How can I get a setup like this for two dogs in a caravan?

[VaBeachFamily]

To answer....

I don't have the Grand Caravan, which means I have less room in the back than the grand!

I was checking the 36", but that's about 5 inches shorter than the crate we have now, and he's tall! I was going to take him to the store and put him in one, and see how it works, because the prices this weekend are GREAT for Black Friday, and around here.. it's way easier to get those than Kohls or Walmart Black Friday deals! We shall see I guess!

[selzer]

I use 36 inches for all my dogs, they fit in the back of the explorer. The dog does not have to be able to stand comfortably with his head not touching the top. He just needs to be able to lie comfortably in the box. I used this size for males and females, and they fit five six week old puppies each.

[Tim Connell]

A lot of people stay away from wire crates for vehicles, since in the event of an accident, or sudden stop, a dogs leg could be forced through the gaps in the crate.
Not to mention the issue of another dog in a crate next to one another chomping onto their neighbor's tail A plastic kennel like a Vari Kennel or Ruff Tuff, or an aluminum kennel is the way to go.

I have a minivan I use for dogs also, and on a platform, a 500 and a 400, and in some vans 2 500's will fit side by side. For many dogs of GSD size for transport purposes, 2 400's easily do the trick, and also will allow you to keep good visibility out the rear window, even on a platform. Extra storage room for gear remains useful under the platform.

[AgileGSD]

Originally Posted by Tim Connell

I have a minivan I use for dogs also, and on a platform, a 500 and a 400, and in some vans 2 500's will fit side by side. For many dogs of GSD size for transport purposes, 2 400's easily do the trick, and also will allow you to keep good visibility out the rear window, even on a platform. Extra storage room for gear remains useful under the platform.

Two 400s tend to fit nicely in the back of mini vans and really, are big enough for travel crates for dogs up to 26" or so at the shoulder. They don't offer a lot of room but the dogs can comfortably lie down in them and having a smaller vs. larger crate encourages them to do just that (which is safer for them than standing and sliding all over).

[gagsd]

I use the 36" crates as well for training days. If I am going somewhere overnight, I pack a larger suitcase crate on top of the car to use when we arrive at our destination.

[VaBeachFamily]

I will head out this week and take Cullen to a pet shop that has crates set up so we can test out the sizes in the plastic style. He is in a 40" or something of the sort, and he cannot lay down without curling all crazy, and def. cannot stand up all the way, so his head is always down.

[VaBeachFamily]

So, I had to revamp this for a further question... I bought a used crate, and then found out that it won't fit ( daggon 42") anyways, My question is, can someone show me how they use a platform? Also, what do you suggest for traveling with two GSDs, needing crates big enough to leave them in in the hotel also!

[Bismarck]

or you could take your crates to a local welder, and ask him to modify them so your back door will close.
doesn't seem like it would be that difficult.
some cutting and welding....little spraypaint and you'd be golden.

[VaBeachFamily]

You know, I thought about that, but what we have is... two plastic crates ( from edge to edge are 40", but thinking they are supposed to be 36", plus the lip where they bolt together), and one 42" wire that won't fit next to a plastic crate because it's too wide. We are going to see what we can do to fit the two plastic crates in. Kinda wish I could afford to get a welder to just make me some custom crates. Had a guy to do it, but the price of the metal itself is pretty pricey!

[VaBeachFamily]

Well, we are building our platform this weekend, got the two to fit if one is lifted. Thanks all. Will post a photo when we get it done.