Abstract: For use with a towing vehicle having a hitching device (38) on a rearwardly extending bar support (32). A medial panel (20) and a base (14) are joined by a pivoting device (15) allowing the medial panel (20) movement from a horizontal position to a vertical position. The medial panel (20) is equipped at opposite edges with pivoting devices (12) and (13) allowing the attachment of the side plates (8) and (10). By use of the pivoting devices (15), (12), and (13) the invention can be positioned in a “closed” state providing a protective box like structure surrounding the hitching apparatus (38). The anterior surfaces of the side plates (8) and (10) are covered with a resilient material to lessen injury if contact is made. The invention may also be positioned in a “open” or bumper guard position by use of the pivoting devices (15), (12), and (13).