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07-16-2017, 02:58 AM
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Keeping Pet Safe in Motorhome
A couple of days ago while coming home from a trip in our class c, a vehicle made a sudden stop in front and I had to slam on the brakes to avoid collision. Our 28 lbs dog was in the rear and took some hits as he slid forward. What's best practices for keeping a pet safe avoiding injury in these types of situations?
Thanks in advance,
Raul
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07-16-2017, 05:11 AM
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I have a 55lb dog- when in the mh he wears a harness and a short leash the clips into the seat belt clipped into the sofa.
I had to do it because in my class a he loved to look at the windshield while driving- sometimes putting feet on dash. Too much of a distraction.
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07-16-2017, 05:52 PM
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Thanks, I appreciate the information!
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07-16-2017, 05:55 PM
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Soft sided crate or leash and harness clipped.
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07-16-2017, 05:57 PM
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07-16-2017, 05:58 PM
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Will get it tomorrow, thanks.
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07-16-2017, 06:19 PM
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We keep ours in a kennel under the dinette when traveling. Can't go anywhere that way.
Also since she kennels up at night when home it gives her a place to go while camping. Keep it by the driver and passenger seats while camping.
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07-16-2017, 06:25 PM
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We have a crate, and going to order the harness from Amazon.
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07-17-2017, 01:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gumpster808
We keep ours in a kennel under the dinette when traveling. Can't go anywhere that way.
Also since she kennels up at night when home it gives her a place to go while camping. Keep it by the driver and passenger seats while camping.
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07-17-2017, 01:31 PM
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My bulldog usually travels on the floor, between the front seats of the MH. Kind of a dummy... As he pants because he is hot... But chooses to lay right beside the engine.. Dum Dum..
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07-17-2017, 02:47 PM
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Keeping pet safe
We just got our dog a harness, I did research and found the "Tru-Fit Smart harness Enhanced Strength" by Kurgo. I looked up the best restraints and picked this one. I got it for $26.99 from Petvalue. It is also sold on Amazon and other places.
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07-17-2017, 06:54 PM
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Had a dog hit the windshield in my car when I was tail ended way back in 1998. Since then every dog has been harnessed & seatbelted in, cats / birds in carriers to travel.
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07-17-2017, 06:58 PM
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Yes, we learned quick ourselves also. I'm glad The forum has provide such great advice!
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07-17-2017, 08:40 PM
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Absolutely in a kennel, which in turn is anchored down either with bungees or in the current rig is encased under the bed. That did take a bit of remodeling, but no room anywhere else in this one.
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07-17-2017, 08:55 PM
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Yes, good idea, either approach!
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07-17-2017, 11:01 PM
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One of the reasons we purchased a 32DS was the bunkhouse. We have all 3 crates on the lower area so they are secured while traveling. Even while driving my van, they are all crated. I know of people that were involved in accidents of varying degrees and some were not good outcomes for the people and/or pets. Better safe than sorry!
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07-19-2017, 07:20 PM
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All are crated in the bunk area in our 3170. Crates ratcheted down.
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07-19-2017, 07:24 PM
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Going to try the harness and tethering, if that's not the way to go for the Boston, I'll do the crate.
Thanks!
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