[Lurker]

You’re never supposed to ride in a trailer that’s being towed.

This is why.

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[Psalm 73]

"Robert, 59, was driving the gray 2019 Ram pickup truck pulling the trailer at the time"

You're never supposed to be in a trailer being towed. It's just not safe. Like that.

[Reno89519]

She and the kids were in the trailer?!

[xp38]

I’m no expert at this but when moving on the road you’re supposed to be seated and buckled in as far as I recall. This is a prime example why. No roaming around in your motor home or trailer while hurtling down a highway.

[Secret Agent Man]

Hmm, thismis really sad. I remember being with a bunch of my friends as a kid in the “people section” of a long horse trailer while driving to rodeos we competed in. We never had this happen.

[TBall]

The wind helped the door open. I guess they were in reverse

[CivilWarBrewing]

Did she reach for the handle to stabilize herself, or...?

Passenger SIDE door, hmmm. Perhaps Airstream place the hinges on the OTHER side of the door so the wind can't help it open all the way while moving. Just a thought.

[rellic]

Pretty high end trailer(cost wise)
I’m surprised they had a design where
wind from forward motion allowed door
to open fully.

[ClearCase_guy]

Boeing is hoping that this takes some attention off of them.

[mikey_hates_everything]

If only the overeducated prominent pediatrician had consulted with a certified Airstream engineer who had published papers about this hazard, she would have had the expert knowledge to avoid this tragedy.

The rest of us dopes just use common sense.

[Jonny7797]

Feel through the door? Was the door in the floor?

[HamiltonJay]

Why the heck was she in the trailer when it was moving?

I’m sure people have done it but pretty common knowledge you aren’t supposed to do that.

[BobL]

It was only a pediatrician.

[jasonandtheb]

Airstream doors can be problematic. People have been known to be locked inside. The door is hinged such that it opens into the wind caused by the motion of the trailer being pulled by the tow vehicle. A wind gust could grab a partly opened door and fling it open.

We have a 2018 23’ Airstream and have had several problems with it due to poor engineering and workmanship. I'm handy so have been able to make the repairs. Think twice before buying an Airstream..

[Sequoyah101]

Silly people. They aren’t made to tide in. Win stupid prizes.

[Robert DeLong]

Here's a picture of the RV Camper:

Here's a video walkthrough of the RV camper

[Ikeon]

Riding in a moving trailer? Stupid should hurt, and being a doctor doesnt get anyone around this fact. Her husband was stupid and ill bet hes hurting too.

my moneys on them both being liberals. stupid comes with the badge..

[nwrep]

[Chode]

still clutching the door’s handle

i think i see the problem...

[Drago]

They were breaking the law...riding in a “bumper-pull” type trailer in NY state is illegal. (5th Wheel is OK):

https://www.rvia.org/system/files/media/file/Riding%20in%20Towed%20RVs.pdf

https://blog.campingworld.com/learn-to-rv/what-states-can-you-ride-in-a-travel-trailer-or-fifth-wheel/

(Riding in a “towed” is a bad idea in general...motorhome/Class B with seatbelts is a better idea).