tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374585414476372943.post6189535723460860580..comments2024-03-01T00:11:23.839-06:00Comments on Hounds And Other Adventures: My Bloodhound Makes Me Wonder about RV'sStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239144450368514156noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374585414476372943.post-11181824673299307742011-11-07T07:45:45.740-06:002011-11-07T07:45:45.740-06:00to reply to your question- check out Walden CreeK ...to reply to your question- check out Walden CreeK rv blog (tv etc)walden creek rvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374585414476372943.post-16938593187740650722011-11-06T09:01:59.685-06:002011-11-06T09:01:59.685-06:00Steve ... First of all thank to the Badgers for po...Steve ... First of all thank to the Badgers for pounding Purdue yesterday. If yo see my email you can tell where my allegiance lies. Grew up in Indiana a Packer fan in the 60's and still continue that. <br><br>That is what I keep thinking, that I need an A for the additional room and 1 slider at a minimum since I will be bringing my 3 hounds with me. I don't know, an A just looks like there is more room than a C. Still looking and checking both classes. How big is your tv and how did you modify it to fit? I have seen some ways of doing that on a forum that I follow.<br><br>Melbourne is a nice area, I have relatives that live in the area of Palm Bay. Thanks for the comments and I hope to see you here again.Bhoundshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15480236513721739925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374585414476372943.post-23395116485057374812011-11-06T07:33:30.032-06:002011-11-06T07:33:30.032-06:00I sold my house 2 years ago in Texas and bought 34...I sold my house 2 years ago in Texas and bought 34 ft Dutchstar by Newmar= no regrets-- For me the biggest mistake I would have made is buying an Rv without a slide out! I would not have been comfortable! I am cheesehead from Wisc and enjoy my Badgers and Packers- big screen tv with fireplace (electric) keeps me comfortable- The other big factor is were to put the RV- I settled on Melbourne Florida- veru inexpensive! Walden Creek Rv SteveWalden Creek Rv Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374585414476372943.post-24698835145094438782011-11-05T13:43:41.260-05:002011-11-05T13:43:41.260-05:00Wheelinit ... That is my plan for location. Boondo...Wheelinit ... That is my plan for location. Boondocking first. National parks forest 2nd, and RV parks as a last resort. Sadie only gets wild after I have been gone all day, today she is the perfect dog. <br><br>Thanks for following my blog.Bhoundshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15480236513721739925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374585414476372943.post-49058082438744907052011-11-05T11:37:54.720-05:002011-11-05T11:37:54.720-05:00My take is that it's all about WHERE you go. O...My take is that it's all about WHERE you go. Our own doggie is very active and we figured that one out very quickly. If you focus on good, outdoorsy spots (National Forest, State Park, BLM etc.) then there'll be plenty of space for the hounds to run and play around. In a private park both the pets and us get cabin fever reeeeal fast, but we're always happy and relaxed in the great outdoors.<br>Ninawheelingithttp://wheelingit.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374585414476372943.post-66712711027835043392011-11-05T11:37:54.719-05:002011-11-05T11:37:54.719-05:00My take is that it's all about WHERE you go. O...My take is that it's all about WHERE you go. Our own doggie is very active and we figured that one out very quickly. If you focus on good, outdoorsy spots (National Forest, State Park, BLM etc.) then there'll be plenty of space for the hounds to run and play around. In a private park both the pets and us get cabin fever reeeeal fast, but we're always happy and relaxed in the great outdoors.<br>Ninawheelingithttp://wheelingit.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374585414476372943.post-34685366937439801372011-11-05T09:05:05.287-05:002011-11-05T09:05:05.287-05:00hobopals ... I checked out that site and its going...hobopals ... I checked out that site and its going to work out well. The place I pick up the RV is a town I am familiar with, south of Indy. They do allow pets and for a weekend, very reasonable price and there is a campground about 30 miles south of me. So by the time I round trip to Indy to the state park, it will be within the 300 mile limit for normal mileage fees.<br><br>Thanks....btw....great dogs pics on your blog.Bhoundshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15480236513721739925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374585414476372943.post-24946949149787272972011-11-05T08:05:29.551-05:002011-11-05T08:05:29.551-05:00hobopal ... That is what I am planning to do. If I...hobopal ... That is what I am planning to do. If I wait too much longer it will be "winter" camping and I don't want to do that. Thanks for the rental site. At this time I am not planning on pulling a toad. They do love to ride in the car, but locally they all ride inside my old Chevy pickup truck. As much as they like to ride, I see no problems with them traveling.Bhoundshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15480236513721739925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374585414476372943.post-53691410800407947532011-11-05T06:19:46.705-05:002011-11-05T06:19:46.705-05:00Have you considered renting a motorhome and going ...Have you considered renting a motorhome and going on a vacation? With three pups, it will be a bit difficult, but there are companies that rent Class Cs. (http://www.cruiseamerica.com/rent/our_vehicles/) I think camping world rents As, too, but I don't know their policy regarding dogs. At least you could come to a conclusion about which type you want.<br><br>My labs adapted very well to our big class A. Jack was an exceptionally large lab at 92 pounds (not fat) and Lizzie was smaller at 70 lbs. They also adapted very well to my little trailer. Now, of course, I only have Jack and he loves to be "on the go".<br><br>When we are traveling, he loves a new place to walk each day. I think it's a great life for a dog. His schedule completely changes.<br><br>Are you planning on pulling a toad? I can't remember if you said they like riding in a car. Jack loves the truck so he gets to explore a lot. If riding in a car doesn't bother them, I think your pups will take to an RV very well. Just my 2 cents.hobopalshttp://travelswithmrnimble.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374585414476372943.post-20950462812905884072011-11-05T06:19:46.704-05:002011-11-05T06:19:46.704-05:00Have you considered renting a motorhome and going ...Have you considered renting a motorhome and going on a vacation? With three pups, it will be a bit difficult, but there are companies that rent Class Cs. (http://www.cruiseamerica.com/rent/our_vehicles/) I think camping world rents As, too, but I don't know their policy regarding dogs. At least you could come to a conclusion about which type you want.<br><br>My labs adapted very well to our big class A. Jack was an exceptionally large lab at 92 pounds (not fat) and Lizzie was smaller at 70 lbs. They also adapted very well to my little trailer. Now, of course, I only have Jack and he loves to be "on the go".<br><br>When we are traveling, he loves a new place to walk each day. I think it's a great life for a dog. His schedule completely changes.<br><br>Are you planning on pulling a toad? I can't remember if you said they like riding in a car. Jack loves the truck so he gets to explore a lot. If riding in a car doesn't bother them, I think your pups will take to an RV very well. Just my 2 cents.hobopalshttp://travelswithmrnimble.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374585414476372943.post-50649699849342915882011-11-04T20:17:26.951-05:002011-11-04T20:17:26.951-05:00I'm thinking that bloodhounds are a little lik...I'm thinking that bloodhounds are a little like salukis in that they need their exercise. BH's probably more on the scenting, salukis more on sighting. Maybe you could train her on a bicycle so she can get a little of the running exercise part, then long walks on the flexi would suffice for her scenting. But having said that, when I was fostering Big Red (a young male BH), using the bike with him would have been out of the question unless he got leash trained first. Which rescue didn't want me to do as it interferes with their training on search & rescue. <br>Your other challenge will be in food cabinets & such though. You might have to get an RV big enough to crate her for when you are gone from her for her safety. Bloat isn't fun, been there, done that with an Afghan Hound.TexCynhttp://www.texcynlife.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374585414476372943.post-81299912310688487362011-11-04T20:17:26.950-05:002011-11-04T20:17:26.950-05:00I'm thinking that bloodhounds are a little lik...I'm thinking that bloodhounds are a little like salukis in that they need their exercise. BH's probably more on the scenting, salukis more on sighting. Maybe you could train her on a bicycle so she can get a little of the running exercise part, then long walks on the flexi would suffice for her scenting. But having said that, when I was fostering Big Red (a young male BH), using the bike with him would have been out of the question unless he got leash trained first. Which rescue didn't want me to do as it interferes with their training on search & rescue. <br>Your other challenge will be in food cabinets & such though. You might have to get an RV big enough to crate her for when you are gone from her for her safety. Bloat isn't fun, been there, done that with an Afghan Hound.TexCynhttp://www.texcynlife.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com