Trailer hitch alignment system

a) to provide a trailer hitch alignment system which is easily mountable and dismountable from a vehicle and a trailer and offers precise alignment;

c) to provide such a device which is low in cost and particularly effective for its intended use.

A trailer hitch alignment system for the purpose of facilitating a single person to precisely position the tow hitch of the towing vehicle under the ball receiving socket without help from others. The system includes a pair of vertically adjustable upright stanchions which are attached in longitudinal alignment with the hitch ball of the tow vehicle and the ball socket of the trailer by a readily attachable and detachable mount. The stanchions have adjustable length arms extending outwardly from the top with reflectors such as mirror balls mounted at the arm ends. The tow vehicle stanchion is mounted so that the mirror ball arms extend rearwardly. The trailer stanchion vice-versa and the mirror balls are positioned so that the driver is able to look rearward from the driver's seat and see the mirror balls in vertical alignment, one above the other. When the balls come into vertical alignment, the hitch is also located above the tow ball and the driver stops backing the vehicle, then lowers the trailer front end into engagement with the hitch.

Proper positioning of the tow vehicle such as a truck or car in relation to the trailer to be towed has often been a topic of much discussion and concern, because the area is normally blind to the tow vehicle driver.

If a helper is used, so often the helper is not used to and does not provide precise directions or his commands are not heard or understood by the driver.

This appears to be a fertile source of marital discord and frustration, particularly if one partner becomes hard of hearing.

None offer the ease of use and the adaptability of the present device.