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Dog Crate?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by chrischris, Aug 24, 2022.

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  1. Aug 24, 2022 at 11:32 PM
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    I have a 2022 short bed Tacoma with the OEM tonneau cover. I am looking for a suggestion on a good dog crate for my 60 pound Golden Retriever.

    My current crate is fairly tall and I have to unfold a tonneau cover section. I was wondering if there are any solutions out there specifically for the Tacoma. Maybe I am just after a shorter crate that I allows me to partially close the back fold of the tonneau, to allow air in but some weather protection.

    Any suggestions? I live in the PNW so rain is a factor. Thanks.

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    chrischris, Aug 24, 2022
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  2. Aug 25, 2022 at 12:05 AM
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    To keep him under the tonneau? Not so sure thats fair to him.

    How about you fold down the back seat and crate him there? Lots of peeps here have this set-up. Search for rear seat platform.

    Or do what I did, here's my crate. He gets the whole back of the truck.
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  3. Aug 25, 2022 at 12:27 AM
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    No, not looking to keep the dog under the cover... Just with all the wildly creative Tacoma solutions out there, just wondering if there is something I don't know about.
     
    chrischris, Aug 25, 2022
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  5. Aug 25, 2022 at 7:07 AM
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    Horrible idea!

    Put a crate in the back seat if you must, or a doggy seat belt
     
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    The back seat. The back seat is where your dog belongs.
     
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    I have one of these strapped down in the bed, under my cap. I feel better having him contained, protected from anything that is sliding around back there. https://rufflandkennels.com/
     
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    Topper/canopy is where its at!

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    Yeah sure, if you don't have children lol
     
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    I'd put the kids in the bed before the dog, personally.
     
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    Can't argue with that!
     
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    Look up gunner kennels.
     
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    The back seat folds flat. That's my dog's 'seat'.
     
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    my one kid and dog fit just fine back there.
     
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    Maybe strap the kids under the tonneau.
     
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    Children is plural. My two kids in car seats does not leave much room for an 80lb GSD lol.
     
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    I prefer keeping them in a Rubbermaid bin. Much tidier!
     
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