Why Do They Call It A 5th Wheel? | Origin & Mechanics
The term originates from horse-drawn carriages that used a horizontal wheel on the front axle for steering stability, a design later adapted for trucks. You see them on highways every day. Large semi-trucks hauling freight and massive RVs towing comfortable living spaces. They all rely on a specific U-shaped coupling device mounted in the bed
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