DISCO4.COM - View topic - Modifying a Dog Cage to Fit in the Back

Advertise on DISCO4.COM

Forum · Gallery · Wiki · Shop · Sponsors

Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Members Map · Groups · Profile · Donate · Log In

DISCO4.COM > Tips & Tricks

Modifying a Dog Cage to Fit in the Back

Page 1 of 1

Bill Wright

Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Glorious Devon
Posts: 3254

2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Tech Auto Kaikoura Stone

Modifying a Dog Cage to Fit in the Back

I have a load separator in my Disco to prevent the gear that I'm carrying flying about in an accident. I also have a Cocker Spaniel who had outgrown his puppy cage and needed more room. The standard cages don't fit and made to measure are in the Â£300 region.

I've had a go at modifying a cage and it's worked out well. I bought a standard cage for a Cocker Spaniel from Pets at Home (although they're available from many outlets on the web) and in thirty minutes was able to modify it to fit. I used heavy duty pliers to cut some of the bars and to bend those that needed bending. I used a flat balded screwdriver to remove two clamps that held the sides together in the area where I had to bend the frame.

The height of the cage is 620mm. In order to make it fit against the load separator which is raked back, I measured 700mm form the door end of the cage and bent the roof down at 700mm until matched t he rake of the separator. Then I connected the bent roof section to the now raked other end of the cage. A couple of tie wraps held it in place. I trimmed off the gash framework to make it neat and that was that. Total cost Â£60.00.

There are some photos in my gallery if you're interested.

Bill Wright Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.

D4 SDV6 SE Tech Kaikoura Stone MY15.

27th Nov 2010 4:13 pm

J@mes

Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
Posts: 4547

2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Corris Grey

Does the D3 load separator not fit the D4 then? The one which attaches to the main cargo barrier and splits the boot in half? 2014 D4 XS
2005 D3 SE - Gone

27th Nov 2010 4:21 pm

Bill Wright

Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Glorious Devon
Posts: 3254

I think that we may have a terminology difference here James. My version of the load separator is the big mesh component that fits behind the second row of seats.

Bill Wright Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.

D4 SDV6 SE Tech Kaikoura Stone MY15.

27th Nov 2010 4:53 pm

GoBeyond

Member Since: 12 Jan 2009
Location: Eddleston
Posts: 858

2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Cairns Blue

http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/use...009060.jpg

I've a springer spaniel and a Jack Russell. This is what I use.

Comes out pretty easy if you need the space. There is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes.

27th Nov 2010 5:25 pm

rocko

Member Since: 15 Apr 2010
Location: King's Lynn
Posts: 126

2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java Black

GoBeyond wrote:
http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/15517/normal_28052009060.jpg

I've a springer spaniel and a Jack Russell. This is what I use.

Comes out pretty easy if you need the space.

I use that too for my 2 border collies, only takes 5 mins to remove if needed.

4th Feb 2011 3:50 pm

Skep

Member Since: 04 Dec 2007
Location: between Sheffield, Chesterfield, Worksop and Mansfield
Posts: 651

I cant speak more highly of my K9 transit box from one of the site sponsors, i know its a bit more money than some (budget ones or home made ones) but the best part about it............it doesnt rattle or squeak atall!! and removable in less than 10 seconds!

Skep '16 Volvo XC90 R Design Bursting Blue (Vera)
'12 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Fuji White (Daz - Gone

'10 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Santorini Black (Vinnie - Gone)
'07 Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 SE Stornoway Grey (Gone)
Club Side Skeps

4th Feb 2011 4:13 pm

JDB

Member Since: 25 Mar 2010
Location: NW Hampshire
Posts: 2485

2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Tonga Green

GoBeyond wrote:
http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/15517/normal_28052009060.jpg

I am after a divider if anyone has one spare....

4th Feb 2011 5:12 pm

CDS
Site Sponsor

Member Since: 12 Oct 2009
Location: All over the UK!
Posts: 3322

2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Tangiers Orange

My issue with the LR load divider and dog guard as shown here: http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/use...009060.jpg Is the centre section sits on the join between the 2 folded row 3 seats, meaning that although the section off area is only taking up half the boot you then can't put up one of the 3rd row seats.....K9 used to do a crate that looked fab to do exactly what I want but now seems to be discontinued. Does anybody know of a non LR made to measure/ squeak free/ rattle free/ seat six friendly solution (I know I don't want much

(sorry possible thread hijack going on here

)
Discovery 3/4 & RRS keys cut and programmed at your home or work
Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto retro fit - see it here
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blanking
Software updates/ enabling
Mobile Servicing & Repairs

4th Feb 2011 5:17 pm

methley
a.k.a. Big Hairy Ski Monster

Member Since: 07 Oct 2008
Location: Marshfield, South Glos
Posts: 2433

2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Java Black

You can't put up the seats anyway with just the dog guard in place behind the row 2 seats. I guess you could put up the seats first then fit the guard, but then the passenger(s) wouldn't be able to get out in case of emergency as there's no handle on the inside of the rear door. There's a sticker on the guard warning the seats shouldn't be used. Andy

Fridge Slide for sale https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post2064622.html#2064622

4th Feb 2011 5:22 pm

Discoed

Member Since: 16 Jun 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 1020

I have not looked back since getting the Lintran - OK it was a few quid but if you've just purchased a D4.........

4th Feb 2011 6:58 pm

CDS
Site Sponsor

Member Since: 12 Oct 2009
Location: All over the UK!
Posts: 3322

Lintran looks good - but I want to be able to use one of the 3rd row seats too....
Discovery 3/4 & RRS keys cut and programmed at your home or work
Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto retro fit - see it here
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blanking
Software updates/ enabling
Mobile Servicing & Repairs

4th Feb 2011 10:00 pm

bigben

Member Since: 27 Aug 2010
Location: york
Posts: 353

2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Unknown Colour

there are only one company i would use for a dog box there are no rattles noises or anything else the quality is far better than any other boxes from lintran/k9/dogtran etc etc

these boxes can be made to whatever size you want and there are lots of options with the spec as you will see on the web site i will try and take a picture of mine which is full depth of boot height of the back seats and as wide as 2 of the middle row seats and i have 2 pointers in and still room for another dog of same size

www.cabtransitboxes.co.uk

6th Feb 2011 12:52 pm

Page 1 of 1

Jump to:

< Previous Topic | Next Topic >

Posting Rules

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Quote Reply

DISCO4.COM is independent and not affiliated to Land Rover.