Old thread I know, anyone know if the RV looks like a vehicle, or a home when it comes to castle law, carry law, etc?
I have a TN permit but wasnt sure how it works when I enter other states where it is no longer valid, if a gun in the trailer would be an issue if it was not accessible to the vehicle operators....
I'm pretty sure there's no standard treatment of RVs across the nation. But in general, if you're hooked up to your tow vehicle, you're more likely to be viewed as a vehicle, subject to vehicle search laws. If you're hooked up to utilities, you're more likely to be viewed as a residence.
The more significant factor is whether the state is hostile to gun ownership. For example: Federal law allows you to legally travel from a legal gun ownership state, to another legal gun ownership state, legally crossing a middle state where gun ownership is illegal, as long as you meet the storage requirements. However, New York state will arrest you and confiscate your weapon(s). You'll have to return for a court appearance at which time the court will allow you to present an affirmative defense based on the Federal Law (which trumps state law). So you'll be found not guilty. How much will it cost you? A boatload.
If going from Iowa to Indiana on I-80, make sure your weapons are properly stored and don't stop in Illinois for more than fuel and maybe lunch. If you stay overnight, Illinois is likely to argue that the Federal Law doesn't apply because you weren't just driving through.