Van design tips to accommodate traveling with dogs. Our van was built with 2 dogs living with us in mind, a Golden Retriever & a Samoyed. We designed the van to make it easy for us to keep the van clean after taking them out for some outdoor fun, their storage and how to keep them traveling with us as comfortably & safely as possible.
Hopefully this video can give you some ideas on your own build if you’re traveling with pets!
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Watch our entire van build in time lapse (3 months in 48 minutes) here: https://youtu.be/rvAiugI7uaI
Want to know what we used in our build?
See the list of everything on our website: https://vanimalcrossing.com/build/
(from solar panels, grey water tanks, faucets to outlets and light switches!)
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29 Comments
Great van build 👏 👍 👌.
Subscribed to channel and will see you on the next one 👍 😀.
Great lifw
This is exactly what I've been searching for!! I have 2 big collies and have been struggling with designing around them (where they hang out while you're driving, showering them, etc.) and not anything else (bed, toilet, etc.) Thank you!!! Love love your van setup!
Thank you. That’s the first video I’ve seen that considers the needs of the dogs only. I will be travelling with 1 large and 2 medium dogs. In the U.K., we are not allowed to have the dogs loose between the seats when travelling, they have to be retrained. I.m in the planning process at 5he moment. I’m now looking to take out the passenger seat and have some sort of dog seatbelt idea, or a full kennel under a double bed.
Hi, What wifi system are you using for the Wyze camera and the Temperature sensor? We have two dogs and would really like to be able to monitor them when we leave them in the van.
We have 4 samples so we are so glad to see how you set it up for dogs
Cool snack bags & dark blue paint tip; thanks for the video!
Your van is well built and you really considered your dogs needs… great work
so smart. love your dogs
Love it! I’d want to build my van around my dogs, too!
I actually really love this! It’s a great video with true dog lovers and I’ve been trying to look for van lifers with dogs!
Love this!
Tell US how your dog's Feel when you are van life Trip
Do you guys ever do activities without them when traveling and if so where do you leave them ?
Being a Dog Lover I am impressed with your layout. You have showed me areas where I can build compartments to store my Doodles supplies. I love the wash areas…I will definitely need to install for convenience. My Doodle is 96 pounds and loves mud and sand 🤦♀️ and that’s ok. Thank you for sharing and giving me some great ideas for my Doodle…it’s been a question!
Safe Travels
Hi Michael you video is awesome and the design of your camping car is cool. Anything you have documented for preparing all the building works that can be shared?
It would be nice if you have an air conditioner sensor to turn on the air conditioner to keep the van comfortable for them when you guys are out.
What's up with you young people and your friggin dogs? Granny and Granpa are now in their 20's…..'Oh, I LOVE my dog….humans suck! '.
True animal lovers 🥰🥰
Awesome build. Beautiful dogs. Happy Life.
Great video! Can you share what camera and temperature control device you use? Also, is Visible’s hot spot consistently reliable? Do you also have any alarm system? I have a 12 pound pup and look forward to traveling with him. Thanks for the great tips!
Beautiful 🐶 🐕 😊
What do you do if it gets too hot while you're away?
worst food you can give them pedigree
I love how you have the camera and the temp to monitor the dogs. Most people are not as efficient ! Well done you care for your fury friends as they should be x
Where do you stand in the shower? The toilet bowl takes up all the space.
Thank you so so much for this! We have two large rough collies and every other van is for small dogs or a solo traveler. Seriously, thank you!!
Thanks for the video.
I also wonder how long you can leave your dogs in the van?
No judgment, I really dream about having a campervan but I am a little bit scared how it’s gonna look like, because they are old ones and they can’t walk a long walks.