Date:         Thu, 16 Dec 1999 23:37:33 -0600
Reply-To:     Joel Walker <jwalker@URONRAMP.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Joel Walker <jwalker@URONRAMP.NET>
Subject:      Re: Winter Camping  (with dog)
Comments: To: Sheri <sherim@WRITEME.COM>
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> > I travel with a 100lb, lanky Chesapeake/Lab mix.  She's hell on ducks,
> > but too large to fit into the passenger seat.  Has anyone else
> > modified or arranged their van to better accomodate canine navigator?
>
> I've thought about it, like building a platform over the area that the
> passenger's seat is.  But, then, I'm not sure where to put the seat when
> not in use (storage is an issue).  So, my 50lb Alaskan Husky gets
> herself in a position to fit on the seat.  I thought about reclining the
> seat, but it doesn't really recline that much.

why not build an "ottoman" that fits between the seat and the glovebox,
where the passengers legs would normally be? and put some foam and cover it
with fabric like the seat. that way, the area the dog has to lay/sit on is
nearly doubled. and you could store stuff underneath, if you left the sides
open. :)  that way, you wouldn't have to remove the seat at all. and if you
carried people, you could just take the ottoman and put it in the back.