Our first trek in the RV. Bring the Dog? Yes or No?

And you, sir, do not understand dogs.

I beg to differ. It depends on the dog as to whether or not it would be bored. My first Gordon, no matter how much we exercised it prior, would probably have destroyed his crate and the RV. My two current Springers-a 10 minute walk and a hug and they are fine. (They are easily fooled!)

I would at the very least try a shorter trip for the first time out. Try the driveway camping as suggested. Only you know how your dog handles being left alone for any period of time.