Does anyone know how to fold this crate back to flat? I set it up in a minute...now I can't take it down. I emailed the company, they just keep sending me set-up instructions. How do I fold this crate up so I can carry it somewhere?Thanks! Does anyone know how to fold this crate back to flat? I set it up in a minute...now I can't take it down. I emailed the company, they just keep sending me set-up instructions. How... » Read More Does anyone know how to fold this crate back to flat? I set it up in a minute...now I can't take it down. I emailed the company, they just keep sending me set-up instructions. How do I fold this crate up so I can carry it somewhere?Thanks! « Show Less
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You pull the side pieces loose and then put them inwards, then you push the box part to the side and fold it up.
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It's like a lawn chair....fold it forward and you'll hear the "clicks"....it should lie flat then. If you can't get it to stay in a chair position after that, lift it slightly in the middle and it kind of resets.
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I agree that the picture instructions would be no help! Sorry I cant be any help, I am just gonna leave mine up in a spare room so I dont even have to try to fold it!
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I think you should fold it down flat, press down on the edges while turning counter clockwise and it should come apart. It may take a few tries to get it back together, but be patient. Good luck!
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This is exactly it. But, I too, cover it for the winter with a tarp and keep it outside. It will definitely take two or more people to fold, but it is flat, however takes up a large flat area to store folded. "Joseph, first push buttons on both center uprights, on both ends, to lower main table. After the table is down and level with the benches I flip it up on the end and push in on the brackets so the "U" shaped legs will fall in toward the table. The benches don't actually fold, the whole leg unit rotates inward and is held into place with the black plastic clip.Then the whole table will be flat. The benches will be on either side of the table. Hope that helps.Paul Webber answered on July 15, 2013" This is exactly it. But, I too, cover it for the winter with a tarp and keep it outside. It will definitely take two or more people to fold, but it is flat, however takes up a large flat area to store folded. "Joseph, first push buttons on both center uprights, on both ends, to lower main table. After the table is down and level with the benches I flip it up on the end and push in on the brackets so the "U" shaped legs will fall in toward the table. The benches don't actually fold, the whole leg unit rotates inward and is held into place with the black plastic clip.Then the... » Read More This is exactly it. But, I too, cover it for the winter with a tarp and keep it outside. It will definitely take two or more people to fold, but it is flat, however takes up a large flat area to store folded. "Joseph, first push buttons on both center uprights, on both ends, to lower main table. After the table is down and level with the benches I flip it up on the end and push in on the brackets so the "U" shaped legs will fall in toward the table. The benches don't actually fold, the whole leg unit rotates inward and is held into place with the black plastic clip.Then the whole table will be flat. The benches will be on either side of the table. Hope that helps.Paul Webber answered on July 15, 2013" « Show Less
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It does not fold like a soft sided crate, or even like the metal mesh crates. It comes apart in separate pieces (4 sides, top, bottom, 4 corner posts) and those can be laid on each other to store flat as T. Kiethley wrote.
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I didn't have any trouble folding it back up... bring both sides into the middle till they meet. Stomp out all excess air... then fold again continuing to push out all the air. Roll from short front end to back continuing to push out excess air. This should now fit back into the bag... add poles.
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I have the LARGE crate, and my two pugs hang out in there together with a little moving room. There's also a pillow and blanket on top of the cushion pad I ordered for the bottom of the crate and a couple of their stuffed toys. I've never seen a separator that makes it possible to split the crate and I've owned three that I changed out for different reasons. I think you'd be better off ordering a smaller size carrier and kenneling the puppy in there first and order the size you'll eventually need. We still use our carriers to take them to the vet.
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No! At least, I was unable to accomplish folding it. In my case this was not a big deal as my intention was to keep the futon base in an open, "bed" position, but if you plan on folding up the futon, good luck...and let ME know how you did it
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Its pretty easy to fold up but to transport it from one area to another takes some strength. I usually have to leave it in a stationary spot (open),or ask my husband to stow it away. Hope this was helpful.
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Unfortunately it is difficult to transport. Not like a regular cage that folds down. I guess you could unscrew it and disassemble it. When we go out of town and my cousin watches our dogs for us, we just roll it out to our van and put the whole thing in. It does move easily it's just bulky. Aside from that it's great!!!
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Just confirming Julia's comment on a handle when folded up. FYI we bought the largest crate and the quality is excellent. I see the carrying handle on smallest size; if possible, check it out at a pet store or give them a call to ask about a carrying handle on that model. I went to a pet store to compare quality & ease of set up & earlier reviews of strong odor vs other crates. Highly recommended.
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This answer is helpful however I am trying to figure out how to accomplish this, more accurate questio is:Will two pieces fold in or does just one fold for transporting it or and storage ?
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Does it fold up? yes it does, but it's misleading...for one thing they never said it weighed 60 something pounds...where can you easily store it? against the wall..takes up to much space...it's a workout just folding it up and moving it around. I just leave mine in the garage without folding it up..I think they should take out of there add the part that says folds up easy
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I can try but its pretty complicated. You pretty much fold it like a taco. Then take the right side and twist it in a figure 8 and somehow it all kind of comes together. I took some wresting before I figured it out. . . good luck!
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Honestly (and I apologize, I know this isn't going to be much help...) it's usually an experiment to figure it out. We lay it on its side (one door and about four panels touching the ground) and collapse the sides until we find one that naturally collapses. From there, it's kind of like folding a map--we'll fold a side in, and if it doesn't feel like it's collapsing naturally, we'll unfold and try another side. I know this sounds tedious, and I think it took us about 5 - 10 minutes the first time, but after you get it once or twice it just gets easier to fold. We can usually get it into the bag in about a minute. Good Luck---Happy Holidays!
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Hello Chelsea,My mattress is quite heavy which made fold up hard but, you've purchased a great steady product. You have to lift the back and kind of pull up on the front at the same time. Stand behind what would be the back and try and lift close to end and pull up on front end while lifting back. Mercy, took lots of practice for me. But trust it's a great futon. YOU CAN DO IT. Best,Loretta