screen door cover? (dog proof)
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Topic: screen door cover? (dog proof)
Posted By: splante
Subject: screen door cover? (dog proof)
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2010 at 6:55pm
| Has anyone found a good cover for the lower screen of the door that is dog proof but still allows for ventilation? Would love to find one that is able to insert in track instead of drilling into door. |
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Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2010 at 10:17am
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My buddy used stainless steel "expanded metal" grating. ------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :. |
Posted By: Sistahs
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2010 at 11:58am
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Any idea where one can find the expanded metal these days? I have been looking for months with no luck. ------------- F150/R-pod171 |
Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2010 at 12:19pm
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I've ordered a lot of copper sheet from onlinemetals.com over the last few years for various projects, and have been very satisfied. Here's a link to their web site showing "perforated stainless sheet". Not exactly the expanded metal I was talking about, but it should get you started.
http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?id=1002&step=2&top_cat=1 - http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?id=1002&step=2&top_cat=1 ------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :. |
Posted By: Butterfly_Lee
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2010 at 2:13pm
Sailor you must have a favorite list 2 miles long. Your better then Google or Yahoo  . Missed you and SWMBO at ERU , maybe next year.Pepperpod ( I think) Velcroed plastic glass ( i know that's not the right name, but can't think of it) to her screen door top and bottom to let light in when the A/C was on. I took measurements today so I could try it, because I'm going to take the big dog with me on this next trip. Let you know. Lee  ------------- Still a work in progress, lots of pictures. http://podterfly.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: Sistahs
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2010 at 12:18pm
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Thanks for the link, Sailor. A fount of knowledge as always. Much appreciated. ------------- F150/R-pod171 |
Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2010 at 3:20pm
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You're welcome. It's refreshing to be told I'm full of "knowledge" instead of what I usually hear ... ------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :. |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2010 at 4:17pm
| We put plexiglass on the bottom only that way we get fresh air from the top when we are not using the air. we used small screws to hold it in place. |
Posted By: ToddsPod
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2010 at 4:51pm
I think you're looking for plexiglass or acrylic. -------------  
'07 Dodge RAM 1500 ST Longbed QuadCab 4.7L V8 --- '10 Forest River R-Pod 172 |
Posted By: Butterfly_Lee
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2010 at 10:28pm
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Plexiglass was the word I was looking for. Well I'm sorry to say that my attempt was a failure. The plexiglass can be cut to fit inside the grooves, but in this case I cut a little large so it would bow out (inward). Hercules was not happy we left him in the r-pod, not only did he take the Plexiglass out of the door, also torn up the screen. I can replace the screen (no big deal) and take another cut on the Plexiglass so it has a better fit. The whole reason we didn't take him on the bike ride, was because he was showing signs of his hips hurting (i.e. couldn't jump into the truck or get up into the r-pod. Had to be carried) Well he was able to jump up on the sofa and take a couple of bites out of the back curtain. This is normally my best behaved dog, something must have really got to him. So if he is to go with camping again, I'll have to bring him a kennel for times he might be alone in the R-pod. Lee ------------- Still a work in progress, lots of pictures. http://podterfly.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: Tamms
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2010 at 1:04pm
------------- Tammy, Robert, & Linus the morkie (Two & a Half Nerds) |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2010 at 9:46pm
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We tried leaving our dog in a bathroom at home a few times and he chewed the h&ll out of the toilet seat and molding around the door (tried letting him go free and he emptied the trash cans all over the house). Now he's in a cage at home and on the road if we aren't around. When in his cage, if he can get to something he can chew through the cage door he'll go for it. In the 'pod that means getting all the clothes and towels off the floor. Our kids let one of their blankets dangle over the edge of the bed and when we came back to the 'pod he managed to get half of it through the holes of the door and shredded it to confetti. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Butterfly_Lee
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2010 at 10:54pm
That sounds like a lab, which is what Hercules is. The Chihuahua's I can leave in the Pod for extended period with no problem, No Mess or Destruction. What kind of kennel (cage) do you use in the Pod and Size. I thinking of getting a hard shell versus wire size large. Lee ------------- Still a work in progress, lots of pictures. http://podterfly.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: Sistahs
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2010 at 11:04am
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We use a plastic kennel in the TV and a folding steel framed canvas crate in the pod. It sits on the bed in the 171 with plenty of room for a human next to it. I have seen dome shaped soft sided kennels that look neat to fit the curved back wall, but don't want to spend the extra money for one now. It works fine for our 20# fox terrier who is accustomed to sleeping in her crate at home. Don't know about a larger dog. Guess a bigger folding crate could be set up on the dinette bed. ------------- F150/R-pod171 |
Posted By: Sistahs
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2010 at 11:08am
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Check out www,SturdiProducts.com for soft crates. ------------- F150/R-pod171 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2010 at 11:12am
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He's a "chug", Chihuahua + Pug. We use a large travel carrier, with the plastic on 3 sides and metal mesh door. There are teeth and claw marks around every hole, he doesn't like it! ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Sistahs
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2010 at 11:25am
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I take it he is not used to being crated! If he chewed the plastic he would shred a fabric one. We are spoiled because our pooch was trained in puppyhood. To her, crate is home and her safe place, as she eats in it, sleeps in it, and travels in it. It is tough for a dog who is not used to being confined to adapt to staying in a crate. Of course it is tougher for the folks to deal with destruction of the pod! Good luck to you! ------------- F150/R-pod171 |
Posted By: Brin
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2010 at 9:01pm
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You may need to consider working at home with crate training methods if you think the dog is panicking in the crate before traveling.
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1694 - http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1694
You may want to talk to your vet about possible separation anxiety. Some animals will be very difficult to confine.
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2865 - http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2865 ------------- Terri and Craig and Panzer 2009 - 175 RPod 2000 Ford F250 XLT Extended Cab Diesel |
Posted By: splante
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2010 at 9:25am
| we found a screen on Amazon that did the trick to protection the screen on the door. Not a perfect fit, but keeps the airflow, without the risk of the dogs going through it. One of them loved it and sat in front of it whenever we were in the camper. |