Dog backseat setup

Finally picked up my '21 Tacoma TRD OR double cab. Need ideas for the backseat to accommodate 2 Border Collies.
TIA

 

I removed the rear seat completely and would stuff the foot well with my sleeping bags to level it out. I put orthopedic beds on top of that. Removing the seat frees up a ton of space. Some people have made platforms, I'm sure they will be along.

 

Good idea - I may do that - thank you for sharing

 

Waterproof dog hammock. Best buy I made. Not only protects seats from dogs. But I toss my work junk back there too with out fear.

 

I looked at those. I'm waiting to get my cargo net pet divider on first then I may do that

 

I got one of those plus some protectors for the doors.
Toss a couple old towels down and our dog can get in coated in mud or soaked from snow/rain/lake and it's all contained

 

I built a removable platform and then put my hammock cover over that. I will post some picks of it when it warms up a little bit. I got my idea from another thread on here.

 

This is new to the market:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...acomas-full-half-length.707145/#post-25103083

 

I got this based on a couple other TW member recommendations. For the price it has worked very well. It fits almost like it was custom made for Tacomas, very snug and almost perfect sized.

YESYEES Waterproof Dog Car Seat Covers Bench Seat Cover Compatible for Middle Seat Belt Fits Most Cars, Trucks and SUVs (Black)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07STJR9KH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_MEQ56Y45H4WX7NREY4XM?_encoding=UTF8

 

I made a platform out of 1/2" plywood, added 8# carpet pad, then covered it with indoor/outdoor carpet. A pool noodle and a towel is used to level it out on the seat. In each foot well, I put a piece of wood (with a base) to support the front of the platform. A waterproof dog seat cover and a towel goes on top of the platform for easy clean up.

 

I threw this platform/seat extension together and it has been working pretty well. It gives the dogs quite a bit more room in the back. The height of the platform is cut a little short of where the seats are so that I can add some foam/padding and level it out. So far I’ve just been putting towels to even it out. Bonus is I have something to try and wipe them down if they’re super wet or muddy.

 

I let her ride up front.


I reserve the backseat for her mom.

 

If the hammock-style seat protectors interest you, I'm happy with the Orvis brand one I have. Otherwise, they make foam backseat extenders too that may give them more room to lay with the seats left in normal position.

 

Just did this over the weekend. Pulled the rear bottom seats.

 

I have a Duluth Trading dog taco out back for Triten. No, they don’t call it that. Yes, they totally should.

 

You can't ask a dog related question, and not post a picture of the dogs...

 

This^^^

 

Old thread, but I found it helpful when figuring out the best setup for my two doggos.

I thought I'd add what I ended-up doing. I bought the

$33 URPOWER 6-in-1 Dog Car Seat Cover for Back Seat, Waterproof Dog Car Hammock 40/60 Split Dog Seat Cover with Mesh Window and Side Flap Pets Car Seat Protector Dog Backseat Cover for Car, SUV, Truck

URPOWER 6-in-1 Dog Car Seat Cover for Back Seat off Amazon.

Works great for 3rd generation Tacoma back seat. I wanted to have the option where we could have both a dog and a human in the backseat and this was on the only hammock that found where the 60%:40% split zipper that lined up with the tacoma seats.

I also wanted to be able to have this work with the rear seats down. This provides a nice flat platform for my two dogs. One downside with this approach is you don't have the rear headrests to clip onto in this configuration, but I came up with a solution:

Loop the rear headrest loop on the driver side through the seat anchor. For the rear passenger side, the anchor is in the middle. So, the same approach doesn't work. Instead, I repurposed the supplied seatbelt restraint to slide on the rear hook (see photo) - works great! Easy to take on and off too.

Material and construction feels reasonably durable - we'll see how it stands the test of time. Also, the vent to the front seat is very well positioned for AC flow when its hot.