Patent ID: 6644706
Filing Date: 2003-11-11
Classification: B60D,B62D

Abstract:
A trailer and hitch assembly for connection to a motor vehicle having a standard trailer hitch that includes a hitch cross member, comprising:a pair of frame horns extending from the trailer, the frame horns being generally parallel and attached to the trailer in a manner suitable for towing it; and a hitch extension assembly connected to the standard trailer hitch, the hitch extension assembly including: a pair of hitch extension members connected to opposite ends of the hitch cross member and extending forward and generally perpendicularly therefrom; a pair of receivers arranged in forward portions of the hitch extension members so that ends of the frame horns may be inserted therein; and a pair of lift and lock mechanisms arranged to lift the frame horns and lock them to the hitch cross member so that the trailer may be towed by the motor vehicle without articulation relative to the motor vehicle.