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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

The meaning of "fifth wheel" in the 1950s

Admit it. You've always wondered why a trailer with two or four wheels of its own is called a "fifth wheel", right? Still, we know what it means. It's an RV travel trailer that is towed from the bed of a pickup truck or a truck tractor, allowing for more driving stability and interior space. But there was a time when the term "fifth wheel" was relatively unheard of and much more literal.

Check this out. And then you might be wondering why what seems like a great idea didn't go into mass production.

1 comment:

  1. I've gotta agree with George....this has nothing to do with a Fifth Wheel RV....and I like his response better. they may want to call it a Fifth Wheel, but it's sure not RV related!

    Still, a very interesting attachment to a car, and there were other videos that showed the same thing on smaller French cars too.

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