Patent ID: 6746038
Filing Date: 2004-06-08
Classification: B60D

Abstract:
A trailer hitch receiver for mounting to a frame of a motor vehicle, comprising:a main frame member including a cross member, a first mounting flange and a second mounting flange, said first and second mounting flanges both having a series of anchoring apertures; and a pair of mounting brackets, each of said pair of mounting brackets being of unitary construction and including (a) a mounting skirt for engaging the frame of the motor vehicle, (b) a first set of mounting apertures and (c) a second set of mounting apertures a spaced distance from said first set of mounting apertures whereby said first set of mounting apertures are aligned with said anchoring apertures to allow said mounting brackets to be secured to said main frame member in a first position and said second set of mounting apertures are aligned with said anchoring apertures to allow said mounting brackets to be secured to said main frame member in a second position.