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30/6/2011 at 10:07am
Location: Devon
Outfit: Autotrail Savannah motorhome
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We sold our caravan this year privately after 5 years of use. Never smelt of dog!  I am very fussy about dog smell/hair (hence this post!!). I think it can be overcome, I always keep the van well ventilated on and after trips, use air freshener etc etc.
I think the worst thing for smells is carpet and upholstery, which is why I have only wood or ceramic flooring at home and cover all my upholstery. Like someone mentioned - leather is better (like my sofa at home), but we couldn't afford the motorhome with the leather interior.
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30/6/2011 at 10:10am
Location: Devon
Outfit: Autotrail Savannah motorhome
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Quote: Originally posted by Andy-M on 29/6/2011
We have 2 labradoodles - who ever says they do not malt is definately mistaken. !!
We find when you stop travelling and open the door, great plumes of dog fur waft out like tumble weed - especailly when traveliing to hot climates
LOL. I can relate to the tumbleweeds. 
Do they really moult then? (labradoodles?) I was always told they didn't.
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14/7/2011 at 7:08pm
Location: Devon
Outfit: Autotrail Savannah motorhome
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I agree Feeblecat!!
I would say it's a huge majority that DO have pets with them in their campers/motorhomes/caravans. We haven't been abroad since 1996 when we got married as we've owned dogs every since and I will not put them in kennels. What better way to enjoy owning a dog than to take them away all over the UK with you on holiday.
If the Palomino smelt of dog why did you buy it? 
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14/7/2011 at 10:29pm
Location: Liverpool
Outfit: IH TIO R
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You may well agree with one and another, but the statement still stands, i was born on a farm where my old man had all sorts of animals, hence my statement of being an animal lover, and to all of you that may have dogs or cats, i think and so should you when going on holiday , i have seen some of the so called DOG LOVERS out there leaving their dogs in their campers/ caravans when its scorching hot and in the 90 degrees, and all for the sake of keeping their possessions safe from burglars, hypocrits, it was two weeks ago at a service area by the Millau bridge, the caravan was british and the poor dog inside was going barking mad either for fresh air, food or water. And more, some of you won't even pick up what the dog leaves on grass/pavements. I bought the Palomino because it was one of one hundred imported from Canada and after it was cleaned and fully serviced it, it earned me £2.500
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15/7/2011 at 5:21am
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To the OP. A good tip for removing hair etc is to wipe upholstery with hand inside a rubber glove. Works very well.
Anyway, I'm off for a week to abuse my dog, hope the poor forecast doesn't happen or I'll be wearing that rubber glove most of the week cleaning off hairs from my cooped up pet!
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15/7/2011 at 8:30pm
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i used to have a vw garage one of our things was vw campers all i can say is some of them smelt of people dirty smelly people. prefer the smell of a wet dog i think. yes you get dog hairs yes they bring in dirt. my dog is 13yr old almost. spent most of its life travelling abroad. it doesnt care about the language seems to cope in all countries .but enjoys itself . she as friends dogs and people she as known since a pup. travelled more than most most people i think. cheers alan.
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16/7/2011 at 12:46am
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One of the main reasons for buying our motorhome was so we could take our little dog with us.She is one of the family and wouldn't dream of leaving her at home.
Everybody to their own I say.
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16/7/2011 at 10:52pm
Location: Devon
Outfit: Autotrail Savannah motorhome
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Quote: Originally posted by path20 on 16/7/2011
One of the main reasons for buying our motorhome was so we could take our little dog with us.She is one of the family and wouldn't dream of leaving her at home.
Everybody to their own I say.
Here Here!! 
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