Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Motorhomes and Campervans 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: barking mad Post Reply Post New Topic
Personangel34
26/2/2015 at 9:31pm
 Location: Huddersfield
 Outfit: None Entered View angel34's Profile View Profile   Reply to angel34 Reply   Quote angel34 Quote  
Joined: 17/3/2013

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   114
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Hi fellow ukcampsiters

Have a question we just got a puppy and at a loss at what to use for sleeping/trqvelling in a motorhome....help!!!


bald eagle
26/2/2015 at 9:37pm
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View bald eagle's Profile View Profile   Reply to bald eagle Reply   Quote bald eagle Quote  
Joined: 06/6/2009


Guest

Forum Posts:   179
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Hi angel34.
We used a folding kids playpen this worked fine for us.
Hope this helps

-------------
Life is to short,be happy have fun.
regards
bald eagle


Campervan and Motorhome Insurance - Special Discount for UKCampsite.co.uk members
Caravan Guard Special Discount for UKCampsite.co.uk members on Campervan and Motorhome Insurance. Get 5 star rated cover and big savings - for a quote simply click Online Quotation

Personiggycamper
26/2/2015 at 9:59pm
 Location: Devon
 Outfit: Dreamer(Rapido) D.55 select Plus View iggycamper's Profile View Profile   Reply to iggycamper Reply   Quote iggycamper Quote  
Joined: 12/9/2013

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   652
Site Reviews Total: 36
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Officially: Bonzo should be either tethered in a proper harness or in a proper secured dog box/cage etc. Both ideally sited at floor level.
Not good having 20kg of doggy flying through the van at 30mph. (or more?)

Unofficially: We see many vans on road with one or more doggies sitting looking out of side window or even worse on the co-drivers knee!

In practice our well behaved spaniel travels in her comfortable bed under the table - usually loosely tethered with a harness.


-------------
The older I get the better I used to be.


PersonColin21
27/2/2015 at 9:47pm
 Location: East Herts
 Outfit: 1992 Elddis Wisp 450CT + X Trail View Colin21's Profile View Profile   Reply to Colin21 Reply   Quote Colin21 Quote  
Joined: 05/11/2013

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   6270
Site Reviews Total: 18
Site Reviews 2024: 1  
Site Reviews 2023: 1  
Site Reviews 2022: 2  
Site Reviews 2021: 2  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 2  
Site Reviews 2018: 3  
Site Nights 2024: 7
Site Nights 2023: 8
Site Nights 2022: 12
Site Nights 2021: 18
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 21
Site Nights 2018: 18
Our little terrier only weighs 7.5 kg, but I still wouldn't like to have him flying around! When we are in our tow-car he travels in a cage in the back, and he loves it. It's his "home on the move". It shouldn't be too difficult to secure a cage in a motorhome.

To get him used to the cage we just left it in our living room at home with the door open. Didn't take him long to "explore" it! Soon he was sleeping in it of his own accord. Then we tried closing the door. Just a few minutes at first, then gradually longer and longer. Then, once he was used to that, we moved it to the car. Now he always travels in it willingly. I just open the back of the car and he just walks in and settles down, knowing he is going for a drive with us.

-------------
Best Regards,
Colin


Personangel34
27/2/2015 at 10:10pm
 Location: Huddersfield
 Outfit: None Entered View angel34's Profile View Profile   Reply to angel34 Reply   Quote angel34 Quote  
Joined: 17/3/2013

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   114
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Follow up"): would Ollie be okay in a travel cage a bit like a carry on with netting to see through


Advertisement



Personiggycamper
27/2/2015 at 11:17pm
 Location: Devon
 Outfit: Dreamer(Rapido) D.55 select Plus View iggycamper's Profile View Profile   Reply to iggycamper Reply   Quote iggycamper Quote  
Joined: 12/9/2013

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   652
Site Reviews Total: 36
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Angel: I guess OK so long as it is designed for dogs and can be fixed to vehicle ; the fixing should be appropriate for the weight of the dog. E.g. A 7kg pup is much easier than a 40kg big chap!

Good advice from Colin above btw re getting pooch used to a cage - especially so that dog associates the cage with going on nice trips! We only used our cage when she was a pup - now she is a 5 year old 16kg lady she rides happily in the rear boot area (which is similar size to a large cage) of our car alongside her water bowl and a few toys! And in the MH tethered under the table as said earlier, but just behind the passenger seat so that she can't move far under 'serious braking'.(?)

Our spaniel gets excited as soon as we start putting bags etc by the back door; and when we open the door she sits by the motorhome door and gives that look "you are going nowhere without me pal!" She goes everywhere with us - 4,000 miles touring France, Spain and Portugal last Autumn.

-------------
The older I get the better I used to be.


Personfran1000
06/3/2015 at 7:14pm
 Location: East Sussex
 Outfit: None Entered View fran1000's Profile View Profile   Reply to fran1000 Reply   Quote fran1000 Quote  
Joined: 02/6/2005

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2674
Site Reviews Total: 12
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Get a proper dog cage. They're the safest way to transport a dog, and can be secured to any suitable anchoring point with bungees.

If you're in an accident, you really don't want to have the worry of the dog escaping, they're handy if you need to rest a dog after injury or surgery, or even keep them out of the way while decorating. An old sheet draped over the top can give them shade out of doors on sunny days when on site, and they're handy for keeping them off the van's upholstery when they're wet or muddy.

When not in use, they fold flat and take up very little room.


Personhappybonzo
08/3/2015 at 7:50am
 Location: Ndidis Kraal
 Outfit: Laika Ecovip 100 & Quasar View happybonzo's Profile View Profile   Reply to happybonzo Reply   Quote happybonzo Quote  
Joined: 20/6/2003

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4046
Tent Reviews:   2
Site Reviews Total: 39
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by iggycamper on 26/2/2015
Officially: Bonzo should be either tethered in a proper harness or in a proper secured dog box/cage etc. Both ideally sited at floor level.



I am usually driving the Motorhome


Personiggycamper
08/3/2015 at 8:56am
 Location: Devon
 Outfit: Dreamer(Rapido) D.55 select Plus View iggycamper's Profile View Profile   Reply to iggycamper Reply   Quote iggycamper Quote  
Joined: 12/9/2013

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   652
Site Reviews Total: 36
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
LOL! Clever boy!
Cassie not driving yet but will fetch mummy's slippers.

-------------
The older I get the better I used to be.


PersonDFMids
12/3/2015 at 4:15pm
 Location: Midlands
 Outfit: Motorhome View DFMids's Profile View Profile   Reply to DFMids Reply   Quote DFMids Quote  
Joined: 20/10/2014

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   9
Site Reviews Total: 54
Site Reviews 2024: 11 
Site Reviews 2023: 18 
Site Reviews 2022: 15 
Site Reviews 2021: 3  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 1  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 31
Site Nights 2023: 49
Site Nights 2022: 45
Site Nights 2021: 7
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 2
Site Nights 2018: 0
We got a great travel cage from Amazon, sits between the lounge sofas in the back and our dog is more than happy, he did sleep in it the first few trips but now just sleeps on his blanket on the floor. Travel cage folds away and is stored in our rear garage when on site. Is really useful for him to sit in outside on a sunny day as well
Have fun with the puppy


Advertisement



PersonWhatamess
12/3/2015 at 5:44pm
 Location: North Wales
 Outfit: Bessacarr E540 View Whatamess's Profile View Profile   Reply to Whatamess Reply   Quote Whatamess Quote  
Joined: 31/7/2005

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4554
Site Reviews Total: 33
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 1  
Site Reviews 2020: 1  
Site Reviews 2019: 2  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 2
Site Nights 2020: 2
Site Nights 2019: 6
Site Nights 2018: 0
My dog used to travel in a small cage strapped to the passenger seat but now I secured her to the seat belt with a proper car harness and she settles down in between the front seats. She will sometimes get on my lap if I'm the passenger but she's still strapped to the seat belt.

My last dog would settle on the side-facing seat but he'd be secured to the seat belt socket or to a D-ring on the side of the cupboard.

I'm a firm believer that dogs should be secured to something and not travel loose.

Nora


PersonFiona W
14/3/2015 at 12:25pm
 Location: Ayrshire
 Outfit: Auto-Sleeper MHs View Fiona W's Profile View Profile   Reply to Fiona W Reply   Quote Fiona W Quote  
Joined: 10/4/2007

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   5143
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 234
Site Reviews 2024: 18 
Site Reviews 2023: 8  
Site Reviews 2022: 12 
Site Reviews 2021: 10 
Site Reviews 2020: 4  
Site Reviews 2019: 9  
Site Reviews 2018: 18 
Site Nights 2024: 37
Site Nights 2023: 25
Site Nights 2022: 32
Site Nights 2021: 25
Site Nights 2020: 20
Site Nights 2019: 28
Site Nights 2018: 30
Our previous Springer travelled happily asleep on the couch or the floor, but the current Cocker is a rescue and we assume something bad happened in her past 4 years as she is frightened of travelling - not sick, thankfully, but frozen rigid to the floor for the entire trip, nose in the corner, eyes wide (and attached to a handle with a long lead). We've tried Adaptil, but it makes no difference. It's a lesson to start your pup early - we can only hope that ours will relax in time with positive experiences. We'd like to get a soft crate in case that makes her feel more secure, but finding one that fits in the MH, that's also not too small for her, has held us up - she sleeps happily in a huge crate at home that's too big to take camping.

-------------
2024 = 20 sites / 41 nights. 2023 = 9/23. 2022 = 13/35. 2021 = 11/29. 2020 = 4/20. 2019 = 13/35. 2018 = 20/33. 2017 = 10/22. 2016 = 19/33. 2015 = 15 sites / 27 nights. Didn't count 1976 to 2014.


PersonRachael33
29/3/2015 at 7:33pm
 Location: Salisbury
 Outfit: Hymer Nova 390 2 View Rachael33's Profile View Profile   Reply to Rachael33 Reply   Quote Rachael33 Quote  
Joined: 17/2/2006

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   73
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
We take both our dogs travelling in our motorhome. I cover one of the bench seats with a purpose bought, rubberised picnic blanket and then a bath sheet. Then the dogs have a soft bed each. My dogs wear a harness and then are clipped to a dog lead which I have cut to the length needed for them to attached at one end to the struts of the bench seat and then brought up the back of the seat cushion and clipped to the harnesses. The bench cushion has a length of non slip matting underneath it to prevent it from slipping off.
At night my dogs sleep in the canvas, fold up type dog boxes, one each which travel folded and placed one behind one cab seat, the other behind the other cab seat. The dogs are always, safe, happy and secure. One dog weighs 10kgs one is 6.1 kgs.

-------------
Rachaelknits



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Motorhomes and Campervans - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

2707 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder