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fifth wheel [¦fifth ¦wēl] (mechanical engineering) A coupling device in the form of two horizontal disks that rotate on each other positioned between a tractor and a semitrailer so that they can change direction independently. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Many of the structures actually incorporate their owners' trailers and fifth wheels, connecting them to permanent water, sewage, and electricity. The dual-purpose system converts from fifth wheel to gooseneck configuration in minutes; handles fifth wheels up to 20,000 lb. Motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, tent trailers, slide-in truck campers, folding tents, conversions and accessories will be shown at the show. |
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