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A multiple use convertible vehicle modified manually into various configurations, including a hand-towed cart, a hand truck, a hitchable trailer, a bicycle rack, a bed and a chair. The handle is attached to the main frame structure in an extended fashion and at an angle from a hitch bracket to use t

A multiple use convertible vehicle modified manually into various configurations, including a hand-towed cart, a hand truck, a hitchable trailer, a bicycle rack, a bed and a chair. The handle is attached to the main frame structure in an extended fashion and at an angle from a hitch bracket to use the vehicle as a hand-towed cart. Or, the handle is attached in a retracted fashion beneath the main frame to allow use of the vehicle as a hitchable trailer or a hand truck. Or, the handle is attached to the main frame at an angle from the hitch bracket to obtain a chair configuration. Or, the handle can be attached to the main frame in an extended fashion to form a bed configuration. Finally, the handle can be detached from the main frame structure, which can be mounted on a bike rack accessory, for use as a bicycle rack.

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We claim: 1. A multiple use convertible vehicle for use alternatively as a hand-towed cart, a dolly/hand truck, a hitchable trailer, a bicycle rack, a bed, and a chair, comprising: a main frame having a front end, a rear end and two sides, the two ends and two sides defining a generally rectangular

We claim: 1. A multiple use convertible vehicle for use alternatively as a hand-towed cart, a dolly/hand truck, a hitchable trailer, a bicycle rack, a bed, and a chair, comprising: a main frame having a front end, a rear end and two sides, the two ends and two sides defining a generally rectangular shape; a rectangular support structure extending longitudinally from the front end to the rear end and between the sides of the main frame; a plurality of U-shaped support brackets attached to the rectangular support structure at spaced apart intervals, the brackets having handle mounting holes defined therein; a rectangular handle frame having a handle attached across one end thereof, the frame having a plurality of spaced holes defined therein, the frame being slidable through the U-shaped brackets and adjustably positioned therein by alignment of the holes in the frame and the bracket, at least one fastener being inserted through the aligned holes; two wheel frames, each wheel frame having a wheel mounted therein, the wheel frames being detachably mounted on the sides of the main frame; wherein the handle frame can be selectively attachable in an extended position towards the front end of the main frame and in an angled position thereto for use in a hand-towed cart configuration; in a position extending towards the rear end of the main frame for use in a trailer configuration; in an extended position from the front of the main frame and parallel therewith for use in a bed configuration; in an extended angular position from the front of the main frame for use in a chair configuration; or completely detached from the main frame in a bicycle rack configuration. 2. The multiple use convertible vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising a hitch bracket detachably mounted to the main frame. 3. The multiple use convertible vehicle according to claim 2, further comprising a hitch removably attached to the hitch bracket, the hitch being adapted for attachment to a vehicle. 4. The multiple use convertible vehicle according to claim 1, wherein said at least one fastener comprises: a pin having a transverse hole defined therein; and a hitch pin inserted through the transverse hole. 5. The multiple use convertible vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising a main panel, the main panel having a rectangular shape conforming to the main frame, the main panel being positioned on top of the main frame in order to form a surface adapted for bearing loads. 6. The multiple use convertible vehicle according to claim 5, further comprising two side panels are pivotally connected to said main panel, the side panels being movable between a horizontal orientation parallel to said main panel and a vertical orientation perpendicular to said main panel in order to form side walls. 7. The multiple use convertible vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of panels attached to the main frame and handle frame in order to form a continuous, uniform, flat surface adapted for supporting a person lying down. 8. The multiple use convertible vehicle according to claim 7, wherein said plurality of panels are capable of being connected together in order to form a walled enclosure attachable atop the main frame for transporting loads. 9. The multiple use convertible vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of supporting legs removably attached to the main frame and to the handle disposed at the end of the extended handle frame. 10. The multiple use convertible vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising a pair of channels attached to the front end of the main frame and a pair of legs extendible and retractable from the channels, the legs having a tab disposed at a top end of the legs which slidable along the channel and retaining the legs on the main frame. 11. The multiple use convertible vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising a bike rack accessory having: an elongated hollow beam having an opening at one end and U-shaped boom at the other end defining a T-configuration, the beam having a post with a slanted tip extending therefrom; a spar mounted atop the slanted tip, the spar having two perpendicular side members at opposite ends, each side member having a hole therein adapted for receiving a retaining pin; wherein the U-shaped boom supports the rear end of the main frame, the main frame being oriented vertically, the wheel frames being detached and resting on the spar and secured to the perpendicular side members by a fastener. 12. The multiple use convertible vehicle according to claim 11, wherein said beam has a hole defined therein adapted for receiving a retaining pin in order to secure said bike accessory to a car hitch.