Abstract: A receiver-less hitch system has protrusion for hanging onto a vehicles brush guard and can pivot down to the vehicles winch. A hook is provided on the hitch system for connection to the end of the winch line and when retracted, tension on the winch line secures the hitch system to the vehicle. This quick and easy procedure provides a readily available front hitch system without the aid of a receiver or other mounting apparatus.

Abstract: A detection and alert system for use with plows and implements is a system generally referring to off-road vehicles such as ATV's and UTV's and comprising a plow system with a detection device in communication with an alert device. A lifting device, such as a winch, is mounted on the front portion of an ATV or UTV for the purpose of raising and lowering the plow blade. When the operator of the ATV raises the plow, a detection device attached to the plow system alerts the operator via alert device, attached to the front portion of the ATV, the gap or distance remaining between the plow system and the ATV or component thereof.