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A multi-functional carrier apparatus or system which attaches to a vehicle via a standard receiver trailer hitch or a step-bumper hitch. The apparatus consisting of: (a) a hitch member that is pinned/attached to the standard hitch of a vehicle, (b) a support frame or mounting platform, and (c) any n

A multi-functional carrier apparatus or system which attaches to a vehicle via a standard receiver trailer hitch or a step-bumper hitch. The apparatus consisting of: (a) a hitch member that is pinned/attached to the standard hitch of a vehicle, (b) a support frame or mounting platform, and (c) any number of removable carrying accessories which are made 10 to easily and quickly secure to the support frame. The purpose of the hitch member is to secure the mounting support-frame to the vehicle while locating it up from the hitch and rearward of the vehicle bumper. The pivotable support-frame permits quick and secure attachment of the cargo carrying accessories. The mounting support-frame is adjustable to permit positioning it from parallel to perpendicular with the ground to handle a number of carrying accessories. The removable carrying accessories of the system are easy to attach and secure to the support frame. Examples of these carrying accessories include, but are not limited to: (a) enclosed cargo container, (b) animal transport kennel, (c) hauling deck, (d) bicycle rack, (e) ski rack and (f) spare tire holder.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A hitch mounted multipurpose carrying apparatus for connecting to a vehicle, comprising a hitch member for connection to a vehicle hitch positioned rearwardly in the center rear of the vehicle along the transverse axis of the vehicle and a bumper positioned along the rear of the ve

[ We claim:] [1.] A hitch mounted multipurpose carrying apparatus for connecting to a vehicle, comprising a hitch member for connection to a vehicle hitch positioned rearwardly in the center rear of the vehicle along the transverse axis of the vehicle and a bumper positioned along the rear of the vehicle, said vehicle hitch having a center standard receiver opening, a multipurpose mounting platform connected to the hitch member, said hitch member adapted to be positioned within said center standard receiver opening, said hitch member comprising a one-piece L-shaped tubular member having a substantially horizontal first leg for connection to said vehicle hitch and a second substantially vertical leg extending upwardly from and substantially planar with said first leg such that an upper end of said second leg lies at a level proximate to the level of the vehicle bumper, said multipurpose mounting platform pivotably mounted to said second leg below the upper end thereof for carrying an accessory, said mounting platform being mounted at an elevation higher than said first leg, whereby a user can connect the carrying apparatus without crawling under said vehicle hitch or said carrying apparatus, said mounting platform pivoting between a vertical position and a horizontal position and lock means for selectively securing said mounting platform in either a fixed vertical accessory position or a fixed horizontal accessory position, and attachment means for removably attaching cargo carrying accessories to said mounting platform.