Cruise America’s Spring Valley location is perfect if you want to rent a motorhome and bring your dog along on a California road trip. They have 19 rental locations throughout California and 124 across the country, so there are options no matter where you’re based, but this San Diego County spot is convenient for exploring the region.

The rental fleet consists of Class C motorhomes ranging from 19 to 30 feet, which gives you some flexibility depending on how much space you need for yourself and your dog. The bigger units have more room to move around during downtime, which can make a real difference on longer trips, especially if your dog isn’t thrilled about being confined.

The dog policy is straightforward: they welcome pets, but you need to clean up after yours and return the motorhome in the same condition you received it. This is pretty standard stuff—basically, don’t leave a mess and you won’t face additional cleaning charges. It’s a reasonable setup that respects both the rental company and other travelers who’ll use the vehicle after you.

An RV is actually a smart way to travel with a dog in California. You’ve got your dog with you the whole time rather than dealing with kennels or pet sitters, and you can stop whenever your dog needs a break to stretch and explore. Motorhomes work well for camping trips to places like Julian or the desert, or even just coastal drives where you want to take your time and stop at different towns.

When you’re ready to book, you can check availability and make reservations through their website or call them directly. Spring Valley is in the inland part of San Diego County, so it’s a decent drive from downtown but accessible if you’re coming from the east side of the region.