When you live in an RV with three cats, you learn very quickly that every inch of space matters.
After years of traveling with Ellie, Abby, and Miss Fred in our travel trailer, we've discovered that keeping our girls happy while maintaining a clean, fresh-smelling, and cozy RV takes a little creativity. As we're moving into our newly renovated fifth wheel, one thing is certain: the girls are getting upgrades right along with us.
And yes, that includes their bathroom.
A Hidden Litter Box That Actually Looks Like Furniture
One of our newest additions is the Feandrea Double Cat Litter Box Enclosure, a beautiful piece of furniture designed to discreetly hide litter boxes while blending seamlessly into your home's décor.
While it's designed for two cats, we think it will work wonderfully for our three girls.
Instead of having litter boxes sitting out in the open, this enclosure allows us to maintain a more homey appearance while giving the cats a private space of their own. In RV living, where every room serves multiple purposes, finding furniture that works double duty is a huge win.
Why We Switched to Stainless Steel Litter Boxes
As part of the upgrade, we also decided to replace our old litter boxes with stainless steel models.
After doing quite a bit of research, we discovered some major advantages:
Stainless Steel Doesn't Absorb Odors
Plastic litter boxes can absorb odors over time, even when cleaned regularly. Stainless steel is non-porous, making it much easier to keep fresh.
Easier to Clean
Stainless steel surfaces don't scratch as easily as plastic. Since scratches can harbor bacteria and odors, this was a big selling point for us.
Longer Lifespan
A quality stainless steel litter box can last for years without warping, staining, or holding smells.
For full-time RV living, where space is limited and odors can become noticeable quickly, these benefits made the decision easy.
What Our RV Cats Miss
People often ask how cats adjust to RV life.
The truth is that cats are creatures of habit, and there are definitely a few things our girls miss from time to time.
More Floor Space
Even though our new RV is much larger, cats never seem to think there's enough room for zoomies.
Watching Wildlife
Ellie, Abby, and Miss Fred absolutely love watching birds, squirrels, rabbits, and other campground visitors. The more windows they have, the happier they are.
Sunbeams
A cat's favorite activity is often moving from one sunny spot to another throughout the day. Thankfully, our new RV has plenty of windows for that.
Their Favorite Hiding Places
Every RV has unique nooks and crannies. Whenever we move into a new space, the girls spend days finding their new secret hiding spots.
Fun Facts About Cats That Travel
Cats Can Learn Travel Routines
Many RV cats quickly learn the difference between travel days and camping days. Some even head to their favorite safe spot when they sense the RV is about to move.
Window Seats Are Prime Real Estate
Cats traveling in RVs often spend hours watching the world go by through windows, almost like they're watching their own reality show.
They Love Vertical Space
Cat trees, shelves, window perches, and elevated sleeping areas help RV cats feel secure and maximize small living spaces.
Consistency Matters
Keeping food bowls, litter boxes, and sleeping areas in consistent locations helps cats adjust more comfortably to RV living.
The Girls Are Getting All New Everything
As part of our RV renovation, we've decided that Ellie, Abby, and Miss Fred deserve a fresh start too.
New litter box setup? Check.
New beds? Absolutely.
New toys? Of course.
More windows to watch the world? Definitely.
These girls have been incredible travel companions, moving from campground to campground and adapting to every change we've thrown their way. The least we can do is make sure they're as comfortable as possible in their new home.
Because let's be honest—RV cats deserve a little luxury too.
And if Ellie, Abby, and Miss Fred have anything to say about it, they'll happily remind us who's really in charge of this RV.
