Comments on: Tips for Traveling with Dogs in an RV

By: Customer Service

Customer Service — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 14:05:37 +0000

In reply to Barb.

Barb,

There are a few different types but the cellular and wireless through wifi are the most common I have heard of people using. The cellular option just uses a cell tower to communicate from the sensor to your phone through an app. The wifi option uses the internet at the campground to communicate. The wifi option is usually cheaper but you would have to make sure to have good internet connection at the campground for it to work and many might not even offer internet. The cellular works more around and you don’t have to be near an internet source but you do have to be near towers. I recommend getting one with the same cell service that your phone uses that way if you know your phone has service the monitor will too. There are many options out there and each have their pros and cons so I would do some research on what fits your needs best. I hope this helps!

Sincerely,

Dan
RV Repair Club Technical Expert

By: Barry Pidwell

Barry Pidwell — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 22:24:39 +0000

We are just restarting rving with our two dogs, a golden retriever and a vizsla. They both seem to like it. The vizsla just loves being with us so is fine where ever we go, she is 4 yrs old and the retriever who is 8 yrs old is not a great traveller but does not mind,going in the trailer. The last trip we done was in October and we finally got her to relax, in the truck, on the last day out which hopefully is a sign of many more trips to come.

By: Barb

Barb — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:01:47 +0000

Wondered in regard to pets left in RV while out. What type of temperature monitor do people use to make sure the AC is always working.

By: Bill Cantrell

Bill Cantrell — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 08:39:04 +0000

In reply to BRANDON. ditto

By: James stanionis

James stanionis — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 05:44:30 +0000

My deceased dog Murphy load to go for car truck rides he enjoyed the ride coming back from Raleigh North Carolina to Colorado with me in the RV he died the following spring due to lymph node issues for breathing right now I am looking for another dog

By: Skip & Terry Kelly

Skip & Terry Kelly — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 05:42:14 +0000

Hi Sue…Just read your article on dogs while RVing and couldn’t agree more. We have 2 older ankle sharks and while there are issues at times, they are a world of enjoyment! We too have been over Loveland as well and pulled our last ( and a bit shorter)TT over Beartooth Pass (11,000′) from the Red Lodge side…and that was a challenge! We have a 4-door truck and the “kids” have never gotten carsick while riding…a real plus!
I dialed your website into my favorites and will look it over. Thank you! S

By: Martina

Martina — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 14:37:54 +0000

In reply to Marianne. Marianne, thanks for sharing the tips on traveling with your pets. I like the idea with the camera. They do work with WiFi?? Do you use the campgrounds or do you have your own hotspot? Thanks! Can we have your website?

By: BRANDON

BRANDON — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 01:25:16 +0000

In reply to Martin. Thank you for the app suggestion!!

By: Marianne

Marianne — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:18:03 +0000

Just a few more tips with traveling with dogs. I travel with 4. 2 service dogs and 2 little dogs. I am also a former California State Humane Officer and vet tech. Make sure your dogs are microchipped and the chip is registered with your current phone numbers. If your dog becomes lost or stolen, the chip is the only proof you own your dog. Most times when the a dog is found, it ends up at the shelter and the staff will scan your dog so it is very important your phone numbers are correct on the chip. Also, for us, we use exercise pens around our RV door. So if they should run out they are contained. It is nice to sit outside of our RV when the weather is nice and they can lounge on the rug and no chance to run out or if a dog gets loose in the RV park, they can not make contact with each other. Since we workcamp and are gone up to 4 hours, I have a pet peeps pet camera. I can see and talk to my dogs, check the RV temperature as I installed a larger thermometer so I can see it. I tied red ribbons on our A/C vent so I can see if the AC is working. It gives me so much piece of mind. I do close all of the blinds and leave the TV on for them. I have a walk through baby gate on the stairs and the 2 littles stay up there and the 2 big ones lay on the couch and usually all of them sleep while we are gone. I have a 3 ring binder with all of their health information and vet records with me. I have a copy of their rabies vaccinations in my phone in my photos for quick access. I have a lockbox that hangs on my exercise (xpen) with the RV key that I tell my trusted neighbors to open it and let the dogs out in case of emergency. Open the lockbox and get the key.The lockbox isn’t locked. I do keep their leashes on them so they can be caught easily. I do have a great checklist of what you should have on hand for your pets that I share on other websites such as canned pumpkin etc. for your pets. :)

By: Raymond

Raymond — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 03:17:03 +0000

The front cap is now terribly faded. Have others had a similar experience with the paint oxidizing?