05-23-2012, 09:09 AM | #1 |
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Dog Guard for 2013 X3
I just purchased our new X3 last night and I am looking for a dog guard to keep our dog in the cargo bay of the vehicle. BMW stopped selling the factory one a few years ago, (even thought it shows up on the website). Does anyone know who sells one?
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05-23-2012, 09:23 AM | #2 |
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Did you get the partition option?
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462 If not you'll probably have to go aftermarket setup. One that is designed to be universal across all mid sized SUVs: http://www.amazon.com/Barrier-Gate-F.../dp/B005H3ALWM As a free option which we have actually done a couple times, we simply extend all 3 2nd row head rests as high as they will go. Then between the gaps I spanned a couple bungee cords. We occasionally take a roughly 60 lbs dog on road trips with us and this has worked out nicely. I suppose the size of the dog and how eager the dog is to join their friends up front might have an impact on which approach you choose. |
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05-23-2012, 07:40 PM | #5 |
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There is a Cargo Net option for approx. $200 (cdn$) that is the top portion of the Cargo Cover to hook onto the roof. A new option added to the 2013 model, I unfortunately missed with my order.
Alternatively, you can have the dealer sell you the 2 in 1 Cargo Cover approx. $500 with another $500 for labour to add the roof hooks.
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05-23-2012, 10:34 PM | #6 |
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I have the BMW integrated cargo net/cover combo. Sounds good in theory, especially with 2 possible locations (back seats up or right behind the front seats with the rear seats down) but I would recommend trying it out at the dealer first if they have one in a stocked X3. Attaching and removing the quite heavy cartridge to/from the back of the lowered rear seats and then attaching/detaching the pins to/from the roof is quite an exercise. Less challenging in the rear seats up position, but still not something to begin if you are in a rush, or have not pratcised mastering the task. An annoyingly frustrating and over-engineered piece of kit. Definitely recommend trying it before you buy it!
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05-27-2012, 12:02 PM | #7 |
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Thanks guys! We just picked up our X3 yesterday. I will look at the options you all suggested and post a review on the one we pick.
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05-31-2012, 09:34 AM | #8 |
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Travall Dog Guard
Just taken delivery of the Travall Dog Guard having ordered it via Amazon.
Much better value than BMW's. Paid £119 as opposed to £165. Quality seems good. I will update and post pictures once I have taken delivery of my car on 15th June.
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06-05-2012, 08:08 PM | #9 |
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We bought the Weathertech dog barrier. It was $99, very simple to install, looks great and very effective!
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