Anyone using the third-row (R1S) for dog transport

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Any photos of the steps in action? I tried them on my R1T and the angle wouldn't work. Not 100% of what size to get for the R1S. (There's both number of steps and width to consider, maybe? They have so many versions on their site...)

I had pictures in another post so I'll just link to that one: https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/dog-steps-for-r1s.16930/post-593145

The open angle of my 2nd row doors are definitely not 90 degrees, but the Aluminum 16" 5-step works for both R1S tailgate at standard ride height and the side doors IF the 2nd row seats are down for a slightly higher and more stable top step. https://www.petloader.com/product/pet-loader-aluminum/

I use a similar setup in my R1S for my 3 labradors. For harnesses I use the Ruffwear load-up harness (which has been crash tested) https://ruffwear.com/products/load-up-dog-car-harness and attach that to the unfastened seatbelts with the Kurgo swivel tether https://www.kurgo.com/dog-seat-belts/swivel-tether?sku=K01179. The dogs lay three across right behind the front seats - the two next to the passenger doors attached to the respective 2nd row seatbelt and the one in the middle attached to one of the third row seatbelts. Took a little practice for them not to get tangled up, but now it is rare for that to happen. Certainly not as secure as a crate, but hopefully in a crash this setup will stop their forward momentum and also keep them in the car.

I just replicated this set up with those items and it works very well. Its just a shame I can't use the car harness for any other purpose and have to change their harness with every in and out. The buckle system on the car harness is not as quick and easy as the basic front range harness I have from ruffwear. Overall, great option though.

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