tinybluetj
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OK, so our little angel will be toddling around by this camping season  (Cry, Cry, say it ain't so!!!!) I am the "proactive" mother (read: overprotective!  ) and am looking for a fence type enclosure to go around our patio mat, under the awning to keep child and dog in (and other out ). I would like for it to start at the camper and go around to end at the camper on the other end of the mat. (so we walk out into a little "fence yard") I found a "Supergate" type thing that you set up in a circle that is long enouch to fit the bill; I could 'unhook' the circle and set it up. But then it occurred to me that these things get thier stability from the fact that they are set up in a circle. It would not really stand up if not in a circle, right?
Any suggestions on how I can accomplish this?
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Fiver Captain
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With a bit of after market engineering you could probably make it work. What's to keep the little one from crawling under the RV though?
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tinybluetj
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I was going to line up coolers and stuff.
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Fiver Captain
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Just my experience, but we've had our granddaughters camping with us numerous times since they were both infants and have never had a problem. One is now four and the other six. When they were crawling, we made sure the front carpet was as clean as possible so they didn't get on a rock or twig and then when they progressed to toddling, we just kept an eye on them. We made absolutely sure they didn't toddle around the campfire. I respect your caution but I think if you treat her/him the same as you would when at home you won't have any problems. Bring plenty of the childs favorite toys and let them get dirty. Also, let him/her explore with all their senses while under your supervision. You will instill a life long love of the outdoors at an early age. Now, our little sweeties are ready to go camping on a moments notice.
As for the dog, a good leash is your best insurance.
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ridingfamily4
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Fiver Captain wrote:Just my experience, but we've had our granddaughters camping with us numerous times since they were both infants and have never had a problem. One is now four and the other six. When they were crawling, we made sure the front carpet was as clean as possible so they didn't get on a rock or twig and then when they progressed to toddling, we just kept an eye on them. We made absolutely sure they didn't toddle around the campfire. I respect your caution but I think if you treat her/him the same as you would when at home you won't have any problems. Bring plenty of the childs favorite toys and let them get dirty. Also, let him/her explore with all their senses while under your supervision. You will instill a life long love of the outdoors at an early age. Now, our little sweeties are ready to go camping on a moments notice.
As for the dog, a good leash is your best insurance.
Agree 100%
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robbins
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Portable fence
We take along a couple of portable enclosures like this one for our dog. I have seen them used for small children also. They attach together for larger areas. I have also seen them in plastic and coated metal.
Also to put an accordion gate across the door.
Accordion Gate
Good luck.
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JimAndCat
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You didn't mention cargo capacity of your rv. We carry four 4ft. tall X 16ft long ex-pens. They fold almost flat so we can fit them into one of our cargo bays.
Upon arrival at a campsite I can single handed set them up in about 20 minutes and when finished they are connected together to create a "fenced" area the size of our main awning including our entry steps and door. I cut a piece of vinyl clad chainlink fence fabric which is very flexible and will fit behind our entry steps and then attach to either end of the fence panels which creates an escape proof area for us and our FurKids (3 small dogs) but they would do the same job for small children.
They also keep out wandering animals or people creating a safe area large enough for our camp table and chairs and even our small gas grill.
When it's time to leave they tear down and fold up and are put away in that same 20 minutes.
They can also be used in your yard at home to create a safe play area for your child.
We've had them outdoors and set up a LOT in all kinds of weather and after four years they are still in great shape - I recall we paid about $80 each and the money was well worth it.
Another thing we use for our pups but would work for a child is we cut three of the hinged panels from a two ft. tall plastic pet ex-pen. The three panels fold to create a perfect U shaped barrier around our entry stairwell which will keep a small child from falling down into the stairwell just as it keeps our pups from falling when inside.
Finally, we found simple to hang cheap cargo netting that we put across the entire width of the interior behind our pilot and co-pilot chairs which will keep a small child from the driving area and driving dash controls.
A little creativity will go a long way making various rv and campground areas safe for small kids or small dogs.
Best of Luck
JimAndCat
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Opie431
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If what you are talking about is the same as a neighbors, it also goes in an oval which would work.
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symbasden
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We take a portable fence with us camping and I have a three year old. I use it to put around the fire so that she remembers it is there if we are cooking on it in the early evening. Whenever we used it, it was there as a visual barrier, not an actual barrier. We kept an eye on her and if she pushed on it told her not to..
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It's hard for me to tell, but it sounds like you will have the area under the camper open. Pets and small children love to crawl under and through things. I would ensure, that if you're going to that much trouble, you fill in the space under the camper with something.
At no time, would I assume a pen is sufficient to leave a child unattended. We took turns with our first, then second as they went through those stages. Our youngest is almost 2 and loves and needs the challenge of the terrain right around our campsite for her developmental needs.
Yum...nature is tasty.
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