jem Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 How are you planning on keeping the C-Max clean while hauling dogs. I take my three dogs to a dog park 2x/week and when they are done playing they are quite dirty. So far, I ordered a Cargo Cape and am thinking about putting them in carriers. Any other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorian Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 I have a Great Dane. He gets the zoomies quite a bit, and keeping clean is not an option when we are at the park. I bought a cotton sleeping back at Goodwill and unzipped it all the way so it opens and lays flat in the back of the C-Max. It does an excellent job of keeping things clean. Unfortunately he also likes to stick his head out the window in the wind so we end up with dog slobber running all the way from the dor to the rear hatch. I found that a liberal coat of Klasse All in One acrylic polish can protect the paint job against everything.... including Great Dane saliva. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jem Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Thanks for the reply and the ideas. Sounds like you found a reasonable solution while being economical. Great looking pooch. The three of mine combined are probably about that size! Actually a little bigger- 80 lb. labradoodle, 50 lb. Aussie mix, 15 lb. terror mix (yep, I meant terror although others would say terrier). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorian Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 They add up to being almost the same size. Our guy weighs 150 lbs (30 lbs more than my wife). We are looking for a rescue labradoodle to be his companion. The sleeping bag trick is nice because it can be easily swapped back and forth between the C-Max and our Escape. Cotton with synthetic stuffing is also nice because we can toss it in the washer to keep it smelling okay, and yet it is still nice and cushy for the pup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNCGeek Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 (edited) My plan was to get the "interior protection kit" which is just rubber floor mats and a cargo mat, and some seat covers. I am still looking for the mats and a good set of seat covers though. I like the sleeping bag idea, but I am pretty sure it would slide around into a wadded up mess with my dog though, maybe some velcro tabs sewn into the corners to hold it down would help with that though - I noticed they use velcro on the floor mats to keep them in place. Edited October 13, 2012 by CNCGeek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNCGeek Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 I saw some cargo blankets at Harbor Freight today and thought of the sleeping bag idea so I picked a couple up. I am going to make a fitted liner so I can release the hound (to play) in the back of the C-max. I got most of the sewing done today, but now I have to wait on some plastic clips and stuff before I can finish it. http://www.mystoopidstuff.com/cheap-cargo-cover-for-a-ford-c-max.html pomtrey and jem 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightydog Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 I use just basic sheets and cover the back for my 3 boxers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorian Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I saw some cargo blankets at Harbor Freight today and thought of the sleeping bag idea so I picked a couple up. I am going to make a fitted liner so I can release the hound (to play) in the back of the C-max. I got most of the sewing done today, but now I have to wait on some plastic clips and stuff before I can finish it. http://www.mystoopid...ford-c-max.htmlI went to the link and saw what you did. People with talent and craftmanship piss me off! I wish I had those skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNCGeek Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I went to the link and saw what you did. People with talent and craftmanship piss me off! I wish I had those skills. Haha, thanks, but if you saw my sewing you would probably have a different opinion. I hoped to use a borrowed sewing machine, but found it was missing a part when I got it home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinto Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I have used cheap throw rugs with the rubber backing so they stay put and still can be thrown in the laundry from time to time. Roll them up tuck them out of the way when not in use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayCo59 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the reply and the ideas. Sounds like you found a reasonable solution while being economical. Great looking pooch. The three of mine combined are probably about that size! Actually a little bigger- 80 lb. labradoodle, 50 lb. Aussie mix, 15 lb. terror mix (yep, I meant terror although others would say terrier).I had a good laugh with the terror vs. terrier comment...thx. As you can see from my picture I have a (Welsh) terrior as well. I refer to her as a "Terrierist". To own one is to love one! Edited November 6, 2012 by JayCo59 jem 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyse Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 I've always used basic sheets myself. Seems to do the trick and I throw them in the washer when done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotPotato Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 I found a vinyl cargo cover at Marshall's. Has backpack-style adjustable straps with click-in connectors -- used them to secure it to the cargo tie-downs in back and the headrest posts in front. Here's a pic from a member who has the same item:http://fordcmaxhybridforum.com/index.php?/gallery/image/220-img-042904/ CNCGeek and jem 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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