by Joe Jeffrey
Would you tow a fifth wheeler using your car’s roof? This guy did and the results are pretty impressive
It always pleases us when we unearth videos of unique leisure vehicles in action, but this video of a fifth wheeler from the 1970s is definitely one of our favourites.
We’re yet to verify if this prototype seen in action in the video footage form 1974 ever made it onto the mass production line, but we doubt it owing to the fact that it was required to be towed courtesy of a car’s roof. Yes, roof. We’ve obviously seen larger fifth-wheelers towed by pick-ups, but to introduce one which has the ability to be towed by a standard car is pretty amazing.
We here at CaravanTimes certainly wouldn’t condone hooking a fifth wheeler up to your car anytime soon. However, if, after watching this, you’ve convinced yourself that it’s the right thing to do you might want to wait until the weather warms up a bit, just incase you unwittingly transform your car into a homemade convertible.
Let us know what you think by watching the video below. Oh, and watch out for the Anchor Man-esque commentator, Bud Lindemann, at the beginning with the polka dot collars. We need to see more of this guy.
Would you trust towing your vehicle by the roof of your car rather than pulling it along with the help of your chassis for support?
