Trailer Hitch Mounted Telescoping Light Pole - Adjustable - 3 Feet to 8.5 Feet Designed to be mounted to flat surfaces via a 4 hole mounting plate This pole features a pneumatic braking system to prevent unexpected or sudden collapse of the pole Once positioned the aluminum pole can be collapsed to 3 feet and extended to 8.5 feet The mounting plate at the top of the pole will accept any Larson fixture and many other devices