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SBrooks72
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Aug 04, 2014

Full time Travel nursing

Hey all, it has been a long time since I have posted. I am goin through a "life change". I have weighed plenty of options in terms of my setup. 2012 Dodge Drw 3500 4x4 megacab as TV. I am going to sell current Toy Hauler and upgrade/switch to a short 5er TH and also sell toys and upgrade RZR. I have many questions regarding RV parks/places to setup camp with just myself and my pitbull pup. Spare me with the breed jargon. I know, it's not going change...my pup is traveling with me.
I am looking to travel to washington state-Pugent sound, Colorado, maybe Austin,Tx. I have never done anything like this except for military. That was ions ago. Keeping my house as tax home base, and if it works out I might just keep going while I am youngish...
Any positive input would be greatly appreciated. I am still at least 8mos out Fyi.
Brooks
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    SBrooks72
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    Aug 04, 2014
    Dog Folks wrote:
    I'll spare you true breed jargon but supply some cold hard facts:

    Pit bulls make up 6 percent of the dog population in Canada and the US, but they are responsible for 68 percent of dog attacks and 52 percent of dog-related deaths from 1982 to 2009, TIME Magazine reported.

    This is the exact reason some insurance companies will not take a chance and allow them in the campground. Insurance companies care about reducing or eliminating risk, and paying out on claims. That is how they make their profit.

    Of course, not EVERY pit is trouble. If you want to take a chance, carry a large insurance liability policy and go for it.


    Joe, read the whole post. Now that you have provided some statistics. My question is still unanswered. Is there anyone out there fulltiming with a pitbull in those states I mentioned?
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    Dog_Folks
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    Aug 04, 2014
    I'll spare you true breed jargon but supply some cold hard facts:

    Pit bulls make up 6 percent of the dog population in Canada and the US, but they are responsible for 68 percent of dog attacks and 52 percent of dog-related deaths from 1982 to 2009, TIME Magazine reported.

    This is the exact reason some insurance companies will not take a chance and allow them in the campground. Insurance companies care about reducing or eliminating risk, and paying out on claims. That is how they make their profit.

    Of course, not EVERY pit is trouble. If you want to take a chance, carry a large insurance liability policy and go for it.
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    n7bsn
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    Aug 04, 2014
    SBrooks72 wrote:

    I am also asking if anyone out there knows of any rv parks that will accept the breed in the states I mentioned. First hand experience would be appreciated.
    Thanks guys
    Brooks


    You really are going to have check with each park, a park that allowed "large breeds" two years ago, may no longer.

    Just about every privately owned park we hit asks about number and size. Can't recall any that ask about breed, that might come after size. since ours are 20 lbs range

    Public parks tend to not care as much about size and breed, but they also tend to no want long-term stay types
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    SBrooks72
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    Aug 04, 2014
    Nutinelse2do wrote:
    So, if you are a nurse, you work 12 hour shifts?
    Are you talking about full timing in your new rig?
    If so, are you planning on leaving your pup alone, in the rig for 12+ hours a day at a campground? FYI... Most campgrounds do not allow that, and most have breed restrictions. I sure your pup is a sweet little lapdog, but that doesn't change the prejudice most parks have against pits.


    I am also asking if anyone out there knows of any rv parks that will accept the breed in the states I mentioned. First hand experience would be appreciated.
    Thanks guys
    Brooks
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    SBrooks72
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    Aug 04, 2014
    Yes I am going seasonal where I work. Leaving for the summer in a 5er on travel nurse assignments.
  • Nutinelse2do's avatar
    Nutinelse2do
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    Aug 04, 2014
    So, if you are a nurse, you work 12 hour shifts?
    Are you talking about full timing in your new rig?
    If so, are you planning on leaving your pup alone, in the rig for 12+ hours a day at a campground? FYI... Most campgrounds do not allow that, and most have breed restrictions. I sure your pup is a sweet little lapdog, but that doesn't change the prejudice most parks have against pits.
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    HappyKayakers
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    Aug 04, 2014
    You may want to be spared the breed jargon but campground and RV park owners definitely want to hear about it. Per their insurance policies, many will refuse admittance to pit bulls and their owners.

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