Came across this ramp today. I would try it if I had a hitch. Makes more sense than a ramp you have to lift in an out of the vehicle, especially if it is muddy. The specs page even has the Honda Pilot listed! I was surprised.
I think I mentioned this method in a previous post. I have two large Bernese Mountain Dogs. Even though one is not as spry as she used to be, BMDs are not big "leapers" to begin with (e.g., like Collies), they're drafting dogs. I also try to avoid any unnecessary stress on their joints.
What I do is put down the left side of the split middle row and leave the seatback up on the right side. Open the right door and drape a blanket from the seat out almost to the ground. This prevents their nails from scratching the leather and gives them a graduated, non-skid surface for them climb in. To them, it looks like a small flight of stairs: side step, floor ledge, seat bottom, and up to the cargo area. Then I throw the blanket in the back for them to lay on (it collects most of their sheddings) and I put the right seat down.
Getting out is no problem. They just hop out the back.
As far as cleaning dog slobber off the windows and vacuuming fur - it's what you do when you have dogs. Nothing compared to what kids leave behind. Kids will grace the back seat with substances that CSI couldn't identify.
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Here the Cargo liner, which also covers the bumper when the hatch is up. I'm using a MDX cargo tray which came in tan to match my interior was purchased a couple of weeks before I decided to get the liner. Kind of looks odd with the black liner, but it works very well. The Pilot Cargo Tray comes in black which would look better with the liner. I also have a home made separation net that keeps my dog off the seats and in the back. I've been thinking about making some plexi-glass window covers to keep my dog from scratching the window tint. Maybe hold the pieces in place with velcro.
I think the liner, cargo tray and separtion net would do the trick for you.
oh yeah one other thing i wish the rear window(s) opened
on a long trip i dropped one of the split seats and put a blanket on the back of the front row seat so dog could get her head out the window(an important aspect of doggie driving)
does anyone sell a rear seat cover or dog blanket for the entire rear seat (base and back)?
I Have a miniature schnauzer that likes to sit in the back seat with my daughter who also complains about cold leather seats in winter. (daughter complains, not the dog)