Abstract: A trailer hitch alignment and coupling assistant is provided that is adapted to provide the driver of a towing vehicle with a clear indication of the relative positioning of the vehicle trailer hitch ball mount and the trailer coupler when maneuvering the towing vehicle. The system comprises a rear-mounted, downward facing imaging means and light source, which is adapted to capture the position of a first and second marker placed on the ball mount and trailer coupler, respectively. The image is communicated to a display unit within the vehicle cab for the operator to see the relative positioning of the two markers while reversing the vehicle. The markers are preferably reflective and visible in low light conditions. The rear-mounted image means comprises an operably mountable, wireless device, or alternately a hardwired device along the vehicle rear. Similarly, the display unit is a mountable fixture or hardwired into the vehicle cab.