Michigan § 257.74a - "Travel trailer," "camping trailer," and "fifth wheel trailer" defined.
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§ 257.74a. "Travel trailer," "camping trailer," and "fifth wheel trailer" defined.
(1) "Travel trailer" means a trailer coach, fifth wheel trailer, camping trailer, or other vehicle that is designed to be towed by a motor vehicle; is designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use; and does not require a special highway movement permit under section 719a to be towed on a street or highway.
(2) As used in this section:
(a) "Camping trailer" means a trailer coach constructed with collapsible side walls that fold for towing and unfold to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use.
(b) "Fifth wheel trailer" means a trailer coach designed to be towed by a motor vehicle using a towing mechanism that is mounted above or forward of the tow vehicle's rear axle.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 257.74a (""Travel trailer," "camping trailer," and "fifth wheel trailer" defined.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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