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Topic Dog Boards / Showing / shelter cover?
- By welshie [gb] Date 22.06.14 11:21 UTC
i am looking for a shelter/canopy to go on Mercedes van when back boot lid is up when parked up at a show Seen one at blackpool in car park I have looked on ebay and gumtree but cant find what i am looking for
Anyone have any idea?
- By jackbox Date 22.06.14 13:39 UTC
www.waggitt.co.uk/.../SILVER_REFLECTIVE_SHEETS_COVERS.html
- By Jaspersmum [gb] Date 25.06.14 14:57 UTC
Carnopy did a good shelter but I don't think they make them any more.  You may be able to find one second hand somewhere though.  It is a domed gazebo but only 2 legs, the top part fits onto the back of the tailgate, the other supported by the legs.  You used to be able to get side panels too
- By Harley Date 25.06.14 16:42 UTC
At agility shows dogs are regularly left in cars/vans whilst owners walk courses and the most common way to keep cars cool is to use silver reflective sheeting. I leave the tailgate open and put reflective sunscreens on the front window and then cover the side windows with white sheets - Tesco value range - which I put inside the car, from one end to the other and then hold it in place by shutting the doors. I use a large garden tarpaulin to cover the tailgate and this hangs down both sides of the tailgate and is held in place by large plastic clamps that I attach to the tailgate. I hold the front of the tarpaulin up with two tent poles and create a shady area under which I can sit.

The car is far cooler than the outside temperatures and my dogs always choose to sit in their car crates in the cool - long coated breeds.
I did buy a gazebo that went over the car but found it wasn't as effective as the method I now use and in a slight wind the legs on it bent despite it being pegged down - it was purchased from Halfords and I wouldn't recommend their pop up gazebo.

There are quite a few companies that make covers for cars depending on how much you wish to spend.
http://www.caranex.com/

http://www.khyam.co.uk/detail.asp?p=1225

http://www.driveaway-awnings.co.uk/outdoor-revolution-outhouse-xl-handi/

If you search for tailgate awnings you should find a range of them at different prices
Topic Dog Boards / Showing / shelter cover?

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