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I searched but did not find this topic but if its been a discussed subject, my apologies.
This weekend I made the trek to a show in Greenville, this time around just for support and shopping, but I am very unhappy with my set up and would love to know what everyone else does and if there are pictures or links you may have please share.
I have a 2013 Ford Escape, its first remodeled year (which thats been fun..not)but basically it changed from a box to a more hybrid look of suv meets four door sedan. Lots of room as far as interior height, its a bit narrow in the cargo area which is annoying, but I can still fit everything I need. My problem is trying to meet in the middle of safety and comfort. My dog is most relaxed when sitting on the back seat but obviously not safe, she has a panic attack if tethered and chews threw the restraint and if she can't reach it she chews on the seats (not ideal of course). Crated she will not relax, she willing loads, she just does not relax. So I have had the crate in different places in the car and trying to fit everything else, I am just trying to see what everyone else does as far as set up to get more ideas. Ideally I would like for her to ride in a crate and I may have to buy a larger crate to help her settle better, I am also hoping to get ideas of what everyone does for storage and how you guys deal with uneven surfaces. One of my big problems is that there is a definite slop towards the bumper in the cargo area which makes the only level place the cargo area when the back seats are folded down, however its not ideal having the crate sideways.
Anyway this was way longer then I intended so please, bring on your set ups and links and pictures!! I need ideas!
This weekend I made the trek to a show in Greenville, this time around just for support and shopping, but I am very unhappy with my set up and would love to know what everyone else does and if there are pictures or links you may have please share.
I have a 2013 Ford Escape, its first remodeled year (which thats been fun..not)but basically it changed from a box to a more hybrid look of suv meets four door sedan. Lots of room as far as interior height, its a bit narrow in the cargo area which is annoying, but I can still fit everything I need. My problem is trying to meet in the middle of safety and comfort. My dog is most relaxed when sitting on the back seat but obviously not safe, she has a panic attack if tethered and chews threw the restraint and if she can't reach it she chews on the seats (not ideal of course). Crated she will not relax, she willing loads, she just does not relax. So I have had the crate in different places in the car and trying to fit everything else, I am just trying to see what everyone else does as far as set up to get more ideas. Ideally I would like for her to ride in a crate and I may have to buy a larger crate to help her settle better, I am also hoping to get ideas of what everyone does for storage and how you guys deal with uneven surfaces. One of my big problems is that there is a definite slop towards the bumper in the cargo area which makes the only level place the cargo area when the back seats are folded down, however its not ideal having the crate sideways.
Anyway this was way longer then I intended so please, bring on your set ups and links and pictures!! I need ideas!