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7 Places to Hide a Cat Box in an RV

March 17, 2017 by Ashley Mann 18 Comments

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RVing with cats? Here are some ideas for where to put the litter box.

RV living with cats requires some planning, and one thing to figure out is where to put the litter box so that it's out of the way.  With some ingenuity, you can hide a litter box in just about any empty space in an RV.  Here are a few ideas for litter box storage.

In a closet

A cat hole like this one, which can be stained or painted, can to allow a cat to access a litter box behind a closed door.

cat hole for a door - litter box storage idea for RVs, campers, or motorhomes
via Amazon.com

Under a dinette booth

RV owner Ted, creator of the public campground database ultimatecampgrounds.com, installed a cat door to allow access to the storage space under the bench seating.

Cat door in side of dining booth for full time RVing with cats
by Ted via wxtoad.com

Inside a storage bay

If you can find a place to cut a hole for access, the advantage of this location is that the litter box can be cleaned from outside.  A cat door with weather stripping can help minimize drafts.

litter box storage idea for RVs, campers, or motorhomes
by Dale via rvecafe.com
litter box storage idea for RVs, campers, or motorhomes
by Dale via rvecafe.com
litter box storage idea for RVs, campers, or motorhomes
by Dale via rvecafe.com

The owners of the RV pictured below chose not to have a built-in vacuum system in order to free up the ideal space for their cat's litter box.

Cat door leading to RV garage area - litter box storage idea for campers or motorhomes
by Mike & Laurie Chatterton via doityourselfrv.com
Cat door leading to RV garage area - litter box storage idea for campers or motorhomes
by Mike & Laurie Chatterton via doityourselfrv.com
Cat door leading to RV garage area - litter box storage idea for campers or motorhomes
by Mike & Laurie Chatterton via doityourselfrv.com

Attempting to adapt these ideas for our RV, we used a cardboard concrete form as a tunnel to bypass some electrical wiring leading through the stairs into our storage bay.  It's not pretty on the litter box side, but it works!

At first we were worried that our 14-pound cat might not fit through metal frame of the stairs, which is only 6 inches high, but it's amazing how quickly and easily he can flatten himself and dart into his tunnel when he wants to!

Smell hasn't been a problem as long as we clean the litter box regularly.

Cat tunnel through stairs so you can take your cat camping
via instagram.com/ourrvadventure
ALSO READ:
Helping Kitty Adjust to RV Life

Under the sink

A cat flap could be installed on the side of a cabinet, like in the picture below, or through a door on the front.

Cat door in side of bathroom cabinet - litter box storage idea for RVs, campers, motorhomes, or small apartments
by Eliesa via apinterestaddict.com


Another option involves temporary cabinet door removal instead of a cutting a permanent hole.  You could even remove both doors and cover the space under the sink with a curtain instead.

Door removed under sink - litter box storage idea for RVs, campers, motorhomes, or small apartments
by Allison Murray via dreamalittlebigger.com

Under the bed

This RV owner uses a plastic storage bin with a hole cut in the side as a tall-sided litter box to help minimize the mess and allow side entry in a low-clearance under-the-bed hiding spot.

litter box storage idea for RVs, campers, or motorhomes
by Becky via interstellarorchard.com

 In a storage trunk

A wicker storage trunk becomes an attractive disguise with handy storage for cleaning supplies with this DIY project.

litter box storage idea for RVs, campers, motorhomes, or small apartments
by Reddit user THR33ZUS_BANGS via doityourselfrv.com

In an end table

A thrift store find can be used to conceal a litter box.

litter box storage idea for RVs, campers, motorhomes, or small apartments
by Laura via lauramakes.com
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Alternatively, ready-made litter box cabinets are available to match any style of decor.

Cat Washroom-Nightstand Pet House - litter box storage idea for RVs, campers, motorhomes, or small apartments
via Amazon.com

If you're looking for other ideas for RVing with pets, check out my RVing with Pets Resource Page:

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  1. Kathryn says

    April 3, 2018 at 10:41 am

    Great ideas!! Thank you for posting!

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    • Ashley Mann says

      April 10, 2018 at 11:02 am

      Glad you find them helpful! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Michelle (@miponderfull) says

    April 13, 2018 at 11:01 am

    Thanks for the post. I hope you’ll add in the future to address the needs of big fluffy cats (mine are nearly 18lbs each) that normally have an entire room for their litter needs, lol. I’m also curious about litter box placement in small motorhomes. If I get out there, I’ll share solutions for my trio of felines!

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    • Ashley Mann says

      April 13, 2018 at 12:05 pm

      Good points! Perhaps some of these ideas could be adapted for larger cats? For example, a dog door could be used instead of cat door. If you have a dining booth with storage space under the benches, perhaps both benches could be used – one for each cat. Would love to see photos of any solutions you come up with!

      Reply
    • Laura says

      September 7, 2019 at 11:36 pm

      I haven’t found a place to hide my litter box yet. My cats are big, tall, not fat. They’re much too big for a normal litter box, because when they stand in the box, their backside is not over the litter, so I made a plastic bin into a litter box. Then when I brought it into the RV (small 24′ class C), I put it in the shower and leave the bathroom door open (access) with the vent fan running 24×7 (smell). I have to remove it when I take a shower, then I have to dry the shower pan before it’s ready for them to use again (annoying). I also use a towel and mat under the box to make sure they don’t get in the box with wet feet.

      I am going to try one of the ideas in this article. I was trying to figure out how to gain access to the storage under my 2nd dinette seat, so I’m going to try to set up that area for their litter box.

      Reply
  3. Deb says

    September 10, 2018 at 4:40 pm

    Love these ideas! Any idea how people stop the litter sticking to their cats feet and getting tracked all over?

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    • Ashley Mann says

      September 15, 2018 at 11:37 pm

      I purchased a litter mat for this very purpose! You can probably get one just about anywhere cat litter is sold, but here’s an example so you can see what I’m talking about.

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      • Kelly LeBlanc says

        May 15, 2021 at 11:47 am

        The Breeze Cat Litter system is a God send. The pellets don’t stick to their feet and the urine passes thru and into a pad that you change each week. The pans stink alot less than traditional litter. Of course I have Otter… who is 8 months old and already 13 pounds of solid muscle…. he poops like a horse so this system is awesome to have. And Opie is my 10 pound cat who, before Otter, I thought was a large cat! The pellet system cuts down on wasted litter also.
        We are in the process of building a home in a school bus so all of these ideas are great! Thanks!

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        • Ashley Mann says

          May 18, 2021 at 10:41 am

          Thanks for the tip about the Breeze Cat Litter System! I have heard others mention it before. Do you have to scoop it daily to remove the poops, or do you just remove them when you change the urine pad?

    • Kelly LeBlanc says

      May 18, 2021 at 12:39 pm

      I choose to scoop often but there’s no odor even if you don’t scoop everyday. I find it has less odor all around than conventional cat litter boxes and a lot less mess! If you don’t change the pad once a week, however, the urine smell can be a bit much.

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      • Ashley Mann says

        May 19, 2021 at 10:45 am

        Sounds great! Thanks for the tip!

        Reply
  4. Annajane Lowe says

    June 13, 2019 at 9:03 pm

    i have an RV with an over the cab bed. It is now the cat suite!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mann says

      June 13, 2019 at 9:35 pm

      My cat would love that!

      Reply
  5. SG says

    June 12, 2021 at 7:03 pm

    Another way to help prevent odors is to use a steel litter pan. There are some available on Amazon, or you could buy a steel restaurant pan. I have a steel pan I found in Pet Smart years ago. It’s very easy to wash out with hot soap and water and does not hold odors as plastic does. Plus it’s deep enough for big cats, it doesn’t rust, is harmless to your cat(s) and just doesn’t wear out. I’ve had mine for about six years and it’s in great shape. I also use Pretty Litter which is fabulous. You MUST stir it well once a day, every day, scoop out the “debris”, and there is no smell. If you don’t stir it, it will eventually begin to smell, so forewarned is forearmed. My cats have no problem with either the tray or Pretty litter. The only catch is how to have it shipped to you while you’re on the road, as I don’t think it’s currently offered in pet stores. I’m not a traveler so it’s not a deal breaker for me. But most of you already have a litter you like anyway, so its moot.

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    • Ashley Mann says

      June 14, 2021 at 3:09 pm

      Thanks for the tip! A metal pan does sound like a great idea, not only for the reasons you mentioned but also to get away from using plastic. By the way I have seen Pretty Litter for sale at Target!

      Reply
  6. Paula Fearn says

    June 26, 2021 at 10:19 am

    I’ve been looking for ideas on how to get my litter box outside with a walk way. My biggest issue is attached it to my travel trailer without putting holes in my outside panel. There are not many ideas on how to do this. Only of course the great ideas do inside.

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    • Ashley Mann says

      July 1, 2021 at 11:18 am

      Hi Paula, is there some way go through a storage area under your RV? Many RV’s have a thin panel somewhere separating the main cabin from the storage area and that’s where lots of RV owners install a cat door. Then maybe you could run some kind of walkway outside through the storage area? Not sure what kind of RV you have or whether that would work for you, but it’s just a thought! Or what about making something to go out a window when it’s open? At one point we had a ramp going out one of our windows for our cat, which you can see in this article.

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  7. Jutta says

    January 22, 2022 at 11:14 am

    Our last rv was a small 19 footer. We took out the seat by the door and replaced it with a cat tree with bottom being the kitty litter spot. The cats loved it and it was easy to clean. Too bad I didn’t take pictures. The new owners simply replaced the seat.

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