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sure if the ride is NOT long but if you are doing very long travel situation I would get a 'real trailer' built for animal transportation.

You would probably be time and expense ahead by starting with a flat deck trailer and building it to your specifications. You are going to run into major gut and rebuild issues with a travel trailer and it won't add much benefit in the end result.

Just off the top of my head--you'll need large water storage and food storage areas. A place to carry waste. Easy cleaning (and this might mean a floor decking that is impervious to water) where a hose and floor drain resides. You may wish to have a bathing sink where strays can be cleaned. In some cases you may wish to have a quarantine section where new-comers are housed until verified free from pests and disease. I would build with a total insulation system installed, something that is near impossible with an RV construction. You will want thick insulation and a vapor barrier to assist with HVAC and moisture. I can't imagine the amount of moisture from 40 animals but it is going to be huge. Large fans to transfer inside air.

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How about this


JimR

ps good luck with this I think it is a grand thing to do

There is a rescue in TX that rescues dogs from the border shelters and transports them after they are pre-adopted to various cities in the US . They have a heavy duty utility trailer( long one) and can transport somewhere between 50-75 dogs each trip. The kennels inside are double stacked and it's air conditioned. They have outdoor temp kennels that they unload the dogs into and stop for potty breaks. Each kennel has water and a blanket, toy etc. Very small dogs or puppies may be doubled up or maybe 4 to a larger kennel. It can be done, but an rv probably isnt the best choice. This rescue is TracyDogs out of San Antonio - soon moving to a new facility, I think in Hondo Tx. You could try contacting them for ideas.

A gooseneck cargo trailer is probably what you need. Well built and you can add what is needed to board dogs for a trip. I see the Houston USPCA has one they had built with a treatment center in the front. They included heat and air so the animals can be kept comfortable while being transported. Definitely check with the humane societies and see what they have for ideas. I congratulate on your idea of helping animals in the different centers that need forever homes.