Originally Posted by 2-Ton
I remember seeing a picture of what you are talking about Jerry.
It was a third tire mounted on a swivel with springs and it took some of the tongue weight off the bumper hitch when towing.
Back in the day, passenger cars were mostly used to tow camper trailers and did not like much tongue weight.

Don
From the movie The Long Trailer with Lucille Ball.
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Last edited by Wayne67vert; 05/06/2026 11:48 AM.
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