Giro 2,648 Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 (edited) Was unsure of correct section, should be ok here lol... I was wanting some advice or direction in building a removable dog crate to fit in the back of a van.. It would be for single lurcher and I would not want it to block the whole rear of van.. Van is a Astra. I am unsure of securing it to the floor with out loosing access to spair tyre and quick removal should the need rize. I have had little/ no luck googling, found some exspence metal built ones however would much rather attempt to build my own. Has anyone on got experiance in ply lining vans or making shelving what type/size of screws do you use?? Dont fancy drilling a screw through the side of the van lol. Would be very grateful to any help, Cheers Edited August 11, 2012 by Giro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Why would you need to screw it in the floor? My old man had an escort van with a single dog box in. He sat it at the back of the seats and attached it to the sides with a couple of pieces of rope on some 'u' bolts. Didnt move an inch and was quick and easy to remove when he needed the full van. Failing that, what about a small wedge screwed to the floor at the front as side of the crate which would prevent it from moving. This way you could lift it out whenever you needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giro 2,648 Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Aye wedges could work, dont fancy it behind the seats I would have to crawl in to secure the dog.. If its at the rear it would be easier for access. Dont fancy it sliding around with a dog in crate and and eqiupment and other dogs also in van. Thought if I never had snapy dog in crate could put rabbits in and the other dogs wont scran them In the past kept rabbits in foot well but it gets carpet stinking and flea bites get on me nerves I have some sort of idea in my head but also dont have a clue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bunnys 1,228 Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 one can build a double box if need be giro its a fraction of the price of bought metal ones quite simple i have built them on a larger scale of terrier types in the past for sloping hatch backs , but of times of old they were boot trained ha ha atb bunnys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giro 2,648 Posted August 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Cheers Bunnys I think I wanna try and have a crack at it myself.. Was just wondering if anyone had diagrams/ templates of previous boxs they may of made. what thickness of ply would folks recommend Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cookiemonsterandmerlin Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Giro I know you want to have a crack at it yourself but this guy clearly very good as well Have a look at his fert boxes pure quality he may knock a very good box up for you, http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/user/56232-kps1979/ ATB Cookie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giro 2,648 Posted August 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 He has some tidy Gear.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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