Abstract: A trailer hitch apparatus having a shank with a plurality of different sized tow balls mounted thereon, and at least one form of hitch hardware other than a tow ball. A tongue joined to the shank is received by a matching receiver on a towing vehicle, and secured therein by a pin. By suitably orienting the shank prior to engaging the tongue in the receiver, the tow ball of chosen size or the non-tow ball hitch is positioned to mate with a corresponding coupler on a trailer vehicle. In a first embodiment of the invention, a pintle and latch assembly are included on the shank. In a second embodiment of the invention, a vertical bar with a sleeve member slidably mounted thereon allows the shank to be positioned vertically. In a third embodiment of the apparatus a U-shaped hitch member is provided on the shank for coupling to a wagon tongue. In a fourth embodiment of the invention, a towing hook is included on the shank.

Abstract: Described is a vehicle towing hitch designed for permanent installation on the towing vehicle and having a plurality of readily selectable tow balls. The hitch allows the user the ability to select one of any standard tow ball size by simply removing an index pin, rotating the desired tow ball to the upper vertical position, and reinstalling the index pin. In a heavy duty embodiment, a tongue which may be incorporated including a tow pin for receiving the tongue of a towed vehicle such as a trailer as well as an additional large tow ball size.