Small pets and nylon netting

[barrysharp]

I've already mentioned that the Nylon netting affords small pets in the cargo area an opportunity to explore the forward cabin sections. This aspect concerned me and I offer my solution. It's quite simple, effective and inexpensive.

I have two Fox Terriers who can squeeze thru the smallest of openings. In fact one of them did before I had my solution in place. I bought two 4 1/2 foot leashes -- one green for Teddy and one Pink for Cholé. I attach the leashes to the rear most corner cargo hold down eyelets. When the dogs are attached to these leashes they can move freely around the cargo area without any strian on their necks. The  leash length is such that it strongly discourages the dogs from exploring the side openings left by the Nylon netting and also affords them enough slack when leaping out of the rear when the hatch is opened and remaining tethered (important).

This was my $12 solution http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

First image shows Chloé already exploring the side opening left by the Nylon netting http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif The second one shows the two dogs after they've leapt out http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[barrysharp]

Dogs are restrained from running off after rear hatch is opened http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[mrb]

Thanks for the tip--is it hard to put net up and take down?  Your pictures you've added to many threads are much appreciated.  Your house and property looks like what my wife would go crazy for. My 30yr daughter (a vet tech) would love your dogs.

[barrysharp]

Net is removed by simply slacking off the buckles and releasing hook latch from the forward corner cargo tie down eyelets and removing net's top bar from the outborad roof slots, then folding the net in half. It then can be stored in the front under cargo floor storage bin easily.

Yes, my wife went crazy for the property -- it has a very unusual floor plan for a Rambler and a circular traffic pattern inside. My wife and I can at times go in circles and not find each other http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif ...and of course the two dogs love to race around this path as if it were a race track when all the right doors are left open http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif The house is setup to make use of solar energy and has a very large central Trombe Wall that collect heat from solor thru a vaery large skylight that sits onto of the sun room facing south. This heat then can be circulated into the house to decrease heating costs. There's 5 tons of rock under the fireplace which is used as a heat sink to keep temp variation down. The heated air from the rocks is extracted and forced to other parts of the house. The whole house is wired so that every outlet can be controlled by a computer program. It's kinda like a Popular Science house http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[Willy]

Good thinking Barry!
For pet restrains, there is an excellent company in the US, see www.canineauto.com.
I remember we talked about a cargo net at the backside of the trunk, this net can no longer be attached to the newer models since there are no hooks but on the floor.
When I was inspecting my new car, I noticed cutouts in the D-styles, serving to attach the cargo cover thing end side. I think it may be possible to put a stick or bar between these cutouts, attach a net on it and secure the net at the bottom hooks. Just a thought.
Greetings,
Willy

[wiz]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (barrysharp @ May 24 2003,19:21)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">It&#39;s kinda like a Popular Science house http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Barry, OT (and let&#39;s hope Peter doesn&#39;t get in here http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif) - was the house designed as a solar home or retrofitted?

[barrysharp]

OT -- Well, while Peter isn&#39;t looking http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif -- the home was originally designed with solar energy as part of the heating/cooling system as well as being wired for the &#39;modern age&#39; of electronics. The builder was very much a fan of computer controlled house functions when the technology was just surfacing and becoming affordable to the average home buyer.

[kersti]

Thanks again Barry, great suggestion for the dogs. As you may remember I selected the metal cargo for my dog restraint and I really like it but there is a gap at the top on each side and it did not take long for my Chloe to get through. I was trying to figure out a way of plugging the hole and I also worried about the dogs jumping out when they shouldn&#39;t. &nbsp;The leash idea fixes both problem. I will definitely try it out.

Kersti