Abstract: A tow bar assembly for towing a load with a vehicle providing a lighted region to warn other motorists on the road that the load is being towed and provide indications of the mode of operation of the towing vehicle. The integrated lights may be connected to the towing vehicle control signals indicating a turn signal, braking, or reverse. The tow lights also clearly display the tow bar that may otherwise be difficult to see at night and that the tow bar is towing a load.

Abstract: A supplemental braking system for controlling the braking of a towed vehicle. a supplemental brake application apparatus, a supplemental braking monitor, and a transmitter. The supplemental brake application apparatus is configured to be installed in a towed vehicle. The supplemental brake application apparatus is configured to move a brake pedal of the towed vehicle between a first position and a second position. The supplemental braking monitor is also configured to be installed in the towed vehicle. The supplemental braking monitor includes a proximity sensor configured to produce a proximity detection signal, and a mounting plate configured to secure the proximity sensor in a position such that the proximity sensor can detect movement of the brake pedal. The proximity detection signal is based at least in part on movement of the brake pedal. The transmitter is configured to send a brake status signal to a towing vehicle.

Abstract: A tow bar assembly for towing a load with a vehicle providing a lighted region to warn other motorists on the road that the load is being towed and provide indications of the mode of operation of the towing vehicle. The integrated lights may be connected to the towing vehicle control signals indicating a turn signal, braking, or reverse. The tow lights also clearly display the tow bar that may otherwise be difficult to see at night and that the tow bar is towing a load.

Abstract: A truck bed guard is provided that includes an undulating protective panel having a plurality of longitudinally aligned bends that forms at least one groove and at least one protrusion configured to increase impact resistance. A first flange extends transversely from the top of the panel to provide a first attachment feature, and a second flange extends vertically down beneath the panel to provide a second attachment feature. The guard may be attached to a bed wall of a truck via the first attachment feature and the second attachment feature. A gap between the undulating protective panel and the bed wall is configured to prevent damage to the bed wall. The truck bed guard provides impact resistance to protect the bed wall from objects transported in the truck bed.

Abstract: A monitoring and switching device for use with a towed vehicle includes a relay circuit that has a pair of terminals that are adapted to be connected with another circuit. A detection circuit is in communication with the relay circuit. The detection circuit can detect closing of the relay circuit and send an electrical signal that the relay circuit has been closed.

Abstract: A splashguard for use in controlling tire splashes of a vehicle is disclosed. The splashguard includes a first plate that is attachable to a vehicle where the first plate has a top and bottom, and a second plate is attached to the bottom of the first plate. The splashguard includes an adjustably-spaced aperture and is configured so that when a surface being traveled on by the vehicle changes surface level, the second plate pivots relative to the first plate to adjust height of the splashguard. The splashguard may include a fastening mechanism that involves a strap and hanger arrangement. The splashguard may further include a removable portion configured to accommodate at least one vehicle component protruding from the rear side of the vehicle, such as a muffler or a trailer hitch receiver.