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- matt7591ExplorerWe have two cats which we have taken camping off and on for several years. They absolutely hate when the vehicle is moving and are pretty traumatized getting placed in the vehicle. When we get there, they enjoy immensely.
Every animal is different so whether they'll love it, gradually become accustomed or respond in terror is to be determined.
Cat sitter for us now for the most part. - kenrhilbertExplorerWhat a great solution to the litter box. We are new to RVing and have 5 cats that right now have a kitty sitter but we would like to introduce them to RVing. We would welcome suggestions. Did you just put them in and away you go or was it a gradual process?
- garyemunsonExplorer IIYou might find my litter box solution handy..
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/28903810.cfm
We have a pet stroller from eBay that we use to give kitty her air! - Hiker_01ExplorerWe have 5 (yes, I said five) cats, ranging from 13 years to under 4 months old. The oldest and the kitten have no trouble traveling with us, the other three will hide under the sofa (it is a jack-knife sofa bed and we leave it down so they can get in and out easier) while we are moving. While camping, they all find their favorite spots (usually the front dash. Occasionally, they will beg to go out, but as we don't have a good way to contain them, and none of them like a leash, they stay inside. Once or twice, one has escaped, but they usually don't go far (normally under the coach) and we are able to coax them back.
There are issues you'll have to figure out (i.e. litter box), but all in all, if you are going to be traveling for long periods, having them with you is better than not (JMHO).
Don - dturmModeratorWe travelled with our Henry for about 3 years before he passed. ZERO problems but he was a very laid back cat. He never tried to get out of the RV and really enjoyed sitting on the dash looking out of the windows.
BTW, we had two dogs at the same time we had Henry, and space wasn't an issue. We learned the best place for the litter box (for us and our RV) and he was great about using it. - RolinExplorerWe are not full timers, but we do travel with one cat. Have seen people traveling with multiple cats. It is much easier to travel without them ;-).
Each cat is different. Ours will walk on a lease and we try to get her out in some fresh air once a day. She has escaped twice but we were able to get her back each time. It was stressful.
It is a learning experience. We make sure we know where she is in the motorhome before opening the door. We made a folding barrier for the coach door so we can more easily get inside then remove the barrier. As she gets more accustom to the motorhome and we get more accustom to "where is the cat" before opening the door things are working out pretty good.
I guess part of the equation will be "how big is the living space for 3 cats and adults? Also, three cats may not be as likely to bolt out the door as they have each other for company.
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