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jayspi
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Nov 07, 2018

Question about wrecks while towing a 5th wheel

This is a general question that probably seems morbid, but there's a reason I ask. Have people seen or experienced (hopefully not that one) a 5th wheel coming through the back of the tow vehicle when ...
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packnrat
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Nov 27, 2018
without reading the reply's. straight line crunch, the 5er frame will impact the rear of the truck. but nothing can with stand too much of a impact. yes even a 40 ft 5er with long truck, can be reduced to less than 20 feet in total length.
think big rock and immovable mt.
weird things can happen with enough force.

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