Camper Shells & Dogs
10-02-2010, 11:37 PM
#1
Camper Shells & Dogs
Thinkin' about possibly gettin' a camper shell for my truck. Are they safe for dogs to ride in for long trips in the winter and summer? One of the main reasons I'm thinkin' about gettin' one is so we can take the dogs with us on trips such as from SC to NJ or SC to IN. In the winter, it can be pretty cold. And in the summer, it can be pretty hot. I know the looks of a shell are subjective, but luckily I like the look both ways (especially if I know there's a purpose for the shell).
10-03-2010, 04:35 AM
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Shouldn't be any issues if you drive in a sane manner.
I spent a good chunk of my childhood riding around in the back of a truck and escaped with no issues.
Use a little common sense and the pups should be fine.
I spent a good chunk of my childhood riding around in the back of a truck and escaped with no issues.
Use a little common sense and the pups should be fine.
10-03-2010, 05:56 AM
#3
and fyi keep an window or something open for your dogs, because if you dont they will throw up, and it aint a pretty clean up trust me, i have had that happen a few times driving my dogs around and it stinks also
10-03-2010, 10:00 AM
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maybe get a cargo bar or something so that they're limited to one area, as far as the weather, what kinda of dogs are they? in the winter i'd just give them something warm and soft to lay on, in the summer just keep a window open and give em some water every now and then
10-03-2010, 10:19 AM
#7
I was thinkin' about gettin' a Bedrug, so it would be softer on their feet and things wouldn't slide around. I imagine a Bedrug wouldn't be as hot on their feet either. And since it has a lifetime warranty and can be hosed out, I wouldn't lose any utility with it.
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10-03-2010, 10:23 AM
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maybe get a cargo bar or something so that they're limited to one area, as far as the weather, what kinda of dogs are they? in the winter i'd just give them something warm and soft to lay on, in the summer just keep a window open and give em some water every now and then
They're bulldogs. We usually have to carry them on trips in their kennels in the wife's Explorer and put our luggage in the second row. The kennels take up the entire back of the Explorer. We're expectin' our first kid in a few months, so that means we'll have even more to haul on trips. When we take the dogs now, we give them water and let them stretch their legs at every gas stop. We'd do the same if they were in my truck.
10-03-2010, 01:13 PM
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They will be fine. Just make sure all cargo is strapped down, so as not to bludgeon the dogs to death. They will be fine in the winter, but make sure you open some windows and give water in the summer.
10-03-2010, 01:42 PM
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That's a good idea about the cargo bar.
They're bulldogs. We usually have to carry them on trips in their kennels in the wife's Explorer and put our luggage in the second row. The kennels take up the entire back of the Explorer. We're expectin' our first kid in a few months, so that means we'll have even more to haul on trips. When we take the dogs now, we give them water and let them stretch their legs at every gas stop. We'd do the same if they were in my truck.
They're bulldogs. We usually have to carry them on trips in their kennels in the wife's Explorer and put our luggage in the second row. The kennels take up the entire back of the Explorer. We're expectin' our first kid in a few months, so that means we'll have even more to haul on trips. When we take the dogs now, we give them water and let them stretch their legs at every gas stop. We'd do the same if they were in my truck.
also do you have a sliding rear window? if so keep them towards the front so u can kinda interact with them