Patent ID: 6203048
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: B60D

Abstract:
In a trailer hitch apparatus having an elongated generally hollow hitch receiver for selectively receiving a ball mount member and securing same therein, in operative towing position, by insertion of a pin transversely through corresponding transversely oriented holes in said hollow hitch receiver and said ball mount member; stowing means for attachment to the distal end of said ball mount member comprising:a rod member having first and second ends and a length greater than the transverse dimension of said hollow hitch receiver adjacent said corresponding transversely oriented holes;said rod member having a cross section size and shape suitable for insertion through said corresponding transversely oriented holes in said hollow hitch receiver;means for securing said first end of said rod member to the distal end of a ball mount member;means adjacent the second end of said rod member for permitting attachment of a latching member;whereby when said rod member is secured to the distal end of said ball mount member said ball mount member may be selectively stored in a non operative position on said hitch receiver by inserting said rod member through said corresponding transversely oriented holes in said receiver member and secured thereto by said latching member affixed to the second end of said rod member.