Ventlock Tailgate Lock

$68.50 CAD
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The Ventlock Tailgate door lock enables the user to lock their car doors open while their dog remains in the vehicle. Locking the car doors open allows more ventilation  into your car and security versus simply leaving windows open. 


 The ventlock provides secure airflow in your vehicle  by securing a door in a semi-open position while leaving a front window open an inch or two. This combination will allow airflow and security because your doors can be locked with the ventlock securely holding them open The Ventlock can also be secured between car and tailgate for rear airflow.
It takes only a few seconds to secure in place or remove and the car can be locked.
Best of all it fits 99% of Estate Cars / Hatchbacks / Vans or 4 Wheel Drive vehicles fitted with a rear door.

Every summer all around the world there are incidents involving dogs which are either stolen or die from heat exhaustion. Usually it's a result of having been left in a car by owners who don't take the proper precautions to see that their pets are both secure and have good ventilation.

Here are some Facts
They make grim reading but are absolutely true! On a hot day the temperature inside a stationary car can rapidly increase to double that on the outside, and this can happen within six to ten minutes depending on the weather conditions.
Dogs experiencing heat stroke go through a number of stages;
1) Initially they will show increased activity with panting accompanied by barking or whining. The dog will be obviously agitated.

2) The panting becomes excessive and laboured with copious drooling of saliva being seen.

3) The next stage is where the dog is obviously struggling to breath; it may appear glassy eyed and have dark red gums.

4) Beyond this point the dogs body temperature will have reached the point where cell death in the brain results in seizures, coma and ultimately death.

One final thing. As dog owners ourselves we feel duty bound to say that whatever method of ventilation or protection against sunlight you use, there can be no substitute for checking your pet on a regular basis.
We recommend that you do not leave pets unattended for long periods in a stationary vehicle in direct sunlight. The Ventlock is not suitable for use when the vehicle is moving or when the engine is running and can never be a substitute for responsible pet ownership.


​Frequently asked questions:

Will it fit my car? 

How do I fit the ventlock and how long does it take?
It takes the average person around 10 SECONDS to fit or remove a ventlock.
No Tools are required.
Unwind the threaded ventlock hook a few turns and place it over the post or through the catch inside the car.
Gently screw on the Ventlock until it is firm but not over tight then close the car door by pushing the latch mechanism onto the free end of the Ventlock.
The vehicle can now be locked
To remove the Ventlock
To remove the Ventlock, unlock the vehicle in the normal way and simply lift the handle or turn the key and gently pull open the door. The Ventlock will automatically be released from the door latch.
It's as simple as that!
Made in Holland 

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TERESA

There is no label or identifier on these, unlike older Ventlocks, but they look the same (?). For the price you’d think the company would brand them somehow if authentic. But they work, with summer coming up that’s what matters. Shipping was fast.

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Lindsay I.
Creates airflow

Great for creating airflow on warm muggy days.

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Bill C.
Great system

I recently purchased a 6" and 9" ventlock. For those of you who have been holding off because it was unclear how the installed product could be safe from removal by unauthorized persons, I discovered that the silver "hook" end is actually threaded, and can be tightened down on the "u" latch within your cars door jam. The solid steel box on the other end is then engaged by the doors locking mechanism, which means it cannot be rotated and unscrewed, resulting in a secure attachment (There is a utube video out there which really explains it well). This system works well on my 2014 E-350 Ford van with church doors in the rear, allowing the door to be securely held open far enough for ventilation while preventing almost all unauthorized access to the dog crates inside. Great system. Just make sure any openings secured with the vent lock, rolled down windows, etc. DO NOT allow any type of access to the remote unlock buttons.

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Nancy T.
This is a brilliant idea/tool

This is a brilliant idea/tool!! So often I stop and run into the grocery store after training, or when at hotels for trials - and I have to leave my hitch completely up. This allows me to LOCK my hitch into an open place. I bought the 6" and the largest one - both are PERFECT! I will be using them all the time. They are always with me in my vehicle. Ordering was a breeze, product came fast - great company!

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Lou-Anne L.
Very effective

The shorter vent lock is a bit awkward to install and close the side door initially; however very effective. Especially for air flow when I secure the rear hatch on my SUV open with another vent lock!

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