RV For Dog Rescue Charity

susanmaria wrote:
I run a dog rescue transport charity where I bring dogs from high kill shelters to shelter in other states where they will more readily find homes. I usually rent a van, but I thought purchasing a used class C RV would be more convenient since many of my trips are long distance (I don't like smuggling in 10+ dogs into hotel rooms!)

A few times a year I have people who use/borrow/hire my gooseneck horse trailer for exactly that. I have a 'regular' 3 horse trailer with living quarters that easily holds 20 of the largest kennel crates with a walkway up the middle. Best of all they are washable and easily sterilized afterwards so you don't have to drive down the road smelling the after effects of Fido's gastrointestinal issues resulting from the stress of the trip and everything else. Did I mention washable?

Plus there's plenty of storage for water tanks, food, etc, etc, etc.

Mine has CCTV so the people in the truck can watch what's going on back there. In some states riding in the trailer (although I'm not a fan of the idea) is legal, an attendant could ride with them to care for them.

Best of all you just need a volunteer with a heavy pickup a few times a year as opposed to an expensive chassis sitting around deteriorating most of the time.

Food for thought from someone who's been there and does that.