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An anti-rattle device for a trailer hitch for eliminating the need for lubrication and reducing annoying noise, vibration and damaging wear between (1) the shaft of a hitch mount and the tubular receiver in which the mount is removably secured by a cross pin includes one or more flexible shim member

An anti-rattle device for a trailer hitch for eliminating the need for lubrication and reducing annoying noise, vibration and damaging wear between (1) the shaft of a hitch mount and the tubular receiver in which the mount is removably secured by a cross pin includes one or more flexible shim members slideably inserted between the shaft and the receiver and (2) the ball mount and the ball mount receiver includes a multilayer flexible pad inserted between the ball mount and the ball mount receiver.

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1. A trailer hitch mechanism for use with a vehicle having an anti-rattle device in combination therewith, said hitch mechanism comprising a receiver attachable to the vehicle, said receiver having an open end, and a draw bar slidably insertable into, retainable in and removable from the open end of

1. A trailer hitch mechanism for use with a vehicle having an anti-rattle device in combination therewith, said hitch mechanism comprising a receiver attachable to the vehicle, said receiver having an open end, and a draw bar slidably insertable into, retainable in and removable from the open end of the receiver, a ball mount rigidly connected to the draw bar, said anti-rattle device comprising:at least one flexible shim member adapted for insertion between said draw bar and said receiver; and a flexible pad adapted for insertion between a trailer ball mounted on said ball mount and a ball receiver.