Some of the longer units have both waysDo all Airstream trailer doors open into the wind? If so, that's asking for trouble on so many levels, including lawsuits.
But as the above posts state, people have a responsibility NOT to do stupid stuff. If the door is configured that way, take notice, it is YOUR responsibility to use the door properly.
Ayup. We strive for zero defects and accidents but we know we're never going to be 0 so we get as close statistically as we can. There will always be a Private Pyle.
I can attest to that. I worked for a hotel for seven years and we regularly had guest physicists give lectures at the local university. One professional in particular had a few books published and was a well respected physicist. He called down to the front desk and couldn't figure out how to get his Keurig to brew coffee.
The door could fly open and you could fall out while it is moving.
I've driven past two accident scenes where a trailer detached from the car towing it on the highway. Nothing but kindling sized pieces of scrap left. Totally disintegrated.
| State | 5th Wheel | Travel Trailer | Truck Camper |
| Alabama | No | No | Yes |
| Alaska | No | No | Yes |
| Arizona | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Arkansas | No | No | No |
| California | Yes* | No | Yes* |
| Colorado | No | No | Yes |
| Connecticut | No | No | Yes |
| Delaware | No | No | Yes |
| Florida | No | No | Yes |
| Georgia | No | No | Yes |
| Hawaii | No | No | Yes (over 13) |
| Idaho | No | No | Yes |
| Illinois | No | No | Yes |
| Indiana | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Iowa | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Kansas | Yes (over 14) | Yes (over 14) | Yes (over 14) |
| Kentucky | No | No | Yes |
| Louisiana | No | No | Yes |
| Maine | No | No | No |
| Maryland | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Massachusetts | No | No | Yes |
| Michigan | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Minnesota | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mississippi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Missouri | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Montana | Yes | No | Yes |
| Nebraska | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Nevada | No | No | Yes |
| New Hampshire | No | No | No |
| New Jersey | Yes | No | Yes |
| New Mexico | No | No | Yes |
| New York | Yes | No | Yes |
| North Carolina | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| North Dakota | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ohio | No | No | Yes |
| Oklahoma | No | No | Yes |
| Oregon | Yes* | No | Yes |
| Pennsylvania | Yes* | No | No |
| Rhode Island | No | No | Yes |
| South Carolina | Yes* | No | No |
| South Dakota | Yes* | No | Yes |
| Tennessee | Yes | No | Yes |
| Texas | No | No | Yes |
| Utah | No | No | Yes |
| Vermont | No | No | Yes |
| Virginia | No | No | Yes |
| Washington | No | No | Yes |
| West Virginia | Yes | No | Yes |
| Wisconsin | Yes* | No | No |
| Wyoming | No | No | Yes |
Correct. Just because one can doesn't one should.
Realistically, what is the risk? What are the chances of the trailer separating from the tow vehicle when safety chains are used? How many people a year actually die from such an event? I'd say it's less than people riding motorcycles without helmets dying in crashes. And how many states allow that as well?
Have seen that too - debris field 75’ from the road …
This is funny - in South Carolina you can ride in the back of an open pickup if your over 15, but apparently not in a trailer of pickup camper. That shows you how dangerous that is. I mean if its illegal here, it must be bad.
