Spaziou · Pets · Guide 2026

Travelling with a dog in a campervan.

Road safety, temperature, water, space, hygiene and route planning in one system. More than an accessory list: adapt your campervan so your dog can travel, rest and live inside without improvisation.

Start with the guides →Set up my case →

Couple relaxing beside a campervan with their dogs on a trip

Two rules before anything else: under Spain’s rules, animals must travel without interfering with driving and with suitable restraint; Law 7/2023 also requires sufficient ventilation and climate control to keep them within their comfort range during transport.

My Trip with a dog

Your preparation at a glance.

Reads your Travel Profile and saved My Trip data. Everything stays in this browser.

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ProfileNot configuredAdd your dog, its size and your main travel style to your Travel Profile.Pending

Stage0 stopsSaved beaches or natural areas.Pending

EmergenciesNo hospitalSave a reference emergency clinic open 24 h for your route corridor.Pending

SeasonNo contextMonth and environment activate seasonal alerts in the Planner.Pending

Checklist0%Documents, safety, water, temperature and luggage.Pending

SystemOne tripCoast, nature, risks and emergency contacts stay together in My Trip.Connected

Start with your profile.This lets Spaziou adapt water, space, risks and the checklist.

Continue →My Trip Checklist

Campervan hire · Travelling with a dog

Do not own a campervan? The next adventure belongs to your dog too.

Compare campervans and motorhomes for travelling together. Before booking, check pet policies, available seats and interior space.

Pets allowedSpace and seatingInsurance and deposit

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Before booking: check the vehicle details or ask the provider whether that exact vehicle accepts dogs, and review any surcharges or restrictions.

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Dog resting inside a campervan prepared for travel

Spaziou · Travelling togetherA trip your dogs enjoy too.

Travelling with a dog hub

Eighteen connected guides to prepare the whole trip.

01 · RulesSpain’s DGT and restraintWhat Spanish law requires, what the DGT recommends and how to interpret each system. 02 · Spanish vehicle inspection (ITV)Crates, barriers and anchor pointsInitial check before drilling, mounting or modifying the vehicle. 03 · SafetyHarnesses and restraintPublished tests, fit and restraint while driving. 04 · RestraintCarriers and barriersWhat each system does and how it fits in a campervan. 05 · TemperatureHeat and ventilationInterior climate, power, monitoring and a fail-safe plan. 06 · LayoutDesign your dog’s spaceCompact, medium or large van: where your dog travels and sleeps. 07 · WaterTravel water bowlsCompact formats and water autonomy without spills. 08 · HygieneHair, mud and dampEntrance area, showers, vacuuming and washable fabrics. 09 · AccessRamps and stepsLength, gradient, weight and storage. 10 · TrackingDog GPS trackerTractive and Weenect by weight, battery and travel use. 11 · TravelSpain by campervan with a dogOvernight stays, weather, walks, water, local rules and a backup plan. 12 · HealthFirst aid kit and travel risksProcessionary caterpillars, grass awns, ticks, heat and health documents. 13 · CoastVerified dog beachesDirectory by official source, season, opening times and conditions. 14 · NatureParks and trailsLeads, swimming, livestock, sensitive areas and official restrictions. 15 · SeasonRisks by month and environmentProcessionary caterpillars, grass awns, ticks, disease vectors and heat as route context. 16 · Emergencies24 h vetsVerified hospitals with phone numbers and addresses to save in My Trip. 17 · CityDog parks and exercise areasVerified exercise areas, opening hours and municipal networks within the routes. 18 · PreparationInteractive checklistDocuments, safety, water, temperature, first aid and luggage before departure.

Quick configurator

Adapt the priorities to your campervan and dog.

Choose three details. The result does not replace measurements or veterinary judgement, but helps organise your initial priorities.

Campervan size

Dog size

Main use

Base configuration

Separate the travelling area from the resting area.
Check restraint, water, ventilation and the interior walkway.
Use Spaziou’s tools to check space, weight and autonomy.

Spaziou tools

The pet section now connects with your technical project.

SpaceLayout plannerAllow for your dog’s floor space and check the walkway before building. PowerEnergy consumptionFan, router, sensors and other loads. Self-sufficiencyBatteryTurn consumption into available hours with a margin. WaterWater supply durationInclude drinking water and washing your dog. PayloadTotal weightRamp, carrier, water, food and accessories all count. Vehicle approvalSpanish conversion approval decision treeSeek advice before permanent mounting or modifications. RouteTrip plannerCost, pace and autonomy per stage. OvernightStopover areas in SpainCombine the stopover details with your dog’s needs. MonitoringTemperature and humidityCompare sensors without treating them as a false guarantee of safety. PreparationDog travel checklistDocuments, safety, heat, water, first aid and luggage; printable as PDF. National mapVerified dog beachesFilters by region and access, official source, route and nearby overnight stop. NatureParks and trails with a dogLeads, livestock, swimming, sensitive areas and trails with specific restrictions. Health on the road24 h veterinary emergenciesSave the phone number, address and main hospital in My Trip. CalendarSeasonal risksMonth + environment: processionary caterpillars, grass awns, ticks, disease vectors and heat.

Spaziou criteria

We do not use a “magic number” for heat.

Tolerance varies between dogs and situations. Breed, age, size, health, activity, humidity, sunlight and ventilation can affect the risk. Spaziou therefore treats monitoring as a warning layer, not automatic permission to leave an animal alone inside the vehicle.

Temperature guide →Spaziou Lab methodology →

Primary sources

Rules and safety before products.

Spain’s DGT lists harnesses, carriers and barriers among pet restraint systems and advises against leaving animals in vehicles at high temperatures. Spain’s Law 7/2023 requires suitable climate control, ventilation and space during transport, and suitable ventilation and temperature when a pet remains in a parked vehicle.

DGT · travelling with your pet ↗BOE · Spanish Law 7/2023 ↗