Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to securing hitch appliances to a hitch receiver. In one embodiment, a hitch unit includes a frame including first and second wall regions, the first wall region having a first through hole and the second wall region having a second through hole, and first and second units in the frame configured to extend a pin coupled to the second unit through the second through hole when an implement is coupled to the first unit and operated.

Abstract: A trailer hitch mounted recreational equipment carrier for transporting various recreational equipment. The trailer hitch mounted recreational equipment carrier includes a support frame having at least a horizontal member and a vertical member, a first link arm pivotally coupled to the horizontal member, and a second link arm pivotally coupled to the vertical member. The second link arm may be a different length than the first link arm. The recreational equipment carrier also includes a crossbar support frame pivotally coupled to the first and second link arms to provide a pivotal motion geometry that facilitates the crossbar support being pivotally moved from a substantially vertical position to a substantially horizontal position.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to securing hitch appliances to a hitch receiver. In one embodiment, a hitch unit includes a frame including first and second wall regions, the first wall region having a first through hole and the second wall region having a second through hole, and first and second units in the frame configured to extend a pin coupled to the second unit through the second through hole when an implement is coupled to the first unit and operated.

Abstract: A trailer hitch mounted recreational equipment carrier for transporting various recreational equipment. The trailer hitch mounted recreational equipment carrier includes a support frame having at least a horizontal member and a vertical member, a first link arm pivotally coupled to the horizontal member, and a second link arm pivotally coupled to the vertical member. The second link arm may be a different length than the first link arm. The recreational equipment carrier also includes a crossbar support frame pivotally coupled to the first and second link arms to provide a pivotal motion geometry that facilitates the crossbar support being pivotally moved from a substantially vertical position to a substantially horizontal position.