It looks like you're getting your travel times from an electronic mapping program. Please do yourself a favor, ESPECIALLY since you are towing, and don't believe those times. Instead, believe the MILEAGES. Take the mileage, and divide by 55. That will give you a better estimate of time from motel door to motel door. For instance, a 200 mile drive will be between 3-1/2 and 4 hours. Reason? You have to travel slower because of that trailer you're towing. Electronic mapping programs also don't account for stopping for fuel, traffic, food, stretching your legs, using restroom facilities, etc.

As a general rule, Motel 6 is usually open to pets. You can also use the coupon booklets found at state visitor centers, some truck stops and some rest areas, as the coupon ads will usually state pet policy.

You'll have to decide what to do about your pup for mealtimes. We used to tie ours to our trailer and park near grass whenever possible, and have also tied one to the axle of our Blazer one time. ANYTHING to avoid the pup being in a car! Another dog we had - we could leave her in the car with all the windows DOWN. She would bark at anyone that went by, but she would never leave the vehicle because she loved to "go bye-bye" and didn't want us to leave without her! So it will depend on your dog's temperament.


Donna