Another crate question..

[Shaina]

So, I drive a Honda CRV, which has a lot of room in the back. Unfortunately, a large crate won't fit in it facing outwards unless I fold down the seats. I'd really like to get a permanent crate back there, which makes me wonder... are there crates out there that I'm not seeing that load the dog from the wider portion of the crate as opposed to the ends? I feel that if I found one that fit horizontally in the back that could still load her up, it would make life a LOT easier. I hate constantly folding and unfolding my seats, LOL! I just can't seem to find one that would suit me.

I hope that makes sense. Suggestions?

[gsd_newbie]

Originally Posted by Shaina

So, I drive a Honda CRV, which has a lot of room in the back. Unfortunately, a large crate won't fit in it facing outwards unless I fold down the seats. I'd really like to get a permanent crate back there, which makes me wonder... are there crates out there that I'm not seeing that load the dog from the wider portion of the crate as opposed to the ends? I feel that if I found one that fit horizontally in the back that could still load her up, it would make life a LOT easier. I hate constantly folding and unfolding my seats, LOL! I just can't seem to find one that would suit me.

I hope that makes sense. Suggestions?

Custom made crate might be the answer. I drive a SantaFe and folding half of 3rd row seat is quite enough, so I took the inner dimensions and made the crate accordingly. I have no longer need to fold and unfold.

[Shaina]

Hmm.. might have to start looking up making a custom crate! I figured that was an option, but being as terrible with my hands as I am, I figured getting one made for me would cost an arm and a leg. But, maybe if I tried really hard I could do it myself... ha!

[gsd_newbie]

It would also cost me an arm and a leg too, so I sketched then pay extra bucks for local mechanic to make it for me. Custom made crate using 304 stainless steel material should last a hundred years LOL

[paulag1955]

Shasta's wire crate opens from either the long side or short side.

Precision Pet Products Wire Fold-Down Dog Crate 42X28X30

[hunterisgreat]

Originally Posted by gsd_newbie

It would also cost me an arm and a leg too, so I sketched then pay extra bucks for local mechanic to make it for me. Custom made crate using 304 stainless steel material should last a hundred years LOL

No no no... Aluminum

[hunterisgreat]

My side entry crate fits like a glove, and weighs about te same as a steel wire one. I went outside and took this pic just for you

[Shaina]

That is really nice, Hunter. Thanks for the pic! Where did you get that crate from, or is it custom made?

[hunterisgreat]

Originally Posted by Shaina

That is really nice, Hunter. Thanks for the pic! Where did you get that crate from, or is it custom made?

That particular one came from elitek9 but there are many options out there. Wait for them to go on sale bc yet are not cheap. However the crate you see was in the bed of my pickup (no dog) when I totaled it, and it survived with only a minor bend on the corner by the door

[Hillary_Plog]

Originally Posted by paulag1955

Shasta's wire crate opens from either the long side or short side.

Precision Pet Products Wire Fold-Down Dog Crate 42X28X30

When I have a puppy, I also use one just like this for the back of my Honda Element, for the same reason....accessing it from the side works really well! When the dog gets bigger I end up having to take the seats out and put a bigger airline crate in.

Hunter...AWESOME crate!