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CaitySue
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Aug 20, 2017

RVing with Pets

Hi,
I am new to this site, and new to RVing...so new that we haven't purchased our RV yet ;). We are currently looking at various models to see what we like and don't like. We are even heading out now to check out an RV show. We know we want a gas-powered Class A, with Tiffin being high on our list (we are hoping to purchase a "gently-used" RV.) We are also going to check into Thousand Trails, KOA, and any others that might be out there (suggestions ALWAYS welcome!).

I don't know if this is the right forum in which to pose my question, but here it is:

How many of you RV with your pets? We have one large dog, 2 small dogs and 2 cats. We will be living in the RV for about 4-6 months to start. The 2 small dogs both get carsick when traveling in a car, but I'm hoping the "feel" will be different in a motorhome. Anyone experience dogs getting carsick in a car, but not in an RV? The large dog (German Shepherd) is a seasoned car traveler. The cats have not been in a car before, except when they were taken to be neutered, so I have no clue how they will behave. They will be outfitted with collars and leashes so they can be let out to stretch their legs.

Please don't flame me if I've posted something in the wrong place - I'm new to this group and don't know all the ins and outs yet.

CaitySue

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  • This forum is ok for this post. You could also check the threads in the RV Pet Stop forum. Don't double post tho; just PM me and I'll move it.

    Just about every RVer has pets. The only issues you may run into are.
    1. Some campgrounds limit the number of dogs to 2
    2. Some campgrounds have a breed restriction that usually involve pit bulls and dobermans, but may include large wolfy-looking dogs like the shepherd.

    It's not that the campground owners don't like animals, it's their insurance companies. It's best to check ahead. RV Park Reviews usually points out which RV parks have restrictions.

    Consider chipping all your animals.

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