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Old 07-28-2005, 02:13 PM   #5
HamRad
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M.O.C. #15
My understanding for the name is due to the fact that when they first developed this type of rig they actually used a wheel to attach it to the tow vehicle. Thus it was a "fifth" wheel. Over time the hitch evolved it what it is today. I saw a picture of it somewhere. But I don't remember where.

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