how portable is this cage. have 2 cats want to take in rv &set cage up inside when we go somewhere during day want our cats & rv would be safe
1591216
This cage has wheels and also round stoppers to put under the wheels to keep them from rolling. It is portable but not something I would want to take apart and put back together often. Cats would be safe in this cage. Make sure you have the room in your RV to accommodate the size of the cage....it's large.
1591217
I would say it's not terribly portable. It is rather lightweight, but tall and bulky. I certainly would not want to take it apart and re-assemble it. Putting it together was not fun and I would not want to deal with that over and over.
1591218
It is portable by either rolling it (say by using a ramp) or lifting it. You would not be able to lift it with the cats inside but you can roll it with them inside. It would not be convenient if you had to take it apart every day but if it fits inside the RV fully assembled you would not have to disassemble it.
1591219
It doesn't fold up for storage. Once its assembled its designed to stay assembled. It seems too big for an RV in my opinion. I'd put each cat in its own collapsible cage.
1591220
I am a cat/kitten foster for a local cat rescue and I live in a 35' travel trailer. This is the best cage ever, probably larger than you realize at 3' W × 2' D × 6' H, but is not a "fold & go" cage. It does roll easily on 7 casters, which may require securing during actual travel. The clips on this cage are not meant for frequent reassembly, but is lightweight and can easily be carried fully assembled into the RV by 2 people. I have owned and used this cage long enough to give it a 5 star rating.
1591221
This cage is pretty sturdy and once it's put together is easy to roll around to move it, but I don't think you would want to try to dissamble it and reassemble it very often. If you could get it into your RV once it's together, that would work great.
1591222
While it is easy to move, it is not readily collapsible. Once you assemble it, you probably want to leave it assembled and just move it around.
1591223
I'm not exactly sure what you're asking. The cage isn't heavy, it's on wheels but comes with a stop cup to place under wheel to keep it from rolling, the doors all have a pin on a chain to keep it from opening, it stands 5'10" when assembled. You could actually get a folding cage, I have one that I bought at Wal mart that collapses down to 2". I got it in thee dog section.
2176103
I only have one cat that lives in the cage, she is 16 and feels safe in there. She has had no problems with the cage at all and hasn't been hurt. She can however open the doors herself when she wants too!
1942671
I bought this for our two shihpoos (age 7 mos/8lbs. and 6 lbs.) They both can sit in it when taking them on short trips...vet/park/etc. BUT it would not be good on a long trip; which is really what I bought it for. I love how well made it is, and use it for short trips. We also have a 6 year old, 13 lb. ragdoll and she fits fine. I would guess it could accommodate two, maybe three adult cats. If I can help answer any more questions, I am happy to do that.
798206
There are several things to consider. The most important I would say is the size of the cats. My two cats are about 8# each the sleep together on the top level. They take up the entire shelf. They have their food bowls on the second shelf and on the bottom there is a water bottle and I have a corner litter box. they use it as a step to the upper levels. At this point I only keep them in there overnight. The other question is: are you planing on keeping them in the cage all the time? If you are it may be a tight fit. But if you are thinking of it being a safe place for them to retreat to and spend the night It might work for the short term. You May find a way to arrange things differently to give your kitty the most room possible. Bottom line is if your kitties are on the smaller size and get along well they may do ok. I would be sure to find a way to let them stretch their legs. Sorry if I ramble I am just trying to cover it all.
1502588
I don't think it would hold up well in weather. Outside, I would use a tree! My parents have a large cat cage with a huge trunk from an old tree within - the cats love it.
1234317
I would have to say, "No", at least for transport. I have two cats, and I just don't think they'd be comfortable confined together in the small size carrier that I have (I bought it for my Papillon). It's a really nice carrier though so a larger size might work if your cats get along really well (mine don't).
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I do not recommend this at all for cats. Cats prefer enclosed and dark spaces to not stress them out. We tried to use this for our cat, and the cat freaked out and it climbed the barrier and squeezed through the opening at the top. This was within 20 mins of our 16 hr drive. We ended up putting the cat in a carrier with a towel over the carrier, and we heard nothing from the cat during the rest of the trip. To answer your question though, it does not have a 'gate'. You would put it up between either the backseat and the trunk area or behind the front seat and would just get the animal out via the trunk door or the back door. Hope this helps. I do not recommend this at all for cats. Cats prefer enclosed and dark spaces to not stress them out. We tried to use this for our cat, and the cat freaked out and it climbed the barrier and squeezed through the opening at the top. This was within 20 mins of our 16 hr drive. We ended up putting the cat in a carrier with a towel over the carrier, and we heard nothing from the cat during the rest of the trip. To answer your question though, it does not have a 'gate'. You would put it up between either the backseat and the trunk area or behind the front seat and would just get the animal out... » Read More I do not recommend this at all for cats. Cats prefer enclosed and dark spaces to not stress them out. We tried to use this for our cat, and the cat freaked out and it climbed the barrier and squeezed through the opening at the top. This was within 20 mins of our 16 hr drive. We ended up putting the cat in a carrier with a towel over the carrier, and we heard nothing from the cat during the rest of the trip. To answer your question though, it does not have a 'gate'. You would put it up between either the backseat and the trunk area or behind the front seat and would just get the animal out via the trunk door or the back door. Hope this helps. « Show Less
677379
It is good as your cats will enjoy the fresh air and being with you as well as seeing birds etc. It is important to make sure both doors on the crate are closed when they are on the patio. The best crates we had from Amazon was the MidWest crates. Our cats are indoor cats but we screened our patio and our pets can go out there, best thing we have ever done; we do use the crates indoors. We have a bed, water, food and a covered litter tray in the crate for them but only one cat per crate in a 42 inch - it works well.
76500
That's a floor area of 4 feet by 2.5 feet. Probably overkill for two cats. Plus, for a five hour car ride, they really don't need a litter box. They likely won't go while in the car anyway. Crates like this aren't the best for transporting cats. Cats do much better and are much less nervous in carriers like this one. Petmate Pet Porter Fashion Kennel, For Pets 15 to 20 Pounds, Wheat/Coffee Grounds Brown
1669492
We took our 2 cats on a trip to a rental cabin and had one of these for each cat. There was room for their litter box, food and water bowls. They didn't mind staying in them at all. My oldest cat weighs 18 lbs. It depends on the personality of your cat.
1938353
This cage is pretty darn heavy, I would say it's more of a semi-permanent cage than a travel cage. Unless you have are strong enough to carry and have a big SUV or hatchback, it'll be tough to carry this to your car.
537619
I have two cats that ride in this very well. I also can add a small litter box. Our trip lasts at least five hours. I love it, it's worked well so far...
463105
I bought this to keep my 2 Siamese mix kittens contained when we were coming in and out of the garage with our cars. They are indoor/outdoor cats. When they were small they couldn't climb out. As they grew we had to place a weighted piece of cardboard on top to keep them from jumping out. The walls are quite tall, but we had a climbing tree in there that they could climb to the top of to get out. Once they became "car smart" we no longer needed the cage. We also used it a bit outside in the beginning. This cage comes with anchors that you could use to secure to the lawn.
1825440
It is going to depend on the cat. I used the carrier to take my cat to and from the vet several times before I flew her in it (and she's 9 lbs). It was only after being on the flight for about five hours that she clawed through it--and she was panicked. The mesh is soft enough that a cat could easily claw through it though, so as I said it'll depend on how your cat reacts to being in it. For the most part, my kitties (I had more than one of these) just curled up in them. If it's a short drive, I suspect he would be okay.
1188035
I must apologize for my previous answer stating it is BIG. This particular model is about right for 2 cats. We have since upgraded to this one, which is nicer and bigger. (imo) ABO Gear Happy Habitat for Indoor Cats
1394473
I actually lent this out to my son for a weekend trip to Boston after my house guest left and have not gotten it back yet. Short answer is no first hand experience yet, best guess is after the way we bounced like crazy on it after it was set up there should be no problem. It really is well made IMO. I'm 220 lbs and it didn't budge a bit. Keep the felines, the real cat type, away though. They would love to knead on this thing. Good luck.
1048428
I bought this carrier for my female cat who weighs approx. 10 lbs. Although it is a comfortable fit for her, there is not an abundance of extra room. She can stand briefly, turn around, and sit back down. She did make a three day trip (NY to FL) but she was sedated and therefore did not move around much. In answer to the question, I think - depending upon whether you want your cat to be able to move around - this carrier might prove a bit too small.