Does this work with any dog crate or only the Evolv?

This frame is designed exclusively for the Evolv crate system. It replaces the ceiling mesh panel on that specific model and will not fit other crate brands or designs.

How do I know which size frame I need?

Match the frame size to your existing Evolv crate. If you have a Medium Evolv crate, order the Medium frame. The four available sizes correspond exactly to the four Evolv crate models.

Can I leave the open-top pen setup permanently, or is it only for temporary use?

You can leave it configured as an open pen as long as your dog doesn't jump or climb out. Many owners switch between the enclosed crate and open pen daily depending on whether the dog is supervised or resting.

What's included—does this come with walls or a base?

The frame itself is the only component included. You need the Evolv crate base, sidewalls, and floor, which are part of the original crate purchase. This is a replacement ceiling frame only.

Evolv Base Frame/Playpen Frame

The 3-second version

Swaps in seconds to convert Evolv crate into open-top pen
Four sizes match Small through Large Evolv crate models
Rigid frame keeps perimeter walls stable during use
Requires Evolv crate base to function
Open top unsuitable for dogs that jump or climb
Frame size must match your existing crate model

Why it's on GiftsFeed

The frame that turns a dog crate into an open-top enclosure

Most pens and crates are separate purchases that each claim floor space. If you need both an enclosed crate for rest and an open pen for visible containment, you typically buy two products or compromise on one setup that never quite fits both jobs.

This frame lets the same footprint do both. The swap is quick enough to make daily switches practical, so you can enclose the crate at night and open the pen during the day without rearranging furniture or storing a second unit. That flexibility matters most when space is tight or when your dog's routine genuinely requires both configurations.

Good gift when

Owners who already have an Evolv crate and need open-pen flexibility
Dogs transitioning between crate training and supervised free time
Households managing single-footprint containment for multiple needs
Anyone wanting sightlines into the pen without removing walls

Skip it if Requires the Evolv crate base—this frame is an add-on component, not a standalone pen. If you don't already own the matching Evolv crate model, you'll need to purchase that separately before this piece is useful.

Specs

Compatibility: Evolv dog crate (Small, Medium, Intermediate, or Large)
Sizes Available: Small, Medium, Intermediate, Large
Configuration: Open-top frame (replaces ceiling mesh)

What's included

Evolv Playpen Frame (ceiling frame component only)

If you're giving it

You'll need their size

Buyer must know recipient's existing Evolv crate size to order correct frame.

The details

This is a replacement frame piece designed exclusively for the Evolv dog crate. Install it in place of the standard ceiling mesh panel, and the crate becomes an open-top pen with a secure perimeter and no roof. The swap takes moments and requires no tools.

The open configuration suits supervised play, brief containment when you need your dog visible and accessible, or training phases where an enclosed ceiling feels too confining. The frame holds the pen walls rigid and maintains the footprint of the original crate, so it occupies the same floor space you already committed.

Four sizes correspond to the Evolv crate dimensions: Small, Medium, Intermediate, and Large. Match the frame to your existing crate model. The structure remains stable when your dog stands against the walls or shifts weight. Visibility from all sides lets you monitor activity without leaning over, and your dog can see the room in every direction.

The frame ships as a standalone component. You must own the Evolv crate base for this piece to function. It does not include sidewalls, a floor, or fasteners beyond what attaches it to the existing crate structure. Installation reverses just as easily when you want the closed crate configuration back.

This component suits homes where the same dog needs both a fully enclosed rest space and an open supervised zone, but floorspace or budget allows only one footprint. Swap the frame as needs change throughout the day or across training stages.

Diggs

Evolv Base Frame/Playpen Frame

Replacement frame component for the Evolv system, available in four sizes

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The 3-second version

Swaps in seconds to convert Evolv crate into open-top pen
Four sizes match Small through Large Evolv crate models
Rigid frame keeps perimeter walls stable during use
Requires Evolv crate base to function
Open top unsuitable for dogs that jump or climb
Frame size must match your existing crate model

Questions

Does this work with any dog crate or only the Evolv?: This frame is designed exclusively for the Evolv crate system. It replaces the ceiling mesh panel on that specific model and will not fit other crate brands or designs.
How do I know which size frame I need?: Match the frame size to your existing Evolv crate. If you have a Medium Evolv crate, order the Medium frame. The four available sizes correspond exactly to the four Evolv crate models.
Can I leave the open-top pen setup permanently, or is it only for temporary use?: You can leave it configured as an open pen as long as your dog doesn't jump or climb out. Many owners switch between the enclosed crate and open pen daily depending on whether the dog is supervised or resting.
What's included—does this come with walls or a base?: The frame itself is the only component included. You need the Evolv crate base, sidewalls, and floor, which are part of the original crate purchase. This is a replacement ceiling frame only.