Sayreovi Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 So I know nothing beats puppy bars for quality, but has anyone had them made by someone else in Victoria? Or even know any for sale (anywhere) suitable for an xtrail? I am on the wait list for them, but if I can get them quicker and cheaper it would be great :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ish Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 People who work with metal, can weld etc should be able to make them. A shed builder made mine for me. Just be sure to specify exactly what you want because non-dog people don't always understand about unsafe gaps, not having sharp bits etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Miss Emma Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 There are some listed in the classifieds, but they are for a Mazda Tribute - not sure if they would fit an X-trail (mine were made for a Ford Explorer but I have a Tribute and they fit fine!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'smum Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 The explorer and the tribute are in effect the same car rebadged. The x-trail would most likely be different. Biders 4wd in Cranbourne do a great job with any fabrication and welding work and are usually really well-priced. Show them a photo of what you want and they will be able to make it for you. http://biders4wd.com.au/ 14 Gordon St Factory 1/14 Cranbourne, VIC 5998 4689 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 http://www.zandonatrailers.com.au/ A friend had some made by this company. They are in Cranbourne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) Thanks guys! PME - I saw that one but doubt it would fit my car I've sent an email though as they have probably sold. ETA: Thanks SecretKei for the suggestion, going in to have a look at the ones they make and if I like them will get them measured up today They are around the same price as puppy bars so hopefully they are similar or better quality :D Edited January 30, 2013 by tollersowned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Curious to know if the Puppy Bar ones can be made to be removable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Curious to know if the Puppy Bar ones can be made to be removable? Yes they are removeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I have to go back on the list :laugh: as I had to take my false floor out. if anyone's looking to buy false floor & double gated (no divider) puppy bars I have some for the pre 2007 X-trail. Be good for multiple little dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 Wouldn't fit an 2008 would they SnT? I went out too look at them, and they look great, a few differences like the door openers and bar spacing (smaller) but looks good. Going back in tomorrow to get my car measured and I will have them within a month.....now to decide what colour to powdercoat them in :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Wouldn't fit an 2008 would they SnT? I went out too look at them, and they look great, a few differences like the door openers and bar spacing (smaller) but looks good. Going back in tomorrow to get my car measured and I will have them within a month.....now to decide what colour to powdercoat them in :p How much were they? The main reason I haven't got Puppybars is the wait but umm I would have had them years ago if I had just gone on the wait list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I have to go back on the list :laugh: as I had to take my false floor out. if anyone's looking to buy false floor & double gated (no divider) puppy bars I have some for the pre 2007 X-trail. Be good for multiple little dogs. CAn you post the measurements? I have a forester, so most probably won't fit any way.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 Wouldn't fit an 2008 would they SnT? I went out too look at them, and they look great, a few differences like the door openers and bar spacing (smaller) but looks good. Going back in tomorrow to get my car measured and I will have them within a month.....now to decide what colour to powdercoat them in :p How much were they? The main reason I haven't got Puppybars is the wait but umm I would have had them years ago if I had just gone on the wait list They are going to be around $700, and that's just for a double door thingy, no divider or false floor, too get a divider as well I think was $1200? Around that anyway. He has them in his car and I was pretty impressed, very sturdy and well made. He is a dog person (breeds, shows, judges) so am pretty happy with them being suitable :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkehre Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 http://www.zandonatrailers.com.au/ A friend had some made by this company. They are in Cranbourne. I can also recommend Michael from Zandona. He is very particular about his work and does a great job. He understands dog people and their requirements as he owns gun dogs himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Not sure TO my false floor was 200mm high. I don't know how high your drawers are..?? Do you have a sunroof? If so, I think the roof height is slightly less than my ST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I have to go back on the list :laugh: as I had to take my false floor out. if anyone's looking to buy false floor & double gated (no divider) puppy bars I have some for the pre 2007 X-trail. Be good for multiple little dogs. CAn you post the measurements? I have a forester, so most probably won't fit any way.. Yep I will post measurements tomorrow. I'll send it by PM so I stop hacking TO's thread. What year is your forester? There is one here that is 2007 I can check against the PB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 Not sure TO my false floor was 200mm high. I don't know how high your drawers are..?? Do you have a sunroof? If so, I think the roof height is slightly less than my ST. Not sure about how high they are, I don't have a sunroof and mine is a ST as well. I have to go back on the list :laugh: as I had to take my false floor out. if anyone's looking to buy false floor & double gated (no divider) puppy bars I have some for the pre 2007 X-trail. Be good for multiple little dogs. CAn you post the measurements? I have a forester, so most probably won't fit any way.. Yep I will post measurements tomorrow. I'll send it by PM so I stop hacking TO's thread. Go ahead Mel :p I don't mind, though I am interested in measurements as well so can you post them in here? (if you don't mind? :)) There shouldn't be too much difference hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeebie Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Something I recently found out was that if you have anytype of caging system added to your vehicle you have to be careful with your car insurance as in some instances some companies see this as a 'modification' - how I don't know but was enough for them to say it voided policy. Another grey area is the dividers between back seats and boot space area in SUV/4WD etc these must be the original vehicle type and correctly bolted /fitted etc so as not to interfere with air bag deployment where curtain airbags are fitted etc, another insurance problem as well as huge safety issue for human and animal occupants. A recent accident involving a 4WD with dog specific cage fitted in boot space and wall divider installed, the occupant also had 2 young children in back seat in car seats however the use of the correct belt retraints which were roof mounted and came through from back of vehicle were impeded by the cage and divider so I don't think I need to say what happened with the car seats and children in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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