finally got around to rebuilding a platform for my dog. The dog couldn't ride in the back anymore which essentially limits me to 1 passenger or max 2 passengers total (big dogs need 2 seats haha). She is only 5 years old but has already been diagnosed with arthritis in 4 joints. she looks big but she runs 1-2miles with me a day, works birds and small game while hunting, and is tough as nails. Jumping in and out of the back seats of my D2 is awkward and my attempts at a ramp for the back seats had failed because of the narrow base of the door, and strange angles...
Had MDF boxes previously and that was a heavy/water-logged disaster... then I got a Pelican 1440, 1620. The pelican cases were great because I could pull them out quick, they were water tight, and on wheels.... BUT it killed my cargo space because everything was disorganized in the sense that I could stack stuff easily.
So I solved the problem (with the help of 2 friends).
marine grade plywood on top, 10x1" legs for the sides, a small 10x10x1" square/corner braces in the back for extra stability. I applied the KISS method and it turned out clean. Added some outdoor carpet w/ 4 tied downs on top and secured the bottom to the factory tiedowns using clips/rings.
All I need now is to make or buy a doggie ramp for her. Off to Petco (if that fails, I'll be ordering a fancy one from Orvis).
oh and my pelican 1440 and/or 1620 might go up for sale after i use them on this spring break trip to haul some clothes/camping stuff. i'd rather sell the 1440 I think, 1620 is a bit more versatile for my uses as a suitcase. I will take some trade or paypal offers but I may decline until I feel ready. I have no idea what the shipping costs are from Auburn, AL.