Elkaddict Report post Posted June 5, 2014 Would like to make something to mount on the back of my Honda Rubicon for my lab. Any ideas? Post some pics if you have something for your dog to ride on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted June 5, 2014 Our golden loves to ride with us. I used the heavy rubber bungees to strap the bottom half of her first kennel to the quad rack. Put a piece of carpet in the bottom. This picture is 5 years old. She is 95 pounds now and still loves to ride. The kennel seems small for her size, but it is just big enough for her to sit or lay and the sides keep her from flopping around. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tucson John Report post Posted June 5, 2014 I bought one of the cargo cages from The Sportsman's guide and Sadie's bed from Costco fits in there perfectly. She loves riding on the quad. It took awhile to teach her not to bark at deer and elk and such but she's got it now, she just nuzzles me if thinks I don't see it and she has seen alot of animals I did not. Have fun! TJ 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted June 5, 2014 I made this out of plywood, reinforced the corners with metal brackets and 2x4s along the bottom. The box holds her quite well on rough roads. She will spend hours on the quad in camp and she is not spoiled. TJ 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted June 5, 2014 I bought one of the cargo cages from The Sportsman's guide and Sadie's bed from Costco fits in there perfectly. She loves riding on the quad. It took awhile to teach her not to bark at deer and elk and such but she's got it now, she just nuzzles me if thinks I don't see it and she has seen alot of animals I did not. Have fun! TJ I bought one of the cargo cages from The Sportsman's guide and Sadie's bed from Costco fits in there perfectly. She loves riding on the quad. It took awhile to teach her not to bark at deer and elk and such but she's got it now, she just nuzzles me if thinks I don't see it and she has seen alot of animals I did not. Have fun! TJ Hey TJ, Sadie and Lexie could certainly pass for brother and sister. Great picture. TJ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesPursuit Report post Posted June 5, 2014 Great OP and great pictures everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tucson John Report post Posted June 5, 2014 Yeah TJ to TJ.......we really need to get Sadie and Lexie together for a play date! I'll send you a PM. They do look like twins! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkaddict Report post Posted June 5, 2014 Thanks for the tips. Got some plywood around here, think I'll dig through my stuff and see what I can come up with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
POJV Report post Posted June 5, 2014 We have smaller dogs, and this is how I take them out on the ATV. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted June 5, 2014 Snickers just 'roughs' it, although we don't have quads anymore. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkaddict Report post Posted June 6, 2014 Thanks for the ideas. Here's my project. . I think he likes it, had a little trouble getting down. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tucson John Report post Posted June 6, 2014 Hey looking good! That was quick! You might want to add some padding so that your doggie has something to hold on to as well as some comfort. Nice job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkaddict Report post Posted June 6, 2014 Here's a better picture of the pad. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted June 6, 2014 Unbelievable!!! You must have had a 3 man crew working the whole time. That came out awesome and I'm sure your dog is going to enjoy them quad rides. It would have taken me a couple days at the least. Thanks for thinking of the comfort and safety of your dog. Happy trails to you and your dog. We need to know the name of your dog now that we are all family. lol TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkaddict Report post Posted June 6, 2014 Thanks to you guys, got my brain working. Couldn't even take a nap, I was planning this after seeing the pics. All material was scraps from building the cabin. And the cushion was on the wife's patio chairs that she has been wanting to replace. His name is Hunter, got him last November from Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue ( good outfit ). He will be 2 in October . He's a special needs dog , he specially needs me! Can't imagine a better dog. I think he will adapt quick to his new ride, like I said earlier he had a bit of trouble getting down. Don't know what I could do to make it easier. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
