Camping Buddies

[Leslie & Nick]

Pictures of Klondike (large white dog), and Aubie (small black cocker spaniel) on a recent trip. They both love to go camping with us in the TM. The two usually share the front bed because they can first hop on the dinette cushions then onto the bed. Our daughter is grown, so these two are our "babies" now.
Klondike was apparently abandoned as a puppy. He was an 11 pound ball of fur when my wife found him - he's about 85 pounds now. He's a Great Pyrenees/Retreiver mix, and has the nicest disposition of any dog we've ever had. Aubie (our daughter went to Auburn University), is a small cocker that had also been abandoned. We've had her longer, so she thinks she's in charge! They're both good travelers, who love long rides in the car/truck.

Also posted a picture of the TM 2619 that we bought in June. We really enjoy it - a huge step up from tent camping which we did for many years. We keep it in the garage, and tow it with a 2 WD Ford F-150.

[2bcs1jrt]

Very Cute!
Our 4 legged kids are much more fun to travel with than our 2 legged ones ever were. They never ask "Are we there yet" :)
Cheri

[calypso]

Our Schnauzer was very nervous the first time we took her camping with us. Now she gets excited as soon as she sees us loading the trailer and waits (very impatiently) for an invitation to join us!!!

[2bcs1jrt]

One of my border collies a bit uncertain of the TM. When he entered the first time, he face planted because he was expecting the old tent trailer steps...and the table leg pulls his fluffy tail occasionally. Bad trailer! ;)
Cheri

[Bill]

We travel with a miniature poodle and a placid old neutered tomcat. They are pretty good about riding in the car (they are not allowed in the front seat, which annoys them), but they love the TM. In fact, they both get really confused when we pull into a campground, because they rush to where the steps SHOULD be - but the steps aren't there because we haven't opened the camper yet. It is funny to watch their little dance as they look for the steps.

Once inside, the cat has usurped the soft chair as his own. We cover it with a blanket to capture the fur he sheds. The dog is happy with any location, as long as that location is firmly underfoot.

Bill

[2bcs1jrt]

We have crates on the front bed for sleeping. (for the dogs that is):awink: Otherwise our terrier jumps up and rearranges everyone in the middle of the night. She is 10 years old and weighs 15 lbs but has learned that the element of surprise can go a long way. :eek:

[Leslie & Nick]

We had a huge crate for Klondike (the big guy) at one time. We used it as a "time out" enclosure when he would start being a "bad doggie". But he's calmed down quite a bit as he has gotten older so we banished the crate to the basement. He doesn't miss it!

[2bcs1jrt]

If I used a crate for "time out", my Jack Russell, Angel (inappropriately named) would never get out of jail.
Angel not only loves the TM...she thinks she owns it. Good thing she's cute! :p
Cheri

[B_and_D]

Here is a picture of our kitty (not usually too many cats in the campground) on her very first camping trip. We were afraid that she would try to get out and run away, but every time we took her out for a walk she just wanted to go back inside the TM. She seemed pretty happy to just hang out inside. She's 16 now.

[2bcs1jrt]

That's great that you folks include your kitties on your adventures. What lucky cats!
Cheri