TOP-PAW-GRREAT-CHOICE-PLASTIC Height Extender Kit for XL Kennel

Product Description

The 500plus® II Kennel Extension Kit (PLASTIC VERSION) is MADE IN USA

THIS VERSION is specially made FOR the GRREAT CHOICE now called TOP PAW (PETMART HOUSE BRANDs)  The kit will add 3+ inches to the height of your existing GRREAT CHOICE & TOP PAW (both PETSMART HOUSE BRANDS This kit includes a special adapter KIT for those 2 specific kennels that have a slightly larger door than ALL  other 500 XL kennels.  LOOK for these two brand labels above the door on your kennel to confirm this kit is right for your kennel.

*****IF YOU HAVE A SKY KENNEL or VARI KENNEL or any other brand of kennel please visit this page for the proper 500XL kennel extension KIT.

FITS XL 500 size (40″L x 27″W x 30″H OUTSIDE Dimensions {Advertised size} )  After Kit installed the kennel's Height will measure 84 CM to 85 CM = 33.00" H

 CAGE IS NOT INCLUDED - DO NOT PURCHASE  UNTIL YOU HAVE A 500 XL KENNEL AND HAVE MEASURED YOUR DOG. THIS KIT WILL NOT EXPAND LENGTH OR WIDTH ONLY HEIGHT or Head room. 

Check with your airline for size restrictions prior to ordering, this item not returnable for refund. 

 Luftansa Air  maximum height is 85cm or 33.50 inches so your kennel will still fit into Luftansa's cargo doors. 

If your dog is traveling internationally the airline NOW requires for the safety of your dog a full 2-3" of extra head room above your dogs head or tip of ears (in pointy eared dogs).  If you have an existing 500 size kennel that your dog is acclimated to and fits your dog but lacks the extra head room required, the 500Plus Kennel expansion kits are the perfect accessory. They easily modify your 500 XL dog kennel into airline compliant. Simply add the 5 rails in between the top and bottom and install the door spacer.

Some drilling is required.

ALL Vents and slots are redesigned to follow IATA 2024 new requirements (1x1 inch or smaller for international flights) 

500Plus KENNEL EXTENSION kit for TOP PAW & GRREAT CHOICE INCLUDES:

(4) SPECIAL Plastic Bushing Spacers for right left side of door

(5) Ventilated Plastic Rails (2 left, 2 right, 1 back) 1x1 inch holes

(1) Door Filler piece

(16) 5-1/2" Bolts

(4) 1" Bolts

(20) Solid metal SELF Locking Thumb nuts

(1) 1/4 inch Drill Bit

(2) Black Bolt Sleeves

(2) Peel & Stick Rubber Door trim (to close gaps between door and door frame)

Kit will add about 5 lbs to existing XL Kennel weight after installing.

PLEASE note: Extenders will not fit old style kennels with square door.

   Installation Instructions