Abstract: The inventive technology, in embodiments, may be described as an extended trailer hitch receiver tube support apparatus that uses triangulation of key structural components to provide a hitch of comparatively higher strength. Tensionable receiver tube supporters may be used to achieve a triangular lattice support; a vertical member established above a cross member may provide a forward attachment site for the tensionable receiver tube supporters, thereby allowing the transfer of forces from the extended receiver tube to the vertical member, and then back to the vehicle frame (or frame attached component) via tensionable vertical member supporters.

Abstract: The inventive technology, in embodiments, may be described as an extended trailer hitch receiver tube support apparatus that uses triangulation of key structural components to provide a hitch of comparatively higher strength. Tensionable receiver tube supporters may be used to achieve a triangular lattice support; a vertical member established above a cross member may provide a forward attachment site for the tensionable receiver tube supporters, thereby allowing the transfer of forces from the extended receiver tube to the vertical member, and then back to the vehicle frame (or frame attached component) via tensionable vertical member supporters.

Abstract: Towing adjustment and coupling techniques may include a retentive lateral trailer adjustment device of a trailer (1) configured to provide lateral adjustment of the trailer (1). In some embodiments, a trailer (1) may include a coupler element (3) and at least one retentive lateral adjustment device configured to provide adjustment in a lateral direction (8) of the coupler element (3). Embodiments may have configurations directed to couplers such as a gooseneck hitch, a fifthwheel hitch, and a pull-type or tongue hitch. Embodiments may also provide a fore-aft position indicator (44) with or without a fore-aft position sensor (50) through which proper positioning of a source of tow power (54) relative to a trailer (1) may be facilitated in a fore-aft direction (7). Corresponding methods are included as embodiments of the invention.

Abstract: Towing adjustment and coupling techniques may include a retentive lateral trailer adjustment device of a trailer (1) configured to provide lateral adjustment of the trailer (1). In some embodiments, a trailer (1) may include a coupler element (3) and at least one retentive lateral adjustment device configured to provide adjustment in a lateral direction (8) of the coupler element (3). Embodiments may have configurations directed to couplers such as a gooseneck hitch, a fifthwheel hitch, and a pull-type or tongue hitch. Embodiments may also provide a fore-aft position indicator (44) with or without a fore-aft position sensor (50) through which proper positioning of a source of tow power (54) relative to a trailer (1) may be facilitated in a fore-aft direction (7). Corresponding methods are included as embodiments of the invention.

Abstract: Towing adjustment and coupling techniques may include a retentive lateral trailer adjustment device of a trailer (1) configured to provide lateral adjustment of the trailer (1). In some embodiments, a trailer (1) may include a coupler element (3) and at least one retentive lateral adjustment device configured to provide adjustment in a lateral direction (8) of the coupler element (3). Embodiments may have configurations directed to couplers such as a gooseneck hitch, a fifthwheel hitch, and a pull-type or tongue hitch. Embodiments may also provide a fore-aft position indicator (44) with or without a fore-aft position sensor (50) through which proper positioning of a source of tow power (54) relative to a trailer (1) may be facilitated in a fore-aft direction (7). Corresponding methods are included as embodiments of the invention.