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A trailer hitch assembly ( 10 ) includes a frame member and a hitch receiver box ( 14 ). At least one mounting bracket ( 28 ) is carried on the frame member for securing the frame member to a vehicle. A utility light ( 40 ) is also carried on the hitch assembly ( 10 ) for lighting an area including

A trailer hitch assembly ( 10 ) includes a frame member and a hitch receiver box ( 14 ). At least one mounting bracket ( 28 ) is carried on the frame member for securing the frame member to a vehicle. A utility light ( 40 ) is also carried on the hitch assembly ( 10 ) for lighting an area including the hitch receiving box ( 14 ).

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1. A trailer hitch assembly for towing a trailer behind a towing vehicle, comprising:a frame member including a hitch receiver box;at least one mounting bracket carried on said frame member for securing said frame member to the vehicle;a utility light carried on said hitch assembly for lighting with

1. A trailer hitch assembly for towing a trailer behind a towing vehicle, comprising:a frame member including a hitch receiver box;at least one mounting bracket carried on said frame member for securing said frame member to the vehicle;a utility light carried on said hitch assembly for lighting with the visible spectrum an area including said hitch receiver box; anda switch for selectively activating said utility light, said switch being carried on said trailer hitch assembly. 2. The trailer hitch assembly of claim 1, wherein said utility light includes a battery carried on said trailer hitch assembly for powering said utility light. 3. The trailer bitch assembly of claim 1, wherein said utility light includes an electrical plug for drawing power from a battery in said vehicle. 4. The trailer hitch assembly of claim 1, wherein said trailer hitch assembly further includes a safety chain plate carded on said frame member. 5. The trailer hitch assembly of claim 1, wherein said trailer hitch assembly further includes a pair of tow hooks carried on said frame member. 6. The trailer hitch assembly of claim 5, wherein said trailer hitch assembly further includes a pair of accessory ports carded on said frame member. 7. The trailer hitch assembly of claim 1, wherein said trailer hitch assembly further includes-a pair of accessory ports carried on said frame member. 8. A trailer hitch assembly for towing a trailer behind a towing vehicle, comprising:a frame member including a hitch receiver box;a mounting bracket carried on each end of said frame member;a pair of utility lights, one of said pair of utility lights carried on said frame member adjacent each side of said hitch receiver box; anda switch carried on said trailer hitch assembly for activating said pair of utility lights. 9. The trailer hitch assembly of claim 8, wherein said utility light includes a battery carried on said trailer hitch assembly for powering said utility light. 10. The trailer hitch assembly of claim 8, wherein said utility light includes an electrical plug for drawing power from a battery in said vehicle. 11. The trailer hitch assembly of claim 8, wherein said trailer hitch assembly further includes a safety chain plate carried on said frame member. 12. The trailer hitch assembly of claim 8, wherein said trailer hitch assembly further includes a pair of tow hooks carried on said frame member. 13. The Wailer hitch assembly of claim 12, wherein said trailer hitch assembly further includes a pair of accessory ports carried on said frame member. 14. The trailer hitch assembly of claim 8, wherein said trailer hitch assembly further includes a pair of accessory ports carried on said frame member. 15. A method of illuminating an area of a trailer hitch assembly including a hitch receiver box, comprising:mounting a utility light to one of said trailer hitch assembly or a towing vehicle to which said trailer hitch assembly is connected;providing an activation switch for said utility light on said trailer hitch assembly;activating said utility light; anddirecting illumination from said utility light over a work area including said hitch receiver box.