RubyStar Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 When I get a chance, I will :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lollipup Posted September 1, 2012 Author Share Posted September 1, 2012 Please post it here. I am taking in as many photo examples as I can get! Still can't decide between a van or a ute. If we got a dual cab ute, it would be our family 4WD as OH has an old one that needs to go and he would downgrade to a run around car. So it would be multi purposed. If I were looking at getting one for only the business, a van might win for practicality. Also with a ute, our dogs would ride in the back seats the majority of the time unless they are dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jive Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I bought a Mercedes Benz Sprinter (2003 model) van (like the ones the couriers drive) last year and have done it up specifically so I can go anywhere with my dogs and have all my gear in one place. ... I have had the roof and walls insulated since these photo's were taken so the noise in minimal and it is nice and warm inside now. Hi there, I am in the process of sourcing insulation materials to insulate and line my van so it is comfortable for me and my pup to go away in (both for keeping the van cool in summer and warm in winter), can you tell me what kind of insulation you used for your van and how you installed it BC4ME? Or if anyone else has had experience with insulating a van, any suggestions would be appreciated, both of materials and possible suppliers in NSW or ACT. Cheers, Jive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I bought a Mercedes Benz Sprinter (2003 model) van (like the ones the couriers drive) last year and have done it up specifically so I can go anywhere with my dogs and have all my gear in one place. ... I have had the roof and walls insulated since these photo's were taken so the noise in minimal and it is nice and warm inside now. Hi there, I am in the process of sourcing insulation materials to insulate and line my van so it is comfortable for me and my pup to go away in (both for keeping the van cool in summer and warm in winter), can you tell me what kind of insulation you used for your van and how you installed it BC4ME? Or if anyone else has had experience with insulating a van, any suggestions would be appreciated, both of materials and possible suppliers in NSW or ACT. Cheers, Jive This interests me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkeyre Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 For those who have X Trails with Puppy Bars instead of the standard Cargo Barrier (If there are any such people here); can you please post photos and prices so that I can look at changing my cargo barrier for fitted puppy bars? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandybrush Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 can i ask where you get puppy bars from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogNerd Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Umm... What's wrong with a Getz?! Look how happy he is. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandybrush Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 wow u can fit more in a getz than i thought! do u have the back seats up or down? I'll take a pic of my new car today but i havent decked out the boot yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 For those who have X Trails with Puppy Bars instead of the standard Cargo Barrier (If there are any such people here); can you please post photos and prices so that I can look at changing my cargo barrier for fitted puppy bars? :) The Puppy Bars go at the back of the car, near the door, not were the cargo barrier is. You can have puppy bars and no cargo barrier if you want. can i ask where you get puppy bars from? From Puppy Bars :) http://www.puppybars.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 For those who have X Trails with Puppy Bars instead of the standard Cargo Barrier (If there are any such people here); can you please post photos and prices so that I can look at changing my cargo barrier for fitted puppy bars? :) I had my cargo barrier and gates fitted at the same time by Puppy Bars. If there's no cargo barrier they will just jump over the back seats (well mine would anyhow) unless you want to fold your seats flat so they have double space behind the rear gates? You can find pics on their website but you are best to email for prices in case you want a divider and other extras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandybrush Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 aaah ok yeah i emailed them and i'd actually have to visit them to install them which i cant as im in Qld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandybrush Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 does anyone know where i can get something similar in qld? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandybrush Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 does anyone have an opinion or experience on this, i was considering getting for my wagon :My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 dandybrush i don't have that one, but i recently bought the one that has the bars that you twist into position into the roof and floor. They are quite flimsy and my dog pretty much bent one of the poles trying to get through. She then worked out that they just sort of move in and out like a trombone handle and she gets through now. hopefully someone will come along soon who has had their car set up done in adelaide. I'm getting a quote done for mine tonight, from the person who does it in Perth... thanks to RubyStar who recommended him :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuffles Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 (edited) dandybrush our WalkyGuard survived a pretty nasty head on crash with both dogs in the back (50kg+ worth of dog). To be fair they were asleep so didn't really hit the bars :p They are pretty sturdy. Edited to add: They actually don't fit all cars, they wouldn't fit in our Mazda 323. They also didn't fit in the Toyota Corolla wagon but we put them in backwards which worked :p Edited September 6, 2012 by wuffles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandybrush Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 sparky are you talking about the supercheap auto one : My link i think its too cheap i wouldnt buy that :laugh: this one is supposed to be very tough...according to the site My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandybrush Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 (edited) wuffles which one do you have? the new version (the first one i posted) or the older version i posted in my last post ah ok i have a subaru liberty wagon...do you think they would fit in that? Edited September 6, 2012 by dandybrush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 you are right - it's a cheap and nasty!! i thought it'd work in conjunction with my current one which is a cloth type barrier... but it didn't :laugh: The link you posted definitely does look more sturdy than the one I have, but I've come to the conclusion that only the strongest possible solution will keep my bitch in the back ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandybrush Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 :laugh: let me know how you go with your quote too sparky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuffles Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I think ours was the older version. It should fit a Liberty wagon but don't quote me on it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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