Patent ID: 8480149

Claim:
A hitch attached extension for oversized cargo, said extension comprising a first section of a longitudinally extending frame member and a second section of a longitudinally extending frame member adapted to be removably attached to a trailer hitch of a motor vehicle; said first and second sections of said longitudinally extending frame member including a draw bar located at a distal end adapted to be connected with said trailer hitch, a pivot member adjacent said draw bar forming a pivot axis adapted to allow said longitudinally extending frame member to be pivoted between a horizontal position and a vertical stowing position with respect to said trailer hitch; a secondary pivot member to connect said first section and said second section and allow for the unfolding and full extension of said longitudinally extending frame member; a horizontally extending fold out light rack attached to an end of said longitudinally extending frame member opposite from said distal end, and a horizontal support member having a perpendicularly extending peg member extending downwardly from a center point thereof, thereby adapting said horizontal support member to be adjustably connected in a vertical direction; and wherein said horizontal support member further includes a pair of stopper members, each adjustably and removably secured to respective end portions thereof, and adapted to slide along the length thereof, such that said horizontal support member is adapted to be adjusted to the size, shape, and weight of oversized cargo.