RV Cat Tunnel System Part 2: The Complete Shopping Guide
- Kim Martinez
- Jul 7
- 2 min read
Everything You Need to Get Started (Plus Advanced Add-Ons)
Start Here: The Essential Starter KitStarter Set Shopping List:
Why Each Item Matters:
The Ramp: This allows cats to go in and out through your RV door safely. The ramp lets most doors swing freely, so the tunnel moves with the door - no need to constantly disconnect. Bonus: you can use this for pets at home to help with vehicle access too.
The Step Stool: Essential for your safety! The ramp takes up much of your RV stairs, so this sturdy, steel, non-slip stool gives you safe side access. It's adjustable height and folds up - great to have regardless for any step issues.
Emergency Clips: These are lifesavers! I've used them when zippers broke, plus they're handy for other RV needs.
Configuration Notes:
- You need more than just 2 tunnels and a tent for a functional setup
- One tunnel goes down the ramp, then you need a cube to redirect
- Second tunnel goes from cube to tent
- You can attach another tunnel to the other side of the tent
Ground Protection Add-Ons:
- Runner & Mats for the interchange cube, down the ramp, and tent bottom
- Important: Avoid tunnels/tents with solid bottoms - they hold dirt and rain, and RV parks don't want them on grass
Ready to Expand? Next Level Upgrades:
- Lower mega tent: this is a new one for me
- 1 Tunnel + 2 Cube Set Cubes are great for flexibility in design also serve as "mini tents".
- Cat Chair for inside tents - raised and my cats love it!
- Runner Mat Pack for tunnel support and ground cover comfort depending on set up
What I use:
Tunnels - I have 10-12 total - doesn't mean I always use them all
- Interchange Cubes (I have 4 - these are game-changers)
- XL Cat Tents (I have 2)
Pro Shopping Tips:
- Cubes are your best investment - they give maximum configuration flexibility
- Leave tunnels attached to cubes when folding - saves setup time
- Start with the starter kit - see how your cats respond before expanding
What's Next?
Once you have your products, check out Part 3: Setup Strategies where we'll show you how to go from a 10-minute basic configuration to elaborate tunnel mazes that will amaze fellow RVers!
Questions about specific products? Drop a comment below - we've tested them all extensively!
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