r/Rvingwithpets

Hey y'all, RV owner here, I've been going down a rabbit hole on house batteries and I keep running into this 6V vs 12V debate and honestly it's starting to make my head spin.

Here's my situation: I've got a 65-lb rescue Lab named Max who goes everywhere with me. My biggest worry on dry camping nights is keeping the fan going so he doesn't overheat, he's a panting machine even at 69°F. We're not doing anything crazy, mostly weekends at state parks, maybe some boondocking once I get more comfortable.

From what I've read, two 6V golf cart batteries wired in series are supposed to give you better capacity and longer life than a single 12V but I don't fully understand why, and I don't know if that's actually worth the extra cost and hassle for a rookie just starting out.

Has anyone here made this switch? Was it worth it? And if you camp with pets, would love to know how you're keeping them comfortable off-grid without blowing through your battery in 4 hours. Any advice is appreciated.

Been on the road for a bit now, and storage is already becoming a daily challenge. Between my stuff, my partner’s things and everything for my dog Max, it feels like we’re always trying to make space. We thought we had enough room starting out, but living in it is a different story. For those doing this longer, where do you run into storage issues the most and what’s actually worked for you?

Trying to figure this out with my dog Max…

He tends to go pretty much anywhere around where we stay instead of sticking to one spot, and it’s getting a bit tough to manage 😅

Curious how it works for you all, do your dogs

• stick to one spot consistently?
• go wherever they feel like?
• need training to keep it consistent?

Any tips or things that actually worked for you? Would love to hear real experiences before I try changing his routine?

Hey everyone! Just wanted to share some "lessons learned" from the road. My husband and I travel with our two dogs roxy (French Bulldog) and maggie (Border Collie mix) and yeah. Our first trip was.. interesting!

Biggest tip: Bring a jug of water from your house. I know it sounds insane but maggie’s stomach was a disaster until we figured out the constant water changes were messing her up, and bring all their toys/beds. Smells are everything when you're moving around so much also GPS trackers. don't even risk it with the distractions at campsites, roxy would be gone in a heartbeat if she saw a squirrel lol and tire them out before you drive! a tired maggie is a much better travel companion than a maggie with "zoomies" in a moving truck.

It’s so worth it though. the way they lose their minds with excitement when they realize we're going on a trip is the best thing in the world. If you want my free RV packing checklist with the whole pet section really helps me alot. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IckYZytc2uwcHa0yiZgXQE4qTErHJVs_/view?usp=sharing

I personally don’t stress too much about gas hikes, but it got me thinking…

Does it actually make a difference for you guys?

Like do you, change routes or travel less? stay longer at one spot? budget differently for trips?

Curious how other RVers are handling it right now.

Hey everyone 👋
Welcome to RVingWithPets - a community for pet parents who love life on the road 🚐🐾

Whether you’re full-time RVing or weekend camping with your furry companions, this is your space to share, learn, and connect.

👉 Let’s get started! Drop a comment and tell us:
🐾 Your pet’s name & type
🚐 Your RV setup (or dream setup)
📍 Where you’re traveling from

Bonus: Share a photo of your travel buddy! 📸
Let’s build this into the best place for RV + pet lovers ❤️

Planning my first run out to CA with my dog Max. Getting back on the road this season, where are you headed first with your travel buddies? Would love to hear thoughts from other traveler's in this subreddit.