Glossary / Suspension

fifth wheel

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A fifth wheel is a special hitch you use to connect a big trailer to the back of a truck, making it easier to pull heavy stuff.

Technical Definition

A fifth wheel is a type of hitch that allows a trailer to be attached to the rear of a truck, providing a larger and more stable connection for heavy loads.

Hear It Discussed

"...a like a 40 foot fifth wheel. You know, in the in the 16,000 pound range."
Car Pro Radio Show January 31 26 Hour 1 CarPro Radio Show 12:35

"Your dad's trailer, your fifth wheel. Yeah."
These Are The BEST And WORST Trucks At The 2026 New York Auto Show! | Ep. 325 TFL Talkin' Trucks 16:33

"For the fifth wheel. Oh, it's a big wheel. For the fifth wheel down in there, you get better weight distribution. It's, you know, you can't jackknife the trailer, stuff like that."
#156 Bring a Trailer best buys from people who don’t know anything Best In Class 24:30