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MidWest Homes for Pets Side-by-Side Double Door SUV Crate with Plastic Pan, 42-Inch by 21-Inch by 30-Inch

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Brand Midwest Homes for Pets
Product Dimensions 42.5"L x 21.25"W x 30.25"H
Gap Size 24 Millimeters
Material Alloy Steel
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  • Double door folding metal dog crate designed to fit SUVs, vans and other vehicles. This "Solution Series" SUV dog crate is made to keep your dog safely contained in your SUV / vehicle while you're driving
  • Dog crate measures 42.5L x 21.25W x 30.25H inches, weighs 36.1 lbs. SUV dog crate is suitable for transporting large dogs upto 90 lbs. Doors On Each End - use one entrance from inside the vehicle and one from the tailgate.
  • Versitile double door design w/ front & rear door acess makes transporting your dog easy! The SUV crate is narrower in design than other dog crates allowing them to sit side by side in your SUV & take up less cargo space.
  • SUV metal dog crate includes two secure doors (front & rear), an attractive & long lasting black e-coat which prevents the metal from rusting, a durable leak proof plastic pan & carrying handle
  • Each SUV metal dog crate folds down for easy storage & portability when not in use. SUV dog crate includes a 1 year Manufacturer's Warranty

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Fits most SUVs, vans, and larger vehicles.

An unrestrained pet in a moving vehicle poses a danger to the pet and the vehicle’s occupants. A dog can be ejected from the vehicle when a sudden stop or accident occurs. Airbags can be dangerous for pets, as they inflate with enough force to severely injure a dog traveling in the front seat. Free-roaming dogs can also interfere with driving, moving to the floor where they can hinder the use of the gas and brake pedals, climbing onto the driver’s lap, or generally causing distraction that takes the driver’s focus off the road. MidWest SUV crates help prevent driver distraction, keeping pets contained in the rear of the vehicle until arriving at one's destination.

Double Door SUV Crate

For dogs on the go!

If you and your dog are always on the go, the MidWest Solutions Series Double Door SUV Crate will be your best travel companion. This folding, metal dog crate is specifically designed to fit most SUVs, vans, and larger vehicles.

Each SUV Double Door Crate comes with a durable leak-proof plastic pan, two doors (front & rear), a long lasting black e-coat that prevents rust, and a carrying handle.

  • Folds down for easy storage & portability when not in use
  • Versitile double door design with front and rear door access makes transporting your dog easy
  • Includes a 1 year Manufacturer's Warranty

Features & Benefits

Side and Rear Doors

folded

Double Door Design

Versitile double door design with front & rear door access makes transporting your dog easy. The SUV crate is narrower in design than other dog crates allowing them to sit side-by-side in your SUV & take up less cargo space.

Secure Slide-Bolt Latches

Each door comes with two, heavy duty slide-bolt latches so you can feel confident your dog is safe and secure in the metal dog crate while you're driving.

Easily Portable

Each SUV crate folds down with a convenient carrying handle for easy storage & portability when not in use.

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The Perfect Accessories for your Dog! Keeps Pets Safely Confined to the Back of the Car Unique Design Allows for Horizontal AND Vertical Adjustments Safe and Secure Slide-Bolt Latches Attach to a Crate For Extra Space & Room to Exercise or Use Alone Bracket Attaches to Crate and Holds Bowl in Place
Fully Adjustable to Accommodate Most Cars, SUVS, and Vans Non-Reflective Black Electro-Coated Finish Removable, Easy-to-Clean Plastic Pan Easy to Set Up -- No Tools Required Locks Securely to Reduce Water and Food Spills in Pet's Living Area
Black Finish Cuts Glare for Easy Visibility Tubular Construction Eliminates Blind Spots Fold & Carry Design -- Sets Up Easily in Seconds Without Tools Perfect for Indoor or Outdoor Use Rust Resistant Brushed Stainless Steel Bowl
Rubber Molding Protects your Car's Interior Soft Brace Pads Protect Interior Divider Panel Allows You to Adjust the Living Area As Your Puppy Grows Folds Flat for Convenient Storage Bracket Allows for Easy Removal

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 42.5 x 21.25 x 30.25 inches; 36.1 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ B000ZM1ENU
  • Department ‏ : ‎ Racks/Futons
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 2, 2001
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ MidWest Homes For Pets
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000ZM1ENU
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 1,650 ratings

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The Solution Series by MidWest Homes for Pets is glad to offer our double door folding metal dog crates designed specifically to fit most SUVs, vans and larger vehicles. These dog crates are made to keep your dog (or other pets) safely contained in your SUV so you can concentrate on driving them to the dog park. Our SUV crates are narrower in design when compared to a standard size dog crate because these are designed to fit side-by-side in the cargo area of your SUV. Each folding metal double door crate has a front and back door configuration for easy accessibility to your dog when using the dog crate in your SUV vehicle. Each door comes with two, heavy duty slide-bolt latches so you can feel confident your dog is safe and secure in the metal dog crate while you're driving. Each SUV folding metal dog crate comes with a durable leak-proof plastic pan, two doors (front & rear), a long lasting black e-coat that prevents rust and a carrying handle. Our SUV dog crates also fold flat when not in use for easy travel and portability. We at MidWest Homes for Pets understand that your dog is a part of your family and that's why we ensure our dog crates are manufactured with the highest quality control standards creating a safe home for your pet that you can feel confident with. MidWest Homes for Pets stands behind the quality of our products with a 1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty. If you have any questions about our Solution Series SUV dog crates our customer service department would be glad to help you. MidWest customer service can be contacted at: 1-800-428-8560, available 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday. Doors On Each End - use one entrance from inside the vehicle and one from the tailgate.

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3.83.8 out of 5 stars1,650
4.34.3 out of 5 stars316
4.54.5 out of 5 stars112
4.74.7 out of 5 stars3,662
4.74.7 out of 5 stars18,159
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3.8 out of 5 stars
3.8 out of 5
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Customers like the value and versatility of the animal cage. For example, they say it's well worth the price and a good buy on Amazon. That said, some complain about the weight and sturdiness. Opinions are mixed on quality, ease of assembly, ease to opening and closing, and fit.

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20 customers mention20 positive0 negative

Customers find the crate versatile and useful for traveling with pets. They say it's perfect for carting two dogs to training, doggy events, and vet visits. Some say it is also a good crated for camping and traveling. Customers also mention that it is the perfect cage for large dogs and fits perfectly in a SUV.

"...These are really easy to clean and I love the fact they have a safe place to ride when we are traveling." Read more

"...A floor grid results in a cleaner dog, nothing helps travel drool, and easy clean up...." Read more

"Perfect for camping and traveling. We've dragged around 3 XL dogs w/kennels whenever we travel, and it sucks...." Read more

"...my previous Legacy wagon, which had only 42 inches; Perfect for carting two dogs to training, doggy events, vet, whatnot...." Read more

16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the pet supplies. They say it's well worth the price, and a good buy on Amazon. Some customers also mention that the quality is fine for this price range.

"Great crates worth the expense - solid, sturdy and fit the limited space in my new SUV (VW Atlas)...." Read more

"...Pro- only crate currently available in this width/length at an affordable price. Pro- lighter to get in and out of vehicle, approx 40lbs?..." Read more

"...These work well for my 2008 Chevy Trailblazer LT. Good buy on Amazon." Read more

"...It is well made and the price is terrific." Read more

187 customers mention116 positive71 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the animal cage. Some mention the overall quality is good, solid, sturdy, and worth the expense. The crates have a tough plastic tray that can slide out the front. However, others say that the trays are made with poor quality plastic, edges break, and are flimsy. They also say the craters are made of rather thin and brittle plastic instead of metal or heavier.

"Great crates worth the expense - solid, sturdy and fit the limited space in my new SUV (VW Atlas)...." Read more

"...These things are cheap Chinese trash. But to their credit Midway is smart,they have cornered the market leaving us no choice...." Read more

"...The crates have a tough plastic tray that can slide out the front which makes it really easy to clean...." Read more

"It is a very sturdily built crate. I bought it to go in my Audi Q 5 for a lab puppy, but it does not fit in my SUV...." Read more

157 customers mention92 positive65 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the pet crate. Some mention that it fits great in the RV, while others say that it's too small.

"Great crates worth the expense - solid, sturdy and fit the limited space in my new SUV (VW Atlas)...." Read more

"...I bought it to go in my Audi Q 5 for a lab puppy, but it does not fit in my SUV. The back seats in my Audi do not fold down flat...." Read more

"...We use these daily for our two Weimaraner's. They are a bit taller so our larger dogs are not cramped...." Read more

"...this width/length at an affordable price. Pro- lighter to get in and out of vehicle, approx 40lbs? I'd guess half the weight of my old crates...." Read more

28 customers mention10 positive18 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly. Some mention it's easy to set up and use, while others say it'll be difficult to put together and take down. Some customers say the metal is slightly warped, making it difficult to snap together. They also mention that the crates are challenging to assemble due to poor build.

"...It is very difficult and renders that one door virtually useless, especially in any kind of emergent or rush situation...." Read more

"...Easy to set up and take down, roomy enough for a large (60-75 lb) shepherd or American Bulldog to turn around in...." Read more

"...Probably due to the fact that the door panels were near impossible to attach because they were so low...." Read more

"...It took me 25 minutes to assemble - the brand new one took 5...." Read more

15 customers mention6 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of opening and closing. Some mention that the doors are front and back, and it's a plus to have front and rear doors. However, others say that the door latches are tricky to open.

"...out of the box was 3/4" higher on one side than the other so neither door will close. It wasn't bent, it was made that way...." Read more

"...Pro- doors front and back...." Read more

"Same problem another reviewer had in that the latch is tricky to open...." Read more

"...The doors are the ends are great! I have had mine for 3 years now and I take my dogs everywhere...." Read more

37 customers mention0 positive37 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the sturdiness of the animal cage. They mention that the crates are flimsy construction, not sturdy or strong, and rust quickly. The plastic pans don't hold up well, and they arrived cracked and bent. They also say that the product is not designed to take much wear and tear, and that the material is thin and brittle.

"...The second one, the one we kept is all scratched up and bowed out at the bottom...." Read more

"...The crate pan is made of rather thin and brittle plastic instead of metal or heavier plastic and I don't expect it to last long under regular use by..." Read more

"...I miss the days when the pans were metal too. The plastic pans don't hold up well in any size crate...." Read more

"...The back needs to be slanted in order to accommodate hatch back suvs. These types are sold in the UK, but not in the US. Why???..." Read more

21 customers mention0 positive21 negative

Customers find the crates difficult to lug around on their own and bulky. They also say the dimensions are extremely skinny and wouldn't fit the cage.

"...The wire is lightweight and easily bent by our big dogs if they throw a tantrum but brings the overall weight down to something more easily managed..." Read more

"...They are also heavier then your average folding crate, despite being smaller...." Read more

"Did not last 12 hours. Very thin and skinny. My dog chewed it up overnight." Read more

"...Its very difficult to lug these crates around on my own. They also don't fold to be very compact...." Read more

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We were looking for some very specific sized dog crates that would fit in the garage area of our Sprinter van. These fit the bill. We use these daily for our two Weimaraner's. They are a bit taller so our larger dogs are not cramped. We use the K9 Ballistics Tough Rip-Stop Orthopedic Dog Crate Beds in Medium size to keep our dogs comfortable. The crates have a tough plastic tray that can slide out the front which makes it really easy to clean. We take our adventure van far off road and our dogs get very dirty in the backcountry. These are really easy to clean and I love the fact they have a safe place to ride when we are traveling.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Measurements were accurate and they fit into my SUV with room to spare!
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Color: BlackSize: 37.0"L x 20.9"W x 26.0"HVerified Purchase
Great crates worth the expense - solid, sturdy and fit the limited space in my new SUV (VW Atlas). Since I travel with my two Portuguese Water Dogs to training classes and events, I needed something safe and secure for them - but they also had to fit between the wheel wells while allowing me to raise the bench seat into seated position for other passengers. These work well!
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 We were looking for some very specific sized dog crates that would fit in the garage area of our Sprinter van. These fit the bill. We use these daily for our two Weimaraner's. They are a bit taller so our larger dogs are not cramped. We use the K9 Ballistics Tough Rip-Stop Orthopedic Dog Crate Beds in Medium size to keep our dogs comfortable. The crates have a tough plastic tray that can slide out the front which makes it really easy to clean. We take our adventure van far off road and our dogs get very dirty in the backcountry. These are really easy to clean and I love the fact they have a safe place to ride when we are traveling.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Really nice traveling crates
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
We were looking for some very specific sized dog crates that would fit in the garage area of our Sprinter van. These fit the bill. We use these daily for our two Weimaraner's. They are a bit taller so our larger dogs are not cramped. We use the K9 Ballistics Tough Rip-Stop Orthopedic Dog Crate Beds in Medium size to keep our dogs comfortable. The crates have a tough plastic tray that can slide out the front which makes it really easy to clean. We take our adventure van far off road and our dogs get very dirty in the backcountry. These are really easy to clean and I love the fact they have a safe place to ride when we are traveling.
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Greenleaf
1.0 out of 5 stars Chinese junk!
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2011
Color: BlackSize: 37.0"L x 20.9"W x 26.0"HVerified Purchase
I ordered two of the 42" X 21" X 30" crates. The first one out of the box was 3/4" higher on one side than the other so neither door will close. It wasn't bent, it was made that way. We are waiting for the replacement to arrive now. The second one, the one we kept is all scratched up and bowed out at the bottom. The doors don't close well but they do close so thats at least better than the one we sent back. However this one I left outside yesterday and when I got home the cheap plastic pan in the bottom had warped up like a peice of bacon in a frying pan! It was in the high 60s here so it's not like I left it out in Phoenix in July. These things are cheap Chinese trash. But to their credit Midway is smart,they have cornered the market leaving us no choice. As near as I can find these are the ONLY 21" wide crates on the market. I have been buying and using crates in my business for 20 years and the deterioration of quality in crates is amazing. I guess our only alternative is to start buying $600.00 custom aluminium crates. I guess if you are going to set one of these in the corner and not move it you might be ok but these things are never going to stand up to the use someone who shows or has sporting/working dogs will put them to. Oh by the way they do NOT fold down as shown in the picture. They are shown folding down to about 4" thick, No, they fold down to 1 foot thick. Good luck.
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Mimi Snyder
3.0 out of 5 stars Won’t fit in my car
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023
Color: BlackSize: 37.0"L x 20.9"W x 26.0"HVerified Purchase
It is a very sturdily built crate. I bought it to go in my Audi Q 5 for a lab puppy, but it does not fit in my SUV. The back seats in my Audi do not fold down flat. The interior space is big enough for the crate as I measured it, but the sloping trunk door of this SUV means the crate would have to be pushed way inside the car on seats that do not lay flat. It would probably be fine in a bigger SUV with a vertically placed door.

I wasn’t able to use the crate in my house either because the door at the end of the crate does not work for my space - no door on the long side.

So I gave up the idea of having my growing lab puppy in a crate in my car and have had to go with a barrier keeping her free range in the back.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Problem Solved!
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2012
Color: BlackSize: 42.5"L x 21.3"W x 30.3"HVerified Purchase
Midwest Side-by-Side Double Door crates (42Lx21Wx30H) solved the problem of crating several large dogs in my van and with doors front and back allows more versatile access to the dog. However the door latches on one of the crates are welded slightly out of line and I have to pull down hard with one hand while latching with the other hand. After following instructions for set-up (top side panels inside bottom side panels and roof panel lies inside one side panel and outside the other side panel) the crate is very stable. The wire is lightweight and easily bent by our big dogs if they throw a tantrum but brings the overall weight down to something more easily managed than my old crates. The crate pan is made of rather thin and brittle plastic instead of metal or heavier plastic and I don't expect it to last long under regular use by large dogs.

Construction is consistent with current Midwest regular crates. Labeled heavy duty I think it is at best a medium duty crate for a large dog. The addition of clips to reinforce the stability for the front and back door panels will give one more latitude to use the crate with dogs that would rather not be confined. The lighter weight wire I suspect contributes to keeping the cost down and is sufficient for most dogs.

Because the crates are 30" tall but only 21" wide the minimum height they can fold down to is 9". So storage takes similar room as 2-3 standard suitcase crates (depending on the model.)

My biggest gripe at the moment is that there is no floor grid or divider panel, both of which I think are logical additions that should be available for this crate. I rigged a floor grid with two floor grids of the correct width using bolt cutters, a dremmel, some Plasti-dip and then zip tied them in place. Not ideal as it is harder to remove and clean, but it works. This is designed to be a travel crate after all and many dogs get car sick. A floor grid results in a cleaner dog, nothing helps travel drool, and easy clean up. Instead of having to haul out a queasy hound through its ick one can pull over, slide the crate pan out, rinse it off and be back on the road in minutes with no drama. This also sidesteps the additional danger of trying to tie up the dog while performing clean-up. Though I do recommend a tarp, dust pan and squeegee plus a spray bottle of bleach water and paper towels to deal with the results from the dogs who insist on barfing over the side of the crate! Nausea proof dogs get a crate pad over the grid but in warm weather are likely to kick it to one end and lie on the bare grid. A divider panel would improve the versatility of this 42" crate by allowing the owner to turn it into an 2 compartment puppy or small dog travel crate. Ideal for taking 8-16 week old puppies to classes or the park.

I have some old (1996?) discontinued Kennal-Aire? Van crates that are the same L & H but 24 inches wide that I am comparing the new crates too. These old crates are extremely durable and thwart even our most upset or bored traveler, however they scrape the insides of the new van and are too heavy to easily take in & out on a regular basis. The plastic crates are easy to take in and out of the van, contain barf, and are harder for the dog to suck nearby items into the crate but provide less airflow and two plastic XL crates will not fit in the rear of the van no matter how much I shove or twist. The 21" width is the same floor width as their plastic crates but -of course- don't angle out for a comfortable leaning wall, however the dogs don't seem to mind. They use the extra length to stretch out flat or end up upside down which is their favorite sleeping position in their plastic crates also. So they only seem to miss the extra width when turning around. No one has had a problem with turning they just turn slowly instead of whirling.

Pro- can fit two XL size crates in L size space
Pro- only crate currently available in this width/length at an affordable price.
Pro- lighter to get in and out of vehicle, approx 40lbs? I'd guess half the weight of my old crates. I can do this by myself. (I have to get help with my old crates if I am tired.) Which means I don't procrastinate putting the crates back in the van and the dogs go out more.
Pro- doors front and back. Improvements would include having the doors open to the left on one end and the right on the other end to give a choice in crate placement that would allow the crate door to open towards a van's side door instead of the middle of the van on one side.
Pro- wire crates provide better ventilation and I can check the dog easily.

Con- can't be used with a destructive dog and will not hold up as well as the heavier crates in an accident. Hooks that keep the end panels in place aren't as large or lock like my old crates and again limit the use to dogs that will not try to pull the crate apart.
Con- have to devise ones own floor grid or divider if you want to use these items.
Con- poor crate pan quality. I'd recommend a foam pad under it to prevent pan from cracking over floor wire or making a floor grid and using the pan to catch ick only. If used 'as is' I suspect you will soon be looking for a replacement or using heavy duty contact paper to make repairs.
Con- wire allows dog to barf over side of crate and/or allows dog to pull items through bars.

Overall I am pleased with this purchase and would recommend them to someone needing this style of affordable crate with the warning that they might have to send the crate back for poor workmanship and try again.
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Ted G. Conklin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for SUV sizes
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024
Color: BlackSize: 37.0"L x 20.9"W x 26.0"HVerified Purchase
I bought one of these around 2021. My one dog who goes in while traveling, somehow broke one of the bottom wires and for safety reasons, bought another one. These work well for my 2008 Chevy Trailblazer LT. Good buy on Amazon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Riding with Dogs Contained Safely and No Driver Distraction
Reviewed in Canada on October 1, 2016
Color: BlackSize: 37.0"L x 20.9"W x 26.0"HVerified Purchase
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Ryan Weagle
5.0 out of 5 stars Used as a drip tray for hydroponics garden
Reviewed in Canada on May 6, 2024
Color: BlackSize: 41"Verified Purchase
This tray was the perfect fit for a plastic Home Depot shelving unit that houses a hydroponics garden. I'm not using it in a dog crate. Works perfectly for what I needed and the material is a good quality. Very light weight.
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Britney
1.0 out of 5 stars DON’T BUY
Reviewed in Canada on December 3, 2022
Color: BlackSize: 36"Verified Purchase
The product came damaged with all of the corners and edges broken off in the box and with a big crack down the center. Put it in the crate anyways, and my puppy had it absolutely destroyed in two hours.
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1.0 out of 5 stars DON’T BUY
Reviewed in Canada on December 3, 2022
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3.0 out of 5 stars Thinner plastic than expected
Reviewed in Canada on February 15, 2024
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The plastic is quite thin. I expected something more thick and sturdy. The tray is a little warped so it doesn't sit flush to the floor.
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Ayjai Young
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for under the litter box.
Reviewed in Canada on January 7, 2024
Color: BlackSize: 41"Verified Purchase
Great size and thick enough it wont twist over time. I use it under my kitty litter box to keep all the litter from being flung over the place and it is perfect for that.
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