RVs and Motor Homes Under the Wyoming Lemon Law

RVs are mostly outside Wyoming’s lemon law — not because of an express exclusion, but because of the weight limit. The statute covers self-propelled vehicles under 10,000 pounds unladen weight (§ 40-17-101), and most motor homes exceed that.

Where the weight limit lands

• Most motor homes — a Class A or Class C motor home typically exceeds 10,000 lbs unladen weight, so it falls outside the lemon law on weight alone.
• A small/light Class B camper van under 10,000 lbs unladen could arguably fit the broad self-propelled-vehicle definition — a narrow possibility worth checking.
• Towable trailers — not self-propelled motor vehicles, so outside the lemon law entirely.

The routes that remain for RVs

1. Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act — covers the RV and its components under their written warranties, with fee-shifting. The primary route for motor-home defects.
2. Component warranties — the chassis/engine maker (Ford, Freightliner, etc.) and appliance makers each warrant their parts; pursue the responsible one.
3. Consumer Protection Act — for misrepresentation at sale (actual damages only).

Common RV defects

• Chassis/engine — drivetrain, braking, steering.
• House systems — slide-outs, leveling, plumbing, electrical, water intrusion/leaks.
• Appliances — furnace (critical in Wyoming winters), AC, generator, refrigerator.

Bottom line

Most Wyoming motor homes exceed the under-10,000-lb-unladen weight limit and fall outside the lemon law, so Magnuson-Moss and component warranties are the route for RV defects — though a light camper van may qualify. Get a free case review.

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