Vacations are a refreshing experience for all of us. And if you add your furry companion like your dog, then your holidays become even more enjoyable. But you need to select a suitable RV to meet yours as well as your big furry dog’s travel requirements.
Before beginning your search to find an appropriate dog-friendly RV, it is important for you to list-down your basic daily and travel requirements. You need to determine the size and inside space of the RV which works best for your dog. The following are some point which you should keep in mind before choosing an RV:
Sliding sleeping mattress
You should go for an RV with a slide-out mattress option to enjoy added space for your dog while the slide mattress is inside. It means you only use the slide bed during the night time and then slide it back during the day traveling to lay dog beds on the RV floor.
Space for dog beds
Most of the dogs like to sleep near their owners so it’s a better approach to select an RV with enough space on the floor near the bed.
Easy access inside and outside the RV
Dogs love to explore new spaces so expect a lot of inside and outside dog running and playing. Moreover, some dogs are not big fans of congested stairs so the entrance must be wide enough for the dogs to easily pass through the RV door.
Say no to the floor to ceiling windows
This is the main important thing to check before selecting an RV for your furry travel companion. Dogs love to stare outside and if there is a squirrel or a cat outside then you may have to face some serious consequences. Try to cover the windows of the RV to avoid any kind of dog trouble.
Some other important points are adequate temperature control and lesser floor carpet. Let’s get down to serious business to find an optimal dog-friendly RV.
Top RVs For Owners With Big Dogs
1. A.C.E Motorhome
It is one of the most dog-friendly RVs you can find anywhere in the market. This RV is designed specially to cater to the basic needs of your furry friend such as a built-in kibble station and five pet-friendly Class A floor plans.
All the five-floor plans have unique layouts, which allow you to settle your interior space without compromising your amenities.
I am thrilled to share one of the coolest high-tech augmented reality apps known as PetLink, which is integrated into the A.C.E Class A motorhome. It’s a fact that scenic views and fresh air are enjoyable not just by you but by your big dog as well, but the augmented reality app keeps your pet entertained during all the traveling.
The vinyl floor of the RV doesn’t get scratched and can easily be wiped and cleaned. You don’t need to worry about placing water bowls and food containers because the A.C.E RV comes with a pull-out Kibble station so that your dog enjoys hassle-free meals. Do you know that there is a bird’s eye window designed for your dogs to enjoy watching birds and squirrels?
The A.C.E Motorhome is designed for those dog owners who can’t compromise their own as well as their furry pet’s comfort and luxury.
Pros
- Vinyl flooring
- Pull-out kibble station
- PetLink facility
- Bird’s eye window
Cons
- Expensive
2. Highland Ridge Series Travel Trailer
All the highland ridge series RV have been re-designed keeping in view the facilities required by your dogs. You can see paw as a signature mark for all the Highland RVs to highlight the pet-friendliness of these RVs. All the offered floor plans keep in view the space required by your dogs.
The RV comes with vinyl flooring throughout the residential space to facilitate easy wiping and cleaning. The heating vents aren’t placed on the floor to ensure the safety of your dogs. Rather, the vents have been re-designed in most of the Highland Ridge Series on the ceiling.
You can either opt for five wheels or travel trailers because both come with pet-friendly floor plans with a dedicated pet sleeping area near the bedding. The RV comes with a pull-out dog feeding station to save you from the hassle of placing water and meal bowls.
I recommend the Highland Ridge Series Travel trailers because of all the necessary interior redesigning to facilitate dog owners.
Pros
- Vinyl flooring
- Pull-out meal station
- No floor heat vents
Cons
- Expensive
- Complicated floor designs
3. Dutchmen Travel Trailer
I highly recommend two models of the Dutchmen which are pet-friendly. The first one is the Dutchmen Kodiak UltraLite 285BHSL.
The best feature of this model is its extra storage space under the bunks, which provide a comfortable nook for the dogs to relax and sleep in peace. It’s entirely up to you to use the storage space for various options like dog kennels or litter boxes.
The dogs are curious creators just like cats. As I discussed earlier, the doorway accessibility matters a lot to the dogs as they want to run inside and outside once the RV is parked in a serene natural landscape. That is why the Dutchmen Kodiak UltraLite is an excellent choice because of the easy approachability of the storage space to the doorway.
The bathroom of this RV is designed keeping in view the hygiene and bathing facility of the dogs. The hoses are included in the tub-shower combo so that you can use the shower as the outside spray port to give a nice and warm shower to your dog.
The other model is the Dutchmen Aerolite 294RKSS. Its interior design is like the model I have just discussed. It comes with an additional bunkhouse floorplan to provide under-bunk storage. Yes, this RV also comes with a dog-friendly tub-shower combo.
You can go for the Dutchmen travel trailer if you want an affordable and nominal RV. Unfortunately, the Dutchmen RV isn’t as comfortable as the A.C.E or Highland Ridge.
Pros
- Simple interior
- Bunker space
- Shower-tub combo
Cons
- No pull-out meal stations
4. Rockwood 8311WS Bunkhouse Travel Trailer
This five-wheel RV is best suited for your pet dog because it comes with a dedicated rear bunkhouse. Yes, you have heard it right about a spacious and segregated bunkhouse where your kids and dogs can play.
The RV comes with two entry doorways. One of the doorways opens into the bathroom to prevent the muddy, wet, and sandy feet from entering the main residential space.
The majority of the extensions are slide-outs in the Rockwood RV. Other than that, there is a private bedroom at the front. The reason behind such compartments is to keep the main area clean and spacious for your dog.
The interior of the RV is well-lit with LED lighting to ensure a bright environment for your dogs. The pull-out exterior of the kitchen saves your utensils from falling around in case your dog starts running inside the RV.
If you are looking for a simple RV with separate compartments for bed, bunkhouse, and main living area, then the Rockwood 8311WS Bunkhouse RV is the best choice for you.
Pros
- Separate bedroom
- Private rear bunkhouse
- Spacious interior
Cons
- No pull-out meal stations
- Simple design
5. Grand Design RV Imagine 2800BH Travel Trailer
As the name depicts, the grand design of this RV incorporates all the necessities of your dogs. No matter how big your dog is, it can provide all the basic amenities you dream for your furry companion. The Grand Design RV Imagine 2800BH Travel Trailer comes with all the features including a pull-out kibble station to extra storage space.
The interior of this RV is unimaginably spacious with open storage space inside the main entrance door. You can store your dog’s toys and accessories in this additional storage space.
There is a slide-out feeding station with two compartments. You can use one as a water bowl and the other as a meal-bowl. So, you shouldn’t be worried about placing the water bowl in the residential space. There is another storage space under the bunk beds for your dog to sleep comfortably in a peaceful corner.
The grand design comes with a private bedroom and a spacious living room with a U-shaped dinette. The interior of the RV is quite spacious and luxurious. I bet your dog will be so comfortable in this RV and won’t find any difference from its own house.
Pros
- Luxurious
- Spacious
- Bunker space
- Additional storage space
- Pet dish
Cons
- Costly
6. Grand Design Momentum 349M
2018 Grand Design is like the Grand Design RV Imagine 2800BH Travel Trailer in terms of interior and amenities. This RV provides advanced features to make traveling comfortable for your dog.
The 2018 Grand design has a secondary entrance directly into the bathroom. So, if your dog paws are all muddy or sandy, then you can give a nice shower to your dog before letting it into the main living area. An advanced facility of this RV is the Central Vacuum system which makes the cleaning process super-easy.
Pros
- Luxurious
- Central Vacuum system
- Direct entrance to the bathroom from outside
Cons
- Pricey
7. Keystone Cougar X-Lite 34TSB
It is a 5-wheeler pet-friendly RV with a dedicated rear bedroom with four separate bunk beds to create an open space for your kids and dogs. This room isn’t specially designed for your dog, but it can serve as a pet-friendly room.
The rear room is accessible from the doorway. There is a perfect corner for your dog adjacent to the doorway which also serves as a mini dog room. Your dog can comfortably stretch and sleep in this corner.
There isn’t any pull-out meal station, but you can customize the corner by placing water and meal bowls there. You can also place some pet toys, dog pillows, and even a litter box in this open room.
Pros
- Rear bedroom
- Spacious
- Affordable
Cons
- No kibble stations
Final Thoughts
Your dogs are a part of our daily life so you should consider their comfort and luxury while traveling in an RV. Having a slide-out pet dish provides ease and comfort to you and your dogs. Carpeted RV isn’t a smart choice while traveling with your dog because of the difficult cleaning.
You should opt for RV with vinyl flooring for simple wiping and cleaning. It isn’t important to have a dedicated space for your dog in a bunkhouse. But a spacious RV makes a lot of room for your dog to walk around and play with kids.
The slide-out and bunk beds provide an excellent opportunity to dedicate a comfortable space for your dog to sleep. You can create a dog space by placing water and meal bowls along with dog toys and litter-boxes. The extra storage space allows you to keep all the necessary dog accessories and toys in one place.
It’s your duty to make your dogs feel at home while traveling with you in an RV.
