back seats - that we use to lock Hugos harness to. Acts like a seatbelt...

    3 very handy features.

    Oh - and get yourself a genius device called a ventlock! Like a little extension that let's the boot (and car) be fully locked yet technically open to let air in. Handy for short stops at the shops or having a swim with the car in sight.

    I dug out this old reply of mine. Husky number 2 will for comfortably... Not sure how many dogs you have?


  • #3
    euser1984
    Registered Users Posts: 1,977 ✭✭✭euser1984


    Hooked wrote: »
    I dug out this old reply of mine. Husky number 2 will for comfortably... Not sure how many dogs you have?

    I have one german shepherd - your car is beautiful - have you any pics without that tint? I want to get one that looks like that - it seems a lot of them aren't with the sport kit.

    Thanks.


  • #4
    mymo
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    I've a fiesta (new shape) and I can fit my two easily (medium and small dog), as well as daughters friends border collie. Only mod is a dog guard, and boot is lined with vet bed, to make it comfy and easy to clean.


  • #5
    Hooked
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,814 ✭✭✭Hooked


    euser1984 wrote: »
    I have one german shepherd - your car is beautiful - have you any pics without that tint? I want to get one that looks like that - it seems a lot of them aren't with the sport kit.

    Thanks.
    Hooked wrote: »
    I'd been after a 5 series touring when I spotted this e46 with 'potential'.


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    Stuck an mtech front, mv2 5 series wheels, eibach lowering springs and tinted the rear windows. Spent about another grand on her (thank you eBay and done deal) and I'm happy out.


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    Another old post above. She was bought as a standard enough e46. There's still a boy racer trapped in me, trying to get out.

    I had the windows done myself along with some other modifications...


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