I have 2 very big Ridge Backs

frazzer1973

Hi all,

How gorgeous is flint !!!!!!! We know all about the temptation ( dog head level with food) hehehe

I have to say a very big thanks for all this very practical help, it is not falling on deaf ears and we are absorbing it all.

The Four Winds "Fun Mover" looks very interesting, we are thinking of going down to Birmingham NEC in February to the boat caravan & outdoor show. Is there many motor homes there? And any website that goes into more detail about the RV in question so I can get the statistics on it Petrol / diesel that sort of thing…(that was dave asking that!)

A little more about Gamba + Dutch, we are worked extremely hard when they where pups to ensure we had 2 Fabulous dogs. They only bark when some on knocks on the door and that is if they can be bothered, the breed is known for its lack of barking. The only real noise they make is the pitter patter of there feet on the wood floor. They also have these mad conversations between them selves and sound like Chewbacca of Star Wars, but they are very pleasant to listen to.

We are extremely lucky as they have a very strong pack instinct so never want to escape. They only ever want to be next to or leaning on us. They will run up to other to dogs though to say hello and then come straight back. The kids thing should not be a problem as we have always actively encouraged kids to pull there tails and poke them. You should see my niece with them, they are like to big pillows for her to fall a sleep on. I would not be happy to leave them unsupervised with kids though as you never know, they are only animals at the end of the day.

With reference to the mess and smell, we know all about this. When we walk them they are off the lead most of the time, we feel it is the only way you can really exercise your dog. The one big down fall is they head straight to the mud, fox poo, reservoirs, sand, bogs and any other thing that will make them look and smell like the hounds from hell. You should see the horror on the faces of other dog owners, especially the ones with little white fluffy dogs. I don’t know why I decided on magnolia paint I should have gone for a muddy brown colour!. They got the cold out door hose today, cruel but a necessary evil.

Please keep your info coming it is helping a lot and we really do appreciate it.

Thanks Laura + Dave.

RAH · Last edited by RAH on Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:38 pm; edited 4 times in total

Here is a 34' that is at a Gloucester dealer

bouncer

Just incase you do decide to buy one of those heavenly R.V's, read up on the size restrictions...and be aware that not all sites can take them.

Your dogs are dear to my heart as I was brought up in Rhodesia, so know the breed well.

Good luck with your search and your wanderings.....

krull

I wouldn't worry too much about the dogs in hot van problem. That is something that can be solved with habitation air-con.

Texas

RAH

Dave and Laura,

I'm a visitor to thse parts, but in researching my home forum, I found some alternatives to the Four Winds Fun Mover that may be available through UK dealers:

1. Damon Outlaw
2. Jayco Seneca ZX
3. Gulf Stream Gladiator (Endura Max)

I also read of a couple renting a Fun Mover from Cruise America in the States and at the end of the rental the rent was applied to purchasing one from the company. They sell both new and used ones, with the used ones being re-conditioned. You can do searches for the above models