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Caps with Dogs

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by jjreuter, Aug 25, 2019.

  1. Aug 25, 2019 at 4:07 PM
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    I am considering buying a Tundra with a Leer 100qx on it. I have 2 shorthairs that travel with me regularly. I’m considering hardwiring two fans in the cap by the vented windows. Would that be enough to keep them comfortable in the summer?

    Another route, how difficult would it be to sell the 100xq and swap for something that has more airflow for the dogs?
     
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  2. Aug 25, 2019 at 4:58 PM
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    It depends on where you live and where you park.

    If you park in a asphalt parking lot for any significant amount of time in the summer the air temps are too high for a fan to provide any cooling.

    I grew up in Southeast Texas and had no air-conditioning in my first car. If it's hot enough the wind from open windows just makes you hotter no matter how fast it's blowing.

    I've got a Leer canopy on my truck now. It's usually fine while I'm driving, but it gets very hot really quickly of I park in the sun. I don't leave my dogs back there in the summer unless I can monitor them closely.
     
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  3. Aug 25, 2019 at 5:08 PM
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    I am in Nebraska
     
  4. Aug 25, 2019 at 5:11 PM
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    My dogs seem to be fine while in my truck. I do run a fan back there but I wouldn't leave them alone back there on a hot day without some circulation. It would be better if your topper had sliding windows for more air flow. Mine does not.

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    Yes, I would find shade and open the back hatch when parked...it would only be longer road trips in the summer where they could have the vents open while driving with fans pulling in air circulation.
     
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    Where do you live? How hot does it get in the summer?

    I think anyone who's worth taking advice from on this one isn't going to tell you to go for it without more information.

    I heard a few days ago that there have been 8 children die from being left in hot cars so far this year. I'd hate to tell you something that gets your GSPs hurt or worse.
     
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    In the middle of summer, it's typically too hot to leave dogs in a camper shell, even with fans. Shaded areas are obviously better, but on very humid days, fans are simply moving air that's too hot to begin with. A climate controlled setup with conditioned air is what you need. I'm sure there are other threads that address how to achieve this. My dogs stay at home during the summer because I'm not setup to keep them comfortable, and heat stroke can and often does occur with dogs left for too long in an unconditioned vehicle, including a camper shell.
    - Your Tundra forum veterinarian :)
     
  8. Aug 25, 2019 at 5:27 PM
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    I live in Nebraska. It does get hot in the summer (Not AZ hot). They ride in an SUV today where they get A/C. This would be my first truck so trying to think it all through. Appreciate the help.

    I do like the windoors but I called a Leer Dealer and not able to switch them onto a 100xq.
     
  9. Aug 25, 2019 at 5:32 PM
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    Thank you! I have looked for other threads and haven’t found them specific to the Leer 100xq. I’m mainly asking when traveling and the dogs come along.
     
  10. Aug 25, 2019 at 5:35 PM
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    Check out hunting dog supply websites. Field trials are often in the summer and those guys have to keep their dogs cool while traveling and trialing.

    I've been happy with all of my purchases from Lion Country Supply in PA. Here's a link to the kennel supply section on their website. These are probably some of the best ready-made solutions available for keeping your pups cool.
    https://www.lcsupply.com/Crate-Accessories/products/138/
     
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    If your driving and enough air can move through the camper shell through the windows, then they should be fine during short trips. It's mainly a concern when you stop or leave them for any length of time.
     
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    Thanks Kerch. That is what I was thinking but wanted some other opinions.

    Whenever we would stop, shade and opening the hatch would be possible.
     
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    Unless you can get some cool air moving from the cab into the cap, it's still going to get pretty warm back there. Because the windows crank out from the bottom rear corners on the 100XQ you'll get almost no air movement thru them. Even at highway speeds the air is flowing over the windows and straight off the back of the truck.
     
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    Now you have me reconsidering my setup mentioned above. I will say that when I open the front slider window facing the cab, it creates a wind tunnel that my Husky seems to enjoy. She sits there the entire time enjoying the air. I don't want them to overheat though. I'll keep an eye on them next drive.
     
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    If it creates that much airflow, and your Husky enjoys it, then I wouldn't be too concerned. Again, this has more to do with stopping for any length of time, making sure they have adequate water, and access to conditioned air if they appear to be excessively panting or lethargic. That's all. I don't want to create undue stress or make others overthink their current situation. You know your dogs better than I do, what they like, what they can tolerate, etc. Just use common sense. :D
     
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    Hi - Here is something you may want to consider to help lower the temp while you are stationary.

    http://leerburg.com/1143.htm

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    The larger sizes can be draped over the top of the truck cap. Quite a few people that compete with dogs in field trials, protection sports, etc. use these as the competition all take place outdoors and lasts a better part of a day and some times for a couple days. So the dogs will be waiting in que until they compete in the different phases of the trials. They are better than a pull out canopy and actually do noticeably reduce temperatures. They are not cheap but either is all the hard work that we put into training and enjoying our dogs.
    I also use the portable Ryobi battery powered fans and keep several charged batteries on hand. The batteries last about +- 2 hours on a charge with great air flow. I have found these to be much better than any of the "kennel fans" available at least. That's a Home Depot item.

    Good luck with the GSP's.
     
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    Caps with dogs?

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    I removed the rear seats in my double cab so the dog can ride in the cab. I would never put my dog in the bed, cap or no cap.
     
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    Hey all, I just recently got my truck (first time Tundra owner!) set up with the Leer 100XR cap and planned to put my dogs back there. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on setup for the dogs in the back, like a custom-fit bed frame maybe? While I know the kennel is preferred by many, I was thinking of some sort of frame that I could lay a bed over, and then hook their harnesses up to one of the attachment points so that they still have some mobility? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
     

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