Some couples shop for Travel Trailers in Des Moines with the idea that one person will sometimes ride in the trailer while the other person drives. Before making a purchase, it’s essential to do research on state laws regarding riding in a camper while a vehicle is towing it. A large number of states do not allow riding in a trailer pulled with ball and hitch equipment. About half the states do allow riding in a fifth-wheel trailer, however.
In addition, some states that allow riding in the back have certain restrictions. For instance, both the driver and the person riding in the trailer may be required to have cell phones so they can communicate with each other.
Iowa allows riders in both types of trailers, which is good news for buyers of Travel Trailers in Des Moines who plan to stay relatively close to home. Certain other Midwestern states also allow riders in both, such as Kansas, Nebraska, and Minnesota. The reason that more states allow riding in fifth-wheel models is because those trailers are more securely attached to the towing vehicle and they don’t sway on the road.
In some cases, couples feel that it’s imperative for one of them to be able to ride in the back while traveling. That person may run a home-based business, for instance, and needs to spend some time working even when they will be putting hundreds of miles on the vehicle every day. Another scenario might involve bringing the family dog along and not having room for it in the pickup truck. They don’t want to leave their pet alone in the trailer all day. People with certain health problems may need to lie down for part of the day; riding in a pickup truck cab for hours on end is out of the question.
At a facility such as Imperial R-V Center, prospective trailer buyers can get a better sense of the type of RV they would like to buy. They’ll be able to view many travel trailers that are towed with a conventional ball and hitch, as well as many fifth-wheel models. Click Here to view the inventory of new and used RVs.
