Replacment or accessories for crate door

kennajo · 10-16-2011, 04:37 PM

I have 2 plactic travel crates in the bed of my truck for my boys, but I am finding it difficult to open the doors because of arthritis in my thumbs. I have seen dials on some crates instead of pinching to open. Anyone know where to get them?

Also (in light of recent events

) I would like to start locking my travel crates ,so if I need to run into a store or something I won't have to worry about them being stolen. Any ideas??

dawnandjr · 10-16-2011, 04:40 PM

I guess I would start by looking up the manufacturer of the dial doors (not sure what I would call them, but I have seen them too). You may be able to order just the door, but not sure if they are universal enough to fit the crate you have now.

kennajo · 10-16-2011, 04:56 PM

I have attempted many searches and have come up empty. Thats why I posted here hoping someone could point me in the right direction.

Stosh · 10-16-2011, 05:50 PM

Look at cherrybrook.com under Vari-Kennel replacement doors. They have the replacement doors with what appears to be the dial type of latch rather than the pinch type. I think a bike lock would work if you put it between the door and side openings. I'm glad you're thinking about locking them up!

kennajo · 10-16-2011, 11:10 PM

Thank you that looks promising!

10-16-2011, 04:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
kennajo Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Angelo Tx Posts: 385	Replacment or accessories for crate door I have 2 plactic travel crates in the bed of my truck for my boys, but I am finding it difficult to open the doors because of arthritis in my thumbs. I have seen dials on some crates instead of pinching to open. Anyone know where to get them? Also (in light of recent events ) I would like to start locking my travel crates ,so if I need to run into a store or something I won't have to worry about them being stolen. Any ideas?? __________________ ~Jennifer~ My Zoo Jake-(GSD/Chow)born 1997 Zoey-(long haired chihuahua) born 2009 Rocky-( GSD) born 2-2011 Spook- resident cat with an attitude Speedy-other resident cat clown

10-16-2011, 04:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
dawnandjr Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Macedon, NY Posts: 1,054	I guess I would start by looking up the manufacturer of the dial doors (not sure what I would call them, but I have seen them too). You may be able to order just the door, but not sure if they are universal enough to fit the crate you have now. __________________ Dawn Brogan German Shepherd Yoko von der Burg Austerlitz pedigree information http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/germ...html?id=713938

10-16-2011, 04:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
kennajo Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Angelo Tx Posts: 385	I have attempted many searches and have come up empty. Thats why I posted here hoping someone could point me in the right direction. __________________ ~Jennifer~ My Zoo Jake-(GSD/Chow)born 1997 Zoey-(long haired chihuahua) born 2009 Rocky-( GSD) born 2-2011 Spook- resident cat with an attitude Speedy-other resident cat clown

10-16-2011, 11:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
kennajo Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Angelo Tx Posts: 385	Thank you that looks promising! __________________ ~Jennifer~ My Zoo Jake-(GSD/Chow)born 1997 Zoey-(long haired chihuahua) born 2009 Rocky-( GSD) born 2-2011 Spook- resident cat with an attitude Speedy-other resident cat clown

10-16-2011, 05:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	Look at cherrybrook.com under Vari-Kennel replacement doors. They have the replacement doors with what appears to be the dial type of latch rather than the pinch type. I think a bike lock would work if you put it between the door and side openings. I'm glad you're thinking about locking them up!

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