The kids don't travel by car very often. Usually, it's just occasional trips to and from the vet. But sometimes an emergency will arise (surgery for me, new kitchen floor installed, etc.) and it becomes necessary to load up all three cats for a 3-hour car trip to Grandma's house.

They DO NOT enjoy this and cry pitifully through the whole thing, although they're fine once the car stops moving. The cats are confined to the back seat, where they have their beds, a litter box, and drinking water.

Does anyone have any suggestions for making the trip easier on all of us? I would really appreciate any ideas.

(I saw the pictures of Peanut and Cracker Jack enjoying their camper, with the leather sofa and Corian countertops. I drive a Toyota Echo, which is a great little vehicle, but, as my nephew says, is "only half a car".

Thank you!