4x4 North America Variocage Single Crash Tested Dog Cage - SXS

This product took hours to assemble, and nothing fit properly because half of the pieces had bent metal. I am very handy, and I still could not get the pieces to fit. In theory, great idea. But, implementation is simply horrible. Few hours wasted on a Sunday. Now I have to repackage and send back. For this price, the darn thing should have come assembled. Do not waste your money (or, more importantly, your time).

To be fair I got a used? Variocage at a bargain price. Said possible cosmetic damage but the door was actually bent on the top. Luckily the metal was pliable and I reshaped this easily. Would have been easier to assemble a new one.Biggest issue...there is a missing screw!! Not the kind you can just get at a hardware store. No idea how I will get that.Oh the key was broken off in the lock. Luckily there is a spare and I was able to remove the piece. It was still a great deal.Update, second key broke in the lock. Apparently the lock is defective. Or the keys are just cheap. Now I can’t lock it. I will try to get a new key made from the broken keys but I think the problem is the actual lock. So much for just cosmetic damage.Update: I contacted 4x4 North America and they are mailing the replacement screw and a new lock!!! Because they are THAT AWESOME :)They think the wrong keys were included.

I like it. fits in my lexus nx with seats folded down and fits in my crewcab back seat. have a 100lb lab that just fits inside cage when fully extended....its snug but my dog is done growing so its fine. havent had a rattling problem yet, but it will make a noise or two if bounced around. I tie it down on all corners and over top because its metal and dont want it to hit a window or the roofliner. took about an hour to assemble with one person going slowly. 2 people could speed up the assembly. would be nice if all the edges were molded plastic for the price. I also have both gunner g1 crates but they are too big to fit inside my truck and car. Its an expensive option for the purpose of just containing a big strong dog, but I liked this option better than tethering or letting my dog loose inside the car.

Overall I am extremely satisfied with this product.I decided to go with a size that would fit my dog when she is full grown as she’s just a puppy now. The ability to increase size over time is fantastic.It is very well constructed and it’s nice having her safely stowed away and not roaming free or losely secured in a seat.I would give it 5 stars but the provided straps to tie it down (and it needs to be tied down) are not good, I found better ones at Home Depot, 4 for about $25.All in all I’m happy with my purchase and would recommend this to anyone looking for a secure way to travel with their dog.

Been looking for a crate that can accommodate mediums sized dog (Australian Cattle Dog @ 40 lbs) without folding down the seats in the car. The trapezoidal shape of this crate maximizes the available space in the cargo bed and allows plenty of room for the tailgate to close. Worth the price, if you're particular about securing your dog in your car and you need your back seat.My only complaint is that it comes flat packed in pieces and it's not an easy build. The instructions have no words just drawings that are a just a little too over simplified. It's incredibly engineered and well planned out, but a little tricky. If you don't like putting together IKEA furniture, you're going to hate this.

If you want to keep your k9 partner safe and comfortable while in the vehicle this is a must. I have two of these , a large for my GSP , and a XL for my German Shepherd.

Liked the reviews in other sites, tried to buy elsewhere online, but was too much of a hassle! Paid lil more to get out sooner through Amazon. Got box made in Sweden.... Got it together but after several errors!!! Directive are only vague pictures. Was like putting together a dresser from ikea! But it's together and I like it so far.

The finished product is pretty great. It's adjustable and stays in place pretty well once it's strapped in. You definitely need to tie it down on all 4 corners.Putting this thing together was a nightmare though. Be prepared to do some finagling and make adjustments. The side pieces that screw into other parts were bent so bad that we had to hammer it out. It would have been far too complicated to send it back for a replacement, so we made it work. Just have some extra tools on hand for assembly.Overall, it works well for what we need. Our 85 lb. Doberman fits snugly inside, and he's much safer now.