Vehicle question - Page 2

Chowgal · 11-23-2012, 02:42 PM

I have a ford explorer and keep 2 36" kennels in the cargo area for my dogs. I love my explorer.

4TheDawgies · 11-23-2012, 03:01 PM

I have a town and country and I LOVE the room. I wouldn't be seen dead in one years ago. But now I couldn't be happier. The room and stow and go seating is perfect. Plus I love that the minivan allows space from the entire floor of the vehicle to the ceiling. I have seen some of the SUV's have a smaller cargo area that is more raised making it harder to fit crates in.

machop · 11-23-2012, 03:17 PM

Minivan has bigger cargo space than normal sized SUV (Pilot, Explore, 4 runner, etc)

Zisso · 11-23-2012, 03:57 PM

Another vote for a minivan here. Works great with the back seats removed. When I moved, I had the option to crate both dogs and both cats with LOTS of extra room. Wouldn't travel any other way!

GatorDog · 11-23-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Court

I looked at the Honda Pilot, I love it! The size is perfect & it looks like it will hold two aluminum crates with the 2nd row still up. Does anyone have an pictures of their pilot with two kennels?

I wanna see some pics too! This is what I am thinking of getting.

**Liesje** · 11-23-2012, 04:07 PM

I use a minivan, absolutely cannot beat the price, the amount of space, and the gas mileage. However if I was going SUV I'd probably look at the Honda Pilot and Toyota Rav4.

robk · 11-23-2012, 05:03 PM

I would think that the rav4 would be way to small to be useful.

Gilly1331 · 11-23-2012, 05:07 PM

Dodge Durango, ford flex are my 2 votes.

Court · 11-23-2012, 07:08 PM

The Rav4 is small, I am not looking for a minivan. I am still looking to have a back seat for extra storage and passengers if needed. I think I am sold on the Honda Pilot. Thanks

martemchik · 11-23-2012, 07:42 PM

I'm looking at doing the same thing (currently driving a MINI Cooper), but once the second dog comes will probably need something bigger. I know it works for sure with the Honda Pilot (a member at my club has this set up) and will most likely work with the Ford Explorer and any SUV of that size.

I'll probably go with a quarter ton pick up and just put that cover on it. Run some ducts back there for air/heat when needed. This way the fur stays out of the passenger zone.

11-23-2012, 02:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
Chowgal Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: McDonough, GA Posts: 175	I have a ford explorer and keep 2 36" kennels in the cargo area for my dogs. I love my explorer. __________________ Jess Jasper(chow/lab X) Dixie(GSD/Aussie/chow X) Todd (Pom) Often joined by: Max(yorkie) Li'l Bit(chi) Snooki(pit/schnauzer X) Always in my heart: Cinder(chow):93-95 Dusty(pom):98-01 Tippsy(chow):00-11

11-23-2012, 03:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
4TheDawgies Master Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: KS Posts: 996	I have a town and country and I LOVE the room. I wouldn't be seen dead in one years ago. But now I couldn't be happier. The room and stow and go seating is perfect. Plus I love that the minivan allows space from the entire floor of the vehicle to the ceiling. I have seen some of the SUV's have a smaller cargo area that is more raised making it harder to fit crates in. __________________ "For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear."

11-23-2012, 03:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
Zisso Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Baker City, OR Posts: 3,218	Another vote for a minivan here. Works great with the back seats removed. When I moved, I had the option to crate both dogs and both cats with LOTS of extra room. Wouldn't travel any other way! __________________ Nadia - GSD -DOB 12-29-07 Zisso - GSD- DOB 9-16-07 Pepe & Kiki`my sweet kitties Zisso is my heart~Nadia is my Love~My kitties bring me everything in between~Together they bring me Joy!

11-23-2012, 04:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
Liesje Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 16,258	I use a minivan, absolutely cannot beat the price, the amount of space, and the gas mileage. However if I was going SUV I'd probably look at the Honda Pilot and Toyota Rav4. __________________ Liesje & the K9s Nikon (GSD) U-CH SG Alta-Tollhaus Bono SchH1 KKL T1 FO PA TF-III FDCh-S CL1-R UJJ U-CA HIT TT CGC Coke (All-American) VPC's Coca-Cola CGC, couch warmer extraordinaire Indy (All-American) Blue Horizon's Indigo Girl, flyball star in training Rainbow Bridge Kenya (GSD) U-CH Alta-Tollhaus-Krieger Lamb Chop CL1-R CL1-F RA HIT TDI TT CGC vom Blauen Horizont / Blue Horizon GSDs

11-23-2012, 05:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
Gilly1331 Master Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sandy Hook, Connecticut Posts: 750	Dodge Durango, ford flex are my 2 votes. __________________ Lexi- GSD/Bull Mastiff Zeus-GSD Kimber-GSD Diesel-GSD ___________________ Calvin- poyldactyl cat

11-23-2012, 03:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
machop New Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 14	Minivan has bigger cargo space than normal sized SUV (Pilot, Explore, 4 runner, etc)

11-23-2012, 05:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
robk Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,534	I would think that the rav4 would be way to small to be useful.

11-23-2012, 07:08 PM	#19 (permalink)
Court Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Central Florida Posts: 36	The Rav4 is small, I am not looking for a minivan. I am still looking to have a back seat for extra storage and passengers if needed. I think I am sold on the Honda Pilot. Thanks

11-23-2012, 07:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
martemchik Knighted Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,458	I'm looking at doing the same thing (currently driving a MINI Cooper), but once the second dog comes will probably need something bigger. I know it works for sure with the Honda Pilot (a member at my club has this set up) and will most likely work with the Ford Explorer and any SUV of that size. I'll probably go with a quarter ton pick up and just put that cover on it. Run some ducts back there for air/heat when needed. This way the fur stays out of the passenger zone. __________________ Rooney CD RE TC HIC 7/10

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