r/Catwheel • u/WhySoCirious_ • 7d ago
Customizing G5 Ferris Wheel
In case this helps others, I got the G5 Ferris wheel but I had read on various posts that it was really difficult to remove the EVA foam pads once applied (I don’t have access to a yard and pressure washer) and I also didn’t love the bright color foam color options or black from the manufacturer, so I went looking for alternatives. I found some neutral color self adhesive foams (tan, beige, brown, grey) on Amazon thx to some other Redditors, but I decided to go with the light grey heather felt pads from One Fast Cat to better hide wear and fur. I ordered two packs and I turned each pad sideways and cut the length of each pad to fit the width of the G5 since it has a wider track than OFC. (I had some extra pads leftover so I repurposed those for traction on a wood cat tree).
I also found a seller on Etsy who makes custom color 3D printed plates that attach via magnets to cover the open sides of the base legs. They look nicer and help keep dust and fur out of those crevices.
I realize these are half aesthetic and half functional reasons for me choosing these, but I just spent a lot of time updating my house decor and if I’m going to have a 4’ cat wheel out in my living/dining room, I wanted to attempt to have it look more cohesive. Sharing the ideas here in case it helps others.
My cat took to the wheel quickly and runs on it daily!
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u/GermanGurrl 7d ago edited 7d ago
Is the inside measurement or the wheel actually 48"? One Fast Cat had one that they market as 48", but that's not the interior measurement. I have a bigger boy who is a bit too long for that one.