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By Ellen Fike, Cowboy State Daily
A photo of a camper driving down a highway with both of its room extenders or “slide outs” extended has prompted a word of warning from the Wyoming Department of Transportation.
In addition to being illegal, towing a trailer anywhere with its room extenders left fully extended can be dangerous, department spokesman Doug McGee told Cowboy State Daily on Friday.
“A thorough walk around the camper before driving away is probably not a bad idea,” WYDOT spokesman Doug McGee told Cowboy State Daily on Friday.
The living space of many recreational vehicles can be increased with pieces of rooms that extend, also called “slide outs.”
When a camper is parked for the night, such extenders are a great way to increase the comfort level…