Patent ID: 6283489
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: B60D

Abstract:
An anti-sway control device for use with a trailer and a towing vehicle, comprising:(a) means for attaching a first portion to said towing vehicle at an offset from a center longitudinal axis of said towing vehicle;(b) means for attaching a second portion to said trailer; and(c) means for providing at least one damper intermediate said first portion and said second portion;wherein said means for attaching a first portion to said towing vehicle includes extension means attached to an end of a receiver hitch; andwherein said extension means includes an extension member attached to said receiver hitch that extends a predetermined amount in a direction that is generally perpendicular with respect to said center longitudinal axis and which includes a first offset bracket that is attached to an end of said extension member at a location that is disposed furthest away from said center longitudinal axis.