Patent ID: 6974148
Filing Date: 2005-12-13
Classification: B60D

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for connecting a trailing unit to a vehicle, the apparatus comprising: a trunnion sized and configured for coupling with a receiver of a vehicle; a secured to the trunnion, the trunnion extending from the base in a first direction; a mount selectively secured to the base between a first mount position, wherein the mount is juxtaposed with the trunnion, and at least a second mount position, wherein the mount extends from the base in a second direction substantially different from the first direction; a first hitch connected to the mount sized and configured to engage with a trailing unit, the first hitch being selectively secured to the mount between a first hitch position rendering the first hitch inaccessible for engagement with a trailing unit and a second hitch position rendering the first hitch accessible for engagement with a trailing unit.