Can I open it completely up and use it like a gate?
1451108
Yes. If you found a way to anchor it. Every seam comes undone by pulling up a 'stick like' piece out of the hinges. There is an option to purchase two extra pieces to make this a hexagon shape. I'd guarantee they'd have an in-depth diagram of what I'm speaking of.
1451109
You really can't because there is nothing in the ends to hold in place like an actual gate. Unless you have the perfect fit for one panel I don't recommend using it as a gate. It's very light also. Could be easily knocked down.
1451110
You probably could but you would have to figure out how to secure the sides. Also it depends on the size of the dog & how active they are. When i first got one, once my puppy learned how to jump over it and climb over it, so I had to get a cover.Not a bad idea. I love it.
1652845
No, impossible. You need one hand to continually press and turn the locking lever down to release the lock, and the other hand to unhook and support the fabric section as you roll it to open or shut. You can't let go of the gate as you are opening it, otherwise it all flops down, and twists up as it reels in, which will then give you another problem, because if that happens it won't roll out flat with an equal tension top and bottom the next time you try to close it.
46041
Yes you can, to open the door you have to removed but is a lock the you can control the the space..good luck. .
2026801
YES!! Yes you can! You will need a couple of small needle nose pliers to do it, as the pin holding it in is spring loaded. Have the gate upright, open the small door completely (open it away from you) to expose the pin, pinch and pull down using the pliers. The pin is rather long so you will need both pliers in order to compress the spring loaded pin enough to remove the door. I had the door propped open for a couple of months, and cannot tell you the number of times I whacked my shin on it. Seriously, propping it open is the not the answer.
1797194
No way. All mechanisms are on the top. You have to slide the lever with your thumb while lifting up on the gate to open it. And it closes automatically and locks. (spend the time setting it up correctly, it makes a big difference).
1314147
To pull on it by hand and open it would be impossible. Would have better luck hooking a strap to your truck and pulling the whole gate down. Gate opener is secure.
1565003
Yes,opens easy..push button and lift gate up and in or out direction..would recommend
100272
hi, the gate is awesome, but it is a little tough to open. but we like that. yes it can be opened with one hand after you understand how it works.hope this helps
485888
It's easy just push hard and it will open! Pls read the directions on the box! Thanks
230627
Hi, Yes, you could, but I think that you would be better off with another product as my gate had just normal use with a 12 lb dog and two hinges/screws came right out.
100273
I'm going to have to say no. It's a bit tricky to open, actually. You have to hold down the framework while pushing the lever on the gate and lifting up. That was frustrating. We used it to keep our little dog in a family room while we were gone. We liked it well enough for that use. It was sturdy and attractive.
163610
I don't think that would work since it sits up high. The door could not be opened.
100271
hi, the gate is awesome, but it is a little tough to open. but we like that. yes it can be opened with one hand after you understand how it works. hope this helps
1440211
Oh yes you can. This gate system is marvelous. We love ours. You can also just fold back a panel and put the open gate part anywhere you wantEnjoy.
873915
That is what I wanted to do but unfortunately the door is too heavy and it tips over. I ended up having to mount it as you would not be able to keep anything in it and open the door.
1338424
You "could" but the gates are not designed to connect. Also the hinges tend to be very loose, to elaborate if you look at the product picture that dog could easily push his way through that gate unless you faced it the other way. If you connected two without some connection mechanism (Screw, Tape) I would image the same thing could happen.
1711293
Unfortunately you can't decide how you want to open this gate. It swings/shuts automatically