Is it a pain to get a dog in and out of the back with the tailgate bar?
631654
It is a little bit of a headache. I have two dogs,a twelve year old lab and a 3 year old malamute. The lab has a really hard time and the malamute is able to squeak through. The rear window is pretty easy to remove and replace if that is a concern though. Over all the top is much better than the stock top that come with jeeps. I really think jeep should make this top a standard option as it just seems to fit better. My only disappointment is the top does not fold down.
1195448
No. In fact I wish u could because there's a metal brace around the front part to help hold it open that makes the top part a little heavy. My bed's opening isn't very wide at all and the heaviness of the bar scares my dog when it lays on him. Maybe if your dog is bigger than a chihuahua it won't be an issue but mine (a chihuahua and bulldog) both refuse to go near it. If I could take off the top I might could at least use it as a pillow bed for them.
720287
Yes I purchased it. Looks nice isn't as sturdy as I would like. But if your dogs are trained to ride in the car it will work just fine. The side bars move and have no locking system so for a dog that is an escape artist this would be an easy way for them to end up in the back seat. Looks good fits fine.
265728
I think it would be difficult. While the bar is flexible, it does create a small amount of "return" pressure to keep them heeled to the side of the bike. The length of the bar, including the extending bit, keep my dog away from the rear tires and more alongside my feet. I feel it would be more likely for him to swerve over and collide with my pedaling than with the tires, though I have never had that experience.In times when he would get spooked or needed to suddenly poop (it happens), he would just "stop". My bike would keep going, the bar would flex around to match and give me a few moments to realize and come to a stop without dragging him.Hope that helps. I think it would be difficult. While the bar is flexible, it does create a small amount of "return" pressure to keep them heeled to the side of the bike. The length of the bar, including the extending bit, keep my dog away from the rear tires and more alongside my feet. I feel it would be more likely for him to swerve over and collide with my pedaling than with the tires, though I have never had that experience.In times when he would get spooked or needed to suddenly poop (it happens), he would just "stop". My bike would keep going, the bar would flex around... » Read More I think it would be difficult. While the bar is flexible, it does create a small amount of "return" pressure to keep them heeled to the side of the bike. The length of the bar, including the extending bit, keep my dog away from the rear tires and more alongside my feet. I feel it would be more likely for him to swerve over and collide with my pedaling than with the tires, though I have never had that experience.In times when he would get spooked or needed to suddenly poop (it happens), he would just "stop". My bike would keep going, the bar would flex around to match and give me a few moments to realize and come to a stop without dragging him.Hope that helps. « Show Less
1319100
No but if your tailgate locks you can't open it from outside without damaging the cover.
728611
No. You can only open the side at the tailgate since you have to release the clamps that are located under the cover. Only the back clamps are the quick release type. They are only accessable when the tailgate is open.
384323
Yes. There is a slider that can be inserted which can be used to keep the dog in and out, and it will also stop people from crawling in when you are away.
747348
Yes. You attach the "leash" just in case. You will find it difficult to lean or the window and get it going though. Best if you can be outside.
275617
I never tried it from the side and I have a KIA Sportage. Based on the other answers, I think your best bet is to use the ramp at the tail gate.
1622780
I have a VW Golf 4 door and two german shepherds that weigh in at about 100lbs each. The angle would be steeper to get it to the tailgate of the truck, but it would be sturdy enough if you can convince your dogs to climb up it. My old dog (for whom i got the silly thing) acted like i was trying to get her to do something terrible. the tread material on it is also VERY scratchy. Like if you drag your knuckles on it, its gonna scrape you kind of scratchy. Dont slide it on the bumper when you're putting it in the truck either because it will scratch your paint. we ended up putting carpet stair treads on it to get our dogs to walk up and down because they have them on their steps at home and they were less weirded out about walking up it then. it is easy to unfold and fold with one person though, and its lightweight, but sturdy.
809835
Yes. You will need to make sure that you have A tailgate bar and soft top window surrounds. I learned the hard way that it's useless without those.
1848627
I have a FJ Cruiser which has the same type tailgate. The door opens enough to reach for stuff and put in a big bag. I don't think I have ever thought that a bigger opening would be better.
1799880
I have a 75 lb lab and I don't think I would be comfortable with her in front of me. Your legs are moving to pedal the boat and the further back you are the harder to reach the steering handle. Might be better to have the dog next to you or behind you in the rear foot well.
201579
Yes. If you install it backward. But then any animal can come in. Magnet is only required one way.
1039403
Yes, we have the leash piece shortened as much as possible and hook it to the shoulder strap, in the back seat the dog can't cross the middle part of the seat that way. you could restrict movement even more by hooking the leash part to the lap belt, if we do this with our dog she has to lie-down and I didn't want to restrict her that much. she weighs about 45 pounds, with a smaller dog I imagine that they would still have the option to sit or lie down if hooked to the lap belt.
1151278
My dogs have never done that. They don't seem to mess with the gate. Also the gate is tall enough in my car so it hangs below my back seat area.
1584623
The tailgate has a slot to make it easy if you need to take it of, with this device you close that slot and you block it so that you can only remove if you have a key to thi device