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     Jamie (Rover_puppy) Member Username: Rover_puppy Post Number: 102 Registered: 05-2003 |
It seems like many of you have removed your rear seats. I am not sure what questions to ask about this, so I'd appreciate ANY input... What are the advantages of removing both rear seats or even just one of them? If one or both are removed, what exactly do you take out? Does this make more room for cargo? If it makes more room for cargo, this seems like it might be the ideal area of rover to place heaviest weights for weight and balance issues. I don't suppose that anyone has figured out a way to carry the heavy weight of MANY gallons of water in that area for longer trips where there is no water source?? My dogs travel in the entire rear seat area (the rear seats, not the cargo area). Some of you have mentioned making dog bed in same area after removing seats. How do you do that? Like, I am wondering if the area where the rear seats were - if it is turned into storage space - are the dog beds then on top of that? Dog seat belts are also a new concept to me, but I was told that I MUST purchase them prior to trip to use in some of the terrain that we will cross (if you have any comments about that, direct them to bb4wa, not me - please!). If rear seats are removed, are the seat belts still there and usable? I have the dog guard installed between the rear seats and cargo area (to protect me AND the dogs from flying cargo). The dog guard covers the area goes from the ceiling down to the tope of the back of the rear seats. If seats are removed, is there an extension to cover the lower area? For those of you that have made plywood floors for the cargo area to attach gear brackets to - do you also extend the plywood into the space that used to contain rear seats? As you can see, this is all a totally new concept to me. Thanks in advance for any info you are able to provide about this. Jamie | ||||
| Phil (Discoanywhere) Member Username: Discoanywhere Post Number: 59 Registered: 06-2003 |
Alot of what your asking is really personal preference and purpose built. Removing the rear seats is simple. Just flip them forward and you will see the 4 bolts per seat (I think its 4ea) The Seat Belts Unbolt from the floor as well. Some people just remove the seats for more cargo and do not need to build a custom plywood or checker plate floor. The idea of a plywood floor is that you can easily install different types of hooks, ilets, etc for securing cargo. Using tie straps, or bungee cords. You can also extend the floor forward right up to the backs of the front seats if you wish. As far as securing your dogs...My cousin has a gaurd dog business and she uses those harness's that go around the dogs chest, and front legs, then a fairly short leash is connected to a clip installed through the floor of her truck. She has a Suburban and it holds eight Rotties.. You wont need the dog guard installed if you have your gear secured well and the dogs tied down..(the dogs can stand and sit but thats about it) Hope this helps a little.... | ||||
| Brian Goodner (Bluewater) Member Username: Bluewater Post Number: 42 Registered: 03-2003 |
there should be some write ups in the archive it seems this is a fairly common topic for D-2 owners so you might search for it. | ||||
| Brian Goodner (Bluewater) Member Username: Bluewater Post Number: 43 Registered: 03-2003 |
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