5th wheel beetle?

[Forty-two]

This was brought to my attention today and I deem it worthy to share with my fellow shitters.

 

 

For those who can't be arsed to watch the vid, I am not telling you what it is!

[drum]

Saw that on FB. Good idea until the gutters get ripped off.

[ifc63]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv3rLu4th4c

[Cavcraft]

What is it?

[dave21478]

I saw a modern version last summer, although I dont think it would do the 360 spin like the beetle.

 

 

I would guess that having the articulation point forwards of the rear axle would reduce snaking, but aside from that Im not seeing any advantages.

 

 

 

[mercrocker]

That looks like the automotive equivalent of bestiality.....What happens when you want something out of the boot?

[Des]

Does a caravan on the roof trump a pineapple?

[Cavcraft]

What happens when you want something out of the boot?

You'd probably have to buy her flowers, she's not going to be impressed when you take her on holiday in that.

[dave21478]

No, it was a spinning thing like the beetle one in the video.

Judging by the wonky angle, I would say it was designed for a smaller towcar.

[dave21478]

Holy Hell, I just google imaged "Maillet caravane" and then "randocar" and there is some weapons-grade shite.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then it goes off topic but starts getting weird / awesome.

 

 

 

 

caravannception

[dave21478]

Although it would appear that some of them are actually rigid close-coupled and open into the interior of the car.

 

 

Tyre scrub must make for some alarming handling.

[Pillock]

As would doubling the weight of a Twingo and adding 8ft high slab sides.

[ifc63]

What is it?

 

 

http://1973whsreunion.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/harmon-industries-shadow-trailer-made.html