Show Me Your Dog Cage...

BullyB · Post by **BullyB** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 3:05 pm

Has anybody got a dog cage in the back of an E70?
I have had a look at some but nothing seems to fit in to my plan.
I'm thinking I may have to get a custom one made..

These monsters have slowly been destroying my E46 and I don't want the same on the E70

allforus · Post by **allforus** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:36 pm

I use soft crates in mine they are ok for us but if the dogs chew a lot um maybe not so good available off flea bay in loads of different sizes

davyk31 · Post by **davyk31** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:11 pm

Just stick in a good boot liner like a hatch bag , they are strong PVC and cover the whole interior of boot floor, sides and seat back. Keeps the carpet below spotless. Then add a good dog guard to keep them in the back.

If you need a guard I'm selling my genuine BMW metal one, very strong and robust. PM or reply in my posting in buy/sell section.

BullyB · Post by **BullyB** » Fri Jun 13, 2014 7:51 am

the problem is that I don't want them loose in the boot.
If I could get a cage I could let them have say 1/4 of the boot and still get a bit of space for luggage etc.

This is probably winning at the moment.
It is however a bit like locking them in a dark box...

or this:

Barney · Post by **Barney** » Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:20 pm

We've had one of these for our Rough Collie for the past 7yrs, superbly engineered and fairly unique in safety terms.

http://www.safedog.co.uk

BullyB · Post by **BullyB** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 7:06 am

[quote="Barney"]
We've had one of these for our Rough Collie for the past 7yrs, superbly engineered and fairly unique in safety terms.

http://www.safedog.co.uk
[/quote]

Wow, they look well made.
Do you think it keeps the dog a bit low and in the dark.

Barney · Post by **Barney** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 6:19 pm

He's ok in it, not too dark or low if you get the maximum size to fit the X5. Great customer service from these guys, give them a shout.
I'm a test Engineer by trade (British Standards) and these just make so much sense.

goose · Post by **goose** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 9:57 am

I have the Travall dog gaurd with a UK Custom Covers boot-liner.. both my rhodesian ridgeback and I are happy with the result

goose

BullyB · Post by **BullyB** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 1:03 pm

[quote="goose"]
I have the Travall dog gaurd with a UK Custom Covers boot-liner.. both my rhodesian ridgeback and I are happy with the result

goose
[/quote]

That's what I was going to do and what I have now in my E46 but I wanted to try and save a bit of boot space and possibly give the dogs just 3/4. They normally just sleep anyway.

I'm actually considering making a cage out of wood

goose · Post by **goose** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 2:47 pm

[quote="BullyB"]
[quote="goose"]
I have the Travall dog gaurd with a UK Custom Covers boot-liner.. both my rhodesian ridgeback and I are happy with the result

goose
[/quote]

That's what I was going to do and what I have now in my E46 but I wanted to try and save a bit of boot space and possibly give the dogs just 3/4. They normally just sleep anyway.

I'm actually considering making a cage out of wood
[/quote]

As per BullyB's pic above, you can also buy the partition as an upgrade.. it clips to the dog guard about 2/3 of the way across the boot area.

That way bigger dogs can have 2/3's, and leave you 1/3 for luggage etc.. or the other way round for smaller dogs.

I dont have kids, so i tend to stick shopping/luggage etc on the back seats, and let the hound have the whole boot to herself

goose

BullyB · Post by **BullyB** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 6:16 pm

As per BullyB's pic above, you can also buy the partition as an upgrade.. it clips to the dog guard about 2/3 of the way across the boot area.

That way bigger dogs can have 2/3's, and leave you 1/3 for luggage etc.. or the other way round for smaller dogs.

I dont have kids, so i tend to stick shopping/luggage etc on the back seats, and let the hound have the whole boot to herself

goose
[/quote]

Do you know who sells the divider for the boot?

BullyB · Post by **BullyB** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 6:18 pm

Oh, probably Trav-All ::)

io1901 · Post by **io1901** » Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:31 am

[quote="BullyB"]
[quote="Barney"]
We've had one of these for our Rough Collie for the past 7yrs, superbly engineered and fairly unique in safety terms.

http://www.safedog.co.uk
[/quote]

Wow, they look well made.
Do you think it keeps the dog a bit low and in the dark.
[/quote]

We have one of these for our two, fits nicely

It's not dark at all as the sides are fairly open,

BullyB · Post by **BullyB** » Thu Jul 10, 2014 8:42 am

I think I have decided to just separate the boot and not bother with a cage.
I purchased one of these yesterday:

I have a discount code if anybody is interested

I was just about to get this:

but then discovered it is only recommended for the 7 seat X5's as the floor is higher in them.
I may still go for it but it will have a bit of a gap at the bottom.

I have not got the car yet but these two won't hang around for me to get it protected

PHABH15 · Post by **PHABH15** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 9:01 pm

Try out Lintran made to measure boxes.

Great service, they will make it to your Spec and keeps the boot clean and tidy.

www.lintran.co.uk

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