Double cab platform for my dogs

Just wanted to show everyone the platform i made up for my two Golden's. Very easy build and definitely functional for me.




A couple of over-spray marks but looks good enough for me. With the tint on the windows, you barely notice it.

 

that is sweet!!

 

Nice. I need to make one for my dog ASAP.

1. Are you able to fold the platform up behind the seat when you need to use the back seat as a seat or do you have to remove the platform first?
2. Are you able to fold down the back and easily access the drivers side compartment located behind the rear seat back?

Do you have anymore pics/info on your build?

Thanks.

 

Write up please!

 

Very cool. How did you attach it? Can you explain how you made it a little? It looks to fit perfect and I'd consider making one too.

 

Nice work! I like it.

 

I knew i should have taken pictures as i built it, but unfortunately i didn't. Its fairly easy though. Just bought a 4 x 8 sheet of particle board (5/8" i think) and measured and cut. Then attached 3 door hinges. Found some bulk grey carpet for about $3 a sq/ft and it was 27" wide. Made sure it overlapped and stapled everything down. Also cut out holes for the small braces that hold the rear seat and also a hole for the rubber dimple sticking out on the passenger side. Pretty tight cuts, so everything fits real snug.

The back folds down easily to access the rear storage. But in order to use the seats or access the compartments below, i need to take it out.

All in all, its pretty darn sturdy for using particle board and it serves a great purpose for my dogs and i.

 

Outstanding...well done sir. I might be making one just like it when I finally buy a dog one day.

 

Very well done. Great idea.

 

great job!


writeup!

 

Oh yeah, I like that... concerned about the dog scratching up the door trim though. Hmmm, perhaps safety belt the dog to the center anchor?

 

Meh, to me its a truck and i use it as such, so a certain amount of scratches is acceptable. Will probably get more wheelin' anyways. To date, i haven't noticed any scratches on the trim yet but i've only owned it for a month.

You could use the a safety belt if you'd like, but i don't. Don't know why i never really considered it. (probably because i let them ride in the box with no attachment as well)

 

That is great - going to look into building one for my lab.

 

Very cool

My dogs haven't scratched the doors or dash. They always jump up on them to see out better (they're small, but mighty critters!).

 

If anyone is concerned about dogs scratching up their door trim, I have a solution that worked great for me.

1) Call your local dealer and see if they have scrap 3M protective film that they use on the hoods of our trucks. I got about a 6" x 8' roll for free.

2) Cut to length and trace out the shape of your window sill while backing is still applied to film.

3) Cut to shape, remove film, and stick it on!

I'm thinking of making a template to sell. I only have it on my rear doors, cuz that's where the dog rides.

 

Very nice platform! I did not know that the head rests go into the back seats like that when they fold down!

 

Thanks! Where have you been keeping your headrests then? Not much room in the compartments, especially once you have tow straps, shackles, extinguisher, etc etc in there...

 

I took them out of the truck, I even took out the passenger side rear seat too (two 12mm bolts). I have been rolling with my back seats down for about 9 months now. I was doing a lot of expedition style trips and I sleep in the double cab, diagonally with the front passenger seat pushed forward and the void behind the seat filled up. Thermarest mattress worked well.

 

Good work! Can't wait to get my doggie

 

I need to do that for my new little friend.