A 1935 Australian 5th Wheeler

fj12ryder wrote:

RobertRyan wrote:
They were common here.Also I remember but cannot find a photo of a British Truck and a 5th Wheeler around about the same time.
British Trucks have disappeared but these European tugs have taken their place, they are the preferred 5th Wheel towers

I like the looks of that truck.

It is an IVECO Daily with a small 3litre Diesel. In it's 72C variant it has a GCWR of 23,750lbs. GVWR varies from 14,000lb to 15,200lb. It is the cab chassis Variant of the IVECO Daily Van, People like it's ride as a tow tug ,fuel economy , reliability and toughness
It is suitable for 5th Wheelers up to 36ft. Beyond that it needs LPG injection to keep up with a Super Duty

RobertRyan wrote:
They were common here.Also I remember but cannot find a photo of a British Truck and a 5th Wheeler around about the same time.
British Trucks have disappeared but these European tugs have taken their place, they are the preferred 5th Wheel towers

I like the looks of that truck.

I like all of those Aussie fivers!

colliehauler wrote:
I like the second picture of the early crew cab truck. I don't remember any crew cabs in the US until the 60's then only the Dodge crew cab.

They were common here.Also I remember but cannot find a photo of a British Truck and a 5th Wheeler around about the same time.
British Trucks have disappeared but these European tugs have taken their place, they are the preferred 5th Wheel towers

I like the second picture of the early crew cab truck. I don't remember any crew cabs in the US until the 60's then only the Dodge crew cab.

fj12ryder wrote:
Well, it is a 5th wheel, so times haven't changed too much. Still legal in a lot of places here, not sure about Australia, they seem to be pretty locked down there so may not be legal.

No it would not be legal, even then

Well, it is a 5th wheel, so times haven't changed too much. Still legal in a lot of places here, not sure about Australia, they seem to be pretty locked down there so may not be legal.

rv2go wrote:
The first picture of the truck and 5th wheel looks good. But how is a family of 5 and dog going to fit in the truck?

Those days kids and pets were allowed to be in the TT while the truck is moving. Times have changed.

The 1949 Highway Palace was the best known early 5th Wheeler in Australia

rv2go wrote:
The truck and 5th wheel looks good. But how is a family of 5 and dog going to fit in the truck?

Good question, not too many seats. I would say Dad and Mum hit the highway