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04-20-2007, 04:23 AM
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2006 25' Classic
elkins park
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basic instinct
Is it illegal, ill advised or just plain unsafe to have passengers in the towed moho while moving?
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04-20-2007, 06:12 AM
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Just an old timer...
2022 27' Globetrotter
Tipton
, Iowa
Join Date: Mar 2003
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Towed moho? Hmmm...
It's illegal in all 50 states to have passengers in a trailer while the trailer is moving. It's also really unsafe to do it. Motorhomes don't usually get towed unless they're broken. I'd presume it to be illegal to ride in a towed motorhome not under it's own power as well.
Roger
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04-20-2007, 06:15 AM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
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First off, welcome to these Forums. We're glad to have you with us.
Assuming that you are referring to a travel trailer (a MOHO is a self powered RV), it is illegal to ride in one while underway in most states. As to being illadvised and and safe, I would definitely not feel safe doing it.
If you are referring to a MOHO, passengers can ride in the living section while underway.
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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04-20-2007, 07:30 AM
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Rivet Master 
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Colville
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Originally Posted by gleebin
Is it illegal, ill advised or just plain unsafe to have passengers in the towed moho while moving?
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Think "The long, long, trailer". Lucy (Tacy) survived, but that isn't what would happen in real life. 
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04-20-2007, 07:36 AM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
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Originally Posted by gleebin
Is it illegal, ill advised or just plain unsafe to have passengers in the towed moho while moving?
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Yes, yes and yes!
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Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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04-20-2007, 09:18 AM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
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04-20-2007, 09:30 AM
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Rivet Master
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West of Fort Worth
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It's my understanding that in California you can ride in a fifth-wheel trailer as long as you have some form of communications with the TV. Sign language does not qualify. 
I don't believe that you can ride in a travel trailer.
These were true at one time, but the laws do change...
Dave
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04-20-2007, 10:10 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
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The Minnesota Highway Patrol had a booth at the February 2006 RV show in Minneapolis. They had a 'curious facts' chart and evidently riding in a trailer underway is not illegal here, though it is highly ill advised and presents unnecessary dangers.
Putting pets back there is okay if you have ample cleaning supplies to clean up, Chuck. 
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04-20-2007, 10:18 AM
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Rivet Master
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West of Fort Worth
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Originally Posted by CanoeStream
The Minnesota Highway Patrol had a booth at the February 2006 RV show in Minneapolis. They had a 'curious facts' chart and evidently riding in a trailer underway is not illegal here, though it is highly ill advised and presents unnecessary dangers.
Putting pets back there is okay if you have ample cleaning supplies to clean up, Chuck. |
I can hear it now...
Remember, animals are people too  
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04-20-2007, 10:24 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Passengers in Travel Trailers, 5th Wheels, Camper Shells, etc.
It varies from state to state:
Towing Laws
Shari 
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04-20-2007, 10:34 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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Punctuation!
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Originally Posted by CanoeStream
The Minnesota Highway Patrol had a booth at the February 2006 RV show in Minneapolis. They had a 'curious facts' chart and evidently riding in a trailer underway is not illegal here, though it is highly ill advised and presents unnecessary dangers.
Putting pets back there is okay if you have ample cleaning supplies to clean up, Chuck. |
Don't you mean "to clean up-chuck"? My cat stays at the office, but I know she would hairball and wommit over the entire trailer if I ever tried to put her in it. I'm sure she'd do it in my shoes just for revenge!
Paula
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