Need super strong, easy to assemble, 2 locks in front - Ultima or Select Triple Door? Strong lab - getting 42" model.
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This isn't super strong. my dog is big but pretty calm. he's never tried to get out.
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I believe both are the same strength and gauge wire (though I didn't go back to verify that just now). I have an obnoxiously and impressively smart and strong Dalmatian/Border Collie mix who has completely destroyed 3 other crates of various brands and design (plastic and wore alike), but she hasn't done anything to this one yet. Granted, she's a little older (4) now and we don't crate her as long as we did before. It seems like the sturdiest option I've found (unless you want to spend a fortune on those hardcore metal cages/boxes like they use for hunting dogs, etc). I am not sure how (or if) the latches/locking devices differed between the 2... The design on the Select is simple, but mine are stiff, so They definitely don't easily fly open. It isn't perfect, I'm sure, but it's definitely better than any other option I found.
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This is very easy to assemble with 2 good locks in the front and is very sturdy. I don't know about the ultima but I have read that they are stronger. We have the 3 doors but the way the crate sits in our house we have only used one door. Three may be convenient but not needed for us
25995
This worked great for me because I put it together with another crate to make it larger; however, I used mine for a cat. If your dog is docile and doesn't tear up everything in sight, it would probably work. Good luck!
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If you will go to the Carlson website and check out the video and specifications for this 3 in 1 crate I believe it will help you decide if this is what you want. I love this product and there is nothing on the market like it.
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1- quality is very good! Been using it for almost a year now and its functioning like new. 2- needs 2 people to assemple! 3- for the size question : I dont recommend cutting it at all But, I have 80" opening and I wish if it was a couple of inches longer because it tend to opens back a little bit when closing so since its a folding door I think its better to have a little bit more inches than the exact size!
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Agree with the others, go with a bigger one. I have a 45 lb lab mix and it is bug enough for him to curl up and stretch out. Double him, and I would say go for the 52".
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I have a fairly heavy door with slates. It came with two hinges, the top one went bad after about 20 years. I tried to just replace that with a standard quality double hinge from Home Depot. It did not work, too weak. So I bought this double pack. They are a little stronger than the standard quality I got at Home Depot. That said, I did use both of them on my door, total 3. I would suggest using 3, better to have it and not need it... Push comes to shove you can always pull the middle hinge and reposition to put all four on the door. Note: I am a do-it my-selfer and not a contractor or skilled carpenter. I have a fairly heavy door with slates. It came with two hinges, the top one went bad after about 20 years. I tried to just replace that with a standard quality double hinge from Home Depot. It did not work, too weak. So I bought this double pack. They are a little stronger than the standard quality I got at Home Depot. That said, I did use both of them on my door, total 3. I would suggest using 3, better to have it and not need it... Push comes to shove you can always pull the middle hinge and reposition to put all four on the door. Note: I am a do-it my-selfer and not a contractor or... » Read More I have a fairly heavy door with slates. It came with two hinges, the top one went bad after about 20 years. I tried to just replace that with a standard quality double hinge from Home Depot. It did not work, too weak. So I bought this double pack. They are a little stronger than the standard quality I got at Home Depot. That said, I did use both of them on my door, total 3. I would suggest using 3, better to have it and not need it... Push comes to shove you can always pull the middle hinge and reposition to put all four on the door. Note: I am a do-it my-selfer and not a contractor or skilled carpenter. « Show Less
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Troy, I do not know a specific answer for U. As U know the shelving is adjustable making various weights for various shelves. I would use the strongest fastener that U can get, as the overall weight of all of the shelves is HEAVY. Safety first for me and I will also be protecting against the unit pulling away from the door no matter what I place on the individual shelves. Hope helpful to some degree. Our shelves have been extremely useful adding a lot of extra storage to our kitchen pantry.
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I would recommend the Guard Security 1622X2 @ $8.95 Amazon Prime or the TSA 4681 TBLR @ $7.93 Amazon Prime if you want TAS locks. The 1622 will fit and lock more easily. Both come as a matched pair. Longer shackle locks will work better.
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I imagine you could attach two doors if you bought an extra one, but the roof is only made to line up with one door. There isn't a cutout for two doors so you would have to mickey mouse the roof with some Velcro to keep it out of the way of the extra door closing. As far as a lock, I don't know, but I wouldn't suggest it. It's better to keep it accessible at all times.
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I have 4 sides and have configured them into a square to create a crate/pen (without a roof). If you describe how you plan to configure it and what your plan for it's use it that would be helpful, plus how big is your dog and how determined and strong is it?
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I would strongly suggest the door be a strong door!!! Also try to set it up so you have to pull the door closed behind you. I have old doors.in my house and using this approach has been the most successful for me. Hope this helps.
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Not difficult to assemble. It's good for 4 but tight. I coated mine with polyurethane varnish after assembly because it's soft wood and not really well weather proofed. It has held up very well in the past two years. It is light weight but a great price. I have 4 of them.
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Great cage. Ramps are removable. Solid mesh sides. Easy cleaning. The front has (2) large tension doors. I would recommend. Be careful putting together. The lower drawer support has cheap welds
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I would recommend the IRON GYM XTREME it's a bit larger and with the Extra Hand Grips it holds you out from the Door Frame a bit more resulting in more grip by the Iron Gym on the door frame contact points. It's selling for $25 at WalMart wth 97 cent shipping right now. It feels so solid you won't worry about falling.
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Hi, it's not preassembled, so lock won't do any good. There are extra holes on hardware, so u can add lock to it.
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This is a great machine and would likely handle the load, but if it were me with that size of door, I would go with the 3/4 horse motor.
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It's quite strong when assembled correctly. The sides would crack before they'd collapse. It's more of a hard resin instead of the "laundry basket" type of plastic that many crates are made of. That's why I bought this crate. I cannot imagine dogs escaping if it's assembled the right way. It's very sturdy and durable. I hosed mine out this morning since my dog is being spayed today and it was a breeze. Both ends are wire mesh so it's easy to do and dries quickly.
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I put a 39" on top of this guy... worked well. It is a very strong unit. Be careful when assembling to insure you put the pieces right side up, going the right way, etc. I missed a couple of things and had to undo/redo... otherwise, excellent unit.