Patent ID: 6540247
Filing Date: 2003-04-01
Classification: B60D

Abstract:
A hitch guide mechanism for connection to a first tongue having a ball hitch with a threaded stem thereon which is for mounting to a fame of a vehicle and a corresponding second tongue having a ball hitch socket for mounting to a frame of a trailer, which includes:a first member which connects to the first tongue by way of a flange portion having bore therethrough to receive the threaded stem of the ball hitch and a nut for connection thereto and has a portion which extends generally vertically above the ball hitch when so connected, wherein said portion of said first member is further characterized to connect to the first tongue adjacent to the ball hitch; a second member which connects to the second tongue and has a portion which extends generally vertically above the ball hitch socket when so connected; and wherein said portions extend a sufficient height when said members are so connected as to be rearwardly viewable when seated in a vehicle.