Thread: Cars Suitable For Carrying Pet Dogs

This is not a problem in the UK. I drove a Nissan X-Trail and now a Vauxhall Zafira to carry the family and our dogs.

What would the most sensible vehicle to perform these functions in Thailand, please ? It seems that a Fortuner would be suitable. Am I right in thinking that no pickup would be because the rear compartment could not be cooled ? I know it seems daft but, although I lived in Thailand for a year, I cannot remember seeing any estate cars. I'm not saying that were none there, I just can't remember seeing any.

It is almost certain that I will be living in Isaan and a 4 x 4 capability would be handy. Any thoughts, please ?

You can buy a rear canopy with an individual AC unit and stereo so the dogs can listen to Snoop while you listen to real music in the front.

They can manage without the music but aircon is essential for them. Is it possible to cool the space under the hardtop ? My first thoughts are that it would not be because of difficulties with sealing, but others with experience of carrying dogs will know.

They have a heavy rubber seal and the AC is self contained and just needs a 12v supply which the installer will sort out. A Boyo I know has one on his Tiger.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

A Boyo I know has one on his Tiger.

Is this a Welsh person ? A sort of missionary ?

Thanks.

Originally Posted by can123

Is this a Welsh person ?

Yes. He's my chief mechanic too.

I am now veering towards a Toyota Hilux + Sport hardtop. Pictures I have seen on UK sites look nice. Last time I was in Thailand I drove an Isuzu ( something ? ) and it was OK. It had a fitted hardtop but was old and, as I never sat in the back, I wasn't sure about how effective the aircon was.

One little novelty fitted to it made it sound like a jet engine when reversed gear was engaged. I am a little bit childish and like that sort of thing.



Picture with due acknowledgement to Formula4 UK

^ Please don't post pics like that ,, I'm now having flashbacks of the ex

Originally Posted by can123

This is not a problem in the UK. I drove a Nissan X-Trail and now a Vauxhall Zafira to carry the family and our dogs.

What would the most sensible vehicle to perform these functions in Thailand, please ? It seems that a Fortuner would be suitable. Am I right in thinking that no pickup would be because the rear compartment could not be cooled ? I know it seems daft but, although I lived in Thailand for a year, I cannot remember seeing any estate cars. I'm not saying that were none there, I just can't remember seeing any.

It is almost certain that I will be living in Isaan and a 4 x 4 capability would be handy. Any thoughts, please ?

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Dogs need A/C?

Maybe a St. Bernard or a Husky recently imported from Alaska.

My Bangkaew with the double coat does just fine in the back of my pickup. Heads straight for the pool tho whenever he gets the chance.

Originally Posted by Boon Mee

Dogs need A/C?

Originally Posted by can123

I know it seems daft but, although I lived in Thailand for a year, I cannot remember seeing any estate cars. I'm not saying that were none there, I just can't remember seeing any.

Originally Posted by can123

Is this a Welsh person ?

Yes ,,,,, understand now ?

Originally Posted by can123

I drove a Nissan X-Trail

Buy the same here.

Originally Posted by can123

a Fortuner

This vehicle may well suit you; don't forget the smoked glass.

Originally Posted by can123

a Toyota Hilux + Sport hardtop.

'sport hardtop' on a utility vehicle seems rather strange, just get a bloody Mitsubishi Pajero or something similar...

How big is this dog ? Why not just buy any car like any normal fukker and stick a blanket on the front seat and shove the Missus in the back/boot

Originally Posted by can123

Cars Suitable For Carrying Pet Dogs

I reckon a cement mixer would do a good job of mincing the fuckas up on the way to the Cambodian border

Originally Posted by can123

I cannot remember seeing any estate cars. I'm not saying that were none there, I just can't remember seeing any.

When I read this this morning I thought the same. I hadn't ever recalled seeing an estate car here.

Then before I'd even left my moo baan there was a Chevrolet estate. Not sure of the model name as I wasn't expecting to see it.

You can get one of these here Can123, will sort your needs out Boyo

Originally Posted by Kwang

You can get one of these here Can123, will sort your needs out Boyo

555 sheep/dog baaaaaaaaaaa

BTW--MTD she was a catch ( for me ) as I am a fat ugly bassa

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Originally Posted by can123

Originally Posted by can123

a Fortuner

This vehicle may well suit you; don't forget the smoked glass.

After reading all these negative comments regarding the Fortuner, I realized it was time to add some long overdue accessories to mine

Quite a few of the taxi's at the airport drive toyota estates . I've sat on the back seat while he was driving and they seem to go quite well.
Plenty of space in the back for a dog or three.

^ Are they seppo friendly? This one isn't