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Outback and dogs

4 messages,  Last post on Mar 21, 2011 at 12:18 PM

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#1 of 4 Outback and dogs by drivingdogs

Mar 21, 2011 (10:58 am)

I'm am considering buying an Outback, but need to fit in two crates for my dogs. Does anyone know if the Midwest SUV dog crates, which are 21 inches wide, fit in the back of the 2011 Outback? We measured one awhile back and wrote down 41 inches between wheelwells, so it seems like it is an inch too narrow, but I'm not sure we were real precise when measuring.
 
Also, is the space between wheelwells greater as you go up; do they slope outward. For instance, if we made a platform, say, four inches high, would the space between the wheelwells then accommodate two 21-inch wide crates?
 
And, finally, does the window on the tailgate open separately from the door?
 
Thanks, any help is appreciated.

#2 of 4 Re: Outback and dogs [drivingdogs] by ateixeira

Mar 21, 2011 (11:06 am)

Replying to: drivingdogs (Mar 21, 2011 10:58 am)
According to this you have 43", but it's close enough that honestly I'd take them with me and test fit before buying one:
 
   http://www.cars101.com/subaru/outback/outback2011.html
 
Hatch window does not open separately on any Subaru.

#3 of 4 Re: Outback and dogs [ateixeira] by drivingdogs

Mar 21, 2011 (11:49 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 21, 2011 11:06 am)
Thank you. That is a LOT of information on that website! I will take a crate with me to test.

#4 of 4 Re: Outback and dogs [drivingdogs] by ateixeira

Mar 21, 2011 (12:18 pm)

Replying to: drivingdogs (Mar 21, 2011 11:49 am)
Yep. That's a great resource for all Subaru models.

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