RVing with Cats - Traveling with Cats in an RV - Taking Cats Camping

It can get very expensive to board your cat while you are off camping or RVing, but they are not as easy to control as say a dog when it comes to traveling.

But after much research I discovered different ways in which you can take your Cat  or cats camping especially in an RV.

Years ago, we took our cats camping, but there were not the products on the market to make this easy.  We couldn't afford to board them, and we were camping for our vacation to save money.  I simply leashed my cats and had them on a tie out, which did draw many looks.  It worked but was not the best idea.

But fast forward a few decades and check out the many ways you can go RVing with your cat or cats.

Portable Cat Enclosure - These little tents will store away quickly when not in use.

These cute little cat enclosure tents can be set up quickly at your camp site, and you could also if ambitious enough, purchase the tunnel that attaches to this tent and create a way to let your cats in and out of the RV without you even having to get up! Check out this video for ideas on retrofitting this cat tent.

I love how they attached it to the screen door.  Cat can come and go.  This is cool idea too.

Cat Carriers for Your RV

This carrier gives your cat a bit more wiggle room, and keeps them safe in the RV or trailer while you are moving.  It can hold a litter box and a bed for them to stretch out on.

Almost like a playpen for cats.  I could have used this when we went RVing, instead our cats clung to anything they could while the vehicle was moving!  This will keep them safe, and could also be used as an outdoor enclosure too.

Portable Litter Box

These little little boxes fill and empty easily and can fold away when not in use, so you don't have to drag the big plastic one from home.

Cat Camping

The above 3 items, can really make your camping experience much easier to handle if you bring your cats.  You will get looks from other campers, but probably great looks, since so many people will bring their dogs, but not their cats.

Cat boarding and cat hotels can cost and also create stress.  Simply having someone we trusted coming to the house to feed them stressed them out as this was not the family.  My cats didn't eat and one wouldn't come inside.  So the idea of taking them with you is sounding good.

Cat Leash and Tie Out in a Pinch

We used this method years ago, but cats are notorious at being able to wiggle out of collars, so if you use this method to keep track of your kitty, then at least use a body brace style instead of relying on a collar.

I personally love the idea of the quick to put up tent as with the first item, simply because you can put your cats inside and no worries about tick bites or fleas or eating something they shouldn't and then you can simply relax and enjoy your camping vacation and so will they in the outdoor fresh air as you can see in the picture.


Pet Friendly Hotels
If you get rained out, or simply want a night in a hotel there are many pet friendly hotels, that only ask that you crate your pets in the room.  The above cat playpen would work for that, and it folds away when not in use.


I hope the above ideas have inspired you to try RVing with cats. If you plan for the above 3 things, a place to sleep and relax in the RV while moving or whenever you need to keep them contained, and a place to do their business that doesn't take up floor space, and a place to hang out in the great outdoors without worry of losing them.

Our pets love our company and it can be a fun experience to take them with you.  Make sure they are up to date on shots and have your pet records with you and enjoy RVing with cats!