What is a Towing Trailer?
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Towing trailer means the following: A towing vehicle generally refers to large trucks or semi-trailers where the cab and the trailer are connected by a towing mechanism. This means the cab can detach from its original trailer and tow other trailers, while the trailer can also detach from its original cab and be towed by other cabs. The front part with driving capability is called the towing vehicle (tractor), and the rear part without driving capability is called the trailer, which is pulled by the towing vehicle. There are two connection methods between the towing vehicle and the trailer: 1. The first method: The front half of the trailer rests on the fifth wheel (towing saddle) at the rear of the towing vehicle, and the rear axle of the towing vehicle bears part of the trailer's weight. This is called a semi-trailer. 2. The second method: The front end of the trailer is connected to the rear end of the towing vehicle. The towing vehicle only provides forward pulling force to drag the trailer but does not bear the downward weight of the trailer. This is called a full trailer.