We travel with 4 big dogs thinking of a you hauler so the dogs have their own space. What layout do you all like that works for dogs. We have a 30 single slide bunkhouse TT now

If you "kennel" then inside the camper, then a Toy Hauler makes the most sense.However, if might also be able to put those kennels on the bunks.But, if your dogs are like ours, he sleeps with us every night. Kenneling won't work for him. But, he's a small dog too.It hard to say, not knowing the personality of the dogs or how you handle them on a daily basis. I vote for the Toy Hauler though.

With each floor plan think about where they will be laying when you get up to go to bathroom at night or when you're trying to cook.With slides I keep in mind how useful the floor plan is if the slide is in (can I get to bathroom or important storage cabinet) like when stopping during a long drive.

I had 4 large Collies at one time. For a small trailer a Toyhauler can't be beat for floor space. If going with a large TT a large slide-out gives enough room (unless laying in the doorway) for getting around them.When looking at TT try to imagine 4 dogs laying on the floor or take 4 dog beds when you look. Place them on the floor to give you an idea of the space it will require.In 50 years of dog ownership I have never used a kennel. Just don't want to deal with the space they take up.

My dad had an Akita and he and a friend traveled to shows with at least 2 akitas, a brittany and a rat terrier. He started with a toy hauler - it fit the kennels well. However it was awkward for two to three people not in a relationship to share.He then went to a 5er with bunks up front, then the LR/kitchen , then bath, and then the bedroom at the back. It worked better for the people. They removed the bottom bunks and put the crates there and his friend slept in the upper bunk(s). The crates just fit under the top bunks, I can tell you it was h@11 getting them out (I somehow got stuck with that job). My advice (after watching my dad), is if you kennel, measure the crates and do your homework and measure the RV to make sure they fit - measure twice and all that. And watch for lips, ridges, turns, etc., that could impede the crate going in or out.I have two dogs (85 and 65lbs) and we are quite content in our 21ft C. But they are couch dogs and sleep on the bed (I have a set of dog steps for them to get from the couch to the cabover bed). If all 4 large dogs sleep on the bed, I would get a dedicated bed below (not the cabover) for simplicity and potential weight issues. With two dogs, the floor space isn't an issue. They can both sit in the cab seats to watch what's going on. While driving, they rotate between the passenger seat, couch, dinette seat, and floor - usually picking one spot each and then moving after a stop. And they can get around each other with minimal issue on the floor. With 4 dogs you may need more floor space just so they can get past each other without an argument and you may want more "sitting" space for them so they aren't always taking up that floor space.You're not really going to be able to bring the dogs with you while you look, but I suggest bringing a few buddies - that will help you get a feel for how the dogs will have to interact to get around. Congestion at the door can be dealt with, but you want to minimize congestion in other areas.Also, consider where you'll feed them and put their water. Some dogs can eat right next to each other - some need more space.Also remember that a lot of campgrounds and RV Parks don't allow you to tie up the dogs outside while you're inside - so don't count on that to ease a tight place.As I write this, I would look for something with an open floor LR/kitchen area and a bedroom on either side of that. A slide in that center area will be far more important than in the bedroom. That gives the dogs a place to lay on the floor without blocking a narrow corrider. You could put two in each bedroom

Recently at one of the RV resorts I saw a 5th wheel toy hauler, the back ramp was down and inside at the rear of the garage area there were four large dog carriers. I spoke with the RV owner, they have show dogs and were attending a dog show near the RV resort. He had two carriers facing the center of the toy hauler on each side. He had placed a box fan blowing air towards the dog carriers. He said they would move the carriers outside under the patio awning during the day when there was shade.It looked like a nice setup.

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BCSnob
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Jun 02, 2017
With each floor plan think about where they will be laying when you get up to go to bathroom at night or when you're trying to cook.

With slides I keep in mind how useful the floor plan is if the slide is in (can I get to bathroom or important storage cabinet) like when stopping during a long drive.
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Jun 02, 2017
If you "kennel" then inside the camper, then a Toy Hauler makes the most sense.

However, if might also be able to put those kennels on the bunks.

But, if your dogs are like ours, he sleeps with us every night. Kenneling won't work for him. But, he's a small dog too.

It hard to say, not knowing the personality of the dogs or how you handle them on a daily basis. I vote for the Toy Hauler though.

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