Ep. 142: Rover Roamer Camping Dog Zipline | RV travel tips tricks how-to

[@noglenogle]

*BLESS YOU SWEET SWEET MAN* After 40 minutes on KZbin finally here you are showing EXACTLY how to set this up! Thank you !! I just got mine and I'm so excited. Going to have three of my four dogs connected. Looks like a very durable and high quality unit. Thanks again !

[@GrandAdventure]

It's an exceptional unit for multiple dogs, with wht is in our opinion the best hardware available. Wishing you great success with it!

[@DrJohn493]

Rewatched this one and just added the RR to my Amazon wish list.

[@GrandAdventure]

It's a terrific setup. Well made using great hardware.

[@MurrayPeeps]

I pictured my dog flying through the air when I read the title. What an idea!

[@GrandAdventure]

😅

[@GimpyCamper]

I cannot tell you how happy we are with this product. Our pups love it and it makes our life much easier when camping. I’ve only been to 1 or 2 places that didn’t allow it. I mean think about it, if they allow hammock straps then they should allow this. It is holding up well over the last two years as well.

[@GrandAdventure]

Folks, Gimpy Camper is the one who turned us into the Rover Roamer. We meant to mention that in the video but overlooked doing so while we were filming. Check out his channel on KZbin!

[@GrandAdventure]

@grumpy old fart sometimes you have little choice. And if they argue, this *is* using a 6-foot leash! ;)

[@sharonb5965]

It is a very needed product for the safety for our pets. Nice product.

[@GrandAdventure]

We're really happy with it, we used it in the field during our Tombstone episode #143, too.

[@tim_g3478]

Mark, nice video demo. You covered what most of us would want to know about it as well as showing how to put it up. I’m a little tired of my tie-out line. My dog inevitably twists it around the picnic table or under our trailer wheels

[@GrandAdventure]

Exactly, Tim. This way, lateral movement is controlled along a pre-defined path, with no horizontal element in the lead to get tangled.

[@thelisa11]

That’s a good setup. I like the locking carabiners and that you tied off the tail end of the rope with a quick-release knot, very tidy.

[@GrandAdventure]

Lisa, it truly is the best solution we have found for our dog at camp for those times that she needs to be on a leash. Every component is top quality.

[@williamkeil8414]

Looks like a winner, good video

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you, William! It definitely is.

[@lorilake7613]

I just purchased this system today after watching your video. I'm tired of hauling and installing portable fences around my RV and my dogs always seem to get tangled up on leashes. I tried picket lines, but they limit their movement too much. Since I have two large active dogs, I ordered 100' line so I would have more set-up options. I also ordered a second pulley-carabiner-bungee for dog #2 and an extra line tensioner. Thank goodness I already had shock absorbing leashes and well made harnesses to attach the leashes to. I'll report back on the Rover Roamer performance after I've had the chance to try it out next time I go camping.

[@GrandAdventure]

Looking forward to hearing about your experience, Lori!

[@richllewellyn8740]

This is a great system. I've previously used rope systems for work and, after looking at this could create it myself. However, why bother? This system is great with quality components. We purchased enough equipment to create a three dog system and wrap it around multiple trees to create separate dog runs. I can vouch for this system and actually wouldn't have a problem with the biggest dogs out there. Thanks Marc!

[@GrandAdventure]

Exactly, Rich! We too looked into building it ourselves, but it would've cost the same (or even more) than buying their system, and as you noted it comes with quality components. So happy that it worked for you too!

[@clairegriffin9632]

I have literally been hunting for a viable zipline option for our dog, as we will be boondocking with friends this coming month! Thank you for reading my mind! And excellent, well-thought out feedback and demonstration as always! 👏

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you, Claire! So happy that we could help.

[@betterbythemile770]

Came here for the info; stayed for Zoe. What a cutie!! Thanks for your review of this product. Looks perfect for our Maisie and Sophie. Happy camping!

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you! Zoe definitely has her own fan base. 😄 For Maisie and Sophie, you'd rig this up with a third attachment point, like two sides of a triangle in a "V" configuration. Each dog would get their own run, but they can still interact with one another at the tip of the "V" without getting tangled with one another.

[@betterbythemile770]

@@GrandAdventure Perfect, thank you! How did Zoe do with one end attached to the ladder? We'd like to make our RV one of the attachment points, but I'd be worried about causing any damage if they pull.

[@rvwithtnt7845]

🤯 I cam up with this idea, but couldn’t get all the pieces together to make a strong enough system. You rock!

[@GrandAdventure]

You bet! We have to thank The Gimpy Camper for turning us on to Rover Roamer.

[@marianfrances4959]

That works! Such a sweet pooch!

[@GrandAdventure]

Zoe's our little girl. And this works wonderfully. We'll be setting it up when we make camp this coming week.

[@MastMaulaPuran]

Haha this is great ..... I think she’s loving it

[@GrandAdventure]

Yes indeed. No more getting caught on stuff! We've used it in a couple of campgrounds since this video was filmed, and it's working out like a charm. Best solution we've found by far.

[@arnoldandjosieespinoza4405]

Great video Marc. Thx for sharing. One of our 5 dogs name is Zoe too but she’s a Pug. Safe travels.

[@GrandAdventure]

Great name! Safe travels to the two of you as well.

[@laughingram7287]

Nice package. I had to laugh though, because at the beginning I thought that it was a dog “carrying” bag. I was wondering how Zoe was going to fit in it! 😂 The three places we’ve been to, did not allow us to attach anything to the trees. Heading to Sedona tomorrow! Hoping to set self quarantine on Road 525C. Thanks Marc.

[@GrandAdventure]

Safe travels Ram! We'll be on the road ourselves by Saturday.

[@emeraldgypsyheart]

Kool! Gotta look into that a bit more.

[@GrandAdventure]

It's very much worthy of a closer look.

[@RollinRagu]

Looks like Zoe gets a little much "love" in the kitchen! LOL

[@GrandAdventure]

She's definitely not slim right now, Tony! Every winter she gains about 10 lbs from lack of exercise. That's about to change starting this weekend. 😉

[@RollinRagu]

@@GrandAdventure She's a lot like me. :)

[@GrandAdventure]

@@RollinRagu 😅

[@WILDEBILL308]

That looks like a good product.

[@GrandAdventure]

We're very impressed, William.

[@pennysaufley8974]

I never heard you say anything about losing Maggie. Just breaks my heart. With my last name, Lewis says I really am a softy! Hope you and Zoe are doing ok with her diabetes. 😢

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you very much. We both still think of Maggie often, and miss her dearly. Zoe's diabetes is a learning curve for both of us, but we'll get it managed.

[@TheCampoholics]

Dang! Why didn't I think of that!

[@GrandAdventure]

We're actually using it at camp right now. It is working out wonderfully!

[@kristin347]

Thanks for the great review. You are 100% right that you'd be hard pressed to assemble all of the components yourself for much less. I set up a similar system for two dogs since I was seeing close to $175 as the price tag for a two-dog system. How much did I spend when it was all said and done? About $160. I should have just bought the system, LOL. Just tried it in the yard at home, can't wait to take it camping! Happy trails!

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you Kristin! Yes, we love this system for keeping the dog from getting tangled at camp, and Zoe sure seems to like it as well.

[@DrJohn493]

Zoe: Hey boss this sucks! I wanna go chase that squirrel, and go mark that bush, and go swim in the creek.

[@GrandAdventure]

😆 She sure does! And that's why we usually boondock. But for a campground, this is a huge improvement over our cable tie-out.

[@DrJohn493]

Grand Adventure very similar to tie out cable gear used by horse people

[@GrandAdventure]

@@DrJohn493 interesting. Not being horse people, we didn't realize that.

[@DrJohn493]

@@GrandAdventure Unfortunately, I have a wife who is...otherwise I'd be a wealthy guy ;-)

[@GrandAdventure]

@@DrJohn493 😆

[@daviscrt]

really cool

[@GrandAdventure]

Yes it is. No more getting tangled!

[@TheCampoholics]

Anticipation....

[@josephpessotti3876]

Good stuff not a bad price. good luck

[@GrandAdventure]

We agree, Joseph, not for the components they use. We'll be using it in camp in coming weeks.

[@jimwhiting2267]

This looks like a great product to give a dog some freedom while still being contained. However, I travel with 3-75 pound dogs. How do you think that would work out? A Rover Romer for each one?

[@GrandAdventure]

Jim, check out their webpage. They sell customized kits for 3 dogs. It just means 4 attachment points.

[@jimwhiting2267]

@@GrandAdventure Thank you. I am placing my order.

[@GrandAdventure]

@@jimwhiting2267 you won't be disappointed!

[@ibMoose2u]

Literally, a length of rope tied at on end, ran to another tree and a trucker’s hitch. Same effect, just as secure and taught, total cost, less than $20

[@GrandAdventure]

Nicely done.

[@helenmallazzo7094]

Marc, Does the Rover Roamer come in different lengths depending upon the dogs size? So smaller dogs get shorter lengths and a cheaper price? Or in my case for rotties and shepherds which would cost an arm and 2 legs. Lol

[@GrandAdventure]

Helen, the length has nothing to do with the size of the dog. It has everything to do with how long you run you want to create. In a campground situation, we couldn't imagine that we would want one longer than 50 feet. So that's the length we went with, and you can make it much shorter than that if you need to or wish to. The longer the length, yes, the higher the cost, especially if it requires a second bungee tensioner because of the length. You can go as long as 500 ft. if you decide later that you want a longer run, you can simply buy a longer length of rope.

[@helenmallazzo7094]

@@GrandAdventure thank you,Marc.

[@lindseymakes5364]

How is this holding up?

[@GrandAdventure]

Exceptionally well, Lindsey. We don't use it everywhere, mostly because you need two trees as anchors, but it uses really beefy components.

[@ericmoore6934]

Marc, earthquake in salt lake City today , seriously ?

[@GrandAdventure]

Yup. The Wasatch Front is actually a pretty seismically active area. It's the Wasatch Fault a half mile from our home that created the Wasatch Mountains.

[@ericmoore6934]

Interesting, did not know there was a fault there. Hope everything is okay.

[@GrandAdventure]

@@ericmoore6934 We're fine. No injuries, but some friends have some minor damage.

[@cindyjohnson6656]

Nice but don’t touch a tree eastern Colorado, you’ll never hear the end of it haha. Western slope is more generous.

[@GrandAdventure]

Ha! Easier than in California! 😉 That's what makes this portable unit so nice. The straps merely wrap around the tree like hammock straps. Unlike a typical trolley line, it doesn't cause any damage to the tree.