Dave Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 So, I'm getting a Citroen Berlingo van as my next vehicle and will be collecting it in a couple of weeks. I'm going to fit it out to suit kodi, so things like a dog bowl holder etc. I will make this out of wood as i can work with this quite well. So if your up for it i want to see an interioir fit for a husky. Below are a couple of pictures of the van interior to help and the best design gets 100,000 Dave points!! EDIT: I forgot to add that i want kodi to have the whole 'boot' (no dog cages) all there will be is a clear 'Mesh' between the cab and the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
<3Jess<3 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 dog bowl of course good idea also if kodi will drink out it to stop water spillage a rabbit water feeder attached to a wall might be a good idea? boxed area for kodi to lie? lol depends how you drive bella slides around the back of my car so we bought a box type of item =s its made of material and has four walls just helps her keep in one position if she wants to sleep so she isnt sliding all around the back seat (we go on alot of long drives) umm i dont know maybe not carpet for the floors unless you like cleaning incase theres any accidents also the wood will stain plastic? lino? would be easy to clean lol i unno =D hope my random blabbing helped a lil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Yeah i didn't think of a boxed area.... Like a bed to stop him sliding around. Thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormchaser09 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 does he like to look out when you are driving, my Gem likes to sit in the middle between the front seats to see where we are going. so maybe something a llittle bit raised so he can see out.. Storm doesn't bother and is happy in her crate. I meant to add Gem is usually secured with a harness so she doesn't go thru the window in an emergency stop situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Yeah i'm going to have a 'bulk head' so the emergency stop situation will be o.k. He normally looks out of the back window at the people in the car behind us but i may put a raised level in as this would be great for storage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 yeah like those things they have at crufts sort of a box without a top and front. How about really comfy duvet or bed? food bowl? treat dispenser? fan for hot days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 This is the bulkhead i'm looking at getting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonk Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 can i suggest some venting to allow air circulation as the can get quite warm quite quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 can i suggest some venting to allow air circulation as the can get quite warm quite quick Yeah i thought of that but at no point will he be 'staying' in the van whilst we are parked for any period of time. So it'll be a drivers and passengers window job while we are moving etc. I might have a look and see if there is anything that can be fitted on the back though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid_Wolf Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 TBH, its a really bad idea to give him the whole of the back, If he is standing near the doors and you are travelling along at 40mph and have to emergency stop, he is going to fly possibly head 1st into that metal grate, he could be killed. Thats why you have crates or dog boxes, they dont pick up speed as they are flying, just more smoosh into the side, as they are already against it. and if you had anything else in the back then that could also smack into him when going round corners and stopping. If that made any sense? I would build him a fairly large dog box, comfy bed inside, you can attach a water bowl to the side of the box (same as you can in a crate) for longer journeys. Then he is safe in a crash and you can make use of the rest of the van aswell If you have him in a dog box, you could safely have a cool box filled with ice and some water for him, some pegs on the side of the van for leads, harnesses etc and you would be able to put a bike in there without having to worry about it falling on him, whoch means you could go bikejoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 TBH, its a really bad idea to give him the whole of the back, If he is standing near the doors and you are travelling along at 40mph and have to emergency stop, he is going to fly possibly head 1st into that metal grate, he could be killed. Thats why you have crates or dog boxes, they dont pick up speed as they are flying, just more smoosh into the side, as they are already against it. and if you had anything else in the back then that could also smack into him when going round corners and stopping. If that made any sense? I would build him a fairly large dog box, comfy bed inside, you can attach a water bowl to the side of the box (same as you can in a crate) for longer journeys. Then he is safe in a crash and you can make use of the rest of the van aswell If you have him in a dog box, you could safely have a cool box filled with ice and some water for him, some pegs on the side of the van for leads, harnesses etc and you would be able to put a bike in there without having to worry about it falling on him, whoch means you could go bikejoring. Thanks for your comments and its definatly worth considering. I think i will look at the space in the back of the van as although it is a van the back isn't that large. I shouldn't think it will be much larger than the boot on an estate. Trust me though i will put Kodi's welfare before his comfort every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidjk Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Yeah i thought of that but at no point will he be 'staying' in the van whilst we are parked for any period of time. So it'll be a drivers and passengers window job while we are moving etc. I might have a look and see if there is anything that can be fitted on the back though how about this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/In-Car-Cigarette-Lighter-Plug-DC-12V-Travel-Cooler-Fan-/120673397589?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c18b1eb55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Yeah that'll be worth the money... Its cheaper than what i was looking at http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-WHITE-PLASTIC-FLETTNER-STYLE-ROTARY-VAN-AIR-VENT-/320674215774?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CommercialVehicleParts_SM&hash=item4aa9ac375e http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-S-STEEL-DOUBLE-VENT-116MM-X-235MM-BOAT-R-V-VAN-/180512627221?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_BoatEquipment_Accessories_SM&hash=item2a07641a15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Jones Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Hi Dave how are you getting on with the van? I'm still kitting out my combo van for the dogs, its got a side loading door and ive put a divide in for my tools and the dogs leads in the very back of the van, And a powered vent in the roof that sucks air in or blows it out depending whats needed. should have been £130 to buy but i got it for £40 it was removed from a smashed up Police Van and works a treat. i will upload some photo's to show but they like it in the back. I've put carpet down to stop them sliding around in the back and it also keep alot of the fur in the back too Still need to paint the top of the vent as its still in Manchester Police Blue Still a few bits to finish but getting there :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 @Jay Jones @JayJones (Didn't know which one to use!) My van hasn't come along much recently. I havent even had Kodi out for a drive in it yet! I love the pictures you uploaded though... It's given me some ideas on what i may do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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