riding in fifth wheel in texas??

[stevenrees]

As I am driving west towards Amarillo with my twin 14yr olds in the backseat of my silverado,(being as quiet as a freight train), I began to wonder if it is legal to have people ride in a fifth wheel as it is being towed in Texas.
Does anybody know??

thanks

Steve

[Hamops]

The short answer: Bad Idea! I don't know about Texas, but here in Ontario, it's "verbotin". If Texas does allow it, it's still not a good idea, for safety reasons, to allow anybody in the trailer while it's beening towed. I can understand your desirefor aquieter driving environment, because I've been there, butthe safety of your twins is more important.

[jgray]

Here's a web page that shows the rules by state and province: http://www.towingworld.com/articles/TowingLaws.htm I cannot speak to how recent the information is, but it would seem to indicate that Texas doesn't allow riding in a fifth wheel.

[martinstwopopfarm]

No is it not legal. In Texas kid are required to be inside your vehicle buckled in.

[gtoguy1967]

Second the bad idea. Me and six friends went to the Nascar race in Bristol,Tn and a couple of them begged me to let them ride in the camper.No way. They had more faith in my driving then I do. I have never had an issue but there was no way I was lettin any one ride back there.

Who would want to, I would get motin sickness 50ft into I think.

[geondebi]

This topic has come up before and with the same response every time. Some thought putting kids, dogs, and even a mother in law or two but agreed it was not safe to do it. First, personally I do not or would let anyone ride in the the camper. It is not like a motorhome or a camper in the back of the truck. Next, it was my understanding you had to have two way communications then it was OK but still no. Then I thought the room all they would have is the bedroom and bath not like they would sit at a table and play cards.

Just form me I do not think it is safe and would not do it.

[hhh]

Follow another 5er down most major highways and as you see the rear bouncing up and down a foot or more you would soon see it would not be enjoyable or safe.
Edited by: hhh

[ETJMLJ]

i rode in the trailer after we checked in to a campground once. made me sick just going a couple miles per hour. was very very bouncy. i agree riding in the trailer is not a safe idea. my fear is the trailer coming unhitched. never ever seen it happen, but on the road, anything is possible. safe travels!

[SWAILES]

I woudln't do it but the idea of the Mother In Law Hmmmmmmmm....

[Triker]

I think in CA you could ride in a 5er but you have to have 2-way comunication, usally with a cb.

[Texas1949]

Not Legal in Texas...

[lorbob45]

In Minnesota you can ride in a 5th wheel if you can communicate with the people in the truck. I've slept that way before and it wasn't that bad, a little bumpy. We used walkie talkies.