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Securing kennel in truck
« on: August 16, 2017, 07:23:02 PM »
I was wondering how everyone secures there kennels in there truck so they don't slide all around? I don't have a canopy yet butnplane on getting one in the future. So all I do now is use ratchet straps to keep it from moving but want to find something different

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Re: Securing kennel in truck
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2017, 07:48:47 PM »
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I've always used straps as well, but they are starting to pull the kennel apart and get in the way of loading other junk.  Hoping for better options/opinions

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Re: Securing kennel in truck
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2017, 07:55:07 PM »
I just run a ratchet strap over the top through the handle.

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Re: Securing kennel in truck
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2017, 09:40:59 PM »
For a plastic kennel I just use a ratchet strap to the tie downs. For the aluminum create, I drilled holes in the bottom & bolt it through the truck bed floor to nuts underneath. This can be easier by installing nutserts in the bed floor.

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Re: Securing kennel in truck
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2017, 06:14:18 AM »
Mcmaster-carr.com you might be able to find some brackets to bolt it down.

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Re: Securing kennel in truck
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2017, 08:53:14 AM »
Put some non slip material on the outside bottom. Should be able to find it at any hardware. Self sticking.
Other than that I take a bungee and hook it in a side vent ,over the top to a hole or anchor point on truck box.  Keeps the kennel from tipping over.
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Re: Securing kennel in truck
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2017, 11:02:02 AM »
I've always used a ratchet strap above the door with the kennel against the cab. a plastic kennel will explode in an accident anyways so??? Keep the dog from slamming against the cab is the best you can do.
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Re: Securing kennel in truck
« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2017, 04:08:07 PM »
Ratchet straps
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Re: Securing kennel in truck
« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2017, 05:22:50 PM »
I like to put mine at the back of the bed butted up against the tail gate, so I can have the dog jump up on the tail gate then enter the kennel then I shut the kennel door then the tailgate. The tailgate covers the front of the kennel so it's a tad more security so the kennel door can't get opened and let the dog out. 

I don't like reaching over the side of the bed trying to shut the door up front, nor do I like climbing in the bed of the truck all the time.  I started doing this when I'd go up a dirt road then stop at every locked gate I came across then walk in hunting grouse = a lot of stopping and going. 

Only downside is if you're going down rough road the dog can get bounced around a little more at the back so I slow it down over the rough big stuff so the dogs head don't bounce off the roof of the kennel.

 


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