Patent ID: 8408576

Claim:
A trailer attachment system, comprising: an elongated driveshaft having a first and second end, wherein said driveshaft has a length adjustable translational joint and locking means for lengthening or shortening said driveshaft length; said driveshaft first end connecting to a forward pivot joint having a backplate that is further adapted to connect to a lead vehicle tow hitch receiver or vehicle frame; an upper and lower horizontal plate secured together via a pair of upstanding posts; a vehicle tow hitch receiver is vertically positioned between said upper and lower horizontal plates and horizontally positioned between said upstanding posts; an elongated member extending from a surface of said forward pivot backplate distal from said driveshaft, wherein said elongated member fits within and engages with said vehicle tow hitch receiver; a pair of fasteners securing said forward pivot joint backplate to said upper and lower plates such that said horizontal plates are perpendicular to said forward pivot joint backplate; said driveshaft second end connecting to a rear pivot joint that further connects to a trailer attachment assembly; said trailer attachment assembly comprising an elongated inner cylinder extending from said rear pivot joint and concentric with an outer sleeve, said sleeve housing said inner cylinder to form a freely rotating cylindrical rotation joint, a plurality of trailer assembly flanges disposed on said sleeve, and a plurality of flange fasteners for securing said trailer assembly flanges to a trailer frame; said forward and rear pivot joint and said rotational joint allowing a trailer to pitch, roll and yaw with respect to a connected lead vehicle when attached.