Question for those that have a New Ranger with Dogs

[Policedutchdog]

I have been in the market to replace my 1999 F150 Supercab with 275k and was really waiting until I could see the new Ranger. The 1 feature that really works well with this older F150 is that the rear seat folds completely flat which has worked perfect to be able to tote my police dog around. My only hesitation after seeing the new Ranger is that the dog would have to manage on the smaller rear seat since it doesn't go flat at all. For those that have a dog, how do feel the Ranger does with accommodating the dog. My current dog is a medium sized Bouvier about 70lbs.

I looked at the 2020 Tacoma as well and liked that the rear seats flip up to create a flat platform but after a 30 minute test drive there was no way I was going to be able to tolerate those front seats even with the new power seat. Those seats are clearly designed for a 5'7 person and not a 6'3. The Ranger was the clear winner.

So much seams to be made about this truck being on an older platform but my question is how much will change once on a newer designed set of frame rails. Is it really going to be that dramatic that I'm going to wish I had waited for the redesign. I drove the new F150 and its certainly nice but at 235" long, there's no way it's going to fit in my garage. At the end of the day the F150 Supercrew is simply too much truck.

Thanks in advance.

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[Dokkenmire]

These two ding dongs fit back there. They're cozy when they both lay down on longer rides but luckily they're really good together and always snuggle anyways. She's (the black Lab/Pit mix) is about 90lbs now and he's like 80lbs.

 

[Sarge104]

Question I have if you are coming from the Supercab F150 are you going to get a Supercab Ranger? I have a Supercab version and if I need I can take the seat bottoms out for a flat surface. I leave them in with a blanket folded between them to give the furry Co-pilot a semi-flat surface to lie down on.

 

[jeb134]

I have an 85 pound German Shepherd that rides in the backseat with plenty of room. The only difficulty is getting him in since it's a bit of a jump up on to the seat. If it's a police dog, I'm sure it'll have no problem jumping in though.

 

[RedlandRanger]

I have two dogs in the back of my truck quite often. My dog is 65 lbs and the other dog is 80+ pounds. They don't seem to have a problem fitting in the back seat of my supercrew.

 

[Lrtexasman]

I’d say with 99% certainty that the new 2022 Ranger will have fold up seats and be 60/40. Many of the new Bronco parts will be shareable. I’d see if you like the Bronco interior when it debuts in the spring and decide whether or not to wait. I have decided to wait it out.

 

[Sandman Ranger]

I use this in my other car. Would work in ranger. Keeps hair from flying in black cab.
Search dog tube.

But in Ranger I carry my two 45lb dogs in boxes in bed.

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[Deleted member 1634]

We put 3 dogs (45lbs, 55lbs, and 65lbs) in the backseat of our Supercrew. We only had 2 when we bought the truck, which was perfect. Adding the 3rd made it a little more difficult, but they've found they're spots and make it work in the backseat. Luckily they love to snuggle with each other, so there isn't really any problems.

 

[FASRanger]

We put 3 dogs (45lbs, 55lbs, and 65lbs) in the backseat of our Supercrew. We only had 2 when we bought the truck, which was perfect. Adding the 3rd made it a little more difficult, but they've found they're spots and make it work in the backseat. Luckily they love to snuggle with each other, so there isn't really any problems.

my baby girl only got in my truck 1 time.. she passed 9/30/19 .. I so miss her

 

[RoadBoss]

my dog is about 85 lbs (though closer to the size of most 100lb dogs- he's very tall and furry). he rode in the back seat very comfortably, along with my brother's 50lb husky a couple times as well. but now I have a soft topper and he just rides in the back and has tons of space. also his fluff now stays back there instead of floating around the cab and sticking to everything.
I just made sure to get the sliding rear window in my truck so he can stick his head through into the cab and make sure everything is ok.

 

[veloci1]

i came from a 2018 f150 supercrew to my 2020 ranger. my 2 boxers fit fine and they do not seem to mind being closer to eachother.

 

[Obijack]

Dogs in new vehicles are nightmares. Wet Nose on everything! Fur everywhere! Mine rides in her kennel in the bed unless it’s too cold. Then I’ll let her in the cab. My crew can fits into my garage that is about 20’x25’.

 

[HTX1811]

My 55 lb mutt just jumps up onto the back seat and goes for the ride. I have a 4 door 4x4 Ranger with a leveling kit and 33” tires. He can jump.

 

[en13]

88 lb German Shepherd here.. She love the back seat. Window down her head is out. Plenty of room for her to lay on the back seat even if my son is back there. She is 10 and getting a little slower can make the jump in and out no issue .

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