Does anyone use a console carseat? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

JPop & Taz 2 · 09-25-2007, 11:52 AM

How exactly do they attach to the console? Any advise on a good one? oh and do they fit most vehicles? Thanks!!

myteddybear · 09-25-2007, 12:00 PM

We had one we used for about 6 months. It attaches with straps around the back of the console. We didn't care for it though as the sides coolaped down out of shape after a while. Teddy did love to sit there though and was very happy when I made him a bigger one with more rigid sides. I bought a basket with a metal frame lined it with non collaping foam and covered it with a cute material. He absolutely lived in it literally for 20 days 10 hours or more a day on our trip from Alaska to Georgia. It help up really well and he still loves to get in it when we get in the car.

I think the console seat will fit most cars if you buy the smaller one. I don't know about the larger one as we had the small one. I did not like how it sat on top of the console. The bottom of it is not flat. It has a foam part that comes down further in the back and forces it to sit further back. I think I get the reasoning but it just didn't work too well in my opinion.

Kim

Little Bit · 09-25-2007, 12:08 PM

I love mine! I have the smaller console one. It works great and haven't had any problems with it.

myteddybear · 09-25-2007, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by myteddybear

We had one we used for about 6 months. It attaches with straps around the back of the console. We didn't care for it though as the sides coolaped down out of shape after a while. Teddy did love to sit there though and was very happy when I made him a bigger one with more rigid sides. I bought a basket with a metal frame lined it with non collaping foam and covered it with a cute material. He absolutely lived in it literally for 20 days 10 hours or more a day on our trip from Alaska to Georgia. It help up really well and he still loves to get in it when we get in the car.

I think the console seat will fit most cars if you buy the smaller one. I don't know about the larger one as we had the small one. I did not like how it sat on top of the console. The bottom of it is not flat. It has a foam part that comes down further in the back and forces it to sit further back. I think I get the reasoning but it just didn't work too well in my opinion.

Kim

oooops! I seem to have a problem including the s in collapsing! LoL

JPop & Taz 2 · 09-25-2007, 12:13 PM

What kinds are best and I still don't understand how they attach to the console. We have a 3/4 ton 4 door truck, so I'm guessing the SUV size would fit.

Yorkiesforever · 09-25-2007, 12:14 PM

I just ordered the over size one for my Denali. I haven't got it yet should be here today or tomorrow I can't wait. What kind of vehicle do you have? I will let you know when we get it what I think? !

Little Bit · 09-25-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JPop & Taz 2

What kinds are best and I still don't understand how they attach to the console. We have a 3/4 ton 4 door truck, so I'm guessing the SUV size would fit.

The one I have is a snoozer or lookout, something like that. The common one advertised. There are straps on the bottom of the seat that you attach to the driver's and front passenger's seats where they are attached to the floor of the car. You wrap them around the "legs" of those seats there.

myteddybear · 09-25-2007, 12:19 PM

There are 2 straps at the bottom of the carseat. One on each side. They are pretty long. I don't know for sure if I did it correctly but I threaded mine through the sides of the fold down console and clipped around the metal base of the saet. We had it in our suburban which had bench seat all the way accross with a fold down console in the middle. We had the console folded down with the seat on top of that.

I hope I didn't just confuse you more! LOL

Kim

JPop & Taz 2 · 09-25-2007, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiesforever

I just ordered the over size one for my Denali. I haven't got it yet should be here today or tomorrow I can't wait. What kind of vehicle do you have? I will let you know when we get it what I think? !

Yes, please let me know. If it fits your Denali, I'm sure it'll fit out truck. What kind did you order?

Izzy Princess · 09-25-2007, 12:34 PM

I have the Snoozer small console and I love it for Izzy - now I have a Ford Focus and it has a small console but we were able to get it on and secure with no problem. I'll try to get pics this weekend and post of her in it.

nvnvgirl · 09-25-2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by myteddybear

We had one we used for about 6 months. It attaches with straps around the back of the console. We didn't care for it though as the sides coolaped down out of shape after a while. Teddy did love to sit there though and was very happy when I made him a bigger one with more rigid sides. I bought a basket with a metal frame lined it with non collaping foam and covered it with a cute material. He absolutely lived in it literally for 20 days 10 hours or more a day on our trip from Alaska to Georgia. It help up really well and he still loves to get in it when we get in the car.

I think the console seat will fit most cars if you buy the smaller one. I don't know about the larger one as we had the small one. I did not like how it sat on top of the console. The bottom of it is not flat. It has a foam part that comes down further in the back and forces it to sit further back. I think I get the reasoning but it just didn't work too well in my opinion.

Kim

Could you tell me how you made the one you made? I want to have one for Max, but my husband and I both have Jaguar xk-8's (don't even ask

), and the console itself isn't all that bigand runs between the two bucket seats. I was wanting to make something myself that would fit there but be sturdy enough (I totally understand the collapsing sides issue, b/c I've got a carrier like that) so that he'd be comfortable and feel secure. I just don't know what to use! I'd appreciate any directions you could give me! Thank you! Seana

myteddybear · 09-25-2007, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nvnvgirl

Could you tell me how you made the one you made? I want to have one for Max, but my husband and I both have Jaguar xk-8's (don't even ask

), and the console itself isn't all that bigand runs between the two bucket seats. I was wanting to make something myself that would fit there but be sturdy enough (I totally understand the collapsing sides issue, b/c I've got a carrier like that) so that he'd be comfortable and feel secure. I just don't know what to use! I'd appreciate any directions you could give me! Thank you! Seana

I got everything from Walmart. I'm sure you could get it from any craft or fabric store too. I bought a basket that fit on my console. I know was bigger but I'm sure you can find a basket that will fit, they make all shapes and sizes. The basket looed like any regular basket but had a metal frame. I thought that would be best for durability and safety. I bought, some chair cussion non-collapsing foam (not really like foam, it's hard to explain but you can find it in the sewing section at Walmart) Lined the the basket floor and all 4 inside sides of the basket and then just made a cover out of a cute fabric to cover the whole thing.

I will get some pics together and post them here in a little while.

Kim

Yorkiesforever · 09-25-2007, 08:22 PM

I ordered the oversize lookout console carseat.

nvnvgirl · 09-28-2007, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by myteddybear

I got everything from Walmart. I'm sure you could get it from any craft or fabric store too. I bought a basket that fit on my console. I know was bigger but I'm sure you can find a basket that will fit, they make all shapes and sizes. The basket looed like any regular basket but had a metal frame. I thought that would be best for durability and safety. I bought, some chair cussion non-collapsing foam (not really like foam, it's hard to explain but you can find it in the sewing section at Walmart) Lined the the basket floor and all 4 inside sides of the basket and then just made a cover out of a cute fabric to cover the whole thing.

I will get some pics together and post them here in a little while.

Kim

Kim, thank you for describing it to me. I will see what I can find at my Walmart today. I'd love to make one and see if it helps at all with Max's extreme anxiety when we're in the car!

TatumsMom · 09-28-2007, 08:49 AM

I think I have just the regular size Lookout and it fits great in my Tahoe. But no, it probably doesn't work well with all vehicles (especially cars). The longer part in the back is supposed to keep it from sliding forward. It's a little confusing trying to explain how to attach it but I think some others have said it well enough. There's also a strap at the front of it that is supposed to slip under the top of the console (if it's the kind that opens). I actually think it's quite a pain to put it in and take it out so what we do is just slide it backwards and let it sit on the backseat floorboard - but it's still attached by the side straps to the front two seats. Does that make sense? Then when we want to use it, we slide it back up and maybe tighten the straps a little and attach that front strap under the console top.

Tatum truly LOVES her carseat and it's a great idea to have one.

09-25-2007, 11:52 AM	#1
JPop & Taz 2 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: LA Posts: 657	Does anyone use a console carseat? How exactly do they attach to the console? Any advise on a good one? oh and do they fit most vehicles? Thanks!! __________________ Linda, owned by JPop, Taz, TJ, Halo, and my "Lil Deuce Coupe"

09-25-2007, 12:00 PM	#2
myteddybear Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 720	We had one we used for about 6 months. It attaches with straps around the back of the console. We didn't care for it though as the sides coolaped down out of shape after a while. Teddy did love to sit there though and was very happy when I made him a bigger one with more rigid sides. I bought a basket with a metal frame lined it with non collaping foam and covered it with a cute material. He absolutely lived in it literally for 20 days 10 hours or more a day on our trip from Alaska to Georgia. It help up really well and he still loves to get in it when we get in the car. I think the console seat will fit most cars if you buy the smaller one. I don't know about the larger one as we had the small one. I did not like how it sat on top of the console. The bottom of it is not flat. It has a foam part that comes down further in the back and forces it to sit further back. I think I get the reasoning but it just didn't work too well in my opinion. Kim __________________ Lots of little kisses from Teddy Bear in Nashvilee Ga.!

09-25-2007, 12:08 PM	#3
Little Bit Tiny Dog Big Heart Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,319	I love mine! I have the smaller console one. It works great and haven't had any problems with it. __________________ *Blue Sky Yorkies* "Lots of Love in a Little Package" Click Here for Washable Potty Pads and Belly Bands

09-25-2007, 12:13 PM	#5
JPop & Taz 2 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: LA Posts: 657	What kinds are best and I still don't understand how they attach to the console. We have a 3/4 ton 4 door truck, so I'm guessing the SUV size would fit. __________________ Linda, owned by JPop, Taz, TJ, Halo, and my "Lil Deuce Coupe"

09-25-2007, 12:14 PM	#6
Yorkiesforever YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,271	I just ordered the over size one for my Denali. I haven't got it yet should be here today or tomorrow I can't wait. What kind of vehicle do you have? I will let you know when we get it what I think? ! __________________

09-25-2007, 12:19 PM	#8
myteddybear Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 720	There are 2 straps at the bottom of the carseat. One on each side. They are pretty long. I don't know for sure if I did it correctly but I threaded mine through the sides of the fold down console and clipped around the metal base of the saet. We had it in our suburban which had bench seat all the way accross with a fold down console in the middle. We had the console folded down with the seat on top of that. I hope I didn't just confuse you more! LOL Kim __________________ Lots of little kisses from Teddy Bear in Nashvilee Ga.!

09-25-2007, 12:34 PM	#10
Izzy Princess Therapy Dog Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,553 Blog Entries: 1	I have the Snoozer small console and I love it for Izzy - now I have a Ford Focus and it has a small console but we were able to get it on and secure with no problem. I'll try to get pics this weekend and post of her in it. __________________ Cyndi &.... Izzy (Secwetary & Charter Membwer of the Dirty FurKids Cwub)-Jusz say NO ta bein' cwean!)Izzy's diggin on Diggy, Gizmo, Moose, Remi, Jack & Eddie...yeah...she gets around& proud member of the *CrAzYcLu*B! ~The PINK club~SRC

09-25-2007, 08:22 PM	#13
Yorkiesforever YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,271	I ordered the oversize lookout console carseat. __________________

09-28-2007, 08:49 AM	#15
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 1,865	I think I have just the regular size Lookout and it fits great in my Tahoe. But no, it probably doesn't work well with all vehicles (especially cars). The longer part in the back is supposed to keep it from sliding forward. It's a little confusing trying to explain how to attach it but I think some others have said it well enough. There's also a strap at the front of it that is supposed to slip under the top of the console (if it's the kind that opens). I actually think it's quite a pain to put it in and take it out so what we do is just slide it backwards and let it sit on the backseat floorboard - but it's still attached by the side straps to the front two seats. Does that make sense? Then when we want to use it, we slide it back up and maybe tighten the straps a little and attach that front strap under the console top. Tatum truly LOVES her carseat and it's a great idea to have one. __________________ ~ Angie