Thread: Maine Coon for full-time RV life?

Originally Posted by Isaacmarion

Hi guys. I'm currently living in a 23 foot motorhome, and really want to get a Maine Coon kitten. I've never owned a cat before, though, much less a very large cat, and I'm wondering if a maine coon would be okay living in such a small space? Are they content to just lay around and scratch on a post, or do they need to run around a lot?

Furthermore, assuming a maine coon can't be an "indoor cat" in an RV, do you think the cat will be able to find its way home when i let it out, if the location I'm parking in changes regularly?

Oh and one more thing--do maine coons shed a lot? In such a small space I worry about having hair everywhere or the cat scratching up the RV furniture...

Thanks!

I think that space is too small for any indoor cat, and you can't realistically expect any cat to find its way back if you let it out. If you are moving around it won't imprint its surroundings. I understand the desire for a responsive pet though, but you would really be better off with a small dog - but that's my opinion and someone else may differ. My daughter's ragdolls are very easy going and are happy to travel and stay in different places - they visit us and have also been to holiday cottages without any problem - but they are indoor cats