Wobbly c&c

[Bettyb26]

Hi guys,

I have just got my first c&c cage and as far as I can tell I’ve put it together correctly and used loads of extra cable ties and everything but the top layer seems a bit wobbly? It’s a stacked 4x2 and the whenever the two boys in the top move around the whole thing kind of shakes, is this normal or have I missed something? I’ve attached a video for reference. Thank you

 

[Bettyb26]

Sorry the video is too big but here’s a picture, I think I may have put the connectors the wrong way around (they’re facing inwards) so the coroplast isn’t sitting right

 

[Qualcast&Flymo]

Hi, I think you're right, the connectors normally go at the top and bottom and that hides a bit more rigidity. Afraid that means a lot if work to change it!

 

[Seven7]

Does it seems a bit higher than the ones I saw being advertised?

 

[Qualcast&Flymo]

Hi, I think you're right, the connectors normally go at the top and bottom and that hides a bit more rigidity. Afraid that means a lot if work to change it!

That should say "provides" not "hides"

I've only ever had single level c&c though, but if I had a double level one I would probably put some support between the levels along the sides.

 

[Bettyb26]

That should say "provides" not "hides"

I've only ever had single level c&c though, but if I had a double level one I would probably put some support between the levels along the sides.

Thank you, I think it’s maybe just how it is because I’ve studied the kavee website and I’m sure I’ve put it together properly we’ve put another grid at the front and it seems a bit better so I’ll see how it goes

 

[Bettyb26]

Does it seems a bit higher than the ones I saw being advertised?

It does seem huge haha but it’s just a double stacked one from the Kavee website so I guess that’s how it’s supposed to be

 

[Siikibam]

I would also consider using cable ties (can’t see them, sorry if they’re there) and also putting something under the top floor for support. When I had a 2x5, I ran two lengths of wood through the grids underneath the top floor.

And I think the connectors may be facing wrong way. I remember putting them facing down on the top edge.

 

[Bettyb26]

I would also consider using cable ties (can’t see them, sorry if they’re there) and also putting something under the top floor for support. When I had a 2x5, I ran two lengths of wood through the grids underneath the top floor.

And I think the connectors may be facing wrong way. I remember putting them facing down on the top edge.

Thank you, I was just thinking about something going under the coroplast on the top. I’ve changed the connectors around on the top too

 

[Cheekypigs]

The open area at the front between the top and bottom cages is very wide. If you can attach a long piece of wood under the front edge (just cable tie it on) it will help a lot to support it.

Do you have any spare grids left? Closing up all the gaps in the back wall of the cage will help a lot with rigidity.