Thread: Custom made Dog Cage for Ute?

Originally Posted by Nathan Cram

there is a place in ferntree gully that makes the cages for AFP and vicpol
there was a member on here a few years ago that mentioned there
name but for the life of me i cant remb iam also want to find there name because a work mate is interested doing the same thing

I think you are refering to www.puppybars.com

I had a look on their website but I can only see barriers. I am after something alot more heavy duty. I will contact them away, and see what else they make.

Custom Cages - Ute - Pet - Dog - Trailers

found it .. I know this mob is in QLD take a look at the photo section

I've just spent hours looking.
Some of the best I've seen are overseas but can't find the one I was looking for.
Here are some to look at, not a lot on the ute side.
It might give you an idea of something else and you can get it made up.

Dog Cages, Crates for a Safe Travelling Environment, Zinc Plated, Powder Coated, UK

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K-9 Transport - Sedan and SUV K-9 Cruise-Eze Units

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Hi

I have just had a double dog run built by Lancefield Pet Enclosures/petman (you can check out pictures on ebay under dog runs or search for lancefield pet enclosures). I sent him a detailed drawing of what i wanted and within a week i had it installed and it is exactly what i wanted. He also delivers to most melbourne areas.

Very good quality as it is all made of galvanised steel and he has a pretty good turn around. I know that he only makes dog and pet enclosures but i am sure if you just want a simple box enclosure for the back of your vehicle, he sure can have a go at it.

His name is Charlie- 0418 540 898

cheers

find a few pig hunters in your area and they will more than likely know someone who can build you one.

Any competent engineering or steel works , should be able to knock something up for you.
I have a ute with a carry boy canopy, all I did was get a panel made up , and it slides down the middle of the ute so I have the lenght of the ute divided into 2 . Then I hade 2 gates put on the rear ,behind the tail gate all made of gal and fully removable. My gates each have a gas strut , because they lift up wards , I preferred that , that way they are out of the way .
Should only cost you 6 or 7 hundred dollars.
I can carry a male and female on each side that is 4 dogs comfortably, although I only ever carry 1 on each side.

regards

Robert Santori

Thanks for all the info guys....give's me some great leads!!

Shame your in QLD as a friend of mine does excellent custom jobs in steel down here. All I can add though is be very specific and correct with your measurements. I saw a heavy duty 2 dog cage made to meet the spec of a van, being redone the other day due to a variance by mere few mm. Lots of extra cost and hours that could have easily been saved.