Kitten

[Bill and Nancy]

We just got a new Kitten. We retired in January of 2025 and shortly after our old cat passed away. It was the first time in over 30 years we didn’t have a pet and we thought we would do some traveling. It’s been 9 months and our house feels empty without out our old cat. so we decided to get a Kitten. He will be coming home as soon as he is weaned, about 2 more weeks. Is anyone traveling with a cat and how do you deal with his litter box?

Thanks

Bill, Nancy 

[Mountainman198]

Covered litter box goes underneath dinette, against the hull. My cat loves to travel. 
 

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[Bill and Nancy]

Thanks for the reply. We were thinking of possibly removing the black tank plumbing from under the front dinette seat and cutting a port hole next to the co2 detector. There is quite a bit of usable space under the seat with the black water plumbing gone. But your idea is simpler. 
Bill

 

[SeaDawg]

Not a cat owner, but i have to say that little kitty is adorable!

Our dogs have traveled with us from early puppyhood. Best to break them in early, I think. 

Liv was an international traveler. And great on planes, and in the truck. Taz has been traveling,  plane and truck, since 8 weeks. He doesn't really love planes anymore, but he sure loves camping!

[jd1923]

3 hours ago, Bill and Nancy said:

We were thinking of possibly removing the black tank plumbing from under the front dinette seat and cutting a port hole

First @Mountainman198, Lance get the cat OFF the dinner table! 🤣

We have dogs now, but Mom was a cat lover, we were brought up with cats. They prefer their own space!

Bill & Nancy, love your idea to mod the front dinette area! Give it some real thought while taking some time developing your best plan. Being an Oliver Mod guy… you have a very good idea. 

[Mountainman198]

8 hours ago, jd1923 said:

First @Mountainman198, Lance get the cat OFF the dinner table! 🤣

 

You tell him!  🤪. That’s what a daily wipedown with disinfectant is for. Still trying to train him (it’s only been ten yrs). I am delusional that I am making progress. 

[Steve and Mary]

We’ve traveled with both our dog and cat for the last 4 years and they are both great travelers.  We have the split twin bed with the nightstand and optional basement door. To keep the dog out of the cat litter we have been able to open the basement door while camping and put the cat litter in the basement so it is easy to clean.  Below are the steps we take each time we travel and it works well for us  Here is the Ms Karli and Ms Sophia who travel with us   

Kitty’s view of the basement door while camping.  A clear tote that holds canned cat food is visible at the entrance  We keep it positioned to allow the cat to enter but block the dog from getting into the litter.

Litter box from outside the camper.

When traveling the litter box goes behind the right front seat in our tow vehicle  

When traveling, hoses and power cords are stored in the basement.

We’ve had good success using a sifting litter box with pine pellets. Here’s an example from Walmart. 
 

 

The pellets are purchased at Tractor Supply in 40# bags for about $8.00.  They are re-packaged into plastic containers we carry in a plastic tote.

Hope this gives you some more ideas in traveling with a kitty. 

 

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[Steph and Dud B]

We traveled with 3 cats over the years. The first one loved it. She liked to look out the windows, even when driving. In fact, we had to teach her not to walk around on the dashboard! (She was fearless.) Cat #2 hated cars and #3 liked the camper and tolerated the car, but just barely. He'd stay in his carrier and sulk until we got to our destination. No pets at the moment, but I've thought about putting a litter box in the basement like @Steve and Mary suggested. It's my allergies holding us back.

[jd1923]

3 hours ago, Steph and Dud B said:

We traveled with 3 cats over the years. The first one loved it.

Bring up your cute little kitten soon in the Oliver and s/he will love it. Spend time in the Oliver and driving in the tow vehicle regularly, no problems. 

Dogs are easy. Charley loves the Oliver, though he prefers the TV and the sound of the Cummins! We better have him in his personal back seat in the truck, before I start 'er up, or he thinks we could leave without him!

He doesn't understand we would never leave without him! 🐶