Patent ID: 7637524
Filing Date: 2009-12-29
Classification: B60D,B60P

Abstract:
1. A method of transporting a vehicle, the method comprising steps of: furnishing a towing vehicle having two frame members, each frame member having a top flange, a web, and a bottom flange; placing a first securing plate adjacent a first frame member on a first side of the towing vehicle and a second securing plate adjacent a second frame member on a second side of the towing vehicle; placing a combination saddle or mounting plates for a combination saddle atop the frame members; bolting the towing saddle and securing plates in place using only a top flange and sides of the web of each frame member, wherein at least a portion of the securing plates are held underneath the top flanges; securing a frame clip having one or more slots with one or more edges abutting said bottom flange of said frame member to said combination saddle or mounting plate; and securing a second vehicle to the towing vehicle.