Owens Dog Boxes - Page 3

**jocoyn** · 06-24-2011, 02:43 PM

Thought I would add a picture of my truck setup (just got my 2nd box in place)

The boxes sit on plywood supported by a high rise heavy duty (mid support) queen size bed frame - plenty of storage underneath. There is rubber matting from tractor supply on top of the plywood. A 12 inch wide section is removable and is supported by wood as the bed frame is not long enough to go to the back of the truck bed - also to get the boxes out you need to pull that section out so you can tilt the boxes.

My 12 volt extra battery is behind the dog boxes though I may move that to under the platform so I can move the boxes back further.

The dog ramp will fit between the boxes when collapsed - I only recently started using a ramp after looking at the arthritic evolution (shoulders) of a teammates dog.

Not in picture - the side fans (2 02 cools powered with 12 volt marine on each side)

When I go I can lock the tailgate and folks cannot get under. Can also lock the dog boxes if need be.

The setup is very cool in the summer. In the winter I can slide the window guards in place on the owens and make it even cozier. Sorry for the blurry phone picture. It was late in the day.

jesusica · 07-09-2011, 10:21 PM

Woot! Love it! Absolutely thrilled with it so far. First use is tomorrow morning.

Before, with wood on the inside of the door so he can't pull it in and if you'll notice on the picture's right side there is also wood covering the side ventilation. So basically very limited ventilation in triple digit temps.

After:

You can see the mounted water pail.

Closeup of the custom removable plexiglass insert to protect his teeth in case he decides to try to break out. I'll leave it in for at least a couple of weeks and then take it out and see how he does. He's been fine in Frankencrate but want to make sure that carries over to the new crate.

neiltus · 07-09-2011, 10:44 PM

The plexi looks much nicer than the one in the photo you originally posted. I am impressed!!! Looks good for his size!

Those built-in water pails are the best. My pup dumped her bowl in the back of the yukon on the way home. Sometimes I think she is part lab...

Now will he work as well since he is not in your old sweatbox?

**jocoyn** · 07-10-2011, 11:37 AM

So when are you getting the custom drawers to match

jesusica · 07-10-2011, 01:11 PM

First use was a smashing success.

He was not panting at all each time I pulled him out to work.

If not for the finger and nose prints you can't even tell there's plexiglass in the door. It looks really sharp.

My plastic drawers work great so I can't justify the mega cost of custom drawers. They definitely look sharp but that's the only advantage I can think that they have over my current setup. Of course I would love to have sharp looking drawers.

trophytimegundogs · 07-18-2011, 09:49 PM

You have to love the Owens Dog Box quality. By the way they make fan units and floor mats for those if that is of interest.

Jelpy · 07-19-2011, 12:06 AM

I got a leerburg for $700. welded, open bars rather than closed in, very sturdy.

I love it.

Jelpy and the mesquite mafia

JLOCKHART29 · 07-20-2011, 10:13 AM

Just got in my Owens Pro last week. Set me back about $770 but I love it. Auron came threw a plastic crate in motel one time. Maid would have had a stroke if she had walked in!!LOL He isn't coming threw this crate. Love the water bucket and the removable floor tray for clean up!

trophytimegundogs · 09-30-2011, 04:01 PM

We carry the full line of Owens Dog Boxes feel free to call

06-24-2011, 02:43 PM	#21 (permalink)
jocoyn Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,045	Thought I would add a picture of my truck setup (just got my 2nd box in place) The boxes sit on plywood supported by a high rise heavy duty (mid support) queen size bed frame - plenty of storage underneath. There is rubber matting from tractor supply on top of the plywood. A 12 inch wide section is removable and is supported by wood as the bed frame is not long enough to go to the back of the truck bed - also to get the boxes out you need to pull that section out so you can tilt the boxes. My 12 volt extra battery is behind the dog boxes though I may move that to under the platform so I can move the boxes back further. The dog ramp will fit between the boxes when collapsed - I only recently started using a ramp after looking at the arthritic evolution (shoulders) of a teammates dog. Not in picture - the side fans (2 02 cools powered with 12 volt marine on each side) When I go I can lock the tailgate and folks cannot get under. Can also lock the dog boxes if need be. The setup is very cool in the summer. In the winter I can slide the window guards in place on the owens and make it even cozier. Sorry for the blurry phone picture. It was late in the day. __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Grim (Grimmy Bear) & Beau (Bo-dee man) Waiting at the Bridge: Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

07-09-2011, 10:21 PM	#22 (permalink)
jesusica Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,700	The Kustom Krate is here! Woot! Love it! Absolutely thrilled with it so far. First use is tomorrow morning. Before, with wood on the inside of the door so he can't pull it in and if you'll notice on the picture's right side there is also wood covering the side ventilation. So basically very limited ventilation in triple digit temps. After: You can see the mounted water pail. Closeup of the custom removable plexiglass insert to protect his teeth in case he decides to try to break out. I'll leave it in for at least a couple of weeks and then take it out and see how he does. He's been fine in Frankencrate but want to make sure that carries over to the new crate. __________________ The German Shepherd's faults are faults of education not nature, for if someone worked with him he would be blissfully happy and most obedient of all dogs. - Max von Stephanitz

07-09-2011, 10:44 PM	#23 (permalink)
neiltus Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 233	The plexi looks much nicer than the one in the photo you originally posted. I am impressed!!! Looks good for his size! Those built-in water pails are the best. My pup dumped her bowl in the back of the yukon on the way home. Sometimes I think she is part lab... Now will he work as well since he is not in your old sweatbox? Last edited by neiltus; 07-09-2011 at 10:47 PM.

07-10-2011, 11:37 AM	#24 (permalink)
jocoyn Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,045	So when are you getting the custom drawers to match __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Grim (Grimmy Bear) & Beau (Bo-dee man) Waiting at the Bridge: Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

07-10-2011, 01:11 PM	#25 (permalink)
jesusica Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,700	First use was a smashing success. He was not panting at all each time I pulled him out to work. If not for the finger and nose prints you can't even tell there's plexiglass in the door. It looks really sharp. My plastic drawers work great so I can't justify the mega cost of custom drawers. They definitely look sharp but that's the only advantage I can think that they have over my current setup. Of course I would love to have sharp looking drawers. __________________ The German Shepherd's faults are faults of education not nature, for if someone worked with him he would be blissfully happy and most obedient of all dogs. - Max von Stephanitz

07-18-2011, 09:49 PM	#26 (permalink)
trophytimegundogs New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Morrisonville, IL 62546 Posts: 15	You have to love the Owens Dog Box quality. By the way they make fan units and floor mats for those if that is of interest. __________________ Josh Tucker Trophy Time Gun Dogs http://www.trophytimegundogs.com/

07-19-2011, 12:06 AM	#27 (permalink)
Jelpy Master Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 906	I got a leerburg for $700. welded, open bars rather than closed in, very sturdy. I love it. Jelpy and the mesquite mafia __________________ My furs are not in storage, nor draped across the bed. They're peering out the kennel door just waiting to be fed. (Anonymous)

07-20-2011, 10:13 AM	#28 (permalink)
JLOCKHART29 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 90	Just got in my Owens Pro last week. Set me back about $770 but I love it. Auron came threw a plastic crate in motel one time. Maid would have had a stroke if she had walked in!!LOL He isn't coming threw this crate. Love the water bucket and the removable floor tray for clean up!

09-30-2011, 04:01 PM	#29 (permalink)
trophytimegundogs New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Morrisonville, IL 62546 Posts: 15	Owens Dog Box Dealer We carry the full line of Owens Dog Boxes feel free to call __________________ Josh Tucker Trophy Time Gun Dogs http://www.trophytimegundogs.com/

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