JohnGalway 1,043 Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 So I got a new car, a saloon. It's immaculate, no really, in fact it's too fcuking clean for me. I am more used to carrying bales of hay, bags of seaweed, cement and other assorted crap as well as out collie/kelpie sheepdog. Now my last car wasn't immaculate. One of the young lads friends once asked me "John, what's that smell?" I replied "I don't know Darragh, but if you find it I'll let you keep it", generous to a fault me There is only so much borrowing of the old mans car I can do before getting told to PFO, without the P The rear seats don't fold forward, I didn't realise this before I made the purchase. So I am thinking the boot is out. I guess that leaves me with either a dog trailer or one of those dog carrying boxes that attach to a towbar (which I must also get). Problem with Mr Dog is he doesn't do clean, or sit for that matter and that combination doesn't go well with clean. I thought I'd ask if there was anything else worth considering, or any decent makes/models of my own suggestions ATB, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gamerooster 1,179 Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 learn it to sit still, I hate dogs that jump all other the place when driving Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bootsha 1,306 Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 shoot the dog ! he'll sit still then lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bullterrier Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 john just done a search theres loads on gumtree for sale on your side of the water some nice ones to atb john Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) a good old multi purpose trailer sounds the way to go john ... or get yourself a smelly little van .. Edited October 21, 2012 by the_stig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnGalway 1,043 Posted October 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 learn it to sit still, I hate dogs that jump all other the place when driving He's hyper, thought it may have been his food so changed it, it's his nature But he's very good natured, friendly, good working dog. shoot the dog ! he'll sit still then lol True, but he'd be a bit slower rounding up the sheep for me if I did that. john just done a search theres loads on gumtree for sale on your side of the water some nice ones to atb john Hadn't thought of that site, thanks John. a good old multi purpose trailer sounds the way to go john ... or get yourself a smelly little van .. I would have bought a van, except I needed at least three seats and the three seat vans available didn't do anything for me, save for the hi ace Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 My brother in law is selling his dog trailer, failing that hit the auctions and buy a cheap old banger to use as a dog van/farm vehicle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rebel 831 Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 John, I have the same problem myself, I bought a new car in February (well new for me anyway). Up to that I had a 14 year old fiesta which suited me and I didn't mind it getting dirty or smelly. I was looking into the dog transport boxes that fits onto the tow bar. I keep terriers so I think one of these would be handy for me. However I was wondering what peoples opinions are on these boxes? Do any lads on here use them? I was thinking of making one myself with two compartments, but the only difficulty I see for me is making/buying the part that fits onto the tow bar? They are also advertised on Done Deal and go for about €300 to €350 new. Apologies for jumping on your thread, but hopefully the replies will be helpful to both of us. Thanks, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gamerooster 1,179 Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Do all irish people leave this much space between each line Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Do all irish people leave this much space between each line its a thought line ,,, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnGalway 1,043 Posted October 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 I was looking at those boxes too. If I could get one that would fit on the front of the sheep trailer as well as the tow bar of the car I'd be sorted, as I could then bring the dog while towing the sheep trailer. Where as with a dedicated dog trailer that won't work, and the sheep tend to laugh at me when I don't bring the dog, miserable b*****ds It might be the way to go I know I read before people saying about what if you get rear ended, good bye doggie, but I've never had it happen in the years I've been driving and imagine a small trailer wouldn't fare too much better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rebel 831 Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 lol, Gamerooster, It looks like it on this topic anyway, lol. Clarity, I suppose???????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnGalway 1,043 Posted October 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Do all irish people leave this much space between each line I like wasting British bandwidth, deal with it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 i did`nt know they still did the tow bar boxes aint seen one for years -- always wondered how safe they are ? used tio have a 4x3 trailer converted to carry 8 terriers and a bit of kit ,, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Do all irish people leave this much space between each line I like wasting British bandwidth, deal with it :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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