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Mr_D · 09-23-2013, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TeJay

We had a similar experience on a trip to Maine. We arrived and pulled in the in-laws driveway. When we decided to leave we heard the cat making a horrible noise. She had crawled up into the engine heater vents under the dash of the MH and was only visible from the vent outside just below the windshield. I can't remember how we got her out.

If there is a small crack into a hidey hole a cat will find it.

TeJay

I caught our middle Japanese Bobtail (Tomiko) crawling up on top of the surround sound woofer under the dash. Pulled him out right away. When we went to leave I found that my backup camera didn't work. Got home and pulled the monitor out and found the coax had been pulled off. Gee, I wonder who did that!

deSanford · 09-23-2013, 10:45 PM

Our three cats travel in their carry on boxes (aka kennels). We put the 3 "boxes' by the front door before we leave on a MH trip and they go right in and wait. We keep the carry ons on the floor, and the cats don't travel loose. When it is time to move on we play hide and seek. They hide and we look for them. Under the dash is a favorite place so we have that blocked with cardboard. Our cats are indoor only. On cold nights we throw another cat on the bed. Actually they slip under the covers when it is too cold. deSanford PS we like traveling with them as they don't have to be walked, and they are self cleaning.

Jeff Canuck · 09-30-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by J Birder

It might help to give them some outside space. I constructed a screen room that fastens to a window. The adjustable supports are paint roller rods from any hardware store. The two brown brackets (one is hidden) are to fasten it to a platform mounted on the rear bumper. Both of our cats love it.

Joel

Great idea! Thanks for the idea.
I am considering trying to travel with a chainlink dog run.
I dont mind setting it up but we have a Great Dane a Boxer a Bassador and a Jack Russell. It will be a challenge. Barking will also be an issue.We leave them alone at our house.We will not on the road however.If we flat tow our Silverado the dogs all fit fine when we leave the RV site.Comfortable topper with beds and a sliding window.Crew cab also works for 2 of them.
The cats are all indoor so a large RV will work for them.Your window idea is great!