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09-21-2017, 06:19 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.2
State: Tennessee
Posts: 16
THOR #5440
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Dog missing her window view - where does your pup ride?
I know there are tons of RVing doggies out there so I'm hoping for some ideas. Our 11yr old 22lb min schnauzer LOVES looking out the window on car rides, but I have not found a good place for her in our 2016 Axis 25.2. She likes to be close to us, so she will not ride on the couch in back by herself. Occasionally she will brave the dash on a smooth road, but I think she's too old to really take to this. Of course, she takes over the co-pilot seat when DH is napping on the couch.
For now, we have her dog bed on the floor between the driver/passenger seat but she can't see out the window from there. We really needed an elevated bed, one that she can get in/out on her own, and that we can stow when not in use. I have not found a good solution. I tried this 15"x15"x15" pet ottoman from amazon, but it was too small for her to lay on top and to tipsy (more for a cat or small pup).
There's a little bit of room between the window and seats, too, that might work for something homemade. I think there's more room between the driver seat and window and I'd be willing to cover up the mirror controls, cup holder, etc.
Any ideas how to get this pup her window view??
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09-21-2017, 06:33 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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What a cutie!
Our TinkerBell has a car seat that is somewhat elevated, when attached to a seat. It's got a strap that goes up and behind the headrest, and another one that goes around the seatback. You set the height with the headrest strap.
The Missus sits in back, and lets Tink handle the Co-Pilot's chores!
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-21-2017, 08:15 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Windsport 29M
State: Indiana
Posts: 3,692
THOR #5196
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The things we go thru for our babies!!!
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09-21-2017, 08:19 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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I agree... The Missus has already told me that if there's only one parachute available: she and Tink have dibs on it!
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-21-2017, 08:20 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Windsport 29M
State: Indiana
Posts: 3,692
THOR #5196
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Certainly hope your coach doesn't have wings!
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09-21-2017, 08:22 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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That's for those "off-chances", when we might be in an airplance...
Or if I take a REALLY wrong turn on a mountain road!
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-21-2017, 08:57 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.2
State: Tennessee
Posts: 16
THOR #5440
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperD
The things we go thru for our babies!!!
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Ain't that the truth!! Heck, one of the reasons we got the RV in the first place was so the pup could easily travel with us!
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09-21-2017, 08:59 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.2
State: Tennessee
Posts: 16
THOR #5440
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
What a cutie!
Our TinkerBell has a car seat that is somewhat elevated, when attached to a seat. It's got a strap that goes up and behind the headrest, and another one that goes around the seatback. You set the height with the headrest strap.
The Missus sits in back, and lets Tink handle the Co-Pilot's chores!
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Thanks, Bob! And I hope you don't ever need to that parachute!!
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09-21-2017, 09:43 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 24TX (Formerly)
State: California
Posts: 1,459
THOR #5821
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Our pup rides on my wife's lap while underway. She dozes, will watch traffic for awhile, and generally just enjoys watching the world pass by. And yes one of the reasons we travel by motor home, is so Samantha can travel with us, instead of being left in a cage at some kennel.
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09-21-2017, 10:34 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patnoib
Thanks, Bob! And I hope you don't ever need to that parachute!!
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That makes two of us!
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-21-2017, 10:36 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 32A
State: Florida
Posts: 1,873
THOR #2829
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Ours rides on the dash mostly... In the fold out desk area - if not in DW's lap...
Of course she is 5 pounds max - a teacup Yorkie.
Hurricane also has the 'doggie window' - at floor level next to co-pilots seat...
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Florida (Michigan transplant)
2014 Hurricane 32A
2000 Infinity (previous)
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09-23-2017, 01:35 AM
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Junior Member
State: Florida
Posts: 23
THOR #7425
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We have terrierists. One rides the dash & one has her own seat (throne) on the table between us.
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09-24-2017, 06:35 AM
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Brand: Still Looking
State: North Carolina
Posts: 67
THOR #5052
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Our Australian Shepherd enjoys the lower bunk while traveling and one of the captains chairs when parked!
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09-24-2017, 01:09 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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I REALLY heate to bring this up...
How many of you folks actually take the time to make sure that your pets (furry family members...) are safely secured?
I'm an Independent Insurance Agent, and I see accident reports almost every day.
Have you ever considered what might happen in an accident to your pet?
pu-LEEZE take the time to make sure that they are safe!
(off my soapbox...)
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-24-2017, 02:45 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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Why not just install a small rv window?
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09-28-2017, 01:13 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE
State: Georgia
Posts: 214
THOR #9143
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patnoib
Ain't that the truth!! Heck, one of the reasons we got the RV in the first place was so the pup could easily travel with us!
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That's right. Us to.
However, the unit we bought has a doggie window at the feet of the co-pilot.
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09-28-2017, 03:35 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: Oregon
Posts: 272
THOR #6934
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The wife and the dog take turns.
If the wife is up front, the dog is on the floor between us, but the wife likes riding on the couch a lot so Kenai get the copilots seat.
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09-28-2017, 11:51 AM
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Member
Brand: Crossroads
State: Ohio
Posts: 52
THOR #424
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09-28-2017, 12:10 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Is your Navigator also watching for traffic hazards; or just the next turn??
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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10-03-2017, 02:33 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Indiana
Posts: 17
THOR #9044
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