Mason_Gibbs Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 PS, i clip Mason into the back of my car, I just wind a lead around the headrest and shorten it to required length, he can lay down or sit but not jump out. Attach to collar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 PS, i clip Mason into the back of my car, I just wind a lead around the headrest and shorten it to required length, he can lay down or sit but not jump out. Attach to collar. This was my approach with Millie to start with. But it doesn't work for her. She is PSYCHO. Unless you see it, you really cannot imagine the stress I go through to lean in and clip it to her collar or car harness. Felt like strangling her on many occasions!!!!! This dog is "spethal" and needs to be crated! Her "spethalness" makes her so much fun to train, but a royal PITA to get in and out of the car because she has enthusiasm to train just overflowing!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I have to agree with the Toyota Kluger suggestion - although might be a little more expensive than what you are looking to spend... I drove my boss's the other day, and the whole time was thinking what a great dog car it would make. There is a fair bit of space in the back, it's a really nice car to drive as well... and I generally don't like taller cars because of nearly being run over/side swiped by them when i was driving a mini, but I would seriously consider a Kluger. In saying that i love my Astra Wagon. Perfect amount of space in the back to fit 2-3 dogs but you do have to put all the other crap for showing etc in the back seat (although i did manage 3 puppies and 1 full size weim and 3 people when driving home from the Perth Royal last week ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Do the Kluger back seats fold flat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 otherwise consider a 3 berth dog trailer,great at dog sports as they can sit in there ,overnight events or even the beach . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoat Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I had a look at one a few years ago, they were useless in the back I was shocked, they looked bigger than the Falcon wagon, they are NOT, a lot smaller. I bought a Falcon wagon it's great then last year Ford stopped production of the trusty wagon, the Territory is no replacement. The current Commodore doesn't look too good in the back either compared to the OP's earlier model, anyone sized up the new Commodore wagon???. The Commodore Wagons from 2000-2007 are the big ones. From 2008 onwards they are useless space wise. Thanks for that, I thought they were lacking in size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoat Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 We currently have a Ford wagon & love the space in the back, but sadly it is getting a bit long in the tooth & we are looking at replacing it with a new Territory. We were lucky enough for someone at a trial recently, to kindly show us his which was a 2010 model. He had a cargo barrier fitted & there was heaps of room for his 3 BC's. You wouldn't get a crate in it, but with the cargo barrier, you wouldn't need it. Also there was storage space under the boot & the rear seats folded down flat. To us, it didn't seem to be that much smaller than the wagon. It had more height in the boot than the wagon. Also the Territory holds it's value well. I have heard the later models are a big improvement on the earlier ones. There are plenty of Falcon wagons around it's just that from about 2002 to 2010 they pretty well look the same, the Falcon seems to holding their price too now if they are a nice one with low Km's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoat Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Back 3 Falcons ago (a long, long time), I had Peter Goldstein make a steel crate to perfectly fit the dimensions of the cargo space in the wagon. That crate has gone from Falcon to Falcon to Falcon. Last year, my 2000 Fairmont AU2 wagon was really on its' last legs, so we looked at the Terry, trusty measuring tape in hand and were pleased to find that my dog crate will still fit into the back of the Terry, with the back seats up. We have GSDs and the crate is designed to comfortably fit 2 adult males. But the Terrys that I liked were a bit more than I wanted to spend, so we searched for months and eventually found a fantastic bargain 2005 Falcon Futura with factory fitted roof racks and 2300kg towbar and snapped it up! Hopefully the Futura will see me out for another 4 years and then we'll probably hunt around for a good value used Terry ...... unless of course, Ford wake up to themselves and bring back the Falcon wagon! PS. we have to have a big car, as it also has to be able to tow 2300kg for our horse float, otherwise there would be other cars in consideration I'm sure. I agree it was a dumb decision on Ford's part. Towing was good too, the Ford has more power than the Commodore and the tough rear suspension, they are a great wagon hoping to make mine last as long as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheena Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 We currently have a Ford wagon & love the space in the back, but sadly it is getting a bit long in the tooth & we are looking at replacing it with a new Territory. We were lucky enough for someone at a trial recently, to kindly show us his which was a 2010 model. He had a cargo barrier fitted & there was heaps of room for his 3 BC's. You wouldn't get a crate in it, but with the cargo barrier, you wouldn't need it. Also there was storage space under the boot & the rear seats folded down flat. To us, it didn't seem to be that much smaller than the wagon. It had more height in the boot than the wagon. Also the Territory holds it's value well. I have heard the later models are a big improvement on the earlier ones. There are plenty of Falcon wagons around it's just that from about 2002 to 2010 they pretty well look the same, the Falcon seems to holding their price too now if they are a nice one with low Km's. They arn't making the falcon wagons anymore. It has been replaced by the Territory. Our Wagon is a 2004 (?) & we would be lucky to get $6000 for it in good condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 RS yes the seats fold down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 We currently have a Ford wagon & love the space in the back, but sadly it is getting a bit long in the tooth & we are looking at replacing it with a new Territory. We were lucky enough for someone at a trial recently, to kindly show us his which was a 2010 model. He had a cargo barrier fitted & there was heaps of room for his 3 BC's. You wouldn't get a crate in it, but with the cargo barrier, you wouldn't need it. Also there was storage space under the boot & the rear seats folded down flat. To us, it didn't seem to be that much smaller than the wagon. It had more height in the boot than the wagon. Also the Territory holds it's value well. I have heard the later models are a big improvement on the earlier ones. There are plenty of Falcon wagons around it's just that from about 2002 to 2010 they pretty well look the same, the Falcon seems to holding their price too now if they are a nice one with low Km's. They arn't making the falcon wagons anymore. It has been replaced by the Territory. Our Wagon is a 2004 (?) & we would be lucky to get $6000 for it in good condition. Is the old Falcon Wagon a "low" or "high" car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Low RS - it's what ozjen's sister has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoat Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 We currently have a Ford wagon & love the space in the back, but sadly it is getting a bit long in the tooth & we are looking at replacing it with a new Territory. We were lucky enough for someone at a trial recently, to kindly show us his which was a 2010 model. He had a cargo barrier fitted & there was heaps of room for his 3 BC's. You wouldn't get a crate in it, but with the cargo barrier, you wouldn't need it. Also there was storage space under the boot & the rear seats folded down flat. To us, it didn't seem to be that much smaller than the wagon. It had more height in the boot than the wagon. Also the Territory holds it's value well. I have heard the later models are a big improvement on the earlier ones. There are plenty of Falcon wagons around it's just that from about 2002 to 2010 they pretty well look the same, the Falcon seems to holding their price too now if they are a nice one with low Km's. They arn't making the falcon wagons anymore. It has been replaced by the Territory. Our Wagon is a 2004 (?) & we would be lucky to get $6000 for it in good condition. The later wagons after they discontinued them went up in price like the 07/08 models. Had a friend looking recently said a good 08 wagon of 50,000km's are over 20K in the yards. We paid 15K for an 07 in 09 with 40,000km's and was almost like a brand new car. A new one in 09 was like 36K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murve Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I own a Ford Falcon AU 3 wagon & it is dedicated Gas , I love it , I was looking at a Ford Territory, our car dealer let us try to put our crates etc in the back not even 1/2 our gear fitted with a 36inch crate. So we are sticking with our Ford wagons. My OH has made me a custom made crate for my wagon so we can use as much floor space for our 4 dogs. I should take a pic & add it to show our set up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle. Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 A work colleague bought a brand new diesel Ford Territory back in August, had it for a few weeks and it developed an oil leak. After seeing what she went through with Ford to have it repaired and driveable.........7 weeks and Consumer Affairs involvement........I would never ever buy one. The customer service was appalling. Actually, until CA became involved, it was non existent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suziwong66 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 We've decided on a Nissan x-trail in anticipation of a second lab. Had a couple of test drives & checked out the rear area...even with back seats up there appears enough room for 2 labs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle. Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I can fit 3 Aussie Shepherds in the back of the X-trail with room for them to lie down comfortably. I'm actually contemplating selling the X-trail next year and getting something new, but the more I look the more I realise what great value the X-trail is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafhafa Hounds Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 (edited) To totally throw people off the track, has anyone considered a trailer?? :D I drive a Falcon with a Classic dog trailer behind and LOVE it. Tows well, simple to garage & move around. Camping? It's a kennel and storage space. Shows and trials? Attach crate rack, load with crates, dogs and go. I can leave the dogs locked away even in warm weather - no worries about heat or cold or rain for them. They have matteresses, doonas and water bowls and are totally comfy - in fact, they sleep in it when we're at home! Another bonus is that there's no dog hair in my car, so if I use it to go out or transport non-doggy passengers, I don't have to vacc first! Just an idea... edit for spelling Edited October 17, 2011 by Hafhafa Hounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac'ella Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Do you need an all wheel drive?,is fuel economy important? I was looking at cars last year 1stly at x-trails as we drove one around Tassie for two weeks and loved it but no real cargo area and a bit under powered for towing as a new boat is in the pipeline,I ended up buying a Holden Adventra AWD v6,it has massive cargo space,had the dogs in the back behind cargo barrier,back seat folded down with all the luggage,kayak on the roof and towing the boat and it went like a dream down the coast.Its brilliant on gravel roads tho not a true 4WD by a long shot,the lift up rear window is great all in all its the best all round car Ive owned and they are quite cheap to buy as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 We've decided on a Nissan x-trail in anticipation of a second lab. Had a couple of test drives & checked out the rear area...even with back seats up there appears enough room for 2 labs. There is, but I suggest taking your Lab and making sure they can jump in themselves. The new ones look lower than my 2005, but once your Labs are elderly you may be assisting in lifting in and out or having to invest in a ramp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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