Abstract: Big-game towing hitch yoke system for use in the standard hitch receiver of a motorized vehicle, such as a UTV. Some embodiments of the invention comprise big-game towing hitch yoke systems that are collapsible for increased versatility and easy storage and transportation.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods for safely capturing a moving vehicle are disclosed. The method includes biasing a portion of a loop of cable against the rear portion of one or more tires of a target vehicle, such that the cable is carried over the tire and engages the rear axle, or another portion, of the target vehicle. The loop of cable can be connected to a stationary or mobile structure that can then provide a force to the cable to safely slow down and stop the target vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle has a forward end fashioned with a vehicle arresting device. The vehicle arresting device includes an elongate flexible member carried by opposed first and second supports having first and second outer ends, respectively. The first and second supports are mounted to the vehicle together for movement between stored and deployed positions relative to the forward end of the vehicle. The first and second outer ends of the first and second supports are disposed forwardly of the forward end of the vehicle in spaced apart relation in the deployed position of the first and second supports suspending the elongate flexible member therebetween.

Abstract: A vehicle has a forward end fashioned with a vehicle arresting device. The vehicle arresting device includes an elongate flexible member carried by opposed first and second supports having first and second outer ends, respectively. The first and second supports are mounted to the vehicle together for movement between stored and deployed positions relative to the forward end of the vehicle. The first and second outer ends of the first and second supports are disposed forwardly of the forward end of the vehicle in spaced apart relation in the deployed position of the first and second supports suspending the elongate flexible member therebetween.

Abstract: A multiple use vehicle accessory is provided that has first and second members that are longer in the longitudinal direction than in the lateral direction. A cross member is longer in the lateral direction than in the longitudinal direction. The first member, second member, and cross member are capable of being configured in a first orientation with respect to a vehicle so as to be positioned as a brush guard. Also, the first member, second member and third member are capable of being configured in a second orientation with respect to the vehicle so as to be positioned as a luggage rack. The first member, second member, and cross member are configured to allow the vehicle to traverse so as to contact the cross member.

Abstract: A vehicle step includes an appearance surface; a pair of step surfaces; a lock for securing the step within a bumper; and a pivoting mechanism for rotating the step. The appearance face forms an external bumper surface when the step is stowed. The pivoting mechanism alternately deploys and stows the step manually or using a motor. A vehicle access method includes configuring a bumper with an affixable portion and connecting thereto a rotatable portion having an appearance surface and two step surfaces. The rotatable portion has a step surface formed on opposite surfaces of a first member, and an appearance surface formed on a surface of an intersecting second member. One step surface and the appearance surface are exposed when the rotatable portion rotates to one position, and the other step surface is exposed when the rotatable portion rotates to another position.

Abstract: An integrated mounting system for mounting the bumper, recovery rings and a selectively removable winch to the frame of a motor vehicle. Left and right mounting plates are attached to the front ends of the left and right frame rails, wherein each mounting plate has a plate aperture. Left and right mounting brackets each have a bracket aperture formed in a planar base and a clevis perpendicularly upstanding in relation to the base. The front bumper also has a pair of bumper apertures. With the apertures aligned, the left and right mounting brackets are attached, respectively, to the left and right mounting plates, the bumper being sandwiched therebetween. Recovery rings are attached pivotally by a connector to each clevis. Removing a recovery ring allows a winch stinger to be received into the bracket, bumper and plate apertures at the selected mounting bracket, and be secured thereto via the connector at the clevis.

Abstract: The Hailo-cover is a truck bed cover system including a pair of side panels and an end panel all having a fastening strip spanning the upper width for removable attachment to the inner rim of a truck flatbed. In addition, the side panels and end panel all have a plurality of fastening straps extending downwardly and with distal fastening means thereon for overlapping attachment to the opposing fastening strap of the other panels. This configuration allows the opposing side panels and tailgate panel to be opened and hung exteriorly of the truck bed to protect the exterior surfaces and prevent scratches. dents and dings. Alternatively, the panels can be draped over a payload and joined via the fastening straps to cover and protect the payload in the truck bed, or they can be secured in a rolled configuration and stowed.

Abstract: The bumper mountable camper stand includes a pair of base members each having first and second feet extending longitudinally opposite, and having a pillar extending perpendicularly therefrom, a lateral cross member and having a pair of tubes extending perpendicularly therefrom, first mounting apparatus for releasable mounting the first feet in sliding engagement to a mounting member on a frame of a vehicle, second mounting apparatus for releasable mounting the tubes in sliding engagement to the second feet, and third mounting apparatus for releasable mounting the tubes in sliding engagement to the pillars.

Abstract: A hitch apparatus having a modular configuration for mounting to a vehicle, in order to conveniently hitch a trailer thereto. The modular hitch apparatus has movable structure that is configured for selectively tilting a trailer with respect to the vehicle so as to facilitate loading and unloading equipment, automobiles, materials, etc., onto or off of the trailer. The hitch apparatus includes an elongated chamber-like structure that has an open top and an interior which is in communication with the open top. The chamber-like structure may be configured to be anchored to the frames of a variety of vehicles including conventional pickup trucks, cars, etc. The chamber-like structure is sized and configured in the manner of a conventional pickup truck bumper. The apparatus further includes an engageable member such as a ball hitch movably connected to a structural trailer part (e.g. a trailer hitch socket).

Abstract: This describes a special means for attaching an accessory such as a trailer hitch or winch to the bumper of a vehicle. It includes an accessory mount or a wedge insert insertable into a mounting frame or bracket. A tongue and groove assembly cooperates between the bracket and accessory mount for holding the accessory mount in position. Means are also provided for reinforcing the bumper.

Abstract: A reversible push block-rear bumper assembly for attachment to a motor vehicle is provided in which a support unit having a forwardly inclined downwardly extending surface is secured to the underside of a vehicle in close proximity to the rear end of the vehicle. A block unit having an upper incline surface which can be mated with the forwardly incline downwardly extending surface of the support unit is also provided, such surfaces being adapted so that when the block unit and support unit are secured together, the block unit will either extend downwardly from the support unit in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal plane of the vehicle and thus function as a bumper or, upon rotating the block unit 180.degree. into a reverse position, the block unit will extend outwardly from the rear end portion of the vehicle for use as a push block. An extension unit for modifying the length as well, as the angular relationship of the block unit to the support means, is also provided.