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The positives of R-Pods when travelling with dogs

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Topic: The positives of R-Pods when travelling with dogs

Posted By: K9ABCs
Subject: The positives of R-Pods when travelling with dogs
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2017 at 4:42pm

Hi, I'm currently shopping for my first R-Pod and I looking for the input of others who travel with their canine companions. I have two mid size dogs (50lbs). I've been leaning towards bunk beds to put the kennels on the bottom bunk. Also thinking if I leave the table down that I'd sleep on the top bunk if I could get a real mattress to fit (I need a firm, good mattress for my back).

Any feed back is very much appreciated, including if you think my plan for the bunks is realistic and what do you like about the R-Pod when travelling with dogs.

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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2017 at 4:51pm

Welcome. We travel with one dog. He's an 80lb English Bulldog. Very laid back. He sleeps on the floor and at times likes to get on the dinette seats of our 178. We transport him in the rear seat of our crew cab tow vehicle. He is no issue. I know there are numerous dog owners on this forum, with multiple dogs. Sure you will get good feedback.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2017 at 7:02pm

Welcome to the group!

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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

Posted By: PlatteRiverPod
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2017 at 10:27am

I just got back from a 2 month trip in my 172 with 2 dogs, one small and one medium. They like the bottom bunk, I put both mattresses there. I use the top bunk for storage with plastic bins. I roll out a 3" thick mattress at night at the table area and roll it back up in the morning and store on the lower bunk. I've put a shower rod and curtain up in front of the bunks so it's covered during the day, didn't like the idea of having all my stuff in my face when I was in the camper. Sounds like work but it's really not. My sleeping bed is cozy and big, good support, light and I don't feel cramped.
I also put up a permanent curtain rod over my door and put a light curtain there so I can leave my doors open for air and light but still have privacy inside, particularly since the bathroom door is opposite the outside door.
PlatteRiverCamper

Posted By: MoPod
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2017 at 1:46pm

Learn from other's mistakes. Keep in mind the thickness of the mattress that you put on either bunk so you don't lose what little headroom their is. 8 inches was too much!

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Bill & Nancy
2015 RPod 179
Previously 2010 RPod 176
2014 Explorer Sport

Posted By: TurtlenScooter
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2017 at 1:11am

We have the 179 model. Our 65lb redbone coonhound sleeps on the couch by the dinette area. Our cat also joined in for a trip and he slept on the upper couch cushion while our dog was on the seat portion. We picked up rugs from Costco to place on the seat cushions ( to go under the pet blanket). Hope this helps.

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Turtle
2016 rPod 179
2014 Nissan Titan TV
Redbone Coonhound

Posted By: Lear111
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2017 at 8:46pm

I have 2 labs 50 lbs in a 180. No crates because well behaved and respect each other. So much fun. Did learn slide out must be extended or they are constrained and a tight fit. They quickly adapt. It is a challenge in a tight space but I smile every morning watching them and trying to get that out the door

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Steve
Lexus GX460
R-pod 180 2017
1 black lab

Posted By: computerfixitguy
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2017 at 3:36am

I have a 45lb rescue and a 15 lb Pug.. they sleep on the bottom bunk of mine. They are crate trained at home, but I don't take one in the trailer. When we have left them, the A/C is so loud they have no idea whats going on outside.

Posted By: Hi-Line
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2017 at 6:57pm

I travel with two dogs...60 lb lab and 35 lb Brittany. They sleep wherever they want...usually the bed, although the Lab sometimes prefers her dog bed on the floor. The Brittany wouldn't think of sleeping on the floor!

Posted By: SqueakyToy17
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2017 at 4:19pm

Hello,
I have three dogs; two Newfoundlands (equal 300 pounds together) and a mini-schnauzer who thinks she is a Newfoundland!

I intentionally got the rPOD 179 with the attachable room because of my dogs. My male will be able to easily lay down in the trailer (he is 185#); my female will be able to be in her kennel inside the rDome room (and I can have a window open to listen for her) and of course the mini will be up on the bed.

I take two pens with me for the big ones to chill out in when we aren't out and about.

Good luck! :)

Posted By: dianab
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2017 at 11:35am

We've only been out about 10 nights in our 183G, so this is still all very new to us. But our 60 lb Labradoodle has been with us every step of the way. Our trips have been for hiking or "getting somewhere", so have never left her alone in the pod. She's content sleeping on the floor at home and on the road, so a simple mat on the floor has been fine - we just watch our step on those middle of the night bathroom trips! I may invest in something more comfy as she ages, but for now, we're keeping it simple.

Posted By: olga1913
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2017 at 3:42pm

We traveled 8 weeks in a 179. We have an adult Newfie and a yellow lab. My 11 year old daughter sleeps on the dinette. The lab sleeps with her or at our feet. The newfie seems to prefer the coolness of the floor. Dogs ride in the screened off third row of seats in the Tahoe. Everyone seems happy. We stop once or twice a day at a river or lake to keep them active and cool. Also helps lower energy levels in the evening.

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2017 at 4:32pm

We travel with our English Bulldog, he likes AC and water stops. He sleeps on the dineete cushions or on the floor where he is cool. He's an 80 pounder and very happy to sleep all day.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: coopercdrkey
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2017 at 5:00pm

As our signature block indicates, two Cockers go everywhere we do, and most certainly in our 177.

My one complaint about R-Pods is the athwartship camper queen which, IMO, can never accommodate two normal size adults comfortably. Therefore, being the noble husband that I am, my wife gets the queen bunk, I get a very comfortable make up on the dinette, and that leaves room for Baxter, the mama's boy, to sleep with Joyce, while Daddy's girl sleeps with me. (Until they get hot, then they're both on the floor!)

Gotta have a dog (or dogs) or it's not campin' ...

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Bob and Joyce
Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels
RP 177 "Key Pod"
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71

Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2017 at 7:12pm

Our two Boston terriers always go with us and sleep on the bed. We started camping so we could take our dogs along.

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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers)
2011 R-Pod 177
2010 Ford F-150

Posted By: bruce hanley
Date Posted: 03 Oct 2017 at 10:52pm

hi, my wife and i have a 179 (we're newbies--traditionally tenters) We have two mutts--95 and 105 lbs. both total sweethearts but underfoot. Happily we spend most of the daytime outside. we drop the dinette into a dog bed at night. This works out pretty well. We have yet to get caught in a storm, so we'll see how things work them. All the best to you pet lovers. Bruce

Posted By: DavMar
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2017 at 7:12pm

One 15lbs + Eskimo Spitz in a 180 who is a total bed hog!

Only when were out in our Pod is when she doesn't bed down in her crate and we allow her to sleep with us but we wouldn't leave with out the little chump!

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Dave & Marlene J with Zoey the
wonder dog.
2017 Rpod 180
2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4
Lexington, NC