Not sure what size husky you have (male/female) but my dog loves it back there [he is only about 30 pounds]. The Kia rubberized mat for the hatch should mitigate any shedding issues. My dog is a digger so this is a life saver - yes you will definitely need to remove the hatch cover.
You may think you're "losing horsepower" but you haven't driven a Stinger yet, have you? Deceptively fast.
You may think you're "losing horsepower" but you haven't driven a Stinger yet, have you? Deceptively fast.
Unless you have some kind of attachable restraint system back there, this is a terribly bad idea. Not only for the poor dog, who will be hurled forward in a frontal impact, but for you. If she weighs about 45lbs, keep in mind that Force = Mass x Acceleration. At a mere 20 mph actual impact velocity, that is 900lbs of force potentially aimed at someone's head, depending on the vector. If not for her life, perhaps for yours or an occupants, please reconsider. Back seat with a dog harness is the solution...for shedding, install a full width seat cover. They work well.
... Definitely depends on the type of dog. Sheep dog hair (probably very similar to Husky) goes everywhere, regardless of what you put on the seats. I was taking a photo of the dashboard display for this forum recently, and had to remove a few dog hairs first to get a clear shot.
Any examples of ones you like?That link shows the same: nearly all belt systems are a failure, in every crash test (save one) the dog would have smashed into the front seats. I'd personally still go for a good box. Not just because of safety, as I think it's a good thing for the dog, too, to have his "house" in there
But I got a few friends with them (they are cuddly beasties!). All of these people use solid dog cage boxes, especially for larger dogs. I also doubt swiss solutions would be available in the US. I'd simply google for a few respected brands in murica or make a post in a dog forum.
