We are in the process of consolidating into a one car family - we are dumping the Boxster S and MDX and aiming for a new Allroad. While we know our 85lbs black lab will fit - has anyone actually had experience living with an A4 Avant and a large dog...is it roomy enough to keep them back there for long drives or is it a little too tight?
...can't wait to get my hands on the car...Chicago claims to be getting the first deliveries in the next 3 weeks.
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Thread: 2013 Allroad w/ a black lab
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05-16-2012 11:33 AM #1Registered Member One Ring
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05-16-2012 11:55 AM #2Forum Moderator Four Rings
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Get a roof box. You're not going to want to put your labby back there with all your stuff. It will be more comfortable for him to have his space as well. So he'll be in the back, your stuff is protected up top, and you can carry passengers!
That said, you'll also want to look into this thread: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...Cargo-Liner%29Dan - Moderator/Wiseguy
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05-16-2012 12:14 PM #3Forum Moderator Four Rings
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I would hate to have to try and vaccuum Labrador hair out of the carpets in the trunk. The stuff is more clingy than velcro!
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05-16-2012 12:33 PM #4Senior Member Four Rings
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05-16-2012 01:23 PM #5Veteran Member Four Rings
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Need pics of anticipated ride and your real-large-lab-dog - same scale Originally Posted by grantsi
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05-16-2012 01:24 PM #6Veteran Member Three Rings
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i agree with socal. a roof box will make it all work. the hatch itself is big enough for a large dog. its just a matter of whether there is any room left for your stuff. even an 85lb lab wont take up the whole hatch. i have a 65lb basset hound and he fits fine in my avant with a couple small bags. if the whole family is on board, the roof box goes on.2009 A4 2.0T Avant S-Line Meteor Grey w/20x9" et35 VMR 710s, 245/30/20 Hankooks, KW adjustable springs, EC HFC, HFICP, and HFTIH, aFe drop-in, Unitronic Stage 2.
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05-16-2012 04:58 PM #7Forum Moderator Four Rings
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At first I thought Dan was saying to put the dog in the roof box!
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05-16-2012 05:04 PM #8Forum Moderator Four Rings
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I thought that myself when I reread my post. LOLDan - Moderator/Wiseguy
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I have a 100lb. lab rot mix and an 85lb. coon hound mix and they both fit fine with all of our travel gear in the back as well no problems at all.
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05-16-2012 06:02 PM #10Registered Member One Ring
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Originally Posted by Blake P
Is this really Mitt Romney? Originally Posted by SoCalS4Avant
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05-16-2012 07:34 PM #11Forum Moderator Four Rings
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Damn. You got me! Originally Posted by precinder2
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05-17-2012 05:58 AM #12Veteran Member Three Rings
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sometimes im tempted to put my dog in the roof box.2009 A4 2.0T Avant S-Line Meteor Grey w/20x9" et35 VMR 710s, 245/30/20 Hankooks, KW adjustable springs, EC HFC, HFICP, and HFTIH, aFe drop-in, Unitronic Stage 2.
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05-17-2012 06:51 AM #13Veteran Member Three Rings
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Haha, even with an avant a dog sometimes takes up so much room! My 3 year old son, my girlfriend and my dog leave very little space in the car. Its like I need a roof box to fit all the crap in the car. I almost think a sedan would be easier. Originally Posted by sickspeed
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05-17-2012 08:41 AM #14Senior Member Three Rings
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I traveled with my 65 lb. English Setter in the back of my A5 coupe, and he had plenty of room. You should have no problems in the Allroad. I put his LL Bean dog bed for him (http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/51665?feat=134-CL1) in the back with the seats folded down, and he was fine. Routinely took 8+ hour trips with him. Originally Posted by grantsi
And yes...a roof box is a good way to go, if you want to carry a lot of "stuff". Use mine in the Winter when we have lots of extra cold weather clothes, etc.
Previous to the A5, I had an '08 SAAB 9-5 Aero Wagon that we carried not only the Setter, but also his 80 lb. good buddy Golden Retreiver. Again, used the Thule Box on that car as well to give the pups more room. They couldn't wait to get into the car and go for a "road trip". Miss them both.
You & the pup will be fine in the Allroad. Happy travels!
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I know it looks tight, but there are TWO dogs beds, a body pillow on each side, AND a storage container (28x28x28) in there for his toys. AND there is enough space for my 100 lb doberman AND my friends 60 lb pit to lay in there comfortably. Let me tell you, for a car with a sexy sloped roof like this, it has plenty of storage.
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05-17-2012 02:33 PM #16Active Member Two Rings
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Nice Rottweiler!!! Originally Posted by d.p
Haha, even with an avant a dog sometimes takes up so much room! My 3 year old son, my girlfriend and my dog leave very little space in the car. Its like I need a roof box to fit all the crap in the car. I almost think a sedan would be easier.
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05-18-2012 11:03 AM #17Senior Member Three Rings
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Good thread and good answers! Definitely useful since we're planning on an allroad and have a 75lb Black lab mix along with a 55lb mutt.'07 S4 Cabriolet 6MT - Phantom Black/Black
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