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A visual observation system, using the towing vehicle's rearview mirror and a trailer mounted mirror apparatus to align the vehicle's hitch ball and the trailer's hitch receiver without having to use a second person to observe the hitch and guide the driver. The driver does not have to leave the veh

A visual observation system, using the towing vehicle's rearview mirror and a trailer mounted mirror apparatus to align the vehicle's hitch ball and the trailer's hitch receiver without having to use a second person to observe the hitch and guide the driver. The driver does not have to leave the vehicle to observe the relative position of the trailer hitch and the vehicle ball. This allows the driver to align the hitch without damaging the vehicle or the trailer. This apparatus uses a mirror assembly (60), comprising a combination of a convex mirror and a flat mirror mounted on a offset bracket attached to telescoping support (50), on a rotating base assembly (30) offset to the side of the trailer tongue, forming a unit that can be rotated into offset storage clip (75), mounted on the trailer tongue, or easily removed for storage without the use of tools. The unit gives a large field of vision while backing up the vehicle, using the convex mirror. It provides an enlarged view of the hitch components, so the driver can clearly see the components in the flat mirror, while making the final alignment. A height adjustable, self-aligning, positive positioning, telescoping support (50) allows the apparatus to be used for any towing vehicle from a small car to a large pickup truck and all known utility vehicles.

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[ I claim:] [14.]14. A device for enabling a driver in the drivers seat of a towing vehicle having a vehicle ball hitch which is mounted on the rear of said towing vehicle to easily align said vehicle ball hitch with a mating trailer receiving hitch which is mounted on a trailer tongue of a vehicle

[ I claim:] [14.]14. A device for enabling a driver in the drivers seat of a towing vehicle having a vehicle ball hitch which is mounted on the rear of said towing vehicle to easily align said vehicle ball hitch with a mating trailer receiving hitch which is mounted on a trailer tongue of a vehicle to be towed, comprising;(a) a pair of mirrors, one of which is convex, the other of which is flat, and(b) a bracket for mounting said pair of mirrors on said towed vehicle in a position where said driver can view side pair of mirrors from the driver's seat, and(c) an adjustable telescoping support assembly for supporting said bracket that will remain in alignment even after being used and being stored and reused, and(d) an adjustable base assembly that allows the said telescoping support assembly to rotate horizontally for storage and approximately vertically for use, and(e) a storage clip assembly attached to said trailer tongue for storage of said telescoping support assembly and said pair of mirrors.