Vehicle question

Court · 11-22-2012, 09:46 PM

Hi, I have three GSD's and I am looking into getting an SUV. I am looking for something large enough to hold two kennels permanently, and still have back seats for guests to ride in. However I don't want anything HUGE like a excursion.
I've looked at the Chevy Traverse and I'm still not sure the cargo area is large enough even with the 3rd row down.

Any suggestions on an SUV with the above requirements?

Thanks

VegasFanNJ · 11-22-2012, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Court

Hi, I have three GSD's and I am looking into getting an SUV. I am looking for something large enough to hold two kennels permanently, and still have back seats for guests to ride in. However I don't want anything HUGE like a excursion.
I've looked at the Chevy Traverse and I'm still not sure the cargo area is large enough even with the 3rd row down.

Any suggestions on an SUV with the above requirements?

Thanks

Possibly a Ford FLEX

SUV size, rides like a car. 3 rows of seats.

robk · 11-22-2012, 10:23 PM

Take the crates with you when you go car shopping. Buy the car that has the most space but that you also like the best. If the dealer gives you any static about putting the crates in the car, move on to another dealer. You might have to settle for a mini van. Most cross overs are not going to have the room that you are looking for. A suburban would have the room but that is going to be bigger than you are wanting.

huntergreen · 11-22-2012, 11:08 PM

x2 on the minivan.

readaboutdogs · 11-22-2012, 11:59 PM

I "wish" I'd gotten like mini van, lower to ground, over the years even my car has gotten harder for the boys to get into, as now they do not jump in like they did before, they don't really have a ramp that would snug up to a car door. Seems like even mid size cars like mine the seat are higher and less leg room that could let a dog enter easier.

FG167 · 11-23-2012, 05:35 AM

Honda Pilot

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DWP · 11-23-2012, 07:52 AM

Ford Transconnect (May not be spelled right) 30MPG, large cargo area, slightly ugly. Gets great reviews.

tropicalsun · 11-23-2012, 08:18 AM

Honda Pilot. Works great for us.

Court · 11-23-2012, 02:22 PM

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?

TimberGSD2 · 11-23-2012, 02:39 PM

I have a Chevy Tahoe and keep all my equipment and kennel in it. It's not horrible on gas mileage and is comfortable.

11-22-2012, 09:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Court Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Central Florida Posts: 36	Vehicle question Hi, I have three GSD's and I am looking into getting an SUV. I am looking for something large enough to hold two kennels permanently, and still have back seats for guests to ride in. However I don't want anything HUGE like a excursion. I've looked at the Chevy Traverse and I'm still not sure the cargo area is large enough even with the 3rd row down. Any suggestions on an SUV with the above requirements? Thanks

11-23-2012, 05:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
FG167 Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,534	Honda Pilot Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________ ~ Falon ~ Eden (Corgi) Kastle (GSD) Limit (Kelpie) Aikon (GSD) Topsy & Turvy (Bengals)

11-23-2012, 07:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
DWP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 218	Trans connect Ford Transconnect (May not be spelled right) 30MPG, large cargo area, slightly ugly. Gets great reviews. __________________ "Dogs were put on Earth to demonstrate unconditional love, cats are here to teach us we aren't that **** important" Philip Perkins

11-23-2012, 02:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
TimberGSD2 Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 1,040	I have a Chevy Tahoe and keep all my equipment and kennel in it. It's not horrible on gas mileage and is comfortable. __________________ Christina Kya - GSD 7/15/00 Phinneas - Min Pin 2/4/08 Milla - Orithia Z Diehlomov 2/10/12 TJ - GSD 2/27/99-8/7/11

11-22-2012, 10:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
robk Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,525	Take the crates with you when you go car shopping. Buy the car that has the most space but that you also like the best. If the dealer gives you any static about putting the crates in the car, move on to another dealer. You might have to settle for a mini van. Most cross overs are not going to have the room that you are looking for. A suburban would have the room but that is going to be bigger than you are wanting.

11-22-2012, 11:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
huntergreen Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,197	x2 on the minivan.

11-22-2012, 11:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
readaboutdogs Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: oklahoma Posts: 442	I "wish" I'd gotten like mini van, lower to ground, over the years even my car has gotten harder for the boys to get into, as now they do not jump in like they did before, they don't really have a ramp that would snug up to a car door. Seems like even mid size cars like mine the seat are higher and less leg room that could let a dog enter easier.

11-23-2012, 08:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
tropicalsun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 201	Honda Pilot. Works great for us.

11-23-2012, 02:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Court Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Central Florida Posts: 36	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?

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