Improvements in a telescoping boom for towing with a 5th wheel for the telescoping boom to allow a single person to connect and transport two vehicles. The individual can drive the 5th wheel to the truck, connect the truck with the 5th wheel towing vehicle and drive both vehicles to another location over streets and highways. The telescoping boom mounts within the bed of the truck. The boom is adjustable with hydraulics that can change the angle of the boom relative to the bed of the truck. The boom provides the able to lift rear wheels of the truck that will be towed. The ability to lift the rear wheels allows the truck to be easily towed while the front wheels can freely turn to allow the truck to corner around turns.


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    Title :

    TELESCOPING BOOM FOR TOWING WITH A 5TH WHEEL


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2017-02-09


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge



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