When we first moved into our 37 foot class a rv full time we had four cats that were coming along with us and we had no idea how it was going to work.
Rv travel with cats.
Tips for traveling in an rv with cats.
Do this a few times over a 1 week period.
Get your cat used to rv travel.
They will likely cry the majority of the time hello unstable environment.
Our cats travel in the very back of the rv underneath the bed covers in our bedroom where we have a closeable door so they cannot get to the front.
However patience and planning on the owner s part will have your cat traveling in style in no time.
We learned to make some special travel preparations for our cats and they have adapted well to travel by car and by rv.
Would you say it s a good idea to introduce an older cat to traveling in an rv.
Load your cat into a pet carrier and take a few short 20 mile or so trips in your car.
In the beginning we traveled with them in cat bags but they literally meowed complained the whole time until i let them out to their hiding spot in the back.
Here are some tips that should help you and your cat have a safe and enjoyable trip.
I m fortunate to have had a number of different rvs available to me to try out which has enabled me to experience the nuances of rving.
Spend time in the space.
If all goes well it s time to take the cats on their first camping trip.
Over the past several years i ve been involved with transporting rvs renting rvs and fulltime rving months at a time.
How to travel with cats in an rv.
With the right preparation you can make sure your cat enjoys rv travel as much as you do.
I think that our cats young age when we moved into the rv definitely factored into their easy transition.
Be cautious for escapees.
Up until now you may have avoided bringing your cat along on rv trips.
The first step to planning an rv adventure with your cat is introducing them to the vehicle.
If you remember to go slow and plan ahead your cat is sure to enjoy vacation along with the rest of the family.
Put your motorhome in park because it s best not to leave the driveway until your cat is fully adjusted to and comfortable in their new.
Cats cautious nature and reliance on routine can sometimes lengthen the amount of time they need to adapt to rv travel.
I m sure we ve all heard a horror story or two about a scaredy cat who made traveling a nightmare for its owner.
Cats are notoriously finicky travelers.
Or you may be putting off the idea of full timing because you re afraid your cat will wreak havoc on your rig.
Rving with cats may not seem like the most natural thing to do.
For many people just bringing their cats in the car to the vet is a stressful undertaking.
The owner will also have to do some of the same things to prepare fluffy for life in an rv that they would prepare her for a long car trip.
