B.P.R 2,798 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) Had an astra estate.... tailgate guard (boot guard)....and it was spot on.... Mine was a 54 plate...1.6 lpg.... so good enough for the dogs.... Was very spacious and good on fuel...cheap to run etc.... Seat protectors sorted the seats out from muddy boots.... Mine went tiits up the day before i traded it in for my current motor.... An A4 estate... If i had a motor for ME.... i would go for a small van.....such as a combi van or similar..... Kit it out and put cages stacked up on one side....for the dogs....would be easy to do with some ply..... A small ferret cage in the back and enough room for a sleeping bag and pillow down the other side...... BUT....i need a family motor...that accomodates the dogs too.... So an estate it is Edited July 22, 2013 by Blue Pocket Rocket Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Had an astra estate.... tailgate guard (boot guard)....and it was spot on.... Mine was a 54 plate...1.6 lpg.... so good enough for the dogs.... Was very spacious and good on fuel...cheap to run etc.... Seat protectors sorted the seats out from muddy boots.... Mine went tiits up the day before i traded it in for my current motor.... An A4 estate... If i had a motor for ME.... i would go for a small van.....such as a combi van or similar..... Kit it out and put cages stacked up on one side....for the dogs....would be easy to do with some ply..... A small ferret cage in the back and enough room for a sleeping bag and pillow down the other side...... BUT....i need a family motor...that accomodates the dogs too.... So an estate it is why cages for dogs ? honest question, i never bother with a dog guard or anything in the van. non of them will come in the front unless i ask them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 If i had a van just for me?.... Id put cages in...would build them out of ply with a lot of mesh..... Reason is....id be able to go to any game fairs.....shows....camping.....and leave the back doors of the van open with the dogs still inside.... i would make them lockable and safe etc... Ferret hutch in the back for ferreting trips.... But i dont really need a van...so ill not be getting one...... But thats what id do if it was just me ... Id probably do too much to it...... got an inventive mind you see Ive got ideas for a fold down bed in a small transit type....half way up the side.... dog cages underneath that are lockable and a stove..... Will have to leave that til im retired Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cookiemonsterandmerlin 145 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Best bet is either ex police dog unit van/or ex fridge van with the thermoking insulation Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,599 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Seen a few t4s done nice, One had a dog cage mesh front with wooden walls and the roof was incorporated into a sleeping platform that folded out for owner to sleep on, Second one had 2 seats in rear with coolbox in between then mesh bulkhead,in rear making the boot space for dogs and dirty/wet stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alfie71 24 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 i got a escort van use it for work and dogs, it just goes on and on cheap to run and reliable just gotta wipe my feet when i get out lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BIGLURKS 874 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 I think use lot have a lot more luck with cars then me in last 3 years I've had a l200 a Mazda a rover a vectra a jimmy a omega and now on a old style transit touch wood nothing wrong just yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mud 2,044 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 If i had a van just for me?.... Id put cages in...would build them out of ply with a lot of mesh..... Reason is....id be able to go to any game fairs.....shows....camping.....and leave the back doors of the van open with the dogs still inside.... i would make them lockable and safe etc... Ferret hutch in the back for ferreting trips.... But i dont really need a van...so ill not be getting one...... But thats what id do if it was just me ... Id probably do too much to it...... got an inventive mind you see Ive got ideas for a fold down bed in a small transit type....half way up the side.... dog cages underneath that are lockable and a stove..... Will have to leave that til im retired IF BUT WHEN BUT IF I HAD BUT,,,get a van sounds like youll love one.....BUT IF I WOZ U ID PROB GET ONE BUT AM NOT U BUT I'LL STILL GET ONE BUT BUT BUT IF ....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulsmithy83 567 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Right been putting alot of thought into this laterly about what vehicle to have for the dogs I drive my corsa atm 59 so quite new can fit a triple terrier box and 3 lurchers in with the back seats down which I dont mind when theres 2 of us only problem is on the long runs with such a small engine 1.2kills on petrol want something bit bigger better on fuel and obviously not gone kill me on insurance but being 20 insurance is gone be high any idea lads cheers? Get anything Owain aslong has I ain't cramped up in the back with dogs I don't mind. You cramped at the back???? unless Owen grew a few more feet to make up for all of 3 ft of you I would of thought you'd fit in the foot well Owen muka the estates are good cars get a dog rack then you laughing. Edit to add sorry jonny although not met you I heard you got turned down for the playing the hobbit in the new film not due to looks but you didn't make the hight category........ you was to small haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobby blackheart 1,209 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 i had escort van non turbo-never spent more than 40 quid a year to get through mot-do 120/150 miles on a tenner-best 600 notes i ever spent-only downside was 12 quid on the bridge-sold it after 3 yrs for 350-bought it back 2months later for 100 notes and sold it for 300 notes-thing is still going you ca pick them up on a 51/52 less than 800 notes-or get combo van-mate just got one with side door 3 seats in back and room for dogs and kit-1.7 tdci-tidy little motor-or splash out and get a new d-max isuzu you will look the nutz atb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wales1234 5,515 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Haha you fit in the corsa johnny even the dogs do like to pile on was in my mates freelander yesterday nice jeep with plenty of room ! Im in no rush and the longer I was the more i got to spend !! I do like the vans with the 3 seats in the back my old man got kne and its tidy gone have a long hard think about it 21 next year maybe the parents splash out for me haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.