The Ruff Land Kennels Backseat Rider Dog Crate is designed especially to fit on the floor behind the front seat of your pickup with the backseat folded up, or directly on your backseat.
It's a little shorter than the best-selling intermediate kennel so it fits better behind your front seat. You can fit two Backseat Rider kennels end-to-end in the back seat of many vehicles.
The back seat is the perfect place for your dog's kennel:
when it’s cold outside
when you don’t want your dog subjected to frigid temps and windchills
when you’re driving on dirt roads
when it's raining
when it's blazing hot
Made from high-quality plastic and molded into a single piece for added strength, this kennel will withstand the abuse of trainers, handlers, hunters, and guides.
Torture Testing: The Ruff Land Kennel was dropped from a height of 12 feet with no noticeable effect. After four drops the kennel showed only scratches and stains from the concrete and grass. No splits or cracks were evident. The Ruff Land Kennel was fired at with a full choke charge of number 6s from about 15 paces, and only a handful of pellets penetrated. The rest were buried in the material, meaning it will protect your dog from stray pellets in the field.
Features:
Heavy Duty PE Plastic for safety
Door opens both directions
Metal inserts for attaching multiple kennels together or tying them down
Designed by outfitters and dog trainers
One Piece -- Easy to clean and durable
Stackable -- Ruff Land Kennels nest easily together, and can be bolted together, up, down, and sideways
1 year manufacturer warranty
Exterior Dimensions -- 20 1/2" wide (at widest point) x 23 3/8" tall x 28" deep
Interior Dimensions -- 19 3/4" wide x 22" tall x 26" deep
Floor Dimensions -- 17 1/2" wide x 24 1/2" deep
Weight -- 17 lbs.
Sometimes referred to as Ruff Tough, Ruff Tuff, Rough Tough, Rough Tuff, Ruff-Tough, Ruff-Tuff, Rough-Tough, or Rough-Tuff.
Ruff Land Kennel Size Comparison
Applicable to Single-Door, Double-Door, and SUV Styles
Very nice product, lightweight but sturdy. Makes changing functions/moving from one chore to another quick and easy and very stylish. Relatively well priced especially for the quality.
Only downside is doesn't drain water collected during/after rain if used outside.
By Mills
Charleston, SC
Fabulous more compact kennel!!
March 18, 2021
This is our fourth Ruff Land kennel...and it is by far the best b/c it is a tad shorter than the original, doesn’t stick out as far in our laundry room, and fits nicely in my sequoia when the back seat is down. Josephina AKA Josie loves it!! She goes to her kennel when she wants; this the door is off 24/7 unless we need to latch her in (repairmen, children scared of dogs etc). This is a purchase you will not regret!! I just wish each one came w/ a sweet lab pup!!
ProsGreat compact size, durable (this is our fourth purchase...only b/c we bought two for our son?s 2 lab pups and moved one to the beach house for Josie), easy to rinse out w/ a hose, easy to vacuum for dog hair and sand, easy to lift, easy to place in car
ConsThe only con...and it's a very small small small one is that the door has these 2 hooks on the top and 2 on the bottom made of the same had plastic as the rest of the crate door that can snap off easily if you are not paying attention, drop it at a funny angle or put the door on wrong and try to force it. But...the door still works...closes easily and latches...w/out these hook things. And yes, I was the clumsy one that dropped our original first one 12 yrs ago...kennel and door are still going strong!!
By Randy C.
PA
RuffLand and Labs
March 18, 2021
Purchased two Ruff Land Kennels for the the backseat of my F250. One Intermediate-Backseat Rider and One Intermediate - Regular size. They fit perfectly without rubbing when the vehicle doors close. Two regular intermediates would not have fit.
The kennels are great. I have two medium height, 65 lb. black labs and they fit will into the intermediate sizes.
Sturdy, well made, and DO NOT RATTLE!. Made in USA!
Very happy with my purchases
ProsSturdy, shipped quickly, made in USA, do not rattle when driving.
ConsNone yet.
By Katie
Chatham, VA
Fits great in truck!
January 31, 2021
I ordered this because I got rid of my SUV and am using a crew cab truck as my primary vehicle. The old crate fit, but not very well. This fits perfectly and is easy to get in and out. It also seems very sturdy and well made. My dog is a petite GSP and it is a good size for her. We also used it in our extended cab truck that just has the doors that open back and it fit nicely in there as well.
ProsNicely made and sturdy
Fits as advertised
Doesn't rattle little a wire crate
Ability to fasten into vehicle
ConsA little short height wise
Not compatible with the storage bin that screws on top
By Ginny F.
Edgewater MD
Crates for pickup trucks
January 1, 2021
I had been searching for something like this since I got my second lab! Now I can feel they can both travel safely!😊
ProsLove that they are made in the USA, and safety tested
ConsMy dogs are small labs, 20? at the shoulder. I do wish the crates were a little taller, to give them a little more head room. The crates wouldn?t be comfortable for taller dogs.
By Jason
Texas
We love it and our dog loves it.
September 4, 2020
We wanted a kennel for our pup for nights and traveling in the truck. Fits great in the backseat of the 2020 Ram 4 door, not mega cab. It works so great, I have joked that I could have named her Traveler. I think it is superior to the wire kennels in many ways. Would not hesitate to buy the Ruff Land Back Seat Rider again.
ProsTough and light weight. Fits perfect in the truck back seat. Pup falls asleep quick in it and stays calm.
ConsNone
By Charles
Delavan WI
Well built
March 17, 2021
Product arrived promptly and in excellent condition. The crate is sturdy and I love that the crate door can be opened from both hinges
ProsWell built solid maximizes space well
ConsNone
By Customer
Delaware, Ohio
Two back seat riders fit great in my Ram crew cab!
December 19, 2020
As advertised
ConsWish Ruff kennels had more accessories like sturdy mats that you can heat on cold days. Good rabbit type watering system to keep dogs hydrated after long days hunting.
By Robby
Lakeville,MN
Backseat kennels
November 9, 2020
These kennels fit in the backseat of my Silverado I can put 2 in the backseat so my dogs are never too hot or too cold they’re always comfortable behind us.
ProsFit perfect behind seats
By KLS
Seattle
Solid
September 5, 2020
Very happy with this crate. Solid construction. Expect many years of service. Seamless transaction and Gun Dog Supply had the best shipping deal around. Highly recommend.
ConsInability to break down into top and bottom makes storage and cleaning harder, but rigid, single piece design is essential to increase rigidity and resistance to breaking apart in an accident.
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