Know where the vet is before you need one.
I’m a service dog and English Bulldog living full-time in the Great Smoky Mountains with my mama Denise and daddy Jeffrey. No matter which fur, feathered, or exotic babies travel with you, find a veterinary clinic, including emergency and pet-friendly campgrounds, wherever you park tonight.
Emergency vets, regular vets, one list
A parked camper gets hot faster than you think.
Temperature by temperature, what is safe and what is not, for dogs, cats and small animals alike. This is the page people send to their friends.
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Life in the Smokies and Beyond
My Nose Knows: What This Service Dog Actually Does
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Latest from Biscuit
Keep your pet warm on the road
Ticks, mud and busy campgrounds
Hunting season, mouse bait and cold nights
Keep your pet cool on the road
The gear we actually use
Keep your pet’s papers on your phone
Microchip number, rabies tag, shots, medications, insurance and your regular vet — on one card that opens with no signal. It stays in your own browser. We never see it.
Biscuit’s Road-Tested Gear
BISCUIT30 — 30% off the first year of any Harvest Hosts membership
Overnight RV stays at farms, wineries and attractions. Our top gift pick for RVers this year. (Honest note: we haven’t stayed at one yet, but we will soon.)
After the sale, our year-round code BISCUIT20 still takes 20% off a membership.
Get Harvest Hosts with BISCUIT30 ›Affiliate link: we may earn a commission if you buy through it, at no extra cost to you.Stocking stuffers and bigger gifts for campers and their pups. See my picks ›
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What keeps me safe on the road
How hot is too hot for your pet?
Below is what we go by. Flat-faced dogs, cats, rabbits and birds all overheat sooner than people expect, and a camper without power heats up fast. Cut every number below by ten degrees for bulldogs, frenchies, pugs, boxers and Persian cats.
How cold is too cold for your pet?
Hi Pack, it’s Biscuit! Short noses and short coats like mine don’t love the cold, and a camper loses heat a lot faster than a house. Here’s what mama and daddy go by when the temperature drops, plus how to keep the rig warm and safe for your pet all winter.
Keeping the camper warm
Outside: paws, salt and antifreeze
Wipe paws after every walk. Ice melt and road salt sting cracked pads and upset tummies when pups lick them off. Paw wax or booties help on salty campground roads.
Car antifreeze is deadly. The kind in car and truck engines (ethylene glycol) tastes sweet, and even a few licks can kill a dog or cat. Wipe up drips under vehicles right away and call a poison line or vet at once if your pet gets into it.
Pink RV antifreeze is safer, not safe. RV and “pet-safe” antifreeze is usually propylene glycol, which is much less toxic, but a lot of it can still make pets sick, and cats are very sensitive to it. Keep jugs closed and clean up spills when you winterize.
Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661
Both may charge a consultation fee. Save these in your phone before you need them.
Spring with your pet: ticks, mud and busy campgrounds
Hi Pack, it’s Biscuit! Spring means green trails and full campgrounds. It also brings ticks, mud and a sneezy nose or two. Here’s what mama and daddy watch for once the weather warms up.
Ticks and fleas
Check after every walk. Ticks get busy as soon as it warms up. Run your hands over your pet after trails and tall grass, especially the ears, between the toes, under the collar and in the armpits.
Pull a tick the right way. Use fine-tipped tweezers, grab it close to the skin and pull straight up with steady pressure. Clean the spot, and call your vet if it turns red or your pet seems sick in the weeks after.
Ask your vet about prevention. Flea and tick protection is easy to forget over the winter. Your vet can tell you what fits your pet and the places you’re headed.
Mud, puddles, pollen and snakes
Busy campgrounds
More dogs, more kids, more noise. Spring break and long weekends fill campgrounds fast. Keep your pet leashed and close, give them their own fenced spot at the site, and make sure ID tags and the microchip have your current phone number.
Warm afternoons count too. A parked camper heats up fast, even on a mild spring day. The heat guide shows what’s safe, temperature by temperature.
Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661
Both may charge a consultation fee. Save these in your phone before you need them.
What helps us in spring
Fall with your pet: hunting season, mouse bait and cold nights
Hi Pack, it’s Biscuit! Fall in the mountains is my favorite: cool air, crunchy leaves and quieter campgrounds. It also brings a few new things to watch for. Here’s mama and daddy’s fall list.
Hunting season
Wear bright colors. Many states have hunting seasons in the fall. On trails near the woods, wear blaze orange yourself and put something bright on your pup, like an orange collar, bandana or vest. Keep them leashed and on the trail.
Know where hunting is allowed. Hunting isn’t allowed in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but it is in many national forests and wildlife areas. Check the state wildlife agency’s dates before you hike somewhere new.
Mouse bait as campers close up
Cool nights bring mice indoors. Lots of people put out mouse and rat bait when they store their campers. Many baits can kill a dog or cat, and some cause bleeding that doesn’t show up for a few days.
Watch where your pet sniffs. At campgrounds and storage lots, keep noses away from other rigs, skirting and sheds. If you use bait yourself, keep it where your pet can’t reach, or use traps instead.
If your pet eats any, call right away. Call your vet or a poison hotline even if your pet seems fine, and have the package handy so they know what kind it was.
Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661
Both may charge a consultation fee. Save these in your phone before you need them.
Shorter days, cooler nights
What helps us in fall
Leaving your pet in the RV: how we keep Biscuit safe
Hi Pack, it’s Biscuit! When mama and daddy run errands, I stay home in the camper and nap. That only works because they follow the same routine every single time. Here it is, so your pet can stay home safely too.
Before you walk out the door
Have a plan for when the power goes out
Decide ahead of time who goes back. Know how long it would take you to get back to the camper from where you’re going. If that’s more than a few minutes in summer heat, line up a neighbor or the campground office who can open the door and get your pet somewhere cool.
In summer: know where the nearest air-conditioned building is (camp store, office, your truck with the AC running) and have a spare key where your helper can reach it.
In winter: electric heaters stop when the power does, but a propane furnace keeps going if the propane tank and house battery are full. Top them up before you head out. Our cold weather guide has more.
Generators: if you count on one to run the air conditioning, fill the tank first and check that it isn’t set to shut off during the campground’s quiet hours.
Get a temperature monitor
A pet temperature monitor sits in the camper and texts or calls you if it gets too hot or too cold inside. It’s the one thing that tells you there’s a problem while you’re still in the grocery line. When you shop for one, look for:
- Its own cell connection, so it works without campground Wi-Fi
- Alerts to more than one phone
- A backup battery and an alert when the power goes out
- High and low temperature limits you can set yourself
- A monthly plan price you’re happy to keep paying
If something goes wrong
Overheating looks like loud, raspy breathing, thick drool, bright red or purple gums, wobbling or not wanting to move. A pet that’s too cold shivers, slows down and gets stiff and clumsy. Either way, get your pet to a comfortable temperature and call the nearest vet right away. Our heat guide has the warning signs in detail.
Get her app.
Keep me in your pocket for the next trip. No app store, no account, no updates to download — and the vet list still works even where your phone has no signal.
Keep your pet’s papers where I keep mine.
Fill this in once. It stays in your own browser, on your own device — nothing is uploaded, nothing is tracked, and it is never sent to this website. Denise never sees it, and neither does anyone else. It opens with no signal, which is what matters at a campground, and it is exactly what a vet asks for the moment you walk in.
Taking your dog into Canada (and back home)
Border rules change, so check the official pages below before every trip. This is what they said when we checked in October 2026, for a pet dog traveling with you by car or RV.
- Rabies certificate for dogs over 3 months old: signed by a licensed vet, describing your dog, and showing a rabies shot given within the last 3 years. Bring the paper certificate, not just the tag.
- Puppies under 3 months don’t need the shot, but you must be able to prove their age.
- No health certificate is needed for a pet dog that is traveling with you.
- Pet food: up to 20 kg (about 44 lb) per pet, made in the USA, in the original store packaging, and only for the pet riding with you.
- Your dog must be at least 6 months old.
- Your dog needs a microchip a standard scanner can read.
- Fill in the free CDC Dog Import Form online before you reach the border: one per dog, good for 6 months. Keep the receipt.
- Your dog has to look healthy at the crossing.
- Rabies certificate (the original, plus a copy)
- Vet and shot records
- Microchip number (it’s on your pet card above)
- CDC Dog Import Form receipt, printed or saved on your phone
- Pet food in its original, unopened store bags
- Your pet card from this page, for any vet you need along the way
Traveling with a cat? Canada still wants the rabies certificate; the CDC form is for dogs only. Check the official pages: USDA: pets going to Canada, Canada’s pet food rules and CDC: bringing a dog into the U.S.
Hitting the road? See the gear we travel with, including the monitor that watches the camper temperature when I’m home alone.
Hi, I’m Biscuit!
I’m a service dog and English Bulldog living my best life full-time in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee — rolling through every adventure in our Grand Design Solitude 380FL fifth wheel with my mama Denise and daddy Jeffrey. Home isn’t a place for us, it’s wherever we park for the night — a quiet hollow outside Gatlinburg, a bluff overlooking the ridgelines, or a gravel site by a creek.
🎉 Giveaway! Win a Necto ($199 value)
Hi, I’m Biscuit! My humans and I use our Necto every single day in the camper, and we love it so much we convinced Necto to give one to one of YOU. That’s right — one lucky Pack member is going to win a brand-new Necto, shipped straight to your door by Necto.
How to enter
Entering is easy — just join the Pack! Drop your name and email below and you’re in. One entry per email address. US residents only — we don’t know if Necto works in other countries yet, sorry international Pack!
Already in the Pack? You’re already entered — you don’t have to do a thing!
Shop what we use.
Everything on this page is something mama and daddy actually bought for life on the road with me. Tap any button to see it on Amazon.
Stocking stuffers and bigger gifts for campers and their pups. See my picks ›
Dog Gear
Batteries & Solar Power
ECO-WORTHY 12V 280Ah Lithium Batteries (2-pack)The batteries that power our camper.See it on Amazon ›Wiring & Electrical
RV Water & Plumbing
RV Parts & Maintenance
Camp Kitchen & Grilling
THANSTAR Collapsible Dish Drying Rack (Gray and White)Folds flat to save space in the RV kitchen.See it on Amazon ›Campsite & Outdoor
Biscuit’s Christmas Gift Guide
Hey, Pack! It’s me, Biscuit — professional camper, treat connoisseur, and your official gift-finding bulldog. I sniffed out the stuff we actually use on the road (and a few things I’d like under the tree myself) so you can spoil your favorite camper or four-legged co-pilot. What’s on YOUR wish list this year?
BISCUIT30 — 30% off the first year of any Harvest Hosts membership
Overnight RV stays at farms, wineries and attractions. Our top gift pick for RVers this year. (Honest note: we haven’t stayed at one yet, but we will soon.)
After the sale, our year-round code BISCUIT20 still takes 20% off a membership.
Get Harvest Hosts with BISCUIT30 ›Affiliate link: we may earn a commission if you buy through it, at no extra cost to you.Stocking Stuffers
Little gifts that fit right in a stocking. Tap any one to see today’s price.
Great Gifts
Bigger gifts for your favorite camper or four-legged co-pilot.
Presto Electric Foldaway SkilletOur camp cooking skillet. It folds down to pack away.See it on Amazon ›Splurges
The big wish-list gifts for someone extra special. (Hint, hint, daddy.)
Tales from the road.
Stories from Biscuit's life on the road, straight from the bulldog herself.
Recliner cuddles with daddy, a Christmas bear in Cades Cove, and one last sniff of every corner before our new chapter.
People see the vest and think I'm playing dress-up. I am not.
Goodbye, Old Camper: Thank You for Holding My Pack
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Gear, put through its paces.
Honest reviews of the gear Biscuit actually uses on the road. If we recommend it, it survived a bulldog.
The winter gear that keeps Biscuit warm, our water flowing and the heat on when campground power goes out.
How Liquified tank treatment got rid of our gray tank smell in two tankfuls, and why my nose likes it better than the blue tablets.
The little cell-connected monitor that texts mama and daddy if my nap spot gets too hot or too cold.
A blown water pump seal, a tiny leak puck and an automatic shut-off that kept our underbelly dry.
How a keychain remote made getting a bulldog, a leash and a bag through the camper door so much easier.
The leak alarm, water filter and softener that keep our camper water clean and our floor dry, with a video from Biscuit.
The fence that gives Biscuit her own yard at every campground. Setup, what we like, and what to know before you buy.
More road-tested reviews coming soon.
Blu Technology Review: Clean Water and a Dry Floor in Our Camper
5 out of 5 pawsI am Biscuit, and water is serious business in a house on wheels. I drink it, mama cooks with it, and daddy keeps an eye on every hose and fitting under the camper. Blu Technology makes three things that keep our water clean and our floor dry. Here is what each one does and why we use it.
1. Blu Technology WaterStop
WaterStop is a leak alarm for the camper. Small sensors sit in the spots where leaks like to start, and if one of them gets wet, WaterStop shuts the water off by itself. A slow drip under a sink can ruin a floor before anybody notices. This one catches it for us, even when we are out on a hike. You can add extra sensors to cover more spots.
2. PURBLU AR3 LED UVC 4-Stage RV Water Filter & Purification System
This is our water filter. It runs the water through four stages, and one of them is a UV light that treats the water after the filters do their job. Campground water is different at every stop, so this is how mama knows the water in my bowl is clean wherever we park.
3. Portable RV Water Softener with Smart Cap
Hard water leaves crusty spots on the faucets and the shower and builds up inside the water heater. The softener takes care of that before the water ever gets into the camper. The Smart Cap lets you recharge it without unhooking any hoses, so recharge day is quick and easy.
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What is the first thing you hook up when you pull into a new campsite?
Necto Temperature Monitor Review: Peace of Mind When I Stay Home
5 out of 5 pawsSome links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only share gear we actually use.
When mama and daddy run errands, I stay home in the camper and nap. Necto is how they know my nap spot isn’t getting too hot or too cold. It keeps an eye on the temperature for them, and if it goes outside the safe range, their phones get an alert right away. It runs on its own cell service, so it doesn’t need campground Wi-Fi or a phone plan of its own.
The part mama loves most is the price. Our Necto came with two full years of monitoring included. After that, you can keep it going for just $6.99 a month. When we shopped around, other pet monitors we looked at (like Waggle) didn’t include any free service, and their plans cost more each month. Necto gave us more for less.
What we love
- Peace of mind every time mama and daddy leave me home
- Alerts go straight to their phones
- Works on cell service, so spotty campground Wi-Fi doesn’t matter
- Two years of monitoring included, then a low monthly price
- Simple to set up
Bottom line: If your pet ever stays in the camper without you, this is the one gadget we’d tell you to buy first. 5 out of 5 paws.
Prime RV (Liquified) Tank Treatment Review: Goodbye, Gray Tank Smell
5 out of 5 pawsSome links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We bought Liquified ourselves and used it for months before we became partners. We only share gear we actually use.
Hi Pack, it’s Biscuit! Let’s talk about the part of camper life nobody wants to talk about: the tanks. My nose is a very important nose, so trust me on this one.
The smell that started it all
We used to use the blue tablets. The black tank was fine, but there was nothing made for the gray tank except dropping a blue tablet down the drain, and we started getting gray tank smells in the camper. And honestly? Those blue tablets had a strong, weird smell of their own that bothered me. I acted funny every time.
Then mama and daddy heard about the Liquified Gray Tank Treatment. They poured it in, filled the gray tank like normal, and did it again on the next tank. Within two tankfuls, the smell was gone. That was about 7 or 8 months ago, and we haven’t had a tank smell since. We liked it so much we switched everything over to Liquified, and later became partners with them.
What we use
- Gray Tank Treatment, lemon scent: the one that fixed our gray tank smell
- Toilet Treatment Pods, orange scent: one drops right into the black tank. Easy, no measuring, and the smell doesn’t bother me one bit.
- Toilet Treatment, lavender scent: mama keeps it in a spray bottle for cleaning the toilet, and the bathroom smells really nice after
- Tank & Sensor Cleaner: we just got it, so we’ll tell you how it does once we’ve tried it
The details
- Gray Tank Treatment: 32 oz bottle, lemon scent, enzyme formula, $24.99
- Toilet Treatment Pods: 20 pods, orange or lavender, $24.99
- Toilet Treatment liquid: 32 oz or 64 oz, orange or lavender, from $17.99
- Tank & Sensor Cleaner: 16 oz, $19.99
- Prime RV ships from Elkhart, Indiana
- Prices from Prime RV’s website in October 2026, before your discount
Anything we’d change?
Nope. It costs a little more than a jar of blue tablets, but no smells, no strong chemical stink and one happy bulldog is worth it.
Bottom line: It took our gray tank smell away in two tankfuls and kept it gone for months. My nose approves. 5 out of 5 paws.
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RVLock Keyless Door Lock Review: No More Fumbling for Keys
5 out of 5 pawsSome links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only share gear we actually use.
Mama used to juggle keys, a leash, a bag and me just to get in the door. Now she just presses the little remote on her keychain, and the door unlocks. No digging for keys, no fumbling with full hands. It’s one of those small upgrades that makes every day a little easier, and it feels more secure too.
What we love
- Unlocks with the remote on mama’s keychain
- No more fumbling for keys with your hands full
- Easy to use every single day
- Feels secure
Bottom line: A small upgrade we use every single day. 5 out of 5 paws.
Winter RV Gear for Dogs: 6 Things We Actually Use
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Hi Pack, it’s Biscuit! We live in our camper all year near the Great Smoky Mountains, and winter in a camper is a whole different game. Camper walls are thin, water lines can freeze overnight, and a short-nosed, short-coated bulldog like me feels every drop in temperature.
So here’s the winter gear mama and daddy count on to keep me warm, our water flowing and our camper safe. No guesses and no wish list. If it’s on this page, we own it and we use it.
1. Necto temperature monitor
When mama and daddy run errands, I stay home in the camper and nap. In summer the worry is heat. In winter it flips: what if the campground power trips and the heater stops? Necto sits in the camper and keeps an eye on the temperature. If it gets too cold (or too hot), their phones get an alert right away.
Good to know: it runs on its own cell service, so spotty campground Wi-Fi doesn’t matter. Ours came with two full years of monitoring included, then it’s $6.99 a month.
2. Dog sweaters
Short coat, flat face, lots of wrinkles: I lose heat fast. When the wind picks up, I put my sweater on and we make potty breaks quick. We use a 3-pack, so there’s always a clean, dry one ready when the first one gets wet or muddy.
Good to know: bulldogs are built wide, so measure around the chest, not just the length of the back, before you pick a size.
3. Camco 50 ft heated drinking water hose
A regular hose can freeze solid overnight, and then there’s no water for my bowl or mama’s morning coffee. Our heated hose plugs into an outlet and keeps the water inside it from freezing, so the camper’s water keeps running on cold nights.
Good to know: plug it in before the first hard freeze, not after. And wrap the campground faucet too, because the faucet can freeze even when the hose doesn’t. Keep my water bowl inside, too. Outdoor bowls freeze fast.
4. Blu Technology WATERSTOP
When water freezes, it expands, and that’s how lines and fittings crack. Most folks don’t find out until it thaws and starts dripping somewhere nobody can see. Our WATERSTOP sits on the water hookup, with little leak pucks around the camper. If a puck gets wet, or the water starts flowing in a strange way like a burst line, it shuts the water off by itself and sends mama’s phone an alert.
Good to know: it already saved our underbelly once, from a blown water pump seal. It’s an investment, but one hidden leak can cost a lot more to fix.
5. ECO-WORTHY 12V 280Ah lithium batteries
Here’s the one people forget. When campground power goes out on a cold night, electric heaters stop. The propane furnace keeps going, but its fan runs on the camper’s house battery. No battery, no heat. Our two lithium batteries keep the furnace fan and the lights running until the power comes back.
Good to know: most lithium batteries can’t safely take a charge below freezing, so check your battery’s manual for its cold-weather rules before a hard freeze. And keep the propane tanks topped up, too.
6. Victron BMV-712 smart battery monitor
Batteries only help if you know how much is left in them. This monitor tells us exactly how much battery we have, so mama and daddy know before bedtime whether we’re set for a cold night if the power drops.
Free winter tricks that cost nothing
- A warm spot off the floor. Camper floors get cold, especially by the door and over the slides. A raised bed or a thick blanket away from drafts makes a big difference.
- Close the blinds at night to hold the heat in.
- Wipe paws after every walk. Road salt and ice melt sting cracked pads and upset tummies.
- Test your carbon monoxide and propane alarms before the first cold snap.
- Keep antifreeze away from pets. Car antifreeze is deadly, and even pink RV antifreeze can make pets sick.
Want the full list? Read our pet cold weather guide (how cold is too cold, and the signs your pet is too cold) and how we keep Biscuit safe when she stays home in the RV.
What’s the one thing your pet can’t do without when the temperature drops?
Blu Technology WATERSTOP Review: The Little Blue Box That Saved Our Underbelly
5 out of 5 pawsSome links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We bought our WATERSTOP ourselves, and we only share gear we actually use.
Hi Pack, it’s Biscuit! Let me tell you about the day a little blue box earned its spot as one of my favorite things in our camper.
What happened
A seal blew on the water pump in our Grand Design Reflection 295RL. It was a small leak, but a leak is a leak, and it was dripping right where nobody could see it. Before it could turn into a big soggy mess in the underbelly, one of our WATERSTOP leak pucks felt the water. The WATERSTOP shut our water off, and mama’s phone got an alert right away. No flood, no ruined underbelly, no tearing things apart to dry them out. mama and daddy fixed the seal and went on with their day.
Why mama loves it
Those leak pucks are SENSITIVE. Even a small drop of water touching one sets it off, and the valve closes right away. We have four pucks keeping watch around the camper. mama honestly doesn’t understand why these aren’t standard in every RV. One hidden drip can do thousands of dollars of damage before you ever notice it.
How it works (the simple version)
- It screws onto your regular RV water hose connection (the same 3/4″ hose threads you already use). No tools, no cutting pipes, done in about two minutes.
- You set the little leak pucks where leaks are most likely: under the sink, by the toilet, in the water bay.
- If a puck gets wet, or the water starts flowing in a strange way (like a burst line), WATERSTOP closes the valve on its own.
- The free Blu Onyx app sends an alert to your phone and shows where the leak is.
The specs
- Price: $479.99, comes with 1 leak sensor
- Works with up to 7 leak sensors (extras sold separately)
- Size: about 6.8″ x 3.4″ x 3.8″
- Flow rate: up to 8 gallons per minute
- Connection: standard 3/4″ garden hose thread, or Blu Tech Quick Connect fittings
- Body: 304 stainless steel, safe for drinking water
- Weather rating: IP65 water-resistant
- Power: plugs into a regular outlet, with a built-in backup battery so it keeps watching the water if the power goes out
- On its screen: gallons used, run time, leak time and max flow
- Phone app: leak alerts, where the leak is, valve open or closed, flow rate, water used and filter-change reminders
- Extras: a wireless remote that opens or closes the valve from about 32 to 98 feet away, and you can move it to another RV, boat or cabin
- Warranty: 3 months, or a full year if you register it within 30 days (free)
Anything we’d change?
Not a thing that mattered when it counted. It’s an investment at $479.99, but one blown seal or cracked line in the underbelly can cost way more than that to fix.
Bottom line: Paws down, this is one of the best things we’ve put on our camper. It caught a real leak, shut it down and saved us a big mess. 5 out of 5 paws.
FXW Dog Fence Review: Our Portable Fence for Campground Life
5 out of 5 pawsI am Biscuit, and I have opinions about fences. A good fence means I get to hang out outside the camper without a leash tangling around every chair leg. A bad fence means I sit inside watching the fun. The FXW dog fence is the good kind.
If you camp with a dog, you know the problem. Campgrounds want dogs leashed or contained, and a tie-out line lasts about ten minutes before it wraps around something. We wanted a fence we could set up at each new site and take down when we roll out.
The FXW fence is a set of metal panels that pin together into whatever shape fits your site. No tools. You set the panels in position, connect them together with the stakes, and push the stakes into the ground. Mama takes about 10 minutes to set up — we use 4 sets and the step adapter.
What I like, from a bulldog’s point of view: it is sturdy enough that I cannot push it over, tall enough that I do not try to jump it, and big enough around that I can sprawl in the sun like I own the place. Dad likes that it stacks flat for travel days, and there’s a carrying case available for purchase if you want one — it keeps ours all together.
What to know before you buy: measure your camper door side first so you order enough panels to make a good-sized run. Taller dogs need the taller panels. And like any fence, do not leave your dog out there unsupervised. This is for hangout time with Mama and daddy, not babysitting.
Mama and daddy were extremely happy with the ease of assembly.
My fence at our new camper
My FXW fence moved into our new Grand Design Solitude 380FL with us. mama set it up right outside our front door, so my yard is waiting every time I step out.
The panels hook into the step adapter and run along the camper, so the fence starts right at our door. See the FXW RV Step Grid here.
The protector balls go on top of the stakes that sit next to the camper, so nothing scratches our shiny new paint. See the FXW RV Protector Balls here.
You can find the FXW fence here. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Does your dog have a favorite spot outside the camper, or is the couch the only kingdom that matters?
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