What vehicle (van or SUV) can fit a dog crate in it plus 4 passengers?

kcoley2126

I am going to be renting a car to drive to the beach for a weekend with my family. It's a surprise trip for my mom and we will be bringing her dog along. We need to bring his crate so we can leave him at the beach house while we go out to dinner. He will not necessarily be traveling in the crate on the trip down to the beach. So I just need a car that is big enough to hold the crate in addition to having seating for 4 adult passengers.

I was thinking a mini-van and hoping that stowing the 3rd row of seating would give me enough room for the crate. Does this seem reasonable. I am waiting on the exact dimensions of the crate, but right now I am estimating that it is 54x35x45.

I would appreciate information on specific cars that you have been able to fit crates into and if you think I will need to go up to an SUV (vs. a minivan) to have enough room.

Thanks!

Answer
A SUV will be more comfortable for all of you - In addition to the dog crate, you'll also have luggage.

Hertz rents Ford Expeditions - That would be nice and roomy for all of you and all of your stuff.

The crate is actually the BEST place for the dog when traveling. In case of an accident, he will be less likely to be seriously injured (Same concept as a seat-belt - Make sure you strap down the crate) and can't escape onto the highway in case of broken windows.

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Little Kit

THIS DOG CHEWS UP AND DESTROYS EVERYTHING. When I leave the house for work.. Only a few hours this dog chews up everything!!!! He ate my hot tub, my couches, my bed, my shoes, me glasses, my carpet. EVERYTHING I FREAKIN OWN!! HOW DO I MAKE HIM STOP... PLEASE I am losing my mind!!!!!!

He has chew toys, he gets plenty of attention, excercise, he has everything, WHATS WRONG!
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Will i ever be able to trust him out of a crate?

Answer
You need to crate this dog for his safety and your sanity.


One of my close friends breeds/shows Danes and here are the crates she uses: http://www.petedge.com/Midwest-Starter-Series-Crate-54x35x45-In-MW12454.pro

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