noshadow
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No noise for me, though my headrest has always squeeked over bumps even without the barrier attached. A little lubricant works well. But the actual barrier does not rattle or make any noise.
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Dog Barrier for Model Y?
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No noise for me, though my headrest has always squeeked over bumps even without the barrier attached. A little lubricant works well. But the actual barrier does not rattle or make any noise.
The mats came from Tesmanian. Mine just showed up at the house today. I'm pretty sure Tesmanian is the only place you can get the back seat cover mats.
2020-2024 Tesla Model Y Second Row Seats Back Cover Mats (5 or 7 Seater) - 2 Pieces
These custom-designed back covers protect the second row of Tesla Model Y seats from wear and tear. Made with premium TPE material, they are non-toxic and odorless. Compatible with both 5 and 7 seater models.
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monteitis
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I make my wife sit in the back. Debating whether or not I should reveal the center headrest... haha
@noshadow - Fabulous solution! I just traded my M3 for an MY and soon realized it doesn't accommodate 2 crates for my mid sized (50lb) Australian Shepherds. But how do I keep them from leaping out when I open the hatch? It would work if your dogs will reliably wait until you tell them it's OK to jump - which isn't *always* the case with my "wild child" pups. For anyone else with this problem, I found this post on M3 thread. Modification to turn M3 trunk (w/ back seats down) into a dog crate?
It uses a full gate between the rear seats and cargo compartment. With the rear seats folded down you can load/unload them via the rear passengers doors. It doesn't look as elegant, but solves my problem. Investigating Vario (crash rated) gates now...
It uses a full gate between the rear seats and cargo compartment. With the rear seats folded down you can load/unload them via the rear passengers doors. It doesn't look as elegant, but solves my problem. Investigating Vario (crash rated) gates now...
noshadow
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Eventually you need to open "something" to let the dog out, whether it be a gate or door, so you're going to have an issue either way. I just stand behind the hatch and open it while I'm there. I can block/grab the dog if she wants to jump out. Though, having two pups I bet this would be a lot harder. But you're going to need to let them out of something eventually, so you'll have the issue no matter what.
I've been working on impulse control with my pup since she was 10 weeks, something I'm proud of, so she has a solid "wait" command that I can be pretty reliant on, but even so, if we're in a high traffic area, I won't open the hatch until I'm standing at the back of the car.
The other thing you can do is to just keep the dogs leash on them and attach it to an anchor point on the back of the rear seats, so if you open the hatch, they're still attached to something.
With that "hack" you really can't use the back seats. You'd still need to open your back door to then open the gate, so there's still the risk of them squeezing out. Aussies can be pretty quick and squirmy
To be honest, reaching over to leash them while they're in the "hatch" from the back door is going to be a pain in the ass.A variogate won't fit either (I've tried to measure it).
I still think the best bet is just going with a VarioBarrier HR, and if you're in a high risk area, just climb into the back seats (like you would anyway if you did the hack) and leash them up from inside first, attach to the barrier or anchor point, and then open the hatch. Then you can grab the leashes, and unlatch them when they're secured in your hand.
I got one from AdeoPets. Happy with it so far!
MIM VarioBarrier HR - Universal Crash Tested Cargo Barrier
Save space in your cargo area with this headrest Variobarrier model. The Only Crash Tested Cargo Barrier in the World. Adjustable fit and easy to install. Travel safely in your Car or SUV. Free shipping on all orders
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Thanks for the ideas @noshadow! Agree with your logic. Although they've both been trained since they were pups, Aussies can be independent thinkersEventually you need to open "something" to let the dog out, whether it be a gate or door, so you're going to have an issue either way. I just stand behind the hatch and open it while I'm there. I can block/grab the dog if she wants to jump out. Though, having two pups I bet this would be a lot harder. But you're going to need to let them out of something eventually, so you'll have the issue no matter what.
I've been working on impulse control with my pup since she was 10 weeks, something I'm proud of, so she has a solid "wait" command that I can be pretty reliant on, but even so, if we're in a high traffic area, I won't open the hatch until I'm standing at the back of the car.
The other thing you can do is to just keep the dogs leash on them and attach it to an anchor point on the back of the rear seats, so if you open the hatch, they're still attached to something.
With that "hack" you really can't use the back seats. You'd still need to open your back door to then open the gate, so there's still the risk of them squeezing out. Aussies can be pretty quick and squirmy
A variogate won't fit either (I've tried to measure it).
I still think the best bet is just going with a VarioBarrier HR, and if you're in a high risk area, just climb into the back seats (like you would anyway if you did the hack) and leash them up from inside first, attach to the barrier or anchor point, and then open the hatch. Then you can grab the leashes, and unlatch them when they're secured in your hand.
Plan to experiment with fastening the barrier to the left rear passenger headrest and middle headrest. Then I could lower the right rear passenger seat and let them out via the right rear passenger door which has a smaller opening than the hatch.
bravadomizzou
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Do you have a link to buy? I've tried looking, but the product photos don't match your picture.
bravadomizzou
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Do you have a link to buy? I've looked online but can't find any with a product image that looks like yours.
noshadow
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Did you ever try this and get it to work?Thanks for the ideas @noshadow! Agree with your logic. Although they've both been trained since they were pups, Aussies can be independent thinkers
noshadow
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MIM Safe VarioBarrier - 4x4 North America
The only Crash Tested universal cargo barrier in the world Crash tested according to ISO 27955 Comes in Five (5) Models – Small, Medium, Large, Small HR and Medium HR MIM Safe VarioBarrier is part of a system that is integrated and interacts optimally with the built-in crash protection...
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This company is awesome.
Also curious on the sizing recommendation. Tried just keeping the middle headrest up but my 48 lb pup Houdini’d himself into the middle seat today somehow
Please share a link for where you got that liner too! I have been looking for one that i can put the seat down...
If you're looking for the back of seat covers and/or trunk mats, look here:
Tesla Model Y Accessories
Hi Noshadow: I have a tall standard poodle, 38+ long, with long legs. I'll be getting the Model Y over the summer. I don't want to put a safety crate like Ruffland on the backseat as it has to be huge to fit the dog. I see the barrier is a good safety solution -- what about the dog bouncing about in the cargo area in the event of an accident? Do you compromise due to the dog's size? And what if the car were rearended? Please tell me how the barrier has been working out wit your dog? thank you.
noshadow
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The barrier is only good for:
1. Keeping the pup from flying through in event of a head-on collision
2. If stopped by police, I can tell the officer that the dog is secure back there (there's been sad occurances where officers have shot a dog in a car because they were afraid of it, so now I can confidently and immediately tell an officer that she's secured back there).
In terms of bouncing around, there's no helping that unless you get a crate that fits snug enough, which there are none that can fit the car and the dog for me. Rear-ended is also an issue, though the crumple zone should help. Overall, I'm not happy with the full safety with just the VarioBarrier HR (small) that we have. I know TNC makes a custom sized crate for the Model Y, but it still isn't maximizing the space. I know one of my dog's siblings using one in their Model Y, and they claim it's big enough, but it really isn't in my opinion.
The only solution is getting a larger car or building something very custom and foregoing one or two of the back seats. I'm thinking of possibly getting a Rivian R1S and then getting a proper Variocage. In the meantime, I'm taking a risk.
Look into transk9usa.com I had the B50 model for my (now sold) 2022 jeep grand cherokee L, they are made better than the variocage, I did a bunch of research before ordering. I am actually selling the B50 now and looking for something to go into my MYP to hold our two 60 lb dogs. I may just end up with the back seat hammock from tesla but would rather put them in the cargo area in a secure crate. The transK9 are crash tested and rattle free.
sleepydoc
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I'd be very careful with this divider. It appears to be pressure mounted between the ceiling and the floor but you could easily put too much pressure on the glass sunroof and damage it.We just picked up our Model Y this week. We have a mid-sized dog and put him in the back today where he has plenty of room. He quickly jumped over the rear seats
I found this one from weathertech but wanted to see if anyone has something they like in their Y already.
WeatherTech Pet Barriers - Custom Car Dividers | WeatherTech
