Interior dog protection

Corinne · 10-30-2017, 08:53 AM

After searching carefully for a decent quality rear seat protection I finally chose one with a hammock style called 4Knines on Amazon.co.uk for £50. I'd noticed that this particular model is advertised under all sorts of brand names at widely differing prices and all look exactly the same. However many are criticised for being of poor quality. By chance a work colleague had purchased a cheaper version under a different brand name and when I compared the two I could clearly see the main difference was in the thickness of the material.

I installed it in my M2, along with 2 separate side protectors with velcro attachments so the area under the rear window is protected. I'm actually very impressed with the quality of the seat cover which can either be left covering the rear seat or can be hitched up so as to form a hammock which protects the back of the front seats and stops doggy from falling forwards. Note: when in hammock position there is enough material so that the seat base remains flat.

In the second photo you can see that the back seat is protected right up to the headrests and there is sufficient width to provide full width protection. I have fitted the separate side protectors. The cover looks rather untidy because I had to put some thick material on the back seat on either side, and on top of, the cup holders which are higher than the actual seats.

In the third picture I have raised the hammock so as to keep Megabyte from moving into the front of the car. She seems quite content with the set up. I haven't attached her with a harness because I don't think she'd take very kindly to it.

In the fourth picture you can see I use a red doggy blanket to lay across the sill so as to avoid scratches when the mutt climbs in or out. This I store behind the drivers seat when not in use.

In the fifth picture you can see that she's apparently comfortable lying across the protected cup holders. The hammock is detached from the driver seat headrest so as to allow the seat to be moved forwards for loading the dog. On the right you can see the edge of the side protector (note these do not form part of the 4Knines cover).

Finally one may assume that her Majesty approves of the installation. The protruding white bit on the left of the picture is an old curtain I folded up so as to increase the height of the seat on each side of the rear cup holders.

Corinne · 10-30-2017, 09:01 AM

I forgot to mention that, although the underneath of the cover is treated with a non-slip material, the dog unfortunately isn't. So she tends to slide from side to side on bends. Next summer I might cut a section out of the front part of the hammock so as to allow the rear air conditioner to keep her cool.

medphysdave · 10-30-2017, 09:23 AM

They make a dog harness that has a seat belt attachment. Clicks into the factory seatbealt. Works great, and may help with the sliding around. What covers did you use for the sides? Now just need some peel away window film for the drool.

Artemis · 10-30-2017, 09:47 AM

No longer available: BMW part #82 20 0 416 255 (see here).

But what about the Skoda dog harness ? See here.

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Corinne · 10-30-2017, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by medphysdave

They make a dog harness that has a seat belt attachment. Clicks into the factory seatbealt. Works great, and may help with the sliding around. What covers did you use for the sides? Now just need some peel away window film for the drool.

Pettom Waterproof Pet Dog Car Door Cover at £ 14 per set. I don't think she'd take to being restricted in her movements. Luckily she doesn't drool much !

medphysdave · 10-30-2017, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

No longer available: BMW part #82 20 0 416 255 (see here).

But what about the Skoda dog harness ? See here.

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That's a nice one. Mine buckles into the seatbelt connector. I think I got it on Amazon. The dog doesn't like it as much because it limits mobility, but I like not worrying if I have to hit the brakes abruptly.

Artemis · 10-30-2017, 11:20 AM

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I like not worrying if I have to hit the brakes abruptly.

Or when your dog gets tempted to play with a friend...

Aronis · 10-30-2017, 12:11 PM

That's pretty slick.
We used to care, but just let the dogs in the Q7 with no covers. LOL. We have harness belts though. Both road in the back with 3rd row folded down with dog bed on floor and harnesses. Worked great.

The FIRST time I had our prior dog, Athena, in the back of my 2000 A6, she vomited in the back all over the track for the front seat LOL! Come to think of it no dog has been in my RS6 but for some odd reason their fur is!

So far the only passengers in the back seat of my M2 has been my kids! "No Dogs."

Did you see those inflatable things that make a larger bed by filling the void between the front and rear seats? Those seem like a great idea for a dog.

Mike

StephanieDiane · 11-20-2017, 12:57 PM

I believe that's the same one I have. I've been very pleased with it. I do have a seat belt harness for my dogs. Even with the hammock in place, they like to "visit" me in the front seat. Only downside for me is that I have two Rottweilers and only one will fit in the car at a time.

Pictured here in my previous M235. I really need the black one for the M2 but I'm too cheap to buy a new one.

10-30-2017, 08:53 AM	#1
Corinne Captain 1171 Rep 709 Posts Drives: M2 2018 LBB 6MT Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: French Alps iTrader: (0)	Interior dog protection After searching carefully for a decent quality rear seat protection I finally chose one with a hammock style called 4Knines on Amazon.co.uk for £50. I'd noticed that this particular model is advertised under all sorts of brand names at widely differing prices and all look exactly the same. However many are criticised for being of poor quality. By chance a work colleague had purchased a cheaper version under a different brand name and when I compared the two I could clearly see the main difference was in the thickness of the material. I installed it in my M2, along with 2 separate side protectors with velcro attachments so the area under the rear window is protected. I'm actually very impressed with the quality of the seat cover which can either be left covering the rear seat or can be hitched up so as to form a hammock which protects the back of the front seats and stops doggy from falling forwards. Note: when in hammock position there is enough material so that the seat base remains flat. In the second photo you can see that the back seat is protected right up to the headrests and there is sufficient width to provide full width protection. I have fitted the separate side protectors. The cover looks rather untidy because I had to put some thick material on the back seat on either side, and on top of, the cup holders which are higher than the actual seats. In the third picture I have raised the hammock so as to keep Megabyte from moving into the front of the car. She seems quite content with the set up. I haven't attached her with a harness because I don't think she'd take very kindly to it. In the fourth picture you can see I use a red doggy blanket to lay across the sill so as to avoid scratches when the mutt climbs in or out. This I store behind the drivers seat when not in use. In the fifth picture you can see that she's apparently comfortable lying across the protected cup holders. The hammock is detached from the driver seat headrest so as to allow the seat to be moved forwards for loading the dog. On the right you can see the edge of the side protector (note these do not form part of the 4Knines cover). Finally one may assume that her Majesty approves of the installation. The protruding white bit on the left of the picture is an old curtain I folded up so as to increase the height of the seat on each side of the rear cup holders. Attached Images __________________ 2011 Lotus Elise SC, 2002 BMW 330d, 1990 Caterham Super 7 HPC (sold), 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera SC (sold), 1978 Caterham Super 7 (sold), 1972 Triumph TR6 (sold), 1972 Jensen Healey (sold), 1965 Triumph TR4A (sold) Last edited by Corinne; 10-30-2017 at 08:55 AM.. Reason: Mistake in numerotation of pictures
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10-30-2017, 09:01 AM	#2
Corinne Captain 1171 Rep 709 Posts Drives: M2 2018 LBB 6MT Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: French Alps iTrader: (0)	I forgot to mention that, although the underneath of the cover is treated with a non-slip material, the dog unfortunately isn't. So she tends to slide from side to side on bends. Next summer I might cut a section out of the front part of the hammock so as to allow the rear air conditioner to keep her cool. __________________ 2011 Lotus Elise SC, 2002 BMW 330d, 1990 Caterham Super 7 HPC (sold), 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera SC (sold), 1978 Caterham Super 7 (sold), 1972 Triumph TR6 (sold), 1972 Jensen Healey (sold), 1965 Triumph TR4A (sold)
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10-30-2017, 09:23 AM	#3
medphysdave Brigadier General 4554 Rep 4,665 Posts Drives: M2 CS \| 85 of 592 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (3)	They make a dog harness that has a seat belt attachment. Clicks into the factory seatbealt. Works great, and may help with the sliding around. What covers did you use for the sides? Now just need some peel away window film for the drool.
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10-30-2017, 09:47 AM	#4
Artemis Moderator 29334 Rep 13,093 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	No longer available: BMW part #82 20 0 416 255 (see here). But what about the Skoda dog harness ? See here. __________________ ///M is art ↔ Artemis
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10-30-2017, 12:11 PM	#8
Aronis Brigadier General 2270 Rep 3,295 Posts Drives: 2018 M5 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Binghamton, NY iTrader: (0)	That's pretty slick. We used to care, but just let the dogs in the Q7 with no covers. LOL. We have harness belts though. Both road in the back with 3rd row folded down with dog bed on floor and harnesses. Worked great. The FIRST time I had our prior dog, Athena, in the back of my 2000 A6, she vomited in the back all over the track for the front seat LOL! Come to think of it no dog has been in my RS6 but for some odd reason their fur is! So far the only passengers in the back seat of my M2 has been my kids! "No Dogs." Did you see those inflatable things that make a larger bed by filling the void between the front and rear seats? Those seem like a great idea for a dog. Mike __________________ 2018 M5 and 2019 Porsche Boxster GTS Prior. '94 325is, '97 M3 Lux, '16 M2
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11-20-2017, 12:57 PM	#9
StephanieDiane Second Lieutenant 89 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i, 2017 M2 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mississippi iTrader: (0)	I believe that's the same one I have. I've been very pleased with it. I do have a seat belt harness for my dogs. Even with the hammock in place, they like to "visit" me in the front seat. Only downside for me is that I have two Rottweilers and only one will fit in the car at a time. Pictured here in my previous M235. I really need the black one for the M2 but I'm too cheap to buy a new one.
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