So I’ll preface my review with this important distinction between the models of K&J crates offered:
The folding crates pack down & pop up, with no assembly required.
The stationary crates are completely disassembled: 3 sides plus the door, as well as the top & bottom.
We ordered the stationary crate.
Assembly is done using rivets. A manual rivet gun is provided, but unless you have the handgrip of “Ahnold” in his prime, you might swear a bit … there are hundreds of rivets, and distinguishing between the panel rivets & the corner rivets is not trivial.
Assembly took us a number of hours & was somewhat frustrating.
I must highlight that Jill & her husband were very responsive & helpful - ultimately we are delighted with the finished product. They answered all our questions & ensured we were able to successfully assemble our crate.
They’re good people and their products are excellent. They filled a niche that is much needed here in Canada. Highly recommended.
Bottom line: if you want a folding crate or just the convenience of no assembly - then get the folding version. If you are handy & a do-it-yourselfer who enjoys putting stuff together, then get the stationary crate. Either crate is great for travel & is definitely what you want if you have an escape artist dog!
Thank you Jill!