Interpretation ID: aiam0978
R.R. 1
Box 168
Prairie Farm
Wisconsin 54762;
Dear Mr. Scates: This is in reply to your letter of January 6, 1973, requestin information on requirements regarding the manufacture of truck-mounted campers. You specifically mention requirements dealing with wiring.; There are several Federal requirements applicable to campers. Camper are items of motor vehicles equipment under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 1381 *et seq.*) and are required to conform to certain motor vehicle safety standards and regulations. Briefly, each camper must meet requirements applicable to the glazing materials (glass and plastics used in windows, doors, and interior partition) used in the camper (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205, 'Glazing Materials', 49 CFR 571.205). each slide-in camper must, in addition, have affixed to it a label that indicates among other things its loaded weight. (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 126, 'Truck-Camper Loading', 49 CFR 571.126). All campers must also be certified in accordance with Section 114 of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 1403) as conforming to applicable standards. Each camper manufacturer must submit certain information concerning his company pursuant to NHTSA regulations, 'Manufacturer Identification' (49 CFR Part 566). You may obtain copies of NHTSA standards and regulations as explained on the enclosure.; We understand that certain states also have requirements, includin requirements for wiring, that apply to campers. Information regarding these requirements should be obtained from State authorities. Trade associations that represent recreational vehicle manufacturers may be of help in obtaining this information.; Yours truly, Richard B. Dyson, Assistant Chief Counsel