May kids ride in the back of a 5th Wheel in the US?
I'm investigating changing to a 5th wheel RV - that's the kind of travel trailer that you tow behind a pickup. In such a setup, there is no access from the driver in the truck to the living space being pulled behind.
My wife is under the impression that in such a setup, the kids are not allowed to be in the RV while the setup is in motion. I am aware of no such rule. When I asked an RV salesman, he said as long as there is an uninterruptible communications mechanism (e.g. walkie talkies - but not a cell phone), it's legal. That said, he was trying to sell me a 5th wheel, so I took what he said with a pinch of salt.
Here's the question then - Generally speaking, is it permissible for people to occupy the 5th wheel, while the thing is in motion? And, is the answer different if my wife is in back with the kids? In other words, is it okay for my wife to ride with me, and have the kids be alone (they are actually rather responsible for 10 and 7), or would that be negligence?
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Can you sit in the back of a 5th wheel?
Because of their lack of safety features, riding in a travel trailer or fifth wheel is strongly discouraged. Unless your trailer is equipped with proper seat belts and safety features, carrying passengers back there can, and should, be avoided.Can you ride in the back of a 5th wheel California?
These 23 states legally allow you to ride in a fifth wheel in motion: Arizona, California, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, West Virginia, and ...Can you put a carseat in an RV?
Yes, you can put car seats in an RV. Most RVs feature seat belts that can accommodate booster seats, LATCH car seats, or top tether anchor car seats. But, it's important to make sure that your RV fits the specifications of your car seat type.How do you travel with kids in a RV?
The following is additional safety advice for RV travel:Can I Ride in the Back of a Travel Trailer, 5th Wheel or Truck Camper?
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