Rubicon Dog Car Seat

Weight

Product weight: 30lbs (23lbs car seat, 7lbs doors)

Shipping weight: 35lbs

Dimensions

Internal floor dimensions: 27" x 17"

External base length: 31" (In most vehicles, the front seat occupant gives up ~2" of maximum legroom when using the Rubicon Dog.)

Shipping dimensions: 36" x 21" x 20"

Material

Rubicon Dog is made of the same double-wall plastic construction that is found in the world’s best premium brand hard coolers, minus the insulation to keep it lighter.

Compatibility

Compatible cars: Rubicon Dog is compatible with most 4-door sedans, wagons, SUVs, and trucks.

Recommended dog weight: Rubicon Dog is designed for dogs weighing between 40 to 80 lbs or most dogs that currently fit in an intermediate size kennel. Keep in mind that this is just a guideline; compatibility varies by breed, gender, and other factors. For example, a very tall ~80 lbs giant breed like a Borzoi (male height ~28") might feel a little cramped while a thick, short ~100 lbs Rottweiler (female height ~22-25") would likely fit more comfortably.

Training Your Dog to Embrace the Rubicon Dog

To allow your pets to be fully comfortable in their Rubicon Dog car seat, you should first teach them to associate the car seat with positive, pleasant experiences. This process is almost identical to crate training; start by placing your Rubicon Dog car seat in a place that your dogs are already comfortable with. Encourage them to spend time in their car seat by placing their favorite toys and treats in it. Show them that the car seat is a happy place where good things happen. By doing this, your dog will feel much more comfortable travelling with you when it's time for adventures!

Using the Rubicon Dog as a Table or a Storage Device

The Rubicon Dog car seat's flat top and bottom cause it to be fully stable when placed right side up and upside down. You can easily use your car seat as a table by flipping it upside down, which we've found to be very useful on camping trips and long road trips!

You can also use the Rubicon Dog car seat to store items such as wine bottles, pasta sauce jars, milk containers, wet clothes, dirty boots, or just about anything that could potentially make an awful mess!

Moving Your Car Seat

We designed the Rubicon Dog car seat to be lightweight and easy to transport, weighing only ~23 lbs with built-in carry handles. There are a couple of different ways to hold your car seat when moving it; first, you can simply hold it out in front of you, as shown. For even easier transport, you can also turn the car seat sideways, placing your body in the gap where the side doors would be placed. This will place most of the car seat's weight close to you and allow you to easily grab the handles, making it much easier to carry.

Please note that our car seats are made to order. You will receive an email with tracking details as soon as your order is shipped.

Additionally, tooling for the Medium size is not due to be ready until August, so please anticipate delays. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

We do not charge shipping as it is included in the cost of the product.

We're committed to transparency in our order fulfillment process. Please feel free to contact us at info@rubicondog.com with any questions and concerns.