NEW TO RVing,decide Class A or Class C up to 24-26 feet only

[kars]

Looking to get a 24 or 26 ft RV Class A or Class C with slide outs
Class B if a few slide outs,
need walk around bed in rear
traveling with 5 little doggies
any suggestions on an RV my head is spinning

[DrewE]

Another possibility that might work out is a travel trailer and a full-size van. Many of the full-size vans are (or can be set up to be) quite substantial tow rigs, and have plenty of room inside for dog crates etc. Obviously pulling a fifth wheel would be impossible.

As MetalGator wrote, you will have to plan ahead to find places to camp where that many dogs are permitted. Do be aware that not infrequently public parks with campgrounds may allow pets in the campground but have stricter restrictions in some or most of the rest of the park.

AAA does offer campground guides (I think it's Woodall's guides now) free for the asking to members. Most here use various online websites, such as rvparkreviews.com or google maps searches or a few others, or smartphone apps (RVParky seems to be a popular one). Generally you'd have to look at the web site for the particular park, or call them on the phone, to get specifics about things like how many dogs may be permitted and what extra fees, if any, would apply.

[toedtoes]

I have two large dogs in my 21ft class C. One usually lays down on the passenger seat (I have a portable center console that she puts her head on) and the other is usually on the couch behind the passenger seat.

I find the hardest part is when I have company in the RV with the dogs. That's when it gets a bit crowded floor-space-wise.

My dad had a 5er with bunk beds. He removed the bottom bunk and set up crates under the top bunk. He had akitas, so the crates just fit.

If you look for an RV with bunks, you could do something similar.

Also, I have a parrot who camps with me. I have his cage set up on the dinette table and have strapped it to the table with bungie cords to keep it secure. You should consider how to keep the crates secure while traveling.

[MetalGator]

kars wrote:
What kind of RV do you travel with 4 dogs? are they big dogs?

We have two Papillons (one is 5lbs and the other is 20lbs), a Jack Russel (18lbs) and a Chihuahua (4lbs). As you can see, they are all small. We just recently sold our 29' Travel Trailer and pulled it with a 1/2 ton Dodge pickup truck. The truck has a back seat so the dogs would ride in the back seat until we arrived at the campground. We have ordered a 37' motorhome that we should get soon. In the truck, I just had several dog beds on the back seat but I will probably have to kennel crate the dogs in the motorhome to keep them from wandering around while we are underway. Three of my dogs basically fall asleep as soon as we leave the driveway.

Burch

[kars]

Way back when we had pop up and young kids we used a camping book with campsites listed, or AAA had a campsite listing book.
Is this still the way or do you join an RV travel club to know where to stay along the way?

[kars]

What kind of RV do you travel with 4 dogs? are they big dogs?

I crate them when I travel as that is safest way. So I am limited. I have a honda odyssey mini van but cant really pull anything but pop up up hills/mountains like out west. We pull a boat sometimes 1-2 hour drive. I looked at pick up trucks with cab but I dont think I can get 5 crates in it, plus a possible adult son if he wishes to travel with us.

I like the THor motor coach 24-25 foot, vegas or axis with the couch slide out for more area in main room.
I am not sure I would share any driving and probably not if it is a big rig.

[MetalGator]

kars wrote:
I am new to this forum and lost my other post, sorry.....
Not sure what I am to do with my dogs, this was going to be an adventure that I can bring them all on. We want to travel around USA. on long weekends and a 1-2 week trip mid summer this year.

We travel with 4 dogs. Yes, many RV parks have a 2 or 3 dog limit but I have never had a problem finding camping spots. Most KOAs, state parks and COE parks usually don't have limits.

Burch

[MarkTwain]

kars wrote:
I am new to this forum and lost my other post, sorry.....
Not sure what I am to do with my dogs, this was going to be an adventure that I can bring them all on. We want to travel around USA. on long weekends and a 1-2 week trip mid summer this year.

Bringing all your dogs will just mean you have to do more research and planning BEFORE you start on your RV trips. Figure out the route of your RV trip and probable areas, sights you think you might visit or stay at, then call or contact each regarding their rules on pets.

[kars]

I am new to this forum and lost my other post, sorry.....
Not sure what I am to do with my dogs, this was going to be an adventure that I can bring them all on. We want to travel around USA. on long weekends and a 1-2 week trip mid summer this year.

[bikendan]

2gypsies wrote:
In another post of yours recently you said you're a breeder of yappy dogs and you want to tour the national parks. I'd recommend you explore the rules of the parks first to see if they can be left in your RV when you're gone and the limit of dogs you may have. They also can't be taken on park trails for the most part for siteseeing. For instance, in Yellowstone you'll have to walk to see the famous geysers, etc. Just a heads up....

Agreed, she never came back to her original post back in February. one post and never came back.
never addressed others posts warning her about having 5 dogs in national parks.

not sure if she is listening.

[ncrowley]

I think that you will need more floor space for the dogs so I would look at Class A's. But there are not too many that short. If you plan to tow a car, then make sure whatever you buy is rated to tow the weight of your car. Many of the smaller RVs are limited in what they can tow. The hitch is rated for 5000 pounds but when you subtract the loaded RV weight from the max combined weight, you will have a lot less than that.

[jplante4]

Class A in that length you should be looking at a
Trek

[BarneyS]

There are not very many Class A motorhomes in that length. Most are bigger.
Barney

[Bobbo]

Class A generally has more sitting/lounging space. Class C generally has more sleeping space.

[MarkTwain]

2gypsies wrote:
In another post of yours recently you said you're a breeder of yappy dogs and you want to tour the national parks. I'd recommend you explore the rules of the parks first to see if they can be left in your RV when you're gone and the limit of dogs you may have. They also can't be taken on park trails for the most part for siteseeing. For instance, in Yellowstone you'll have to walk to see the famous geysers, etc. Just a heads up....

X1 Most RV Parks have limits on the breed and size and weight of dogs. Leaving dogs in your RV unattended while you go for hikes or visits to places is generally not Ok and if your dogs are yapers, barkers your RV neighbors could call the manager and complain or call the local dog pound officials:(:(