Topic: Leaving the air con on for my dogs

[ali.don]

Hey All.. I would love some expert opinions here. I am planning a road trip to Mexico with my dog and needed a vehicle that would be suitable for my dog. I bought the Kia Seltos because I was told I would be able to lock the doors while running so my dog didn't get heat stroke and die.

Turns out I cannot have the car running and take the key and lock the vehicle (and even if I could if someone broke the window they could just drive away without the key as long as the key was used to start the vehicle - how is that a safety feature??) I was told I could use Kia Connect but apparently that only works while the vehicle is in Canada and clearly I won't be in Canada if I am in Mexico!

I cannot use the remote start with the fob for longer than 10 mins - I mean I don't plan on leaving my dog for hours but 10 mins barely covers finding a bathroom. At least with the remote start, a person can't drive away as the vehicle shuts down but I would want a remote start that ran for about 30 mins

So, is there an SUV (I would be open to a small truck but dog space may be limited) that would allow me to have a longer remote start time or a way to leave the air con on without the vehicle being stolen?

As Mexico is not really set up for electric I am interested in a gas vehicle

[JohnnyMac]

Maybe do some research on aftermarket remote starters where you can set the run time.  Maybe there is a product out there that will allow you to remote start the vehicle and have it remain running for 30+ minutes.

[Bubba]

I don't advise ever leaving a pet in a running vehicle.

Recently, in Winnipeg, someone left their vehicle running with their dog inside.  The car overheated, the fire department was called, there was smoke, but thankfully the dog was unharmed.

[ali.don]

I don't advise ever leaving a pet in a running vehicle.

Recently, in Winnipeg, someone left their vehicle running with their dog inside.  The car overheated, the fire department was called, there was smoke, but thankfully the dog was unharmed.

I hear what you are saying and thank god that dog was ok... I don't think that is the norm though and ideally, I won't have to leave them in the car but if I am in Mexico and the temp is 40 degrees and I have to go pee I want to have a backup plan!

[ali.don]

I don't advise ever leaving a pet in a running vehicle.

Recently, in Winnipeg, someone left their vehicle running with their dog inside.  The car overheated, the fire department was called, there was smoke, but thankfully the dog was unharmed.

I did call my audio install guy and he says they don't even carry them anymore and the dealership muttered something about voiding warrantee.. arg... but I did wonder if a plug in AC would work...